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Transcript of Petroleum Engineering Programme Handbook
MSc Petroleum EngineeringDubai Campus
2010 - 2011
Institute of Petroleum Engineering
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Heriot-Watt University is a registered charity in Scotland, SC026900 Dubai Campus - Programme Handbook PAGE NO.
PART A - SCHOOL INFORMATION
SUMMARY OF KEY INFORMATION .......................................................................... 2
1 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION ................................................................ 4
2 GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY DUBAI CAMPUS AND THE SCHOOL/INSTITUTE .................................................. 5
3 KEY STAFF AND CONTACT DETAILS ........................................................ 6
4 PROGRAMME OVERVIEW ............................................................................ 7
5 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE AND DELIVERY ............................................. 14
PART B - UNIVERSITY INFORMATION
1 ACADEMIC SUPPORT................................................................................... 52
2 ENROLMENT, ATTENDANCE AND PERIODS OF STUDY ......................... 53
3 GUIDANCE ON ASSESSMENT ..................................................................... 57
4 EXAMINATION AND RE-ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES ........................... 58
5 GRADING, AWARDS AND QUALIFICATIONS ............................................ 62
6 GRADUATION ................................................................................................ 64
7 CONDUCT, DISCIPLINE AND APPEALS ..................................................... 64
8 SUSPENSION AND WITHDRAWAL .............................................................. 67
9 STUDENT FEES AND CHARGES ................................................................. 69
10 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES .................................................................. 70
11 UNIVERSITY POLICY AND GUIDANCE ....................................................... 75
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PART A – SCHOOL INFORMATION
SUMMARY OF KEY INFORMATION
KEY CONTACTS
Professor Ammar Kaka is Vice-Principal of Heriot-Watt University and is the Executive Dean and Head of the Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus (HWUDC). Each Academic programme is led by a programme Coordinator, supported by an experienced academic staff team located at the University’s campus at Dubai International Academic City. The address and contact details are below. In the first instance, students should contact us via our Reception staff who will be pleased to help direct any queries to the appropriate person. Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus Dubai International Academic City PO Box 294345 UAE Tel: +971 4 3616997 Fax: +971 4 3604800 Web: www.hw.ac.uk/dubai
SIGNIFICANT DATES IN ACADEMIC YEAR
HWU operates a two twelve-week semester system as shown below, with Taught Masters (MSc) students continuing their studies throughout the summer period. All examinations take place during the assessment blocks, although some postgraduate examinations take place during the break periods. Resit examinations are scheduled during the summer vacation. Full details of examination timetabling are published at the campus and can be found at: www.hw.ac.uk/registry/examination-timetables.php Semester Starting Date Finishing DateSemester 1 (Undergraduate New Students)
5 September 2010 2 December 2010
Semester 1 (Undergraduate Returning Students)
12 September 2010 2 December 2010
Semester 1 (Postgraduate New and Returning Students)
12 September 2010 2 December 2010
Block 1 Assessment 6 December 2010 17 December 2010 Break 1 20 December 2010 7 January 2011 Semester 2 9 January 2011 19 May 2011 Break 2 31 March 2011 21 April 2011 Block 2 Assessment 25 April 2011 20 May 2011
Please see the www.hw.ac.uk and www.hw.ac.uk/dubai websites which contain detailed information about Heriot-Watt University.
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LINKS TO FURTHER INFORMATION/SERVICES
Please see the www.hw.ac.uk website which contains information about Heriot-Watt University.
Please see the http://www.pet.hw.ac.uk website which contains information about the Institute of Petroleum Engineering.
Academic Registry
http://www.hw.ac.uk/registry
Careers Advisory Service
http://www.hw.ac.uk/careers
Finance Office
http://www.hw.ac.uk/students/finance.htm
Student Welfare Services
http://www.hw.ac.uk/welfare
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1 Welcome and Introduction
1.1 Welcome from the Principal
I am delighted to welcome you as a student of Heriot-Watt University!
Heriot-Watt University has a well earned reputation as Scotland's most international and outward-looking University. With three campuses in Scotland (attended by a high percentage of students from across the world), our Campus in Dubai, and Learning Partner institutions across the world, we have a vibrant and diverse learning culture which is unique and unmatched by other universities in the United Kingdom. We are keen to give our students the opportunity to develop an international dimension to their studies which will enhance their opportunities for future growth. Students at our Dubai Campus are an important part of this global community and I very much hope you enjoy your time with us. Professor Steve Chapman Principal and Vice-Chancellor
1.2 Welcome from the Head of Dubai Campus
It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the University’s Dubai Campus Heriot-Watt University is proud to be here in the UAE, providing a range of high quality programmes, relevant to the Middle East region, to the UAE and to the aspirations of its people. Heriot-Watt has a long tradition of providing vocationally relevant academic programmes, with strong industry and research links. There are currently over 500 Heriot-Watt Alumni living and working in the UAE and the Gulf States as well as our current students, so you will be joining a successful and vibrant community! We welcome you to your chosen degree programme either as a postgraduate or undergraduate student and look forward to working with you to help you achieve your personal ambitions and goals. Professor Ammar Kaka
A Vice-Principal of Heriot-Watt University, Executive Dean and Head of Dubai Campus
1.3 Welcome from Head of School/Institute
We have produced this handbook in order to answer many of the questions that students may have during their studies here, including administrative procedures relating to the running of their degree programme and the support services available to them. We hope students will find this information useful. The Institute of Petroleum Engineering is a specialised centre in teaching, training and research with the largest Petroleum Engineering (PE) research programme in the UK. The Institute is multi-disciplinary and focuses on upstream oil and gas resources. It was founded in 1975 to work with the emerging upstream North Sea industry and now has well established industrial and academic links around the world.
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The Institute currently has 100+ staff, 50 research students and 80+ residential master’s students. There are also overseas and Distance Learning teaching initiatives involving more than 300 students worldwide. The International Centre for Island Technology (ICIT) in Orkney is now part of Heriot-Watt University's prestigious Institute of Petroleum Engineering. ICIT was established to carry out advanced research, postgraduate training and consultancy in marine resource management and related issues. The main programmes taught in the Institute are:
MSc Petroleum Engineering MSc Reservoir Evaluation and Management MSc Geoscience of Subsurface Exploration Appraisal and Development
(GeoSEAD) Programmes taught in ICIT are:
MSc Renewable Energy Development MSc Marine Resource Management
Further information on the Institute and your programme follows in this Handbook. Please read the information carefully. An electronic version is also available on the Institute website at http://www.pet.hw.ac.uk Professor Simon Stewart Head of Institute
2 General Information about Heriot-Watt University and the Dubai Campus
Heriot-Watt University is an international university, based in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland in the UK, with campuses in the north and south of Scotland and in Dubai. The University also has a worldwide network of Learning Partners.
Wherever they are located, Heriot-Watt students have the opportunity to study programmes which will equip them to contribute immediately to the economy and wellbeing of the region in which they choose to work. This ethos of “doing things that matter” stretches right back to the origins of Heriot-Watt in 1821, when programmes were run to suit the needs of developing industries in Scotland.
The Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus is located in the Dubai International Academic City. The University is the first to operate from this rapidly-developing site, and is offering programmes that meet the demands of the region and beyond. The web address is www.hw.ac.uk/dubai.
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2 Key staff and contact details
Point of Contact Responsible Staff Name Tel Number A Vice-Principal of Heriot-Watt University, Executive Dean and Head of Dubai Campus
Professor Ammar Kaka +971 4 3616997
Operations Manager Ms Sheelagh Wallace +971 4 3616972 Student President Ms Safiya Salim +971 4 3616921 Reception Mrs Pretty Louis +971 4 3616999 Recruitment and Admissions Office Dr Kishore Sirnani +971 4 3641389 Student Services Office Dr Ashok Srivastava +971 4 3616996 Finance Office Mr Suresh Kumar +971 4 3616982 Library Dr Ramakanta Rath +971 4 3616978 IT Office (Help Desk) Mr Nidhish Cherian +971 4 3616986 Transport and Accommodation Office Mr Anil Kumar +971 4 3616980
School Contact details
Point of Contact Responsible Staff Name Telephone Number
IPE Programme Director
MSc Petroleum Engineering
Ms Tatiana Deyeva
Teaching Fellow
+971 4 3616975
Key Staff within the Institute of Petroleum Engineering, Edinburgh Campus are:- Dr Andy Gardiner – Director of Learning & Teaching [email protected]
Dr James Somerville – MSc Petroleum Engineering Programme Director [email protected] Dawn Skidmore – Institute Academic Administrator [email protected] Anne Mathers – Residential Student Administrator [email protected]
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4 Programme Overview
Heriot-Watt University reserves the right to update materials from time to time and will ensure that advance notification concerning changes to materials is provided to students on the relevant section of the University website. It is the responsibility of students to check the website, particularly if they are returning to studies after a period during which their studies have been in abeyance.
4.1 The Programme
The aim of the programme is to extend the skills developed at undergraduate level and augment them with specialised programmes relevant to Petroleum Engineers. The successful graduates are in a position to participate in the Industry immediately, and are in strong demand worldwide. The programme was established in 1975 based on the industry preference for a 12 month programme for graduate engineers and scientists. It quickly became recognised as an important route into Petroleum Engineering and annually attracts applications from more than 400 students, from which a class of 50 to 70 is selected. Nearly 1000 graduates now serve the international oil industry. Entrants to the programme will normally have a good honours degree in engineering or a relevant science discipline such as geology, physics, chemistry or mathematics. The general selection criteria are ability and suitability to the industry. In addition to academic qualifications, experience, personality and motivation are also taken into consideration.
4.2 Programme Timetable
The programme timetable will be available on the Virtual Learning Environment.
4.3 Examination and Re-assessment Procedures
Examinations All students are entered automatically, without fee, for the examinations of all the courses on the programme. All these courses are mandatory; therefore the examinations are mandatory too. Practice examinations, together with model solutions are contained in the programme manuals. These reflect the level of difficulty of the actual final examination and provide the student with the means to assess their readiness for the examination. Examination Diets & Timetables Examinations are held in two diets, one in December, and the second in March. The timetable and other details for the exams will be issued at the start of the year along with the timetable for classes etc
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Assessment Results Following the examiners’ meeting, students will normally receive feedback on their performance. All results are provisional until after the final examination board meeting in September, as they are subject to ratification. Any direct communication of examination results will be done face-to-face with staff and students only. Information will not be relayed over the telephone. Letters confirming results and decisions on awards will be issued to all students by the Academic Registry each October. Re-Assessment All students are entitled to 3 re-assessment opportunities in 3 different courses at Grade D or below. No re-assessment opportunities will be allowed at Grades A, B or C to obtain a higher grade. However, if a student has up to 2 courses at Grade D or Grade E these will be classed as a discretionary pass by the board of examiners and are counted as re-assessment opportunities. This would mean that a student has only one remaining re-assessment opportunity. The Board of Examiners will consider both the first assessment and re-assessment results when making award. The transcript/results letter will detail the results for both the first attempt and the re-assessment. Calculators & Dictionaries The use of calculators and dictionaries in examinations has been approved by the Head of School. Please refer to the University Information in Part B of this handbook for full details on calculators and dictionaries. Records Retention Policy for Examination Scripts and Marked Programme Work Completed examination scripts and course work submitted for assessment will be held securely by your School for a limited time in accordance with the University’s records retention policy and destroyed confidentially. Your School may retain a sample of completed examination scripts and assessed work for a longer period to meet the review requirements for professional bodies. For further information please contact your programme administrator or the University’s Data Protection Officer. Please refer to the University-specific information in Part B of this handbook for further details on Examination & Re-assessment procedures.
