MJRP-PEENG v.1 Petroleum Engineering Major (M ProEng)

Curtin University

About

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.

Structure

Major/Stream Learning Outcomes

A graduate of this course can:

1. Refer to Master of Professional Engineering for Course Learning Outcomes

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
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

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
PEEN6012 v.2 Reservoir Engineering 2 4.0 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

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
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

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
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

Code Version Course Name 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

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