MJRP-PEENG v.1 Petroleum Engineering Major (M ProEng)
Major/Stream Overview
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
This course is comprehensive in nature and provides multidisciplinary education and training to prepare graduates with technical knowledge and understanding of the exploration, drilling, production and operation of conventional and unconventional oil and gas resources. Graduates of this course can work as petroleum engineers in the resource industry, service companies and relevant government organisations, including legal and regulatory authorities.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Major/Stream Entry and Completion Details
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/non-school-leavers/rpl.cfm
Major/Minor/Stream Organisation
Major/Stream Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. Refer to Master of Professional Engineering for Course Learning Outcomes
Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
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Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
PEEN6003 | v.1 | Formation Evaluation | 3.5 | 25.0 | |
PEEN6004 | v.2 | Reservoir Engineering 1 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
PEEN6002 | v.1 | Phase Behaviour and Flow Assurance | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
75.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
PEEN6012 | v.2 | Reservoir Engineering 2 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
PEEN6005 | v.1 | Drilling Engineering Fundamentals | 5.5 | 25.0 | |
PEEN6006 | v.1 | Production Technology | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
75.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
PEEN6008 | v.1 | Advanced Drilling Practices | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
PEEN6013 | v.1 | Well Stimulation Remedial and Intervention Operations | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
50.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
PEEN6007 | v.1 | Field Development Planning | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
SELECT OPTIONS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
50.0 | |||||
Options to Select from in Year 2 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
CHEN5057 | v.1 | Principles of Corrosion | 3.5 | 25.0 | |
CHEN5036 | v.1 | Process Economics and Management | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
CHEN5017 | v.1 | Process Plant Engineering | 5.0 | 25.0 |
Further Information
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