4.4 Design Project
Objectives The task is to carry out a technical and economic study of the field in the context of 2010/2011 technology, economics, environmental and political conditions. This may involve negotiation with other student groups and/or real Operators to ensure that
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production and export costs are optimised. The ultimate objective is to prepare a single report to satisfy the requirements both of company senior management and of Government. The company will want to know: (a) Is profitable development possible? (b) What technical development plan is recommended? (c) Is further information required to reduce risk? The relevant Government department will expect: (d) Recovery of all economic hydrocarbon resources (e) Evidence of technical awareness (f) Sensitivity to environmental issues (g) Utilisation of existing facilities where appropriate Timing The design project is held immediately after the second diet of examinations. No other academic activity is planned for this time period. Groups The project is planned as a group activity with a target of about 8-10 students per group. In creating the groups, care is taken to ensure that, where possible, each has a spread of technical background, experience and ability. Groups are responsible for electing a leader and devising their own organisational structure. Those with specific technical experience, e.g. wireline logging or geology are discouraged from taking responsibility for that aspect of the work. Resources Each group is provided with a work space with a lockable filing cabinet, computers with appropriate software, pin boards and tables.
The following is typical of the software that will be provided:-
Microsoft Office:- Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc EPS PanSystem [well test analysis] EPS FloSystem [production optimisation] Petrel [geological modelling] MAI Questor [cost engineering] Schlumberger Geoquest Eclipse [reservoir simulation]
Data Each group is allocated a dataset representing a real reservoir. All references to the field names have been removed and the reservoirs have been moved together to a new geographical location where opportunity may exist for joint development. A typical set of data would include:-
Top structure information Sets of wireline logs from several appraisal wells Core analysis data and reports Fluid analysis data and reports
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Well test data Cost information
Training & Support Individual groups are expected to become self reliant during the project, but may also be provided with a range of relevant training sessions and support:- (a) Team building activity (b) Training workshops in use of several software packages (c) Seminars on environmental and Government issues (d) Workshops on presentation and meeting skills (e) Regular meetings with an experienced Managing Director (f) Feedback from observed meetings Assessment The Design Project represents 20 percent of the MSc Petroleum Engineering assessment. A written report and an oral presentation are submitted. This presentation, to an audience including all Examiners and representatives from the companies providing the field data, is widely recognised as one of the highlights of the year. The Group Design Project is a team effort; the majority of the mark is allocated via the performance of the whole group (Categories A and B) plus a mark for individual effort (Category C) determined by the group members. This is summarised as:
Section Marks AllocatedCategory A (Written Report) Reservoir Issues Geoscience 20 Formation Evaluation 15 Reservoir Engineering 30 Development Issues Drilling 10 Production Technology 15 Economics + Commercial Negotiations 15 Reservoir Management and Monitoring 5 Environmental Impact and Abatement 15 Overall report integration, structure and quality 30
Total for Section A 155 Category B (Oral Presentation) Oral presentation of subject matter 40 Ability to answer questions from audience 25
Total for Section B 65 Category C (Individual Effort)
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Peer assessment by team members 5.00 Total for Section C 5.00
Project Total (fraction of final mark)
20.00
4.5 Individual Project
Objectives The purpose of the individual project is to prepare a substantial piece of individual work for assessment as part of the MSc Petroleum Engineering degree. All candidates are required to submit a dissertation which comprehensively describes the work conducted during the study period. The dissertation is limited to 40 pages unless the supervisor grants a variance. A research paper written according to SPE guidelines with a text of approximately 7000 words is also submitted. It should provide a summary of the dissertation work and be useful for distribution to companies interested in the work. This latter exercise gives candidates experience in preparing a research paper. Each student will make an oral presentation of his/her dissertation in September with a 15 minute presentation and a 5 minute question period. Timing The individual project begins immediately after the end of the Group Design project and lasts 8 weeks. Projects Project ideas are submitted by Institute staff, interested companies, and MSc Petroleum Engineering students. The ideas must relate directly to the programme syllabus and normally cover laboratory based experimental topics, computer based analytical studies, company based problem solving, and literature studies. Students are asked to complete a form in mid January, stating their project preferences. Once all the information is compiled, the academic staff will produce a draft allocation schedule of projects that are matched to student interests and abilities. Resources & Support Each student is assigned a project supervisor for the duration of the individual project. Students are expected to schedule regular meetings on the progress of their project and to prepare a draft thesis for comments. Students are provided a work space, access to computers with appropriate software, and lab facilities if required. Students will also have access to many communal resources within the Institute. The following is typical of the software that will be provided:-
Microsoft Office:- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. EPS PanSystem [well test analysis] EPS FloSysytem [production optimisation] Petrel [geological modelling] MAI Questor [cost engineering] Schlumberger Geoquest Eclipse [reservoir simulation]
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Assessment The Individual Project represents 20 percent of the MSc Petroleum Engineering assessment, based on a written dissertation, and an oral presentation. After the oral presentation, the examiners discuss the student’s performance and mark according to the criteria listed:
Criteria MarkMotivation of Student 10 Presentation / Style of Thesis 10 Originality of Work 5 Analytical / Scientific Methods 20 Breadth and Depth of Understanding of Subject
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Interpretation of Results 20 Sense of Economic Worth 5 Oral Presentation (+ answering questions)
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Total 100Project Total(fraction of final mark) 0.20
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ert
ifica
te:
60 c
redi
ts
Min
40
%, D
60
cre
dits
5.
Co
urs
e C
ho
ice
/Dis
sert
ati
on
M
ast
ers
: cou
rses
com
puls
ory
Dip
lom
a an
d C
ert
ifica
te: c
hoic
e o
f cou
rses
to r
each
req
uire
d c
red
it le
vel
Des
ign
Pro
ject
: Fie
ld D
eve
lopm
ent A
ssig
nmen
t In
divi
dual
Pro
ject
: A p
iece
of i
ndiv
idua
l res
earc
h w
ork
or s
tud
y, w
hich
is c
arrie
d ou
t on
cam
pus
or in
a s
pons
orin
g co
mp
any
off
ice
or
labo
rato
ry.
6.
Ad
dit
ion
al I
nfo
rma
tio
n
Res
iden
tial a
nd A
LP’s
: Dip
lom
a an
d C
ert
ifica
te a
re c
onsi
dere
d e
xit a
war
ds.
ID
L: s
tude
nts
ma
y re
gist
er o
n D
iplo
ma
and
tran
sfer
on
com
ple
tion
of s
peci
fied
num
ber
of c
ours
es
at M
ast
ers
pas
s le
vel (
Gra
de C
) to
MS
c
17
5.2
P
rog
ram
me
De
scri
pti
on
The
pro
gra
mm
e d
escr
iptio
n p
rovi
des
deta
ils o
f aim
s, o
utco
mes
, te
achi
ng &
lear
ning
ass
ess
men
t pol
icie
s fo
r th
e pr
ogra
mm
e.
1
. C
ou
rse
Co
de
G
137,
G13
5, G
1D0-
PE
E
2.
Co
urs
e T
itle
P
etr
ole
um E
ngi
nee
ring
3.
Sch
oo
lP
etro
leum
eng
inee
ring
4.
Typ
eS
peci
alis
t Ins
titu
te
Deg
ree
5.
Aw
ard
sM
Sc,
PG
Dip
, PG
CE
RT
6.
Co
urs
e A
ccr
edit
ed b
y:
IMM
M a
nd E
I 7
. U
CA
S C
od
e
8.
QA
A S
ub
ject
Ben
ch
ma
rkin
g G
rou
p(s
)E
ngin
eerin
g 9.
D
ate
of
Pro
du
ctio
n/R
evi
sio
nF
eb
rua
ry 2
008
10. E
du
cati
on
al A
ims
of
the
Co
urs
e
The
pro
gram
me
aim
s to
dev
elop
the
ski
lls o
f num
era
te s
cien
ce a
nd
eng
inee
ring
grad
uate
s an
d p
rofe
ssio
nals
to w
ork
in th
e in
tern
atio
nal
oil
and
gas
indu
stry
to
the
stan
dard
req
uire
d by
the
pet
role
um e
ngin
eerin
g in
dust
ry.
The
pro
gram
me
is s
truc
ture
d to
exp
ose
the
stu
dent
s to
th
e i
nter
natio
nal
rep
uta
tion
of
the
tea
chin
g an
d re
sear
ch a
ctiv
ities
of
the
Inst
itute
of
Pe
trol
eum
Eng
inee
ring.
The
pro
gram
me
ena
ble
s en
gine
ers
to
de
velo
p a
n
appr
eci
atio
n o
f th
e va
riety
o
f d
isci
plin
es
asso
cia
ted
w
ith
petr
ole
um
engi
nee
ring
in
or
der
to
ope
rate
in
m
ultid
isci
plin
ary
team
s an
d en
cour
ages
the
deve
lopm
ent o
f the
per
son
al q
ualit
ies
and
prof
ess
iona
l com
pete
ncie
s of
pe
trol
eum
en
gin
eers
.
11. T
he
Co
urs
e p
rovi
des
op
po
rtu
nit
ies
fo
r le
arn
ers
to
ach
ieve
th
e fo
llow
ing
ou
tco
mes
:
Subject Mastery
Und
erst
andi
ng, K
now
ledg
e an
d C
ogni
tive
Ski
lls
The
pro
gra
mm
e gi
ves
the
oppo
rtun
ity to
dev
elop
ski
lls in
:
fund
am
enta
l co
ncep
ts, p
rinci
ples
and
theo
ries
of th
e m
ain
pe
trol
eum
eng
inee
ring
and
geo
scie
nce
dis
cipl
ine
s (r
ese
rvo
ir en
gine
erin
g, p
etr
oleu
m g
eolo
gy,
dril
ling
engi
neer
ing,
form
atio
n e
valu
atio
n, r
eser
voir
sim
ula
tion
, pe
trol
eum
pro
ject
eco
nom
ics,
pr
oduc
tion
tech
nolo
gy)
th
e a
pplic
atio
n o
f IT
to p
etro
leum
eng
inee
ring
in te
rms
of d
esig
n a
nd a
naly
sis.
the
eth
ics
and
sta
ndar
ds r
elev
ant t
o p
rofe
ssio
nal e
ngi
neer
ing
pra
ctic
e an
d th
e tr
an
sfer
of p
rob
lem
-so
lvin
g sk
ills
to a
va
riety
of
cont
exts
inte
grat
ion
of t
heor
y an
d pr
actic
e an
d ap
plic
atio
n o
f sta
tistic
al,
sci
entif
ic a
nd e
cono
mic
s sk
ills
S
chol
arsh
ip, E
nqui
ry a
nd R
esea
rch
The
stu
dent
s ar
e ex
pect
ed to
rea
d m
ore
dee
ply
into
the
subj
ects
by
refe
renc
ing
ma
teri
als
in th
eir
tuto
rial e
xerc
ises
, fie
ld w
ork
repo
rts
and
labo
rato
ry e
xerc
ises
. Thi
s is
impo
rtan
t in
deve
lopi
ng s
tud
y pl
ans,
de
velo
ping
re
sear
ch p
lans
an
d m
eth
ods.
18
Personal Abilities In
dust
rial,
Com
mer
cial
and
Pro
fess
iona
l Pra
ctic
e T
here
is e
xpos
ure
to in
dust
ry v
ia s
emin
ars
, vis
its to
com
pani
es,
att
enda
nce
at S
oci
ety
of P
etro
leum
Eng
inee
rs m
eetin
gs a
nd
durin
g th
e G
roup
Pro
ject
wh
ere
stu
dent
s ar
e e
xpec
ted
to p
art
icip
ate
in in
dust
ry w
ork
shop
s/se
min
ars
on
tech
nica
l, en
viro
nmen
tal
and
com
mer
cial
pro
cess
es.
Pa
rt o
f the
Indi
vidu
al P
roje
ct in
volv
es a
n a
ppre
ciat
ion
of t
he b
usin
ess
cont
ext
of t
he r
esea
rch
wor
k.
Aut
onom
y, A
ccou
ntab
ility
and
Wor
king
with
Oth
ers
The
stu
dent
s le
arn
to d
eve
lop
an
app
reci
atio
n o
f th
eir
role
in t
hei
r st
udie
s th
roug
h se
lf st
udy,
indi
vidu
al p
roje
ct a
nd t
eam
wor
k du
ring
the
grou
p p
roje
ct. T
hey
are
res
pons
ible
for
mee
ting
dead
line
s fo
r su
bmis
sion
of w
ork
du
ring
all a
ctiv
ities
bo
th a
s in
divi
dua
ls
and
as te
ams.
