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9779 (v.6) Geology 309 - Fossil Fuels



 

Area:

Department of Applied Geology

Contact Hours:

3.0

Credits:

12.5

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

2 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

9767 (v.7) Geology 205 - Sedimentology or any previous version
AND
11912 (v.2) Geology 213 - Palaeontology and Stratigraphy or any previous version
AND
11913 (v.2) Geology 214 - Geochemistry or any previous version
Coal geology - formation, rank and type variations of Australian coals. Petrographic techniques and macerals of coal - factors affecting value of coals and their uses. Nature, origin, migration and accumulation of oil. Exploration techniques. Petroleum technology. Reservoir evaluation, sedimentary basin analysis, petroleum production and reserves, environmental aspects of fossil fuels and surface mapping techniques.


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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