Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
Successful exploration and production of oil and gas fields, carbon capture and storage, and other energy resources including hydrogen storage, requires an advanced level of knowledge of the geological environments and geophysical attributes of geological materials and technology available to monitor and model reservoirs and other elements of carbon-based petroleum systems. This unit aims to develop more specialised skills relevant to petroleum exploration and production, and carbon capture and storage. The unit focuses on advanced geological and geophysical concepts and techniques relevant to the exploration, development and production of hydrocarbons, and the injection of carbon dioxide and subsurface storage of gases including processed gases and hydrogen and helium. Students will use state-of-the art technology and world class research facilities including computer software and a variety of geological, petrophysical and geophysical datasets provided by the industry. The unit incorporates authentic core-based activity at the DMIRS Core Library in Perth and contributions from industry scientists. The unit is valuable for students actively seeking employment in the evolving energy sector after graduation.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Non-standard teaching period UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) demonstrate knowledge of key geoscientific concepts related to exploration and production of energy resources including carbon capture and hydrogen storage; (2) demonstrate practical skills in applied data analysis and interpretation related to petroleum systems; and (3) integrate geological and geophysical data sets to solve problems related to exploration and/or production, carbon capture and hydrogen storage, and risk assessment.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) exploration project (group work and report); (2) practical exercises (individual work and report); and (3) examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Professor Simon Lang
- Unit rules
- Contact hours
- workshops: 2 x 4 hours per week for 6 weeks
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.