Master of Petroleum Geoscience (coursework or coursework and dissertation) (73540)
The University of Western Australia
About
UWA's admission requirements for some postgraduate courses have changed for Semester 2, 2020 to facilitate student access to study during the COVID-19 situation.
In many cases, these changes may not be extended beyond 2020.
Contact Future Students for more information.The Master of Petroleum Geoscience is a two-year coursework or coursework and dissertation degree course.
This course aims to develop graduates with advanced skills in geological and geophysical data analysis and integration of datasets related to sedimentary basin analysis and petroleum geoscience.
The course places considerable emphasis on the development of practical skills underpinned by conceptual knowledge, and the application of both to solving problems related to basin history and petroleum exploration through coursework and research project components of the course.
Students have the opportunity to use latest digital technology to develop advanced skills in the analysis of geoscientific data and constructing 3D models.
Structure
| KEY TO AVAILABILITY OF UNITS: |
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| S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; SS = summer teaching period; N/A = not available in 2020; NS = non-standard teaching period |
All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.
Note: Units that are indicated as N/A may be available in 2021 or 2022.
Take all units (54 points):
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NS | GEOP4002 | Near-Surface and Environmental Geophysics | 3 x 4 hour workshops per week for 5 weeks | |
| NS | GEOS4410 | Australia's Geological Evolution | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Master of Geoscience (72550) or Master of Petroleum Geoscience (73540) or Bachelor of Science (Honours) (BH004) | workshops: 3 x 3 hours per week for 6 weeks. The total workload for the unit is 150 hours. |
| NS | GEOS4412 | Petroleum Systems | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Master of Geoscience (72550) or the Master of Petroleum Geoscience (73540) or Bachelor of Science (Honours) (BH004) | workshops: 8 hours per week for 6 weeks |
| S2 | GEOS4418 | Basin Analysis Techniques | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Master of Geoscience (72550) or enrolment in the Master of Petroleum Geoscience (73540) Incompatibility: EART3344 Basin Analysis | workshops: 2 x 2 hours per week |
| S2 | GEOS4419 | Biostratigraphy | workshops: 1 x 3–4 hours per week | |
| NS | GEOS5503 | Advanced Petroleum Geoscience | Prerequisites: GEOS4412 Petroleum Systems or equivalent, or approval of unit coordinator Incompatibility: GEOS4416 Petroleum Resources | workshops: 2 x 4 hours per week for 6 weeks |
| NS | GEOS5506 | Structural Analysis for Petroleum Geoscience | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Master of Geoscience (72550) or Master of Science (thesis and coursework) (70630) or Bachelor of Science Honours (BH004) or Master of Petroleum Geoscience (73540) Incompatibility: GEOS4412 Petroleum Systems prior to 2015 | workshops: 8 hours per week |
| NS | GEOS5509 | Sedimentary Basin Field Excursion | Prerequisites: enrolment in Master of Geoscience (72550) or Master of Petroleum Geoscience (73540) or Master of Science (thesis and coursework) (70630) | workshops: 2-4 hours for up to 2 weeks; field trip: 5-10 days depending on location |
| S1, S2 | SCIE4403 | The Conduct, Ethics and Communication of Science | Prerequisites: enrolment in postgraduate course or honours | 7 workshops running once a fortnight. This unit runs in both Semester 1 and Semester 2 and taken in either semester. |
For students in course by coursework and dissertation only, take all units (24 points):
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1, S2 | GEOS5011 | Masters Research Project in Geoscience Part 1 | Prerequisites: 1. (a) a weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent in 48 points of the Levels 4 and 5 units completed in the first year of the Master of Geoscience; and (b) a supervisor, approved by the Faculty, must have confirmed their willingness and availability to supervise the project. OR 2. (a) students admitted to the Master of Ore Deposit Geology course with a completed honours or graduate diploma which included a research component; and (b) approval from the course coordinator/Head of School. Co-requisites: GEOS5012 Masters Research Project in Geoscience Part 2 Incompatibility: SCIE5590 Literature Review and Research Proposal, SCIE5511 Science Research Project Part 1, SCIE5512 Science Research Project Part 2, SCIE5513 Science Research Project Part 3 | supervision sessions with one or two supervisors over two semesters; independent research and study. Students are guided in this process through an induction program starting the week before semester. |
| S1, S2 | GEOS5012 | Masters Research Project in Geoscience Part 2 | Co-requisites: GEOS5011 Masters Research Project in Geoscience Part 1 Incompatibility: SCIE5590 Literature Review and Research Proposal; SCIE5511 Science Research Project Part 1; SCIE5512 Science Research Project Part 2; SCIE5513 Science Research Project Part 3 | supervision sessions with one or two supervisors over two semesters; independent research and study. Students are guided in this process through an induction program starting the week before semester |
| S1, S2 | GEOS5013 | Masters Research Project in Geoscience Part 3 | Prerequisites: GEOS5011 Masters Research Project in Geoscience Part 1, GEOS5012 Masters Research Project in Geoscience Part 2 Co-requisites: GEOS5014 Masters Research Project in Geoscience Part 4 Incompatibility: SCIE5590 Literature Review and Research Proposal, SCIE5511 Science Research Project Part 1, SCIE5512 Science Research Project Part 2, SCIE5513 Science Research Project Part 3 | supervision sessions with one or two supervisors over two semesters; independent research and study. Students are guided in this process through an induction programme starting the week before semester. |
| S1, S2 | GEOS5014 | Masters Research Project in Geoscience Part 4 | Co-requisites: GEOS5013 Masters Research Project in Geoscience Part 3 Incompatibility: SCIE5590 Literature Review and Research Proposal, SCIE5511 Science Research Project Part 1, SCIE5512 Science Research Project Part 2, SCIE5513 Science Research Project Part 3 | supervision sessions with one or two supervisors over two semesters; independent research and study. Students are guided in this process through an induction programme starting the week before semester. |
For students in course by coursework only, take units to the value of 42 points, including at least 30 points at Level 5. The 30 points at Level 5 may include up to two options, chosen as substitutes, from related areas, as approved by the Faculty. For students in course by coursework and dissertation, take units to the value of 18 points including at least 6 points at level 5.