C
omm
unic
atio
n, N
umer
acy
and
ICT
The
pro
ject
s re
quire
bo
th w
ritte
n an
d or
al p
rese
nta
tions
to b
e m
ade
by s
tude
nts
and
thes
e ar
e th
e m
ain
oppo
rtun
ities
to e
xpre
ss
thes
e s
kills
. The
nat
ure
of th
e d
egre
e in
volv
es d
em
onst
ratio
n of
nu
me
rica
l ski
lls in
bo
th a
naly
tical
form
an
d as
pa
rt o
f nu
mer
ical
si
mul
atio
n.
12.
Ap
pro
ach
es t
o T
ea
ch
ing
an
d L
ea
rnin
g:
Cou
rse
note
s ar
e p
rovi
ded
as s
tand
ard
for
all c
our
ses
and
are
rein
forc
ed b
y tu
toria
l se
ssio
ns. C
ours
ewo
rk is
use
d to
ext
end
the
con
cept
s le
arne
d in
lect
ures
/not
es a
nd
to d
em
ons
trat
e us
e of
pro
ble
m s
olvi
ng s
kills
wh
ere
re
quire
d. T
he c
ours
e no
tes
com
e w
ith m
odel
exa
ms
and
answ
ers
and
sev
era
l ele
men
ts o
f fur
the
r re
adin
g (w
hich
are
als
o a
re p
ost
ed o
n V
isio
n a
nd w
hic
h ar
e be
ing
deve
lope
d fu
rthe
r).
All
of th
e
note
s ar
e po
sted
on
Vis
ion
for
acce
ss b
y a
ll st
uden
ts.
13.
A
sses
smen
t P
olic
ies:
A
sses
smen
t is
base
d o
n a
com
bina
tion
of e
xam
inat
ion,
pro
ject
, and
cou
rsew
ork.
The
pro
ject
wor
k is
ass
esse
d on
writ
ten
and
ora
l p
rese
nta
tions
. In
the
Gro
up P
roje
ct, p
art o
f th
e as
sess
men
t is
by p
eer
revi
ew.
The
DL
prog
ram
me
nece
ssar
ily p
lace
s m
ore
emph
asi
s on
exa
min
atio
n w
ith s
ome
cou
rses
bei
ng a
sse
ssed
100
% b
y ex
amin
atio
n.
How
eve
r a
diss
ert
atio
n p
lus
a pr
oje
ct c
ours
e en
sure
s th
at a
sig
nifi
can
t pro
port
ion
of t
he a
sses
smen
t is
non-
exam
inat
ion.
19
5.3
Aim
s &
Ob
jec
tive
s o
f th
e co
urs
e
The
pro
gra
mm
e a
ims
and
obj
ect
ives
are
ach
ieve
d by
the
follo
win
g co
urse
de
scrip
tors
.
Co
urs
e T
itle
R
eser
voir
Eng
inee
ring
Sch
oo
l P
etro
leum
Eng
inee
ring
On
or
Off
-C
amp
us
On&
O
ff
Co
urs
e C
o-o
rdin
ato
r A
C T
odd
/J S
omer
ville
S
CQ
F
Le
vel
11
Co
urs
eC
od
e
G11
RE
S
em
este
r 1
Cre
dit
s 1
5
Pre
-re
qu
isit
es
N
one
L
ink
ed
Co
urs
es
(s
pec
ify
if s
yno
pti
c)
Non
e
Exc
lud
ed C
ou
rse
s N
one
R
epla
cem
ent
Co
urs
e
Co
de:
D
ate
Of
Rep
lace
men
t:
RA
Y r
epl
ace
men
t S
ept 2
008
Ava
ilab
ility
as
an
Ele
cti
ve
Ye
s
No
De
gre
es
fo
r w
hic
h t
his
is
a c
ore
co
urs
e
MS
c/P
gD
ipP
g/C
ert
in P
etr
ole
um
Eng
ine
erin
g
MS
c/P
gDip
Pg/
Cer
t in
Re
serv
oir
Eva
luat
ion
and
Man
agem
ent
MS
c/P
gDip
Pg/
Cer
t in
Pet
role
um
Eng
ine
erin
g w
ith P
roje
ct M
anag
emen
t
Aim
s
The
ove
rall
aim
of t
his
cour
se is
to:
Und
erst
and
the
rock
and
flui
d pr
ope
rtie
s of
a h
ydro
carb
on
rese
rvo
ir
Des
crib
e th
e na
ture
of t
he fl
uid
flow
and
pre
ssu
re d
istr
ibut
ion
in a
re
serv
oir
U
nder
stan
d th
e ef
fect
s o
f pro
duct
ion/
inje
ctio
n on
rec
ove
ry o
f res
erv
es
x
20
Syl
lab
us
Intr
od
uc
tio
n t
o r
eser
voir
en
gin
eer
ing
: U
nder
stan
d th
e lo
catio
n, fo
rmat
ion,
flui
d c
onte
nt o
f a h
ydro
carb
on r
eser
voir;
und
ers
tand
the
defin
ition
s of
res
erve
s; b
e aw
are
of t
he r
ole
of
rese
rvoi
r en
gin
eeri
ng in
exp
lora
tion
and
deve
lopm
ent
Re
serv
oir
pre
ss
ure
an
d t
em
pe
ratu
re:
For
mat
ion
flui
d de
nsity
and
pre
ssur
e g
rad
ien
t in
the
re
serv
oir;
loca
tion
of w
ater
/oil/
gas
con
tact
s;
use
of c
onta
cts
and
pre
ssur
e g
radi
ents
to d
elin
eate
res
ervo
ir u
nits
; mea
sure
men
t of f
luid
gra
dien
ts
Res
erv
oir
flu
ids
co
mp
os
itio
n:
Und
erst
andi
ng c
ompo
sitio
n o
f hyd
roca
rbon
flui
ds;
cla
ssifi
catio
n sy
ste
ms
base
d on
de
nsi
ty; s
impl
e m
ode
ls
of fl
uid
beha
viou
r P
has
e b
eha
vio
ur
of
hyd
roc
arb
on
sys
tem
s: D
efin
e: s
yste
m, c
ompo
nent
s, p
hase
s, e
quili
briu
m, i
nten
sive
and
ext
ensi
ve p
rope
rtie
s;
unde
rsta
nd r
elat
ions
hip
betw
een
pres
sure
and
tem
pera
ture
and
pha
se fo
r si
ngl
e an
d m
ulti-
com
pone
nt s
yste
ms;
def
ine
the
exp
ecte
d p
ha
se
chan
ges
in a
re
serv
oir
fluid
as
it is
pro
duce
d to
sur
face
. B
eh
avi
ou
r o
f g
ass
es:
De
fine
eq
uatio
n o
f sta
te w
rt a
re
serv
oir
gas
; mod
ify p
v=nr
t to
acco
unt f
or c
omp
ress
ibili
ty fa
ctor
z (
pv=
znrt
); u
se o
f ps
eudo
crit
ica
l va
lue
s to
acc
ount
for
gas
mix
ture
s; c
alc
ula
tion
of g
as v
olu
mes
and
gas
form
atio
n fa
ctor
; use
of e
quat
ion
s o
f sta
te in
vo
lum
e
calc
ulat
ions
. P
rop
ert
ies
of
rese
rvo
ir l
iqu
ids
: D
efin
ition
of b
lack
oil
and
co
mpo
sitio
nal
mo
dels
of r
eser
voir
fluid
;use
of f
lash
and
diff
eren
tial l
iber
atio
n to
ob
tain
bla
ck o
il pa
ram
eter
s; d
efin
ition
of B
o, R
s, B
g; d
efin
e ga
s fo
rmat
ion
vol
ume
fact
or
for
a ga
s co
nden
sate
; cal
cula
tion
of r
eser
voir
fluid
vi
scos
ity
Fu
nd
ame
nta
l pro
per
ties
of
rese
rvo
ir r
ock
s: D
efin
ition
of p
oro
sity
and
per
mea
bilit
y; u
se o
f Dar
cy’s
Law
to
calc
ula
te p
erm
eab
ility
of s
ing
le
phas
e; d
efin
ition
of i
nte
rfac
ial t
ensi
on; u
se o
f ca
pilla
ry p
ress
ure
to d
ete
rmin
e sa
tura
tion
cha
nges
in r
ese
rvoi
r; d
efin
ition
of
effe
ctiv
e an
d re
lativ
e pe
rmea
bilit
y; u
se o
f dra
inag
e/im
bibi
tion
curv
es to
cha
ract
eris
e re
serv
oir
rela
tive
perm
eabi
lity;
und
erst
andi
ng p
ore
doub
let m
odel
in
rela
tion
to r
eco
very
fact
ors
in r
ese
rvo
ir flu
id s
yste
ms
Flu
id f
low
in p
oro
us
med
ia:
Und
erst
and
the
diff
usiv
ity e
qua
tion
in r
ela
tion
to s
light
ly c
omp
ress
ible
sys
tem
s; s
how
the
mai
n flo
w r
egim
es
that
can
occ
ur in
a r
ese
rvoi
r; c
alcu
late
the
ste
ad
y st
ate
, un
stea
dy
sta
te a
nd p
seu
do
ste
ady
sta
te p
ress
ure
s in
a r
ese
rvoi
r; a
pply
un
ste
ad
y st
ate
rela
tion
s to
cal
cula
te p
ress
ure
with
in a
res
ervo
ir; u
nder
sta
nd th
e ap
plic
atio
n of
uns
tead
y st
ate
tech
niqu
es to
we
ll te
stin
g
Dri
ve m
ech
an
ism
s:
unde
rsta
nd th
e r
elat
ive
com
pres
sibi
litie
s in
a r
eser
voir
sys
tem
; ind
icat
e th
e d
omin
ate
driv
e m
ech
anis
ms
for
wa
ter,
ga
s ca
p an
d so
lutio
n ga
s dr
ive
syst
em
s; u
nde
rsta
nd th
e e
ffec
ts o
f the
driv
e m
echa
nism
s on
pro
duct
ion
thro
ugh
tim
e V
apo
ur-
liqu
id e
qu
ilib
ria:
Def
ine
equi
libriu
m r
atio
. Der
ive
equ
atio
ns fo
r va
pour
-liqu
id e
quili
briu
m c
alcu
latio
ns fo
r re
al s
yste
ms
and
exp
lain
th
e ap
plic
atio
n of
the
equ
atio
ns; D
eriv
e a
nd e
xpla
in th
e us
e of
equ
atio
ns to
de
term
ine
the
dew
poi
nt p
ress
ure
and
bub
ble
poin
t pr
essu
re o
f a
fluid
mix
ture
; Des
crib
e in
gen
eral
term
s th
e im
pact
of s
epar
ato
r co
nditi
ons
the
gas-
oil r
atio
an
d oi
l for
mat
ion
volu
me
fact
or.
21
PV
T a
nal
ysis
: D
escr
ibe
the
scop
e of
PV
T a
naly
sis;
des
crib
e th
e m
ain
appa
ratu
s us
ed in
the
expe
rimen
ts; D
eter
min
e th
e bu
bble
po
int
pres
sure
from
a s
et o
f P v
s. V
rel
ativ
e vo
lum
e te
st d
ata
; Ca
lcul
ate
oil
form
atio
n v
olum
e fa
ctor
s ab
ove
the
bubb
le p
oin
t; D
eter
min
e th
e to
tal
form
atio
n v
olum
e fa
ctor
s ab
ove
and
belo
w t
he b
ubb
le p
oin
t; D
ete
rmin
e th
e oi
l for
mat
ion
volu
me
fact
ors
and
gas
-oil
ratio
s fo
r p
ress
ures
be
low
the
bub
ble
poin
t pre
ssur
e.
