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Overview

From Term 2, 2024, this specialisation will only be available to students transferring or enrolling in the 3rd year. Petroleum Engineering is a specialised engineering discipline which prepares graduates for careers in the oil and gas industries. Its related operations apply physical, mathematical and engineering principles to identify and solve … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

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Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
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Professional use and management of information.
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Effective team membership and team leadership.
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Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
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Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
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Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
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In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
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Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
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Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
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Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the specific discipline.
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Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
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Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
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Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
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Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
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Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
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Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
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Graduate Capabilities

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Specialisation Structure

Students must complete 168 UOC.

Level 1 Core Courses36 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Core Courses42 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Core Courses42 Units of Credit:
Level 4 Core Courses24 Units of Credit:
Level 4 Project / Thesis12 Units of Credit:
Discipline (Depth) Electives12 Units of Credit:

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Additional Information

This specialisation is only available to transfer students articulating from prearranged partner institution.

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