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Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum Eng) and Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Struc Eng)
B.EP&B.ECS
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| Location: | North Terrace Campus |
| Duration: | 5 years
(full-time or
part-time equivalent)
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| Degree/Award: | Combined Degree |
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 structural engineers create and maintain much of the physical infrastructure of society while managing and conserving natural resources. The goal is to do this in a sustainable manner. This ensures that we can provide adequate infrastructure and natural resources for current generations, without compromising the ability of future generations to do the same. Civil engineers are responsible for the planning, design and construction of bridges, buildings, structures, roads, water supply, dams, pipelines, sewerage treatment facilities, drainage, pollution control equipment, and coastal management facilities.
The program has an emphasis on engineering problem solving and design and analysis using modern, computer-based methods. The first and second years of the program develop a knowledge of maths and science courses, with fundamental engineering and design courses. Third and fourth years include professional engineering courses, specialisations, communication and management courses and project work within the main areas of structural, geotechnical and water engineering.
Admissions information for
domestic
and
international
students.
| Selection criteria:
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| Prerequisites:
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SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Physics plus one of Specialist Mathematics or Chemistry
IB: either Mathematics (HL grade 4) and Physics (SL grade 5/HL grade 4); or, Chemistry (SL grade 5/HL grade 4), Physics (SL grade 5/HL grade 4) & Mathematics (SL grade 5/HL grade 3) |
| Assumed knowledge:
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SACE Stage 2 Chemistry |
| How to apply:
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SATAC
Code: 324211
Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission
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| Mid-year entry? | Subject to availability |
| Annual tuition fees:
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Commonwealth-supported place: $7,412
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| General enquiries: | Student Centre |
| Selection criteria:
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| Prerequisites:
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Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics |
| How to apply: | |
| Mid-year entry? | Yes |
| Annual tuition fees:
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International student place: $23,000 |
| General enquiries: | Student Centre |
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description,
see the program rules.
| Level I |
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Semester 1
Semester 2
* 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 |
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Semester 1
Semester 2
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| Level III |
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Semester 1
Semester 2
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| Level IV |
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Semester 1
Semester 2
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| Specialisations |
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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. Group I: Structural Engineering
Group II: Geotechnical Engineering
Group III: Water Engineering
Group IV: Management Engineering
Group V: Environmental Engineering
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| Level V |
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Semester 1
Semester 2
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| Electives |
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Last updated: Monday, 22 Dec 2008