Ma
teri
al b
ala
nc
e: P
rese
nt a
ma
teria
l ba
lanc
e (M
B)
equa
tion
for
a dr
y ga
s re
serv
oir
with
and
with
out w
ate
r dr
ive;
De
mon
stra
te th
e lin
ear
fo
rm o
f the
MB
equ
atio
n fo
r a
gas
rese
rvoi
r w
ith w
ate
r d
rive
and
com
men
t on
its a
pplic
atio
n; B
e ab
le to
der
ive
the
ma
teria
l bal
ance
eq
uatio
n in
clud
ing
gas
cap
exp
ansi
on, w
ater
influ
x a
nd c
ore
and
wa
ter
com
pre
ssib
ility
; Giv
en th
e eq
uatio
n be
abl
e to
iden
tify
the
co
mpo
nen
t pa
rts
of t
he M
B e
qua
tion,
eg.
gas
cap
exp
ansi
on e
tc.;
Co
mm
ent b
riefly
on
the
assu
mpt
ion
s, s
igni
fican
ce, u
se, d
ata
an
d
limita
tions
of t
he
MB
equ
atio
n.
Na
tura
l wat
er in
flu
x: C
alcu
late
the
tota
l wa
ter
influ
x re
sulti
ng fr
om a
kno
wn
aqui
fer
volu
me
in te
rms
of t
ota
l aq
uife
r co
mpr
essi
bili
ty a
nd
pres
sure
dro
p ov
er th
e aq
uife
r; S
ketc
h an
d d
esc
ribe
the
Sch
iltui
s st
eady
sta
te m
ode
l and
the
Van
Eve
rdin
gen
an
d H
urs
t Uns
tea
dy S
tate
M
odel
for
Wat
er; S
ketc
h th
e p
rogr
essi
ve p
ress
ure
prof
ile fo
r a
co
nsta
nt b
ound
ary
pres
sure
; Exp
lain
how
a c
onst
ant b
ound
ary
pres
sure
pr
ofile
so
lutio
n ca
n b
e u
sed
for
decl
inin
g p
ress
ure
aq
uife
r/ r
ese
rvoi
r p
ress
ure
; Cal
cula
te g
iven
pre
requ
isite
equ
atio
ns th
e w
ate
r in
flux
as
a
func
tion
of ti
me
for
a de
clin
ing
pre
ssur
e p
rofil
e
Imm
isci
ble
flo
w:
Des
crib
e b
riefly
the
var
ious
ben
efits
of w
ate
r in
ject
ion;
Pre
sent
a s
impl
e e
quat
ion
for
the
frac
tiona
l flo
w o
f w
ater
in te
rms
of w
ater
and
oil
flow
rat
e; C
omm
ent b
riefly
on
the
impa
ct o
f ;a
ngle
of d
ip, c
apill
ary
pre
ssur
e, a
nd v
eloc
ity o
n th
e fr
actio
nal f
low
; Plo
t a s
et o
f re
lativ
e pe
rmea
bilti
es a
nd
iden
tify
end
-poi
nt r
elat
ive
perm
eabi
litie
s; D
efin
e m
obili
ty r
atio
and
pre
sent
an
equ
atio
n fo
r it
and
ca
lcul
ate
its
valu
e g
iven
re
lativ
e pe
rmea
bilit
y d
ata
; Ge
nera
te a
frac
tion
al fl
ow c
urv
e gi
ven
rela
tive
perm
eab
ility
and
vis
cosi
ty d
ata
for
inje
cted
and
di
spla
ced
fluid
s; D
eriv
e th
e B
uckl
ey-
Le
vere
tt F
ron
tal A
dvan
ce E
qua
tion;
Sho
w th
e s
hap
e of
the
frac
tion
al fl
ow c
urve
and
its
asso
ciat
ed
deriv
ativ
e c
urv
e an
d th
e p
rogr
essi
ve s
atur
atio
n di
spla
cem
ent p
rofil
e
22
Lea
rnin
g O
utc
om
es (
HW
U C
ore
Ski
lls:
Em
plo
yab
ility
an
d P
rofe
ssio
na
l Car
eer
Rea
din
ess
)
Su
bje
ct
Mas
tery
Und
erst
andi
ng, K
now
ledg
e an
d C
ogni
tive
Skill
s Sc
hola
rshi
p, E
nqui
ry a
nd R
esea
rch
(Res
earc
h-In
form
ed L
earn
ing)
On
com
ple
tion
of th
e co
urse
, th
e st
uden
t sho
uld
be
ab
le to
:
unde
rsta
nd a
nd a
ppre
ciat
e th
e na
ture
of t
he r
eser
voir
and
flu
ids
cont
aine
d
calc
ulat
e th
e re
serv
es
and
sho
w th
e va
riabi
lity
in th
e ca
lcul
atio
ns
ca
lcul
ate
the
stea
dy-
stat
e pe
rmea
bilit
y of
a r
ese
rvoi
r ro
ck
un
ders
tand
and
cal
cula
te th
e sa
tura
tion
prof
ile in
a la
yere
d r
ese
rvoi
r
unde
rsta
nd a
nd c
alcu
late
the
uns
tead
y st
ate
flu
id p
ress
ure
chan
ges
in a
res
ervo
ir (f
or th
e w
ells
and
for
the
aqui
fer)
desc
ribe
the
driv
e m
echa
nism
s, e
ffect
on
prod
uctio
n a
nd th
e us
e o
f mat
eria
l bal
ance
as
a re
serv
oir
tool
calc
ulat
e na
tura
l wa
ter
influ
x in
to a
res
ervo
ir an
d th
e im
mis
cibl
e di
spla
cem
ent o
f one
flu
id b
y an
othe
r
Per
son
al
Ab
iliti
es
Indu
stria
l, C
omm
erci
al &
Pr
ofes
sion
al P
ract
ice
Aut
onom
y, A
ccou
ntab
ility
& W
orki
ng
with
Oth
ers
Com
mun
icat
ion,
Num
erac
y &
IC
T In
this
co
urs
e, s
tud
en
ts w
ill b
e e
xplic
itly
en
cou
rag
ed to
:
be a
war
e o
f the
impo
rtan
ce o
f tim
e m
ana
gem
ent
deve
lop
thei
r pe
rson
al s
kills
, inc
ludi
ng a
n a
war
enes
s of
bot
h tr
aditi
onal
and
inte
rnet
-bas
ed in
form
atio
n so
urc
es
deve
lop
thei
r sk
ills
in p
robl
em s
olv
ing
ap
ply
the
oret
ical
kno
wle
dge
to p
ract
ical
pro
blem
s
pr
ovid
e co
nstr
uctiv
e fe
edba
ck to
teac
hing
sta
ff
Ass
essm
ent
Met
ho
ds
Re
-as
ses
sme
nt
Me
tho
ds
Met
ho
d
Du
rati
on
of
Exa
m
(if
app
lic
able
)
We
igh
tin
g
(%)
Syn
op
tic
co
urs
es?
M
eth
od
D
ura
tio
n o
f E
xa
m(i
f ap
pli
cab
le)
Exa
min
atio
n
3 10
0%
Exa
min
atio
n3
23
Co
urs
e T
itle
P
etr
oleu
m G
eos
cien
ce
Sch
oo
l P
etr
ole
um E
ngin
eerin
g
On
or
Off
-C
am
pu
s
On&
O
ff
Co
urs
e C
o-o
rdin
ato
r P
WM
Cor
bett/
G C
oup
les/
AR
G
ard
ine
r S
CQ
F
Le
vel
11
Co
urs
e C
od
e G
11P
G
Sem
es
ter
1 C
red
its
15
Pre
-re
qu
isit
es
N
one
L
ink
ed
Co
urs
es
(s
pec
ify
if s
yno
pti
c)
Non
e
Exc
lud
ed C
ou
rse
s N
one
R
epla
cem
ent
Co
urs
e
Co
de:
D
ate
Of
Rep
lace
men
t:
RA
Y r
epla
cem
ent
Sep
t 200
8
Ava
ilab
ility
as
an
Ele
cti
ve
Yes
N
o
De
gre
es
fo
r w
hic
h t
his
is
a c
ore
co
urs
e
MS
c/P
gD
ipP
g/C
ert
in P
etr
ole
um
Eng
ine
erin
g
MS
c/P
gDip
Pg/
Cer
t in
Pet
role
um
Eng
ine
erin
g w
ith P
roje
ct M
anag
emen
t
Aim
s
The
ove
rall
aim
of t
his
cour
se is
to:
unde
rsta
nd th
e ge
olog
ical
en
viro
nmen
t re
spon
sibl
e fo
r hy
dro
carb
on fo
rmat
ion,
mig
ratio
n an
d s
tora
ge
id
entif
y th
e m
ain
cha
ract
eris
tics
of h
ydro
carb
on-b
earin
g fo
rmat
ion
s
est
imat
e th
e v
olum
e of
suc
h re
serv
oirs
x
24
Syl
lab
us
Intr
od
uc
tio
n t
o E
art
h m
ate
ria
ls, p
roce
sses
, bas
ins
and
pet
role
um
sys
tem
: R
evi
ew o
f the
nat
ure
and
com
posi
tion
of t
he E
arth
; Pla
te
tect
onic
s an
d se
dim
enta
ry b
asi
ns; P
rinci
ples
of
stra
tigra
phy
; Ro
ck ty
pes
and
thei
r id
entif
icat
ion
. T
ran
spo
rt, d
ep
os
itio
n a
nd
de
form
ati
on
pro
ce
sse
s: R
eser
voir
Sea
l, S
ourc
e ro
ck a
nd m
igra
tion
path
, Tra
p, T
imin
g; U
nde
rsta
nd h
ow
de
posi
tiona
l pro
cess
affe
ct te
xtur
e of
sed
imen
tary
roc
ks a
nd th
e re
latio
n w
ith p
etr
ophy
sica
l pro
pert
ies;
co
mm
on d
epos
ition
al s
tru
ctu
res
and
thei
r or
igin
; we
ll (lo
g a
nd c
ore
) ob
serv
atio
ns a
nd th
eir
rela
tion
to a
3-D
dep
ositi
onal
mo
del;
ge
nera
l diff
eren
ces
betw
ee
n c
arb
onat
e an
d cl
ast
ic d
epo
sitio
nal p
roce
ss a
nd
en
viro
nm
en
ts.
Res
erv
oir
he
tero
gen
eit
y, a
rch
itec
ture
, fau
lts
sea
ls:
Ide
ntify
the
mai
n ty
pes
of s
truc
tura
l fea
ture
s; Id
ent
ify th
e ch
arac
teri
stic
s of
a
stru
ctur
al tr
ap; M
ain
type
s of
faul
ts, a
nd te
cton
ic s
etti
ng;
Fo
ld g
eom
etr
ies;
Fra
ctu
res
and
oth
er
loca
lise
d de
form
atio
n an
d th
e e
ffect
on
flui
d flo
w c
hara
cter
istic
s; F
ract
ure
patte
rns
ass
oci
ated
with
fold
ing
; Str
uctu
ral f
eatu
res
show
n in
cor
e an
d on
dip
met
er/im
age
logs
/cro
ss s
ectio
ns
and
map
s; F
ault
com
part
men
talis
atio
n.
Geo
ph
ysic
s: R
evie
w th
e ba
sic
geop
hysi
cal c
once
pts
as
use
d in
the
petr
ole
um
indu
stry
; App
licat
ions
of s
eis
mic
dat
a in
res
ervo
ir
desc
riptio
n. A
fter
stu
dyin
g th
is C
hapt
er th
e st
uden
t sho
uld
be
able
to: M
ain
ge
ophy
sica
l met
hod
s; W
ave
pro
paga
tion
– P
and
S w
ave
s,
alte
ratio
n at
inte
rfac
es (
refle
ctio
n/r
efra
ctio
n);
Sei
smic
met
hod
(da
ta g
ath
erin
g an
d in
terp
reta
tion
); U
se a
nd li
mits
of s
eism
ic in
res
ervo
ir de
scrip
tion
. M
app
ing
: S
patia
l dat
a c
onto
urin
g us
ing
man
ual a
nd m
ech
anic
al m
etho
ds; A
dvan
tage
s an
d di
sad
van
tage
s of
com
pute
r an
d m
anu
al
map
pin
g te
chni
ques
; Cha
ract
eris
tics
of c
om
pute
r gr
idd
ing
an
d m
anip
ula
tion;
Iden
tific
atio
n of
"go
od"
and
"poo
r" m
aps
from
the
typ
e a
nd
dens
ity o
f the
inpu
t dat
a.
