Bachelor of Science (Energy Geoscience) (BSc(EnGeo))

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Detailed Program Information

Program Code
BSC

Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Academic Year
2017

These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

Global energy demands are increasing annually highlighting the critical importance of energy resources for future sustainability. This program is for students interested in the areas of science that relate to Earth's energy resources - including conventional and unconventional hydrocarbons, water, geothermal and uranium for nuclear power. This program provides graduates with specific knowledge and skill sets to investigate the nature, origin, distribution, discovery and exploitation of these energy resources that are increasingly required for successful careers in this rapidly growing industry. A feature of the program includes extensive fieldwork and practical investigations. In second year, students will have the opportunity to undertake a semester of study abroad at a renowned energy geoscience institution. In third year, students undertake a Work Integrated Learning Experience and will be mentored by industry experts and will undertake research projects with real industry samples and datasets. The program is in line with the strategic development of South Australia in providing training for the next generation of skilled workers in the energy sector.
The Bachelor of Science (Energy Geoscience) is an AQF Level 7 program with a standard full-time duration of 3 years.

Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Science (Energy Geoscience)

There shall be a Bachelor of Science (Energy Geoscience).

Qualification Requirements

To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Science (Energy Geoscience), the candidate must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following courses with a combined total of not less than 72 units, comprising:

  1. Core courses to the value of 48 units
  2. Elective courses to the value of 24 units, which may include other undergraduate courses offered by the University that are not offered by the Faculty of Sciences up to the value of 9 units in total at levels I and/or II with no more than 6 units at Level I
  3. Level I courses to the value of not more than 30 units
  4. Level III Science courses to the value of at least 24 units
  5. A major in Geo-Energy Resources
  6. Broadening electives to the value of 9 units

Core Courses

Electives

  • Elective Courses

    Level I

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    PETROENG 1006 Introduction to Petroleum Engineering 3
    GEOG 1102 Footprints on a Fragile Planet 3
    ECON 1002 Australia in the Global Economy I 3

    or

    Level I courses from the degree of Bachelor of Science or other undergraduate courses offered by the University that are available to the student.

    Level II

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    GEOLOGY 2612 Study Abroad in Energy Geoscience II 12
    GEOLOGY 2510 Study Tour in Geoscience II 3
    SOIL&WAT 2500 Soil and Water Resources II 3

    or

    Level II courses from the degree of Bachelor of Science or other undergraduate courses offered by the University that are available to the student.

    Level III

    Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    GEOLOGY 3008 Geophysics III 3
    GEOLOGY 3505 Earth Systems History III 3
    SOIL&WAT 3010 Remote Sensing III 3
    SOIL&WAT 3007WT GIS for Environmental Management III 3

    or

    Level III  courses from the Bachelor of Science.

  • Broadening Electives

    To satisfy the requirements for Broadening Electives students must complete courses to the value of 9 units.

    Broadening electives must be chosen from outside of the major area of study and cannot be chosen from the following subject areas:
    ECON, GEOG, GEOLOGY, SCIENCE, SOIL&WAT, STATS, MATHS, PETROENG, ENTREP.

Published on: 12 March, 2024 | 12:26:05

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