PETROGEO 7010 - Fundamentals of Energy Geoscience

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025

PETROGEO 7010 is an integrated course of modules focusing on the characterisation and interpretation of sedimentary basin rock systems as hosts of conventional and unconventional petroleum resources, resources for gas energy storage and by-product sequestration, water resources and geothermal resources. The key technical topics are sedimentology, stratigraphy, structural geology and stratigraphic framework modelling by seismic survey data analysis and interpretation. Other sub-modular themes covered include reservoir controls in siliciclastic and carbonate depositional systems, facies analysis, petrology and diagenesis, correlation of strata using a variety of stratigraphic techniques such as sequence stratigraphy and biostratigraphy, and geomechanics. One particular module concerns wellsite operations, principally drilling, wireline logging and well testing. The focus here is on both the acquisition and interpretation of rock sample, petrophysical log and well test data.

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Course Details

Course Code	PETROGEO 7010
Course	Fundamentals of Energy Geoscience
Coordinating Unit	Earth Sciences
Term	Semester 1
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 6 hours per day (classroom sessions taught in intensive short-course mode ? 11 classroom days required).
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	Honours degree level training or equivalent in Geoscience ? no specific course pre-requisites; Honours degree GPA of 5/7 or greater; substantive research project experience or equivalent workplace experience in a related technical role
Corequisites	(PETROGEO 7011 and PETROGEO 7012 and PETROGEO 7013)
Assumed Knowledge	Honours degree level training or equivalent in Geoscience.
Restrictions	Master of Science in Petroleum Geoscience
Assessment	Possible field trip assessment/report; in-class tests; quizzes; core store log/report; drilling, wireline log & seismic interpretation practical exercises; oral presentation; take-home end-of-course assessment (summative).

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Professor Kathryn Amos

Course Co-ordinator: Dr Frank Rarity
Sedimentology: Dr Frank Rarity
Stratigraphy: Prof. Peter McCabe
Wellsite Operations: Dr Mark Bunch

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1	Have advanced knowledge in subsurface energy geoscience disciplines of: i) sedimentology and stratigraphy;, ii) seismic interpretation and subsurface mapping; iii) structural geology and geomechanics.
2	Have a strong grounding in knowledge and interpretation skills relating to: i) wellsite operations (drilling and wireline logging); ii) petrology and diagenesis.
3	Understand the current and future context for subsurface energy geoscience, as relates to petroleum and other subsurface fluid reservoir resources for the energy transition (such as CO2 and Hydrogen storage)
4	Be able to analyse critically, evaluate and transform complex information (e.g. wireline log data, core, seismic reflection survey data) in order to interpret data from ancient sedimentary successions;
5	Be able to communicate their knowledge and understanding to specialist audiences.

The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia .

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1, 2
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	1, 2
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	2, 3
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	1, 3
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	1, 3
Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.	.
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	.
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	2, 3

Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

This course will be taught in intensive format, with modules scheduled during Semester 1. During the dates of this course, students are expected to attend class each week day, between 9am and 5pm. Activities will include lectures, practicals, field trips, research, individual and group work. Coursework activities to be completed outside of class time are a part of the expected student workload within this course.

Course information and material will be provided through MyUni.

Workload

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Learning Activities Summary

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The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Weighting (%)	Individual/ Group	Formative/ Summative	Due (week)*	Hurdle criteria	Learning outcomes
Siliciclastic Facies - Core observations	5	Individual	Summative	27th March		1. 2. 3.
Stratigraphy MyUni quiz	5	Individual	Summative	1st April		1.
Drilling Operations Assignment	10	Individual	Summative	3rd April		1. 2. 3.
Wireline Logging Assignment	10	Individual	Summative	10th April		1. 2. 3.
Siliciclastic Facies - core photo interpretation	15	Individual	Summative	15th April		1. 2. 3.
Carbonates oral presentation (5%) & Sandstone Petrology and Diagenesis MyUni quiz (3%)	8	Individual	Summative	13-22 May		1. 3.
Stratigraphy Assignment	15	Individual	Summative	6th June		1. 2. 3.
Exam (wireline, biostrat, petrology and diagenesis)	32	Individual	Summative	Exam period		1. 2.
Total	100

* The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.

This assessment breakdown complies with the University's Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy.

Assessment Detail

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Submission

Late submission policy
Work will be marked without prejudice, and 10% of the obtained mark will be deducted for each 24 hour period (or part of) that an assessment task is late, up to a maximum penalty of 50% of the mark attained. An examiner may elect not to accept any assessment task that a student wants to submit after that task has been marked and feedback provided to the rest of the class.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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