Co
rre
lati
on
: Im
port
ance
in r
eser
voir
deve
lopm
ent;
Def
initi
on o
f a s
ubsu
rfa
ce fr
amew
ork
to u
nder
stan
d ge
olo
gica
l rel
atio
nshi
ps b
etw
een
we
lls; I
den
tific
atio
n o
f co
rrel
atio
n m
ark
ers
an
d flo
w u
nits
; Prin
cipl
es o
f flo
w u
nit
corr
elat
ion;
Rol
e of
diff
eren
t dat
a (e
.g.
seis
mic
, log
, bi
ostr
atig
raph
ic)
and
mod
els
(seq
uenc
e s
tra
tigra
phy)
on
flow
uni
t co
rre
latio
n; C
omm
on m
isin
terp
reta
tions
in fl
ow u
nit
corr
ela
tion
. G
eost
atis
tics
, Pro
per
ty e
valu
ati
on
an
d V
olu
me
tric
s:
Por
osi
ty/p
erm
eab
ility
va
riatio
ns;
Rel
atio
nsh
ips
betw
een
petr
ophy
sica
l pro
pe
rtie
s an
d ge
olog
y; C
onst
ruct
ion
of m
easu
res
of s
patia
l cor
rela
tion
(va
riog
ram
s); D
efin
ition
of g
ross
/ne
t san
d a
nd g
ross
/net
pay
; M
eth
ods
to
dete
rmin
e g
ross
roc
k vo
lum
e; R
ese
rve
para
me
ter
dist
ribu
tions
;Cal
cula
tion
of v
olum
etric
res
erve
s by
det
erm
inis
tic a
nd s
toch
astic
met
hods
.
25
Lea
rnin
g O
utc
om
es (
HW
U C
ore
Ski
lls:
Em
plo
yab
ility
an
d P
rofe
ssio
na
l Car
eer
Rea
din
ess
)
Su
bje
ct
Mas
tery
Und
erst
andi
ng, K
now
ledg
e an
d C
ogni
tive
Skill
s Sc
hola
rshi
p, E
nqui
ry a
nd R
esea
rch
(Res
earc
h -In
form
ed L
earn
ing)
On
com
ple
tion
of th
e co
urse
, th
e st
uden
t sho
uld
be
ab
le to
:
defin
e ba
sic
rock
typ
es
foun
d in
the
cru
st
id
entif
y th
e m
ain
char
acte
ristic
s o
f res
ervo
ir ro
cks
id
entif
y st
ruct
ural
feat
ures
in c
ore
, on
dipm
ete
r/im
age
log
s, o
n c
ross
sec
tions
, map
s, a
nd in
terp
rete
d se
ism
ic li
nes
id
entif
y co
rre
latio
n m
arke
rs a
nd
flo
w u
nits
desc
ribe
the
form
atio
n of
a r
eser
voir
co
nstr
uct
a c
onto
ur
map
of s
patia
l da
ta u
sing
man
ual
an
d m
echa
nica
l
unde
rsta
nd th
e ge
ophy
sica
l tec
hniq
ues
use
d to
loca
te a
res
ervo
ir
ca
lcul
ate
the
rese
rvoi
r vo
lum
e an
d un
cert
aint
y as
soci
ated
with
the
data
ava
ilabl
e
Pe
rso
na
l A
bili
ties
Indu
stria
l, C
omm
erci
al &
Pr
ofes
sion
al P
ract
ice
Aut
onom
y, A
ccou
ntab
ility
& W
orki
ng
with
Oth
ers
Com
mun
icat
ion,
Num
erac
y &
IC
T In
this
co
urs
e, s
tud
en
ts w
ill b
e e
xplic
itly
en
cou
rag
ed to
:
be a
war
e o
f the
impo
rtan
ce o
f tim
e m
ana
gem
ent
deve
lop
thei
r pe
rson
al s
kills
, inc
ludi
ng a
n a
war
enes
s of
bot
h tr
aditi
onal
and
inte
rnet
-bas
ed in
form
atio
n so
urc
es
deve
lop
thei
r sk
ills
in p
robl
em s
olv
ing
ap
ply
the
ore
tica
l kno
wle
dge
to p
ract
ica
l pro
blem
s
pr
ovid
e co
nstr
uctiv
e fe
edba
ck to
tea
chin
g st
aff
As
ses
smen
t M
eth
od
s R
e-a
sse
ssm
en
t M
eth
od
s
Me
tho
d
Du
rati
on
of
Exa
m
(if
app
lic
able
)
We
igh
tin
g
(%)
Syn
op
tic
co
urs
es?
M
eth
od
D
ura
tio
n o
f E
xam
(i
f ap
pli
cab
le)
Exa
min
atio
n
3 10
0%
Exa
min
atio
n3
26
Co
urs
e T
itle
D
rillin
g e
ngi
nee
ring
Sc
ho
ol
Pet
role
um E
ngin
eerin
g O
n o
r O
ff-
Cam
pu
s
On
&
Off
C
ou
rse
Co
-ord
inat
or
JT F
ord
S
CQ
F
Le
vel
11
Co
urs
e C
od
e G
11
DE
S
eme
ste
r 1
C
red
its
15
Pre
-re
qu
isit
es
N
one
L
ink
ed
Co
urs
es
(s
pec
ify
if s
yno
pti
c)
Non
e
Exc
lud
ed C
ou
rse
s N
one
R
epla
cem
ent
Co
urs
e
Co
de:
D
ate
Of
Rep
lace
men
t:
RA
Y r
epl
acem
ent
Sep
t 200
8
Ava
ilab
ility
as
an
Ele
cti
ve
Yes
No
De
gre
es
fo
r w
hic
h t
his
is
a c
ore
co
urs
e
MS
c/P
gD
ipP
g/C
ert
in P
etr
ole
um
Eng
ine
erin
g
Aim
s
The
ove
rall
aim
of t
his
cour
se is
to:
un
ders
tand
the
conc
epts
and
tech
niqu
es u
sed
in d
rilli
ng e
ngin
eerin
g
ex
amin
e th
e de
sign
req
uire
men
ts o
f w
ell
plan
ning
and
con
stru
ctio
n
optim
ise
the
desi
gn o
f a d
rillin
g p
rogr
am
x
27
Syl
lab
us
Ove
rvie
w o
f D
rilli
ng
Op
erat
ion
s: T
o re
view
the
pro
cess
es
requ
ired
to d
rill w
ells
; to
cons
ide
r th
e d
iffe
rent
type
s of
we
ll -
exp
lora
tion,
ap
prai
sal,
deve
lopm
ent –
and
the
ir ro
le in
the
expl
ora
tion
and
pro
duct
ion
of a
res
ervo
ir; to
dis
cuss
the
reso
urc
es
requ
ired
in te
rms
of
equi
pm
ent a
nd p
ers
onne
l. R
ig C
om
po
ne
nts
: T
o re
vie
w th
e fu
nctio
ns
of a
dril
ling
rig –
type
s, lo
catio
ns, c
apac
ities
, dril
ling
syst
ems.
To
exam
ine
the
ma
in s
yste
ms
–
pow
er,
ho
istin
g, c
ircul
atio
n, c
lea
ning
. D
rills
trin
g:
Rev
iew
the
func
tion
and
desi
gn o
f a d
rills
trin
g fo
r sp
ecifi
c op
era
tions
; to
exa
min
e th
e us
e of
sta
bilis
ers
and
mud
mo
tors
in
achi
evi
ng d
evia
ted
drill
ing
; to
calc
ulat
e an
d de
sign
the
appr
opria
te c
omp
onen
ts to
ach
ieve
a d
evia
ted
we
ll; th
e us
e o
f lo
ggin
g (
MW
D a
nd
LWD
) in
ach
ievi
ng d
esi
gned
traj
ecto
ries;
re
vie
w o
f dat
a ca
ptur
e an
d an
alys
is fo
r M
WD
and
LW
D;
Dri
llbit
s: T
o re
view
the
char
acte
risat
ion
and
sele
ctio
n of
dril
l bits
for
spec
ific
form
atio
n p
rope
rtie
s; to
ass
ess
the
long
evity
of d
rill b
its w
ith
refe
ren
ce to
indu
stry
sta
nda
rds;
to c
om
pa
re e
ffici
en
cy o
f dril
l bits
by
refe
ren
ce to
co
st a
nd
sp
eci
fic e
nerg
y re
latio
nsh
ips.
F
orm
ati
on
Po
re P
ress
ure
an
d F
rac
ture
Gra
die
nt:
Und
ers
tand
ing
the
ge
nera
tion
of p
ore
pre
ssu
re w
ithin
sed
imen
ts; c
lass
ifica
tion
of p
ore
pr
essu
re r
elat
ive
to h
ydro
sta
tic p
ress
ure
; cal
cula
tion
of p
ore
pre
ssu
re g
radi
ent;
revi
ew o
f ea
rth
str
ess
es a
nd r
ock
mec
hani
cal p
rop
ert
ies
of
sedi
men
ts;
calc
ulat
ion
of fr
actu
re g
radi
ent
; use
of p
ore
and
frac
ture
gra
die
nts
to d
ete
rmin
e s
uita
ble
ca
sing
set
ting
dep
ths.
W
ell
Co
ntr
ol:
Des
ign
and
use
of c
asi
ng in
pro
duct
ion
and
inje
ctio
n w
ells
; de
sign
of c
eme
ntin
g –
prim
ary
and
se
cond
ary
; de
sig
n of
mud
sy
stem
and
app
ropr
iate
mud
we
ight
for
spec
ific
desi
gns;
rev
iew
of
BO
P’s
in d
rillin
g a
nd
thei
r fu
nctio
n in
we
ll co
ntro
l. D
rilli
ng
Flu
ids
: R
evie
w o
f typ
es o
f flu
ids;
des
ign
requ
irem
ents
of d
rillin
g m
ud
– h
ole
cle
ani
ng, b
it co
olin
g, fo
rmat
ion
sta
bilis
atio
n; c
hem
ica
l in
tera
ctio
n o
f dril
ling
flui
ds a
nd s
edim
ents
; re
med
ial o
pera
tions
to c
oun
tera
ct b
low
outs
and
kic
ks; d
esig
n of
bit
hyd
rau
lics
and
cal
cula
tion
of
fluid
pow
er r
equ
irem
ents
.
28
Lea
rnin
g O
utc
om
es (
HW
U C
ore
Ski
lls:
Em
plo
yab
ility
an
d P
rofe
ssio
na
l Car
eer
Rea
din
ess
)
Su
bje
ct
Mas
tery
Und
erst
andi
ng, K
now
ledg
e an
d C
ogni
tive
Skill
s Sc
hola
rshi
p, E
nqui
ry a
nd R
esea
rch
(Res
earc
h -In
form
ed L
earn
ing)
On
com
ple
tion
of t
he c
ours
e, t
he s
tude
nt s
houl
d b
e ab
le to
:
un
de
rsta
nd
and
app
reci
ate
the
me
cha
nism
of w
ell
dri
lling
calc
ula
te th
e de
viat
ion
requ
ired
to r
each
a s
peci
fic r
ese
rvoi
r ta
rge
t an
d d
esig
n th
e w
ell
pat
h
un
de
rsta
nd
dril
lstr
ing
hyd
rau
lics
and
pro
du
ce a
su
itab
le b
otto
mho
le a
sse
mbl
y de
sig
n fo
r ea
ch h
ole
se
ctio
n
pr
oduc
e a
cas
ing
des
ign
for
a w
ell
un
ders
tand
and
be
able
to c
alcu
late
mud
de
nsiti
es
to o
verc
om
e a
n un
expe
cted
we
ll in
flux
(kic
k) a
nd to
des
ign
a ci
rcul
atio
n m
etho
d to
re
turn
to s
afe
oper
atio
n
de
sign
a c
em
en
ting
ope
ratio
n
Pe
rso
na
l A
bili
ties
Indu
stria
l, C
omm
erci
al &
Pro
fess
iona
l Pr
actic
e A
uton
omy,
Acc
ount
abili
ty &
Wor
king
with
O
ther
sC
omm
unic
atio
n,
Num
erac
y &
ICT
In th
is c
ou
rse
, stu
den
ts w
ill b
e e
xplic
itly
en
cou
rage
d to
:
be a
war
e of
the
impo
rtan
ce o
f tim
e m
anag
emen
t
de
velo
p th
eir
pers
ona
l ski
lls, i
nclu
din
g an
aw
are
nes
s of
bot
h tr
aditi
ona
l and
inte
rnet
-bas
ed in
form
atio
n s
our
ces
d
eve
lop
the
ir sk
ills
in p
rob
lem
sol
ving
ap
ply
theo
retic
al k
now
ledg
e to
pra
ctic
al p
robl
ems
pro
vide
con
stru
ctiv
e fe
ed
back
to te
ach
ing
sta
ff
As
ses
smen
t M
eth
od
s R
e-a
sses
smen
t M
eth
od
s
Me
tho
d
Du
rati
on
of
Exa
m
(if
app
lic
able
)
We
igh
tin
g
(%)
Syn
op
tic
co
urs
es?