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | EART4415 | Coastal Hazards and Adaptation | Prerequisites: ENVT4421 Fundamentals of Environmental Management | 2 x 4 hour blocks of contact hours per week for six weeks; up to 2 x one day fieldtrips |
| S2 | ECON5511 | Climate, Energy and Water Economics | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Master of Agricultural Economics (73530) or the Master of Economics (42620) or the Master of Agricultural Science (72510) or the Master of Science (70630) or Master of Environmental Science (72530)or Master of Petroleum Geoscience (73540) or Master of Ocean Leadership (62540) or honours in the Faculty of Science or honours in the Business School; ECON1120 Environmental Economics 1 or ECON1101 Microeconomics: Prices and Markets or ECON1102 Macroeconomics: Money and Finance or ECON2224 Environment Economics 2 or equivalent. Students who do not meet the prerequisites can contact the unit coordinator to discuss a possible exception. | lectures/tutorials: 3 hours per week for 10 weeks |
| S1 | ENVT4409 | Remote Sensing of the Environment | Co-requisites: ENVT4411 Geographic Information Systems Applications | 42 |
| S1, S2 | ENVT4411 | Geographic Information Systems Applications | The total workload for the unit is 150 hours. This includes podcasts for viewing and reading to be undertaken prior to attending a compulsory 1-hour seminar per week where students will be contributing to interactive discussions. Additionally there is a compulsory 2-hour computer practical lab per week for which students will undertake applied use of GIS. Completion of these labs is necessary to enable skills for completing written unit assessment. Independent learning is required throughout the unit. | |
| S2 | ENVT5566 | Advanced Spatial and Environmental Modelling | Prerequisites: ENVT4411 Geographic Information Systems Applications or GEOG2201 Geographic Information Systems or (ENVT5561 GIS and Spatial Analysis: Multifunctional Landscapes or ENVT55662 GIS and Spatial Analysis: Coastal Resilience or ENVT5563 GIS and Spatial Analysis: Waterway Restoration or ENVT5564 GIS and Spatial Analysis: Contaminated Sites or ENVT5565 GIS and Spatial Analysis: Sensor Networks ) or Master of Professional Engineering (62550) specialisation Environmental Engineering. | total of 150 hours |
| NS | GEOS4413 | Environmental Geoscience | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Master of Geoscience (72550) or the Master of Hydrogeology (72540) or the Master of Petroleum Geoscience (73540) or the Master of Environmental Science (72530) or the Bachelor of Science (Honours) (BH004) | Lectures and practical work. There may be a one-day field trip (TBC) |
| NS | GEOS5505 | Multiscale Tectonic Systems | Prerequisites: enrolment in Master of Geoscience (72550) or Master of Science (70630) or Master of Ore Deposit Geology (70590) or Master of Petroleum Geoscience (73540) | 60 hours (see unit outline for breakdown) |
| N/A | GEOS5507 | Analytical Techniques for the Geosciences | Prerequisites: Bachelor of Science in Geoscience (or equivalent) | lectures/tutorials: 8 hours per week (2 x 4-hour blocks); reading/online tutorials/assignments/assessments (non-contact): 16 hours per week (for 6 weeks starting week 8 and ending week 13) |
| NS | GEOS5510 | Applied Palynology | Prerequisites: GEOS4412 Petroleum Systems | workshops: 2 x 3–4 hours per week |
| S1, S2, SS | GEOS5596 | Geoscience Internship | Prerequisites: enrolment in Master of Geoscience (72550) or Master of Petroleum Geoscience (73540) | internship or placement hours as appropriate up to 150 hours. |
See also the rules for the course and the Student Rules.
Entry requirements
4. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) a Bachelor of Geology, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent.
Institution
