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Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum Eng) and Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Env Eng)
Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Combined Degree
Duration
5 years
full-time
or
part-time
equiv.
SATAC Code N/A
2011
ATAR
N/A
- Program Outline
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Petroleum Engineers seek to recover oil and gas on a sustainable basis at minimum financial and environmental cost. Their tasks focus on extracting the maximum possible amounts of oil and gas from underground rock formations or reservoirs. This requires the practical application of exacting science, beginning with advanced mathematical modelling of the size and nature of the reservoir, optimum well locations to be drilled, the planned implementation of suitable surface facilities, and finally the prediction of liquid and gas flows during the recovery process. By way of example, the oil may need to be forced out of reservoir rocks by pumping water or gas under pressure into wells drilled for that purpose. Mechanical, hydraulic or chemical techniques are often required to fracture formations to induce higher flow rates. One of the current challenges is to produce petroleum from deepwater reservoirs, where the ocean depth may exceed 10,000 metres!
A key feature of this program is the integration of traditional petroleum engineering topics with topics in petroleum geo-science and management, leading to a skill set that matches both the current needs of the industry and the way it operates. The Petroleum Engineering degree builds a strong foundation of mathematics, chemistry, physics, geology/geophysics, computer applications and engineering. Over the course of the program, the emphasis of the subjects studied changes from more general engineering topics to specific petroleum-related topics. It also has a strong focus on management and business related aspects. These are a particular focus of the School and make its teaching curricula unique. Many staff members have had recent industry experience, further enhancing the relevance of the curriculum to the modern petroleum industry. Petroleum producing companies will provide extensive practical field experience as an essential part of the program.
Civil and environmental engineering is concerned with assessing and managing the effects of human activity on the natural and built environments. The goal is to do this in a sustainable manner. This ensures the provision of adequate infrastructure and natural resources for current generations, without compromising the ability of future generations to do the same.
Environmental engineers may be involved in environmental impact assessment, water resources management, pollution control, waste management or the planning and design of engineering facilities to minimise their impact on the environment.
This program includes a core of civil engineering analysis and design, along with detailed studies in environmental science and engineering. It has a particular emphasis on water resources management and pollution control. Computer-based methods are used extensively in the program. The first two years of the program build a mathematical, scientific and engineering design foundation for the third and fourth years where studies include professional engineering courses, specialisations, communication and management courses and project work. The program includes studies in environmental economics and environmental law.
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given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2012 (refer to the program rules).
Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.Level I Semester 1
- C&ENVENG 1008 Engineering Planning & Design IA (3 units)
- PETROENG 1005 Introduction to Petroleum Geosciences & the Oil Industry (3 units)
- MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA * OR
MATHS 1013 Mathematics IMA * (3 units) - C&ENVENG 1010 Engineering Mechanics - Statics (3 units)
Semester 2
- ENV BIOL 1002 Ecological Issues I (3 units)
- CHEM ENG 1008 Engineering Computing (3 units)
- PETROENG 1006 Introduction to Petroleum Engineering (3 units)
- MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA * OR
MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB * (3 units)
* Students who have undertaken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Maths will be required to enrol in Maths IA followed by Maths IB. Students who have not taken SACE Stage 2 Specialist maths will be required to enrol in Maths IMA followed by Maths IA and Maths IB in summer semester to complete the requirements at Level 1.
Level II Semester 1
- MATHS 2201 Engineering Mathematics I (3 units)
- C&ENVENG 2068 Environmental Engineering & Sustainability II (3 units)
- C&ENVENG 2071 Water Engineering IIA (3 units)
- PETROENG 2010 Drilling Engineering (3 units)
Semester 2
- PETROENG 2009 Formation Evaluation, Petrophysics & Rock Properties (3 units)
- C&ENVENG 2069 Geotechnical Engineering IIA (3 units)
- PETROENG 2005 Sedimentology & Stratigraphy (3 units)
- ENV BIOL 2005 Ecology E (3 units)
Level III Semester 1
- C&ENVENG 3077 Engineering Hydrology (3 units)
- PETROENG 3020 Production Engineering (3 units)
- PETROENG 3005 Reservoir Characterisation & Modelling (3 units)
- C&ENVENG 4087 Environmental Modelling & Management
Semester 2
- C&ENVENG 3079 Water Engineering & Design III S2 (3 units)
- C&ENVENG 3012 Geotechnical Engineering Design III (3 units)
- PETROENG 3025 Reservoir Engineering (3 units)
- PETROENG 3019 Structural Geology & Seismic Methods (3 units)
Level IV Semester 1
- C&ENVENG 4005A Civil & Environmental Research Project Part 1 (3 units)
- C&ENVENG 4034 Engineering Management IV (3 units)
- Specialisations (6 units)
Semester 2
- C&ENVENG 4005B Civil & Environmental Research Project Part 2 (3 units)
- MATHS 2104 Numerical Methods (3 units)
- C&ENVENG 4037 Introduction to Environmental Law (3 units)
- Specialisations (3 units)
Specialisations Students should take at least two courses from the one group. The remaining may be chosen from any group. Alternatively, students may take up to 3 units of Level II or III courses offered by the School of Mathematical Sciences. In special circumstances other combinations of specialisation courses may be acceptable but must be approved by the Head of School.
Students may also, with the approval of the Head of School, replace one or more specialisation courses with appropriate courses offered by other schools in the University.
The specialisation courses offered by the School in any one year will depend on staff availability, and will be chosen from the following:
Group II: Geotechnical Engineering
- C&ENVENG 4081 Expansive Soils & Footing Design (3 units)
Group III: Water Engineering
- C&ENVENG 4077 Coastal Engineering & Design (3 units)
- C&ENVENG 4097 Analysis of Rivers & Sediment Transport (3 units)
Group IV: Management Engineering
- C&ENVENG 4085 Traffic Engineering & Design (3 units)
Group V: Environmental Engineering
- C&ENVENG 4087 Environmental Modelling, Management & Design (3 units)
- C&ENVENG 4092 Wastewater Engineering & Design (3 units)
- C&ENVENG 4091 Waste Management Analysis & Design (3 units)
Level V Semester 1
- PETROENG 4027 Decision-Making and Risk Analysis (3 units)
- PETROENG 4035 Reservoirs, Resources & Reserves (3 units)
- PETROENG 4004A Petroleum Engineering Honours Project OR
PETROENG 4020A Petroleum Engineering Design Project (3 units) - Petroleum Engineering Elective (3 units)
Semester 2
- PETROENG 4022 Integrated Field Development & Economics Project (3 units)
- PETROENG 4034 Petroleum Business & Project Economics (3 units)
- PETROENG 4004B Petroleum Engineering Honours Project OR
PETROENG 4020B Petroleum Engineering Design Project (3 units) - Petroleum Engineering Elective (3 units)
Electives - PETROENG 4002 Enhanced Oil Recovery (3 units)
- PETROENG 3001 Reservoir Simulation (3 units)
- PETROENG 4033 Integrated Reservoir & Project Management (3 units)
- PETROENG 3026 Formation Damage & Productivity Enhancement ( 3units)
- PETROENG 3023 Well Completion & Simulation (3 units)
- PETROENG 3007 Well Testing & Pressure Transient Analysis (3 units)
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