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Unit Set Information

Petroleum Engineering Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2021 : Code MAAAKD

This unit set allows candidates entering the Engineering double degree courses (Engineering/Commerce, Engineering/Science, Engineering/Laws) to select a Petroleum Engineering area of specialisation and provides all of the core knowledge required to achieve an accredited double degree qualification in this field. This unit set provides the foundations for a professional engineering career in the oil and gas industry, both in Australia and internationally. The unit set focuses on the development of knowledge and skills relevant to professional engineering practice and, along with a sound theoretical base, includes strong elements of practical problem solving, team work and project development. As a result, as well as having multiple technical and transferable skill competencies, graduates will have strong analytical skills and the ability to lead complex projects.

Disclaimer

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This Major can be studied in the following courses:

• Bachelor of Engineering Honours/Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Engineering Honours/Bachelor of Laws
• Bachelor of Engineering Honours/Bachelor of Science

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and in depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the petroleum engineering discipline.
2. Think critically, and apply established engineering methods and research skills to complex petroleum engineering problem solving.
3. Apply systematic engineering synthesis and design processes to conduct and manage petroleum engineering projects, with some intellectual independence.
4. Demonstrate conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics and computer and information sciences which underpin the petroleum engineering discipline and fluently apply engineering techniques, tools and resources.
5. Demonstrate clear and coherent oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
6. Demonstrate a global outlook and knowledge of contextual factors impacting the petroleum engineering discipline, including respect for cultural diversity and indigenous cultural competence.
7. Demonstrate effective team membership and team leadership to implement engineering projects according to relevant standards of ethical conduct, sustainable practice and professional accountability.
8. Demonstrate responsibility for own learning, professional judgement and an understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice.

Professional recognition

Related Careers

Petroleum Engineer, Oil and Gas Engineer, Reservoir Engineer, Drilling Engineer, Production Engineer

Employment Opportunities

Petroleum engineers work in a wide range of industries associated with oil and gas exploration, drilling and well completion, reservoir evaluation, oil/gas production as well as field development studies.

Major Structure

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