PETROGEO 4013 - Petroleum Systems and Basin Evaluation - Honours

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2016

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PETROGEO 4013 presents an integrated course containing modules focusing on Petroleum Systems and Basin Evaluation, covering both conventional and unconventional hydrocarbon resources. This course covers a range of topics related to the key elements and processes of the petroleum system, including hydrocarbon generation, migration, accumulation and alteration. Techniques for source rock evaluation and assessing organic maturation are reviewed, and the mechanisms and efficiencies of migration are reconstructed. The course progresses to focus on thermal history modelling and basin analysis, which provides the basis for predicting the timing and extent of petroleum generation in sedimentary basins. Thermal models derived from borehole information (e.g. stratigraphy, bottom hole temperatures, lithology) and theoretical models are discussed. Different thermal maturation indicators are reviewed and their use in calibrating thermal models demonstrated. This course concludes with the capstone experience of a week-long field trip to an Australian sedimentary basin where key elements of the petroleum geoscience program are incorporated, including sedimentology, stratigraphy, diagenesis, structural geology and geomechanics, petroleum systems, reservoirs, seals and pay.5

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Course Details

Course Code	PETROGEO 4013
Course	Petroleum Systems and Basin Evaluation - Honours
Coordinating Unit	Australian School of Petroleum & Energy Resources
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	This course will be taught in intensive format, with modules scheduled during Semester 1. During the dates of the classroom component of this course, students are expected to attend class each week day, between 9am & 5pm. Activities will include lecture
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Corequisites	PETROGEO 4010, 4011, 4012
Assumed Knowledge	Bachelors degree training or equivalent in geoscience.
Assessment	Assessment includes a final exam, assessment of work completed during the semester, including a major report based on the basin fieldtrip. Assessed exercises include activities such as submitted assignments, practical class exercise submission

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Professor Peter McCabe

Petroleum Systems: Dr Simon Holford
Amadeus Basin Fieldtrip coordinator and sedimentology/stratigraphy: Prof. Peter McCabe
Amadeus Basin structural geology: Dr Khalid Amrouch

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of PETROGEO 4013, students will:
1) Have specialised knowledge in petroleum geoscience disciplines related to petroleum systems especially sedimentology, stratigraphy, structural geology and basin evolution.
2) Be able to both independently and as a team critically analyse and synthesise complex information in order to interpret data from regional geologic observations.
3) Be able to communicate their knowledge and understanding to specialist audiences.

University Graduate Attributes

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Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

This course will be taught in both an intensive format module and a 10-day fieldtrip scheduled during Semester 1. Activities will include lectures and practicals. Students actively participate in the fieldtrip to central Australia including making observations, group discussions, and teamwork. Course information and material will be provided through MyUni.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

During the dates of the intensive format module, students are expected to attend class each weekday, between 9am and 5pm. Participation in all aspects of the fieldtrip is required. Coursework activities to be completed outside of class time are a part of the expected student workload within this course.

Learning Activities Summary

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Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
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Assessment Summary

Assessment includes a final exam and assessment of a report based on observations made during the field trip and related literature readings.

Assessment Detail

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Submission

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Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M11 (Honours Mark Scheme)
Grade	Grade reflects following criteria for allocation of grade	Reported on Official Transcript
Fail	A mark between 1-49	F
Third Class	A mark between 50-59	3
Second Class Div B	A mark between 60-69	2B
Second Class Div A	A mark between 70-79	2A
First Class	A mark between 80-100	1
Result Pending	An interim result	RP
Continuing	Continuing	CN

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