303964 (v.3) Basin Analysis and Energy Resources 511
| Area: | Department of Applied Geology |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
| Tuition Patterns: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Science Laboratory: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): |
Admission into
193804 (v.8)
Master of Science (Geology)
or any previous version
OR Admission into 192605 (v.6) Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Geology or any previous version |
| Syllabus: | Applied sedimentology, Principles and applications of sedimentary basin analysis. Sequence stratigraphy Controls on basin fill. Coal geology: formation, rank and variations. Factors affecting value of coals and their uses. Nature, origin, migration and accumulation of oil. Exploration techniques. Petroleum technology. Reservoir evaluation, source, seal, trap formation. Petroleum systems development, petroleum production and reserves, environmental aspects of fossil fuels, alternative energy resources. |
| Unit references, texts, outcomes and assessment details | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Field of Education: | 010700 Earth Sciences (Narrow Grouping) |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Partially Online Internal | Area External | Central External | Fully Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y |
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