Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Petroleum)

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum) 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-related topics.
There is also a focus on management and business-related aspects.
This integrated structure makes the petroleum engineering teaching curriculum unique.
In the first year, students study a range of engineering, mathematics and physics courses that are common to many branches of engineering.
Students are also introduced to the petroleum industry and to the key geological, physical and chemical principles that govern recovery from petroleum reservoirs.
In the second and third year, these areas of study are developed with the addition of a broader range of petroleum engineering and geosciences topics.
In fourth year, students expand their technical knowledge and develop business skills such as economic evaluation and project management as well as undertake a final year 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) Example Study Plan BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONOURS) (PETROLEUM) Year1S1 C&ENVENG 1010 Engineering Mechanics - Statics (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) COMP SCI 1201 Introduction to Programming for Engineers (3 units) MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB (3 units) MECH ENG 1007 Engineering Mechanics -Dynamics (3 units) Year2S1 CHEM ENG 1007 Introduction to Process Engineering (3 units) MATHS 2201 Engineering Mathematics IIA (3 units) MECH ENG 2021 Thermo-fluids I (3 units) PETROENG 2010 Drilling Engineering (3 units) S2 MATHS 2104 Numerical Methods II (3 units) PETROENG 2001 Reservoir Thermodynamics & Fluid Properties (3 units) PETROENG 2005 Sedimentology & Stratigraphy (3 units) PETROENG 2009 Formation Evaluation, Petrophysics & Rock Properties (3 units) Year3S1 PETROENG 3005 Reservoir Characterisation & Modelling (3 units) PETROENG 3007 Well Testing & Pressure Transient Analysis (3 units) PETROENG 3025 Reservoir Engineering (3 units) PETROENG 3026 Formation Damage & Productivity Enhancement (3 units) S2 PETROENG 3001 Reservoir Simulation (3 units) PETROENG 3019 Structural Geology & Seismic Methods (3 units) PETROENG 3023 Well Completion & Simulation (3 units) PETROENG 3020 Production Engineering (3 units) Year4S1 PETROENG 4027 Decision Making & Risk Analysis (3 units) PETROENG 4035 Reservoirs, Resources & Reserves (3 units) PETROENG 4033 Integrated Reservoir & Project Management (3 units) PETROENG 4004A Petroleum Engineering Honours Project Part 1 (3 units) S2 PETROENG 4037 Unconventional Resources & Recovery (3 units) PETROENG 4022 Integrated Field Development & Economics Project (3 units) PETROENG 4034 Petroleum Business & Project Economics (3 units) PETROENG 4004B Petroleum Engineering Honours Project Part 2 (3 units) 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.
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students granted advanced standing/credit, students repeating previously failed courses).
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.
#Students who have not passed SACE Stage 2 Specialist Maths are required to enrol in MATHS 1013 Mathematics IM as a prerequisite to enrolling in MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA.
The satisfactory completion of MATHS 1013 Mathematics IM is in addition to the normal requirements of this program.
Students may manage their enrolment by enrolling in MATHS 1013 Mathematics IM in semester I, followed by MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA in semester 2, and MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB in summer school.
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) Assessment Assessment can vary from course to course and can include a combination of class work, tutorials, assignments, laboratory work, quizzes, project work and exams.