STRP-PETGE v.2 Basin Analysis and Petroleum Geology Stream (MSc Geol)
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.
The Basin Analysis Petroleum Geology Stream provides specialised technical and professional training for graduates in geology or closely related disciplines. It is designed for those with a particular interest in the petroleum industry and all students undertake a supervised project on a petroleum related topic, often in collaboration with industry or government partners.
Structure
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 |
| ERTH5000 | v.1 | Geoscience Professional Practice | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| GEOL5021 | v.1 | Applied Sedimentology and Stratigraphy | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| 100.0 |
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEOP4002 | v.1 | Seismic Interpretation | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| GEOL5019 | v.1 | Applied Structural Geology | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| GEOL5020 | v.1 | Petroleum Systems | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| SELECT OPTIONS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | |||
| 100.0 |
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEOL6005 | v.1 | Geology Masters Project Part A | 25.0 | |
| GEOL6006 | v.1 | Geology Masters Project Part B | 75.0 | |
| 100.0 |
OPTIONS TO SELECT FROM IN YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEOP4003 | v.1 | Borehole Geophysics | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| GEOP3004 | v.1 | Seismic Acquisition for Exploration | 2.0 | 12.5 |
| GEOP6009 | v.1 | Seismic Data Processing | 3.0 | 12.5 |
* GEOP3004 Seismic Acquisition for Exploration AND GEOP6009 Seismic Data Processing are for students with minimal training in Geophysics.
** Year 1 Semester 2 GEOP4003 OR (GEOP3004 AND GEOP6009) GEOP4003 Borehole Geophysics is for students with significant training in Geophysics.
Institution
