311777 v.1 Petroleum Geology Stream

Introduction (HB)

This stream combines studies of sedimentary basins and petroleum geology with aspects of geophysics and petroleum engineering related to the evaluation, development and exploitation or oil and gas resources.

Career Opportunities (HB)

Those completing this stream will be well prepare for an honours degree in petroleum geology and related topics, or for direct employment in the petroleum exploration and production industries.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 3 Semester 1
11916	v.2	Geology 313 - Sedimentology and Basin Analysis	5.0	25.0
12455	v.4	Geophysics 303 - Introductory Seismic	5.0	25.0
302451	v.2	Geology 307 - Geodynamics	3.0	12.5
307676	v.1	PEng 423 Reservoir Engineering Fundamentals	5.0	25.0
9779	v.6	Geology 309 - Fossil Fuels	3.0	12.5
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
302579	v.2	Geology Project 402	4.0	25.0
307666	v.1	PEng 323 Formation Evaluation	5.0	25.0
3496	v.7	Geology 312 (Environmental Geology)	5.0	25.0
9780	v.5	Geology 391 - Geological Field Mapping	5.0	25.0
				100.0

Field trips form an essential part of these units and attendance is compulsory

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2009	Miri Sarawak Campus	Semester 1	Y
2009	Miri Sarawak Campus	Semester 2	Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.