M
eth
od
D
ura
tio
n o
f E
xa
m
(if
app
lica
ble
)
Exa
min
atio
n
3 10
0%
Exa
min
atio
n
3
29
Co
urs
e T
itle
F
orm
atio
n E
valu
atio
n S
ch
oo
l P
etr
ole
um E
ngi
nee
ring
On
or
Off
-C
amp
us
On
&
Off
C
ou
rse
Co
-ord
inat
or
TB
C
SC
QF
L
eve
l 11
C
ou
rse
Co
de
G
11F
E
Sem
este
r 1
Cre
dit
s
15
Pre
-re
qu
isit
es
N
one
L
ink
ed
Co
urs
es
(s
pec
ify
if s
yno
pti
c)
Non
e
Exc
lud
ed C
ou
rse
s N
one
R
epla
cem
ent
Co
urs
e
Co
de:
D
ate
Of
Rep
lace
men
t:
RA
Y r
epla
cem
ent
Sep
t 200
8
Ava
ilab
ility
as
an
Ele
cti
ve
Yes
No
De
gre
es
fo
r w
hic
h t
his
is
a c
ore
co
urs
e
MS
c/P
gD
ipP
g/C
ert
in P
etr
ole
um
Eng
ine
erin
g
MS
c/P
gDip
Pg/
Cer
t in
Re
serv
oir
Eva
luat
ion
and
Man
agem
ent
MS
c/P
gDip
Pg/
Cer
t in
Ge
osci
ence
for
Sub
surf
ace
Exp
lora
tion
App
rais
al a
nd D
eve
lopm
ent
Aim
s
The
ove
rall
aim
of t
his
cour
se is
to:
Und
erst
and
the
conc
ept o
f for
mat
ion
eva
luat
ion
and
wel
l lo
ggin
g
Und
erst
and
the
phys
ica
l prin
cipl
es o
f the
tool
s us
ed in
logg
ing
C
hara
cte
rise
the
form
atio
n b
ase
d o
n in
terp
reta
tion
of
we
ll lo
gs
x
30
Syl
lab
us
Intr
od
uc
tio
n t
o f
orm
ati
on
eva
lua
tio
n:
Def
initi
on o
f fo
rma
tion
eva
lua
tion
and
logg
ing
tech
niq
ues;
Lo
ggin
g op
era
tion:
tool
s an
d te
chni
ques
; P
rinci
ples
of L
oggi
ng M
easu
rem
ents
; Prin
cipl
es o
f Dep
th C
orre
latio
n; I
nter
pret
atio
n pr
oces
s.
Fu
nd
am
en
tals
of
log
inte
rpre
tati
on
: C
orr
ela
tion
and
Dep
th M
atch
ing
; In
terp
reta
tion
of L
ithol
ogy;
Ide
ntif
icat
ion
of P
erm
eabl
e a
nd N
on-
Per
mea
ble
Zon
es; F
orm
atio
n Z
ona
tion;
Por
osity
Det
erm
inat
ion;
Sat
urat
ion
De
term
inat
ion.
B
as
ic lo
gg
ing
to
ols
: G
am
ma
Ray
(G
R)
Too
l; S
pont
aneo
us
Pot
en
tial (
SP
)Too
l; D
ensi
ty L
oggi
ng
Too
l; R
esi
stiv
ity L
ogg
ing
Too
ls; I
nduc
tion
and
mic
rore
sist
ivity
logg
ing
tool
s.
Po
ros
ity
to
ols
an
d h
ow
to
co
mp
ute
po
ros
ity:
Aco
ustic
Log
(W
yllie
tim
e-av
era
ge e
quat
ion
);
Effe
cts
of h
ydro
carb
on, s
hale
s, c
arbo
nate
s an
d un
com
pact
ed s
and
s on
the
acou
stic
log;
Den
sity
Log
; Den
sity
of s
ome
com
mon
min
era
ls,
wa
ter,
oil
and
gas;
Min
eral
s w
hose
den
sity
ca
nnot
be
rea
d d
irect
ly fr
om th
e de
nsity
log
; Effe
ct o
f te
mpe
ratu
re,
pres
sure
and
sal
inity
on
the
dens
ity o
f wat
er; E
ffect
s of
hyd
roca
rbon
, sh
ale
s an
d p
ress
ure
on
the
dens
ity lo
g; N
eutr
on L
og; c
ondi
tions
of u
se a
nd
erro
rs; C
orr
elat
ions
use
d to
de
rive
poro
sity
; Eff
ects
of
hyd
roca
rbon
s an
d s
hale
on
log
. L
ith
olo
gy
and
po
ros
ity
in c
om
ple
x f
orm
ati
on
s: P
oros
ity o
f a m
ixed
lith
olog
y ro
ck; M
ixe
d li
thol
og
y m
odel
s; D
eriv
ing
poro
sity
fro
m a
ne
utro
n-de
nsity
cro
ssp
lot,
soni
c-de
nsi
ty c
ross
plo
t, so
nic-
neut
ron
cro
ssp
lot,
den
sity
-Pe
cro
ssp
lot;
Te
chni
que
an
d a
ssu
mp
tion
s u
sed
for
deriv
ing
min
era
ls fr
om a
n N
GS
cro
ssp
lot;
Effe
ct o
f sha
lines
s, s
econ
da
ry p
oro
sity
and
hyd
roca
rbo
ns
on c
ross
plo
ts; U
se o
f M-N
plo
t to
deri
ve
min
eral
con
tent
; Use
of a
MID
plo
t to
de
rive
min
era
l co
nten
t. S
atu
rati
on
de
term
ina
tio
n: U
se o
f Arc
hie
equa
tion;
form
atio
n re
sist
ivity
fact
or;
pot
entia
l err
ors
in A
rchi
e e
quat
ion;
sat
urat
ion
from
a
cro
sspl
ot o
f re
sist
ivity
logs
and
por
osity
log
s; S
atur
atio
n de
term
inat
ion
fro
m R
wa,
loga
rith
mic
ove
rlays
, fr
om R
o o
verl
ay
and
F
over
lay,
fro
m R
esis
tivity
Rat
io M
eth
od
s; D
esc
ribe
the
Impa
ct o
f Sha
le o
n th
e de
term
inat
ion
of s
atu
ratio
n.
Sh
aley
san
d in
terp
reta
tio
n:
Effe
ct o
f sha
le o
n sa
tura
tion
det
erm
inat
ion;
Lam
ina
ted
sand
-sha
le m
odel
s, th
e D
isp
erse
d S
hale
Mod
el a
nd
the
tota
l sha
le m
odel
.
31
Lea
rnin
g O
utc
om
es (
HW
U C
ore
Ski
lls:
Em
plo
yab
ility
an
d P
rofe
ssio
na
l Car
eer
Rea
din
ess
)
Su
bje
ct
Mas
tery
Und
erst
andi
ng, K
now
ledg
e an
d C
ogni
tive
Skill
s Sc
hola
rshi
p, E
nqui
ry a
nd R
esea
rch
(Res
earc
h-In
form
ed L
earn
ing)
On
com
ple
tion
of t
he c
ours
e, th
e st
uden
t sho
uld
be
able
to:
U
nde
rsta
nd th
e pr
oper
ties
of r
ocks
and
flui
ds th
at p
rodu
ce c
hara
cter
istic
sig
nals
Re
ad a
nd in
terp
ret a
we
ll lo
g
A
naly
se t
he d
ata
and
cor
rect
for
envi
ron
men
tal f
acto
rs.
In
terp
ret t
he
log
to d
isce
rn p
oros
ity,
wat
er
satu
ratio
n, li
thol
ogy,
hyd
roca
bo
n c
onte
nt
S
ynth
esis
e th
e in
terp
reta
tions
of s
eve
ral l
ogs
and
pro
duce
a c
onsi
ste
nt i
nte
rpre
tatio
n of
the
rese
rvoi
r
Acc
ount
for
the
effe
ct o
f sha
le in
the
rese
rvoi
r
Pe
rso
na
l A
bili
ties
Indu
stria
l, C
omm
erci
al &
Pro
fess
iona
l Pr
actic
e A
uton
omy,
Acc
ount
abili
ty &
Wor
king
w
ith O
ther
sC
omm
unic
atio
n,
Num
erac
y &
ICT
In th
is c
ou
rse
, stu
den
ts w
ill b
e e
xplic
itly
en
cou
rag
ed
to:
be
aw
are
of t
he
impo
rtan
ce o
f tim
e m
anag
emen
t
de
velo
p th
eir
pers
onal
ski
lls, i
nclu
din
g an
aw
are
ness
of b
oth
trad
ition
al a
nd in
tern
et-b
ased
info
rmat
ion
sou
rces
de
velo
p th
eir
skill
s in
pro
blem
sol
ving
u
se a
ppr
opria
te IT
tool
s to
pre
sen
t and
inte
rpre
t log
info
rmat
ion
appl
y th
eore
tica
l kno
wle
dge
to p
ract
ica
l pro
blem
s
p
rovi
de c
onst
ruct
ive
feed
back
to te
achi
ng s
taff
As
ses
smen
t M
eth
od
s R
e-as
sess
men
t M
eth
od
s
Me
tho
d
Du
rati
on
of
Exa
m
(if
app
lica
ble
)
We
igh
tin
g
(%)
Syn
op
tic
co
urs
es
?
Me
tho
d
Du
rati
on
of
Exa
m
(if
app
lica
ble
)
Exa
min
atio
n
2 ti
mes
2 h
rs
100
%E
xam
inat
ion
2
tim
es 2
hrs
32
Co
urs
e T
itle
R
ese
rvo
ir E
ngi
nee
ring
– W
ell
Tes
t Ana
lysi
s S
ch
oo
l P
etr
ole
um E
ngi
nee
ring
On
or
Off
-C
amp
us
On
&
Off
C
ou
rse
Co
-ord
inat
or
Sh
iyi Z
he
ng
SC
QF
L
eve
l 11
C
ou
rse
Co
de
G
11
WT
S
emes
ter
2 C
red
its
1
5
Pre
-re
qu
isit
es
N
one
L
ink
ed
Co
urs
es
(s
pec
ify
if s
yno
pti
c)
Non
e
Exc
lud
ed C
ou
rse
s N
one
R
epla
cem
ent
Co
urs
e
Co
de:
D
ate
Of
Rep
lace
men
t:
RA
Y r
epla
cem
ent
Sep
t 20
08
Ava
ilab
ility
as
an
Ele
ctiv
e
Ye
s
N
o
De
gre
es
fo
r w
hic
h t
his
is
a c
ore
co
urs
e
MS
c/P
gD
ipP
g/C
ert
in P
etr
ole
um
Eng
ine
erin
g
MS
c/P
gDip
Pg/
Cer
t in
Pet
role
um
Eng
ine
erin
g w
ith P
roje
ct M
anag
emen
t
Aim
s
The
ove
rall
aim
of t
his
cour
se is
to:
unde
rsta
nd th
e di
ffus
ivity
equ
atio
n an
d th
e d
eriv
atio
n o
f an
alyt
ical
so
lutio
ns
rela
ted
to r
eser
voir
feat
ures
(w
ells
, fra
ctu
res,
aqu
ifers
)
use
the
anal
ytic
al s
olu
tion
s to
de
scrib
e flu
id fl
ow
in a
re
serv
oir
ca
lcul
ate
rese
rvoi
r pe
rmea
bilit
y in
sim
ple
and
com
ple
x re
serv
oir
geom
etrie
s
x
33
Syl
lab
us
Intr
od
uc
tio
n t
o w
ell t
esti
ng
: R
ese
rvo
ir de
ple
tion
and
the
appl
icat
ion
of r
eser
voir
limit
test
ing
; Gen
eral
ised
form
of t
he
radi
al in
flow
eq
uatio
n; D
ietz
sha
pe
Fa
ctor
s; R
ese
rvoi
r da
mag
e or
imp
rove
men
t an
d S
kin
fact
or; B
rons
an
d M
art
ing
pse
udo
-ski
n;
Haw
kins
equ
atio
n a
nd
effe
cts
of w
ell b
ore
dam
age
ski
ns a
nd fl
ow c
onve
rgen
ce p
seu
do-s
kin
s; c
ritic
al fl
ow r
ate
requ
ired
to in
du
ce w
ate
r or
gas
con
ing
in a
re
serv
oir
with
an
aqui
fer
or g
as
cap;
neg
ativ
e sk
ins
in d
evi
ate
d w
ells
; eff
ectiv
e w
ell
bore
rad
ius
and
nega
tive
pse
udo-
skin
; arit
hm
etic
av
erag
e in
cal
cula
ting
equ
iva
lent
pe
rmea
bili
ties
for
laye
red
syst
ems;
Eff
ects
of
perf
ora
tions
on
we
ll p
rod
uct
ion.
