Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Petroleum) and Bachelor of Science

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum) and Bachelor of Science builds a strong foundation of mathematics, physics, geology, geophysics, computer applications and engineering principles.
Over the course of the program, the subjects studied change from more general engineering topics to very specific petroleum and applied geology and geophysics-related topics.
There is also a focus on management and business-related aspects.
This integrated structure makes the petroleum engineering and science teaching curriculum unique.
The first two years of the academic program are spent developing an understanding of the foundation subjects of geology, geophysics and petroleum engineering.
In the third year, these areas of study are developed with the addition of a range of advanced petroleum engineering and applied geology and geophysics topics.
In the fourth year, students put geology and geophysics knowledge into practice via major research projects and field trips.
In the fifth year, students expand their technical petroleum engineering knowledge and develop business skills such as economic evaluation and project management, and undertake a final year petroleum engineering project.
Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved practical experience.
Academic Program Rules The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Petroleum) and Bachelor of Science Example Study Plan BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONOURS) (PETROLEUM) AND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Year1S1 GEOLOGY 1103 Earth Systems I (3 units) PETROENG 1005 Introduction to Petroleum Geosciences & the Oil Industry (3 units) MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA (3 units)# PHYSICS 1100 Physics IA (3 units) S2 PETROENG 1006 Introduction to Petroleum Engineering (3 units) GEOLOGY 1100 Earth’s Interior I (3 units) MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB (3 units) COMP SCI 1201 Introduction to Programming for Engineers (3 units) Year2S1 MATHS 2201 Engineering Mathematics IIA (3 units) C&ENVENG 1010 Engineering Mechanics - Statics (3 units) PETROENG 2010 Drilling Engineering (3 units) CHEM ENG 1007 Introduction to Process Engineering (3 units) S2 MATHS 2202 Engineering Mathematics IIB (3 units) PETROENG 2009 Formation Evaluation, Petrophysics & Rock Properties (3 units) PETROENG 2001 Reservoir Thermodynamics & Fluid Properties (3 units) PETROENG 2005 Sedimentology & Stratigraphy (3 units) Year3S1 PETROENG 3026 Formation Damage & Productivity Enhancement (3 units) PETROENG 3025 Reservoir Engineering (3 units) PETROENG 3005 Reservoir Characterisation & Modelling (3 units) GEOLOGY 2501 Structural Geology II (3 units) S2 GEOLOGY 2505 Geochemistry (3 units) GEOLOGY 2502 Igneous and Metamorphic Geology II (3 units) PETROENG 3020 Production Engineering (3 units) PETROENG 3019 Structural Geology & Seismic Methods (3 units) Year4S1 GEOLOGY 3016 Igneous and Metamorphic Geology III (3 units) GEOLOGY 3500 Exploration Methods III (3 units) GEOLOGY 3008 Geophysics III (3 units) GEOLOGY 3013 Tectonics III (3 units) S2 GEOLOGY 3019 Field Geoscience Program III (3 units) GEOLOGY 3505 Earth Systems History III (3 units) SOIL&WAT 3010 Remote Sensing III (3 units) GEOLOGY 3502 Mineral and Energy Resources III (3 units) Year5S1 PETROENG 4004A Petroleum Engineering Honours Project Part 1 (3 units) PETROENG 4027 Decision Making & Risk Analysis (3 units) PETROENG 4035 Reservoirs, Resources & Reserves (3 units) Engineering Elective (3 units) S2 PETROENG 4004B Petroleum Engineering Honours Project Part 2 (3 units) PETROENG 4022 Integrated Field Development & Economics Project (3 units) PETROENG 4034 Petroleum Business & Project Economics (3units) Engineering Elective (3 units) CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING ENGINEERING ELECTIVES SEMESTER1 PETROENG 3007 Well Testing & Pressure Transient Analysis (3 units) PETROENG 4033 Integrated Reservoir & Project Management (3 Units) SEMESTER2 PETROENG 4037 Unconventional Resources & Recovery (3 units) PETROENG 3001 Reservoir Simulation (3 units) PETROENG 3023 Well Completion & Stimulation (3 units) #EXTRA COURSE REQUIREMENT Students who have not taken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) will be required to enrol in MATHS 1013 Mathematics IM in semester 1, followed by MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA in semester 2 with MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB in Summer School to complete the Mathematics requirements at Level 1.
The satisfactory completion of Mathematics IM is in addition to the requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).
ENGINEERING COMMUNICATION Unless exempted by the Faculty, all international students are required to take Engineering Communication.
At the commencement of study, the Faculty will advise which course is to be replaced by ENG 3003 Engineering Communication EAL.
GUIDE TO ENROLMENT This study plan should be used to guide enrolment for the current academic year.
Some students may need to modify their enrolment based on previous study (e.
g.
students granted advanced standing/credit, students repeating previously failed courses).
COURSE AVAILABILITY^Check the course planner for course availability noting the availability of all courses is conditional on the availability of staff and facilities.
Download a print copy of the study plan Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Petroleum) and Bachelor of Science Assessment Assessment can vary from course to course and can include a combination of class work, tutorials, assignments, laboratory work, quizzes, project work and examinations.