P
res
sure
Tra
ns
ien
t A
na
lys
is:
Obj
ect
ives
of e
xplo
ratio
n w
ell t
est
ing;
Der
iva
tion
of D
iffus
ivity
Equ
atio
n fo
r ra
dial
inflo
w; D
imen
sion
less
ve
rsio
ns o
f th
e lin
ear
D.E
.; Li
near
ised
ra
dial
flow
equ
atio
n fo
r th
e lin
e s
our
ce b
oun
dary
co
nditi
on;
Log
arith
mic
app
roxi
ma
tion
to th
e ex
pone
ntia
l in
tegr
al s
olu
tion
of t
he
line
sou
rce.
Sol
utio
n; P
rinci
ple
of s
upe
rpos
ition
and
its
appl
icat
ion
to th
e sp
eci
fic c
ase
of b
uild
up
test
ing
i.e. T
he H
orn
er ti
me
func
tion
; Co
nstr
uct
ion
of s
emi-
log
plo
ts fo
r b
asi
c id
eal d
ata
sets
and
so
lve
for
basi
c re
serv
oir
pa
ram
ete
rs.
kh, s
kin
. L
ate
tim
e b
ou
nd
ary
an
d d
eple
tio
n e
ffec
ts:
Geo
logi
cal f
eatu
res
wh
ich
pre
sen
t th
emse
lves
as
no-f
low
bo
unda
ries;
Iimpo
rtan
ce o
f fa
ult
dete
ctio
n by
pre
ssu
re a
naly
sis;
met
hod
of i
mag
es
and
sta
te th
e so
lutio
n to
the
diffu
sivi
ty e
qua
tion
for
the
syst
em
; Rel
atio
nsh
ip b
etw
een
the
lo
garit
hm
ic a
pp
roxi
mat
ion
and
the
sem
ilog
plo
t for
MT
R a
nd
LT
R; D
ista
nce
to b
ound
arie
s; Id
entif
y th
e fiv
e ba
sic
elem
enta
ry fa
ult m
odel
s lo
g-lo
g di
agn
ost
ic p
lot a
nd b
e a
ble
to u
se d
eriv
ativ
e ty
pe
cur
ves;
Re
latio
nshi
p be
twe
en
the
rat
io o
f the
slo
pes
of th
e M
TR
and
LT
R o
n th
e
sem
ilog
plot
and
the
angl
e o
f in
ters
ectio
n o
f fa
ults
; Id
entif
ica
tion
par
alle
l fa
ults
. D
istr
ibu
ted
Pre
ssu
re M
eas
ure
men
ts:
RF
T to
ol; a
naly
sis
of a
pre
test
re
cord
; Sup
erc
harg
ing
and
su
perc
harg
ing
inde
x; R
FT
da
ta
pres
enta
tion
; Ben
efit
of
the
new
gen
erat
ion
MD
T d
evi
ce.
Exp
lora
tio
n A
pp
lica
tio
ns
of
Dis
trib
ute
d P
ress
ure
Mea
sure
men
ts: N
atu
re o
f an
unp
rodu
ced
res
erv
oir
at g
ravi
ty-c
api
llary
equ
ilibr
ium
; R
FT
gra
dien
t int
ers
ectio
n co
inci
de w
ith th
e fr
ee w
ate
r le
vel;
Pa
leo-
cont
acts
and
the
conc
ept o
f re
sidu
al o
il; R
FT
indi
catio
n of
wat
er g
radi
ent
in
a tr
appe
d o
il zo
ne; D
etec
tion
of t
ar m
ats;
Effe
ct o
f oil
wet
roc
k on
an
RF
T s
urv
ey;
Geo
log
ical
sig
nific
ance
of a
per
che
d co
nta
ct a
nd it
s re
cog
niti
on o
n a
n R
FT
su
rve
y; T
ilte
d c
onta
cts
an
d d
ynam
ic a
qu
ifer
effe
cts.
F
ield
De
velo
pm
ent
Ap
plic
ati
on
s o
f D
istr
ibu
ted
Pre
ssu
re M
easu
rem
en
ts: P
rob
lem
of d
iscr
imin
atio
n o
f su
perc
harg
ed p
oin
ts; E
ffect
of
vert
ica
l co
mpo
nen
t of f
low
on
the
pre
ssu
re g
radi
ent;
The
ory
of s
ing
le p
hase
flow
; In
terp
reta
tion
of g
radi
ents
in s
impl
e m
ultip
hase
flow
si
tuat
ion
s; V
ertic
al p
ress
ure
equi
libriu
m; P
artia
lly c
om
mun
ica
ting
faul
ts a
nd in
ter-
bloc
k P
Is; R
ela
tion
betw
een
faul
t mu
ltipl
iers
in a
sim
ula
tor
and
intr
insi
c fa
ult t
ran
smis
sibi
lity
indi
ces;
Use
of c
ompa
rtm
en
talis
ed m
ate
rial b
alan
ce fo
r R
FT
inte
rpre
tatio
n; Im
port
an
ce o
f pro
duct
ion
logg
ing
data
as
a co
mp
lem
ent t
o R
FT
dat
a.
Re
serv
oir
Man
age
me
nt:
Pro
duc
tion
logg
ing
surv
eys;
Inte
grat
ion
of w
ell
test
and
co
re a
naly
sis
stu
die
s w
ith P
LT s
urv
eys
; Im
port
ance
of t
he
rese
rvoi
r m
onito
ring
; Und
erst
and
the
sele
ctiv
e in
flow
per
form
ance
(S
IP)
tech
niqu
e; s
ign
of in
-fill
dril
ling
of in
ject
ion
we
lls.
34
Lea
rnin
g O
utc
om
es (
HW
U C
ore
Ski
lls:
Em
plo
yab
ility
an
d P
rofe
ssio
na
l Car
eer
Rea
din
ess
)
Su
bje
ct
Mas
tery
Und
erst
andi
ng, K
now
ledg
e an
d C
ogni
tive
Skill
s Sc
hola
rshi
p, E
nqui
ry a
nd R
esea
rch
(Res
earc
h -In
form
ed L
earn
ing)
On
com
ple
tion
of th
e co
urse
, the
stu
dent
sho
uld
be
able
to:
de
rive
diffu
sivi
ty e
qua
tion
pe
rfor
m d
raw
dow
n an
d b
uild
up a
nal
yses
usi
ng a
nal
ytic
al s
olu
tions
calc
ula
te a
nd a
cco
unt f
or
we
llbo
re s
tora
ge in
wel
l te
st a
nal
ysis
use
type
cur
ves
in w
ell
test
an
alys
is
un
ders
tand
cha
ract
eris
tics
of v
aria
ble
flo
wra
te m
eth
ods
and
effe
cts
of b
oun
darie
s on
ana
lysi
s
inte
rpre
t pro
duct
ion
log
su
rvey
s
Pe
rso
na
l A
bili
ties
Indu
stria
l, C
omm
erci
al &
Pro
fess
iona
l Pr
actic
e A
uton
omy,
Acc
ount
abili
ty &
Wor
king
w
ith O
ther
sC
omm
unic
atio
n,
Num
erac
y &
ICT
In th
is c
ou
rse
, stu
den
ts w
ill b
e e
xplic
itly
en
cou
rag
ed to
:
be a
war
e o
f the
impo
rtan
ce o
f tim
e m
ana
gem
ent
deve
lop
thei
r pe
rson
al s
kills
, inc
ludi
ng a
n a
war
enes
s of
bot
h tr
aditi
onal
and
inte
rnet
-bas
ed in
form
atio
n so
urce
s
d
eve
lop
the
ir s
kills
in p
rob
lem
so
lvin
g
use
ap
pro
pria
te IT
tool
s to
pre
sen
t an
d in
terp
ret w
ell
test
dat
a
ap
ply
the
ore
tica
l kno
wle
dge
to p
ract
ica
l pro
blem
s
pr
ovid
e co
nstr
uctiv
e fe
edba
ck to
tea
chin
g st
aff
As
ses
smen
t M
eth
od
s R
e-a
sses
sme
nt
Me
tho
ds
Me
tho
d
Du
rati
on
of
Exa
m
(if
app
lic
able
)
We
igh
tin
g
(%)
Syn
op
tic
co
urs
es?
M
eth
od
D
ura
tio
n o
f E
xam
(i
f ap
pli
cab
le)
Exa
min
atio
n
3 80
%E
xam
inat
ion
3
Exa
min
ati
on
(ID
L)
10
0%
Co
urs
ewo
rk
2
0%
35
Co
urs
e T
itle
R
ese
rvo
ir S
imu
latio
n
Sc
ho
ol
Pe
trol
eum
En
gine
erin
g O
n o
r O
ff-
Ca
mp
us
On
&
Off
C
ou
rse
Co
-ord
inat
or
K S
orb
ie
SC
QF
L
eve
l 11
C
ou
rse
Co
de
G
11R
S
Sem
este
r 2
C
red
its
1
5
Pre
-re
qu
isit
es
N
one
L
ink
ed
Co
urs
es
(s
pec
ify
if s
yno
pti
c)
Non
e
Exc
lud
ed C
ou
rse
s N
one
R
epla
cem
ent
Co
urs
e
Co
de:
D
ate
Of
Rep
lace
men
t:
RA
Y r
epl
ace
men
t S
ep
t 20
08
Ava
ilab
ility
as
an
E
lect
ive
Y
es
N
o
De
gre
es
fo
r w
hic
h t
his
is
a c
ore
co
urs
e
MS
c/P
gD
ipP
g/C
ert
in P
etr
ole
um
Eng
ine
erin
g
MS
c/P
gDip
Pg/
Cer
t in
Re
serv
oir
Eva
luat
ion
and
Man
agem
ent
MS
c/P
gDip
Pg/
Cer
t in
Pet
role
um
Eng
ine
erin
g w
ith P
roje
ct M
anag
emen
t
Aim
s
The
ove
rall
aim
of t
his
cour
se is
to:
deve
lop
an
unde
rsta
ndin
g o
f th
e ro
le o
f sim
ula
tion
in r
ese
rvoi
r en
gine
erin
g
to g
ain
insi
ght i
nto
the
valu
e of
sim
ula
tion
to
pro
vide
the
app
ropr
iate
num
eric
al te
chni
que
s to
enh
ance
hyd
roca
rbo
n re
cove
ry
x
36
Syl
lab
us
Intr
od
uc
tio
n:
Des
crip
tion
of a
sim
ula
tion
mod
el; S
imp
lific
atio
ns a
nd
issu
es th
at a
rise
in g
oing
fro
m th
e d
esc
riptio
n of
a r
eal r
ese
rvoi
r to
a
rese
rvoi
r si
mul
atio
n m
odel
; De
scrip
tion
or r
eas
on a
nd c
ircum
stan
ces
sim
ple
or c
om
ple
x re
serv
oir
mod
els
are
req
uire
d to
mod
el r
ese
rvo
ir pr
oces
ses;
Inp
ut d
ata
is r
equ
ired
; Typ
ical
out
puts
of
rese
rvoi
r si
mul
atio
ns a
nd th
eir
use
in r
eser
voir
deve
lopm
ent.
Ba
sic
co
nc
ep
ts in
re
serv
oir
en
gin
eeri
ng
: M
ate
rial b
alan
ce e
qua
tion
for
an u
nder
satu
rate
d o
il re
serv
oir;
Con
ditio
ns u
nder
wh
ich
the
mat
eria
l bal
ance
equ
atio
ns
are
val
id; S
ingl
e an
d tw
o-ph
ase
Dar
cy L
aw
in o
ne d
ime
nsio
n (1
D);
Gra
dien
t and
div
erg
ence
ope
rato
rs a
s th
ey
appl
y to
the
gen
era
lised
(2
D a
nd
3D
) D
arc
y La
w;
Pe
rmea
bilit
y a
s a
tens
or q
uan
tity;
2D
and
3D
Dar
cy L
aw w
ith p
erm
eab
ility
as
a f
ull
ten
sor
Re
serv
oir
sim
ula
tio
n m
od
el s
et-
up
: S
imu
latio
n In
put
– is
sues
to b
e ad
dres
sed
by
sim
ula
tion
,inpu
t dat
a re
quire
d, f
orm
at o
f dat
a;
Sim
ulat
ion
Ou
tput
- o
utp
ut o
f cal
cula
tions
, qua
lity
chec
k ou
tpu
t dat
a to
ch
eck
for
erro
rs in
inp
ut,
post
-pro
cess
ing
anal
ysis
; An
aly
sis
of
Re
sults
- id
entif
y im
pact
of
rese
rvoi
r en
gine
erin
g pr
inci
ple
s in
ca
lcul
atio
n pe
rfor
med
, Ide
ntify
nu
me
rica
l effe
cts
and
impa
ct o
f grid
blo
ck s
ize
an
d or
ien
tatio
n o
n re
sults
, erf
orm
sim
ple
up
sca
ling
calc
ula
tion
to a
ddre
ss n
umer
ical
diff
usio
n.
Gri
dd
ing
an
d w
ell m
od
elli
ng
: C
once
pt o
f gr
iddi
ng a
nd o
f spa
tial a
nd
tem
por
al d
iscr
etis
atio
n; ty
pes
of g
rid
in 1
D, 2
D a
nd 3
D u
sed
in
rese
rvoi
r si
mul
atio
n; n
ume
rical
dis
pers
ion
and
grid
ori
enta
tion
and
the
solu
tion
to th
ese
num
eric
al p
robl
em
s; lo
cal g
rid r
efin
em
en
t (L
GR
),
dist
orte
d, P
EB
I and
co
rner
poi
nt g
rids;
grid
fine
ness
/coa
rse
ness
; st
ream
line
sim
ula
tion
; we
ll m
ode
ls a
nd
prod
uctiv
ity in
de
x (P
I); a
vera
ge
grid
blo
ck p
ress
ure
and
Pe
acem
an fo
rmul
a; c
once
pt o
f mul
ti-ph
ase
flow
to
calc
ulat
e P
Iw a
nd P
Io.
Flo
w e
qu
ati
on
s: P
hysi
cs o
f sin
gle
pha
se c
omp
ress
ible
flow
thr
ough
por
ous
med
ia; e
quat
ion
for
sing
le p
has
e co
mpr
essi
ble
flow
(P
DE
);
line
ariz
atio
n o
f PD
E fo
r sl
ight
ly c
omp
ress
ible
flow
invo
lvin
g th
e h
ydra
ulic
diff
usiv
ity; e
xte
nsio
n o
f th
e si
ngle
ph
ase
pres
sure
equ
atio
n to
2D
; co
nser
vatio
n +
Dar
cy’s
law
in th
e tw
o ph
ase
ca
se to
arr
ive
at th
e tw
o ph
ase
flow
equ
atio
ns fo
r co
mp
ress
ible
flui
ds
and
ro
ck.
Nu
mer
ical
met
ho
ds
in r
eser
voir
sim
ula
tio
n: S
impl
e fi
nite
diff
eren
ce e
xpre
ssio
ns fo
r de
rivat
ives
, (∂P
/∂x)
, (∂P
/∂t)
and
(∂2
P/∂
x2);
forw
ard
diffe
renc
e, t
he
back
wa
rd d
iffe
renc
e an
d th
e ce
ntra
l diff
eren
ce a
nd th
e o
rder
of
the
erro
r a
ssoc
iate
d w
ith e
ach
; app
ly fi
nite
diff
eren
ce
appr
oxim
atio
ns to
a s
impl
e p
art
ial d
iffe
rent
ial e
quat
ion
(PD
E);
exp
licit
and
an im
plic
it nu
mer
ical
sch
eme
; im
plic
it fin
ite d
iffer
ence
sch
eme
appl
ied
to a
sim
ple
line
ar P
DE
lead
ing
to a
set
of l
inea
r eq
uatio
ns
wh
ich
are
trid
iag
ona
l in
1D
an
d p
enta
dia
go
nal i
n 2
D; s
tru
ctu
re o
f th
e
pent
adia
gona
l A-m
atrix
in 2
D fo
r a
give
n n
um
berin
g sc
hem
e go
ing
from
(i,
j) n
ota
tion
to m
-not
atio
n w
her
e m
is a
n o
rder
ed n
umbe
ring
; so
lutio
n st
rate
gy fo
r th
e no
n-li
near
sin
gle
pha
se 2
D p
ress
ure
equa
tion
whe
re th
e flu
id a
nd
rock
com
pres
sibi
lity
are
pre
ssu
re d
ep
end
ent;
disc
retis
ed fo
rm o
f bo
th th
e pr
essu
re a
nd s
atu
ratio
n e
quat
ion
for
two-
phas
e flo
w; I
MP
ES
sol
utio
n st
rate
gy fo
r th
e d
iscr
etis
ed
two-
pha
se fl
ow
equa
tion
s.
Per
mea
bili
ty u
ps
cali
ng
: Rea
son
for
upsc
alin
g; c
alcu
latio
n o
feff
ectiv
e p
erm
eabi
lity
in s
imp
le m
ode
ls b
y a
vera
ging
; num
eric
al u
psc
alin
g o
f si
ngle
-pha
se fl
ow
; effe
cts
of h
ete
roge
neity
on
two
-pha
se fl
ow
; lim
itatio
ns o
f app
lyin
g si
ngle
-pha
se u
psc
alin
g to
a tw
o-ph
ase
prob
lem
; st
ead
y-st
ate,
cap
illa
ry-e
quili
briu
m u
psca
ling
for
two
-ph
ase
flow
; 2-p
hase
dyn
amic
up
sca
ling
(th
e K
yte
and
Ber
ry M
etho
d);
ups
calin
g a
rou
nd
a
we
ll; u
psca
ling
from
the
co
re-s
cale
to th
e s
cale
of a
geo
log
ical
mod
el, t
akin
g a
ccou
nt
of fi
ne-s
cale
str
uctu
re a
nd
ca
pilla
ry e
ffect
s.
37
Lea
rnin
g O
utc
om
es (
HW
U C
ore
Ski
lls:
Em
plo
yab
ility
an
d P
rofe
ssio
na
l Car
eer
Rea
din
ess
)
Su
bje
ct
Mas
tery
Und
erst
andi
ng, K
now
ledg
e an
d C
ogni
tive
Skill
s Sc
hola
rshi
p, E
nqui
ry a
nd R
esea
rch
(Res
earc
h -In
form
ed L
earn
ing)
On
com
plet
ion
of th
e co
urse
, th
e st
uden
t sho
uld
be
able
to:
A
ppre
cia
tion
of t
he
use,
app
licat
ion
and
impa
ct o
f re
serv
oir
sim
ulat
ion
in r
ese
rvoi
r en
gine
erin
g
Fu
ndam
enta
ls o
f sin
gle
ph
ase
com
pres
sib
le fl
ow
F
und
amen
tals
of 2
pha
se fl
ow
Prin
cipl
es o
f num
eric
al fl
ow s
imul
atio
n
Con
cept
s an
d te
chni
ques
of u
psca
ling
and
pseu
dois
atio
n
Com
mon
err
ors
of r
eser
voir
sim
ulat
ion
Pe
rso
na
l A
bili
ties
Indu
stria
l, C
omm
erci
al &
Pro
fess
iona
l Pr
actic
e A
uton
omy,
Acc
ount
abili
ty &
Wor
king
w
ith O
ther
sC
omm
unic
atio
n, N
umer
acy
&
ICT
In th
is c
ou
rse
, stu
de
nts
will
be
exp
licitl
y e
nco
ura
ged
to:
be
aw
are
of t
he im
port
ance
of t
ime
man
age
men
t
de
velo
p th
eir
pers
onal
ski
lls, i
nclu
ding
an
aw
aren
ess
of b
oth
trad
ition
al a
nd in
tern
et-b
ased
info
rma
tion
sour
ces
deve
lop
thei
r sk
ills
in p
robl
em s
olv
ing
us
e a
ppro
pria
te IT
tool
s to
pre
sent
and
inte
rpre
t we
ll te
st d
ata
appl
y th
eo
retic
al k
now
ledg
e to
pra
ctic
al p
robl
ems
prov
ide
cons
truc
tive
feed
back
to te
ach
ing
staf
f
As
ses
smen
t M
eth
od
s R
e-a
sse
ssm
en
t M
eth
od
s
Me
tho
d
Du
rati
on
of
Exa
m
(if
app
lic
able
)
We
igh
tin
g
(%)
Syn
op
tic
co
urs
es?
M
eth
od
D
ura
tio
n o
f E
xa
m(i
f ap
pli
cab
le)
Exa
min
ati
on
3
80%
Exa
min
ati
on
3E
xam
ina
tio
n (
IDL
)
10
0%
C
ou
rsew
ork
20%
38
Co
urs
e T
itle
P
etr
oleu
m E
cono
mic
s S
ch
oo
l P
etro
leum
Eng
inee
ring
On
or
Off
-C
amp
us
On&
O
ff
Co
urs
e C
o-o
rdin
ato
r J
Fe
nnem
a S
CQ
F
Le
vel
11
Co
urs
e C
od
e
G1
1PE
S
eme
ste
r 2
C
red
its
15
Pre
-re
qu
isit
es
N
one
L
ink
ed
Co
urs
es
(s
pec
ify
if s
yno
pti
c)
Non
e
Exc
lud
ed C
ou
rse
s N
one
R
epla
cem
ent
Co
urs
e
Co
de:
D
ate
Of
Rep
lace
men
t:
RA
Y r
epl
ace
men
t S
ept 2
008
Ava
ilab
ility
as
an
Ele
cti
ve
Ye
s
No
De
gre
es
fo
r w
hic
h t
his
is
a c
ore
co
urs
e
MS
c/P
gD
ipP
g/C
ert
in P
etr
ole
um
Eng
ine
erin
g
MS
c/P
gDip
Pg/
Cer
t in
Pet
role
um
Eng
ine
erin
g w
ith P
roje
ct M
anag
emen
t
Aim
s
The
ove
rall
aim
of t
his
cour
se is
to:
unde
rsta
nd th
e ec
onom
ic c
once
pts
invo
lved
in p
roje
ct e
valu
atio
n
unde
rsta
nd th
e va
lue
of i
nve
stm
ents
as
defin
ed
with
in a
fisc
al s
yste
m
e
valu
ate
risks
ass
ocia
ted
with
eco
nom
ic d
eci
sion
s
x
39
Syl
lab
us
Intr
od
uc
tio
n:
Ge
nera
l fin
anci
al a
spec
ts o
f the
pet
role
um in
dust
ry; n
atu
re a
nd e
volu
tion
of d
em
and
for
oil;
evol
utio
n of
oil
supp
ly;
role
of
the
Na
tiona
l Oil
Com
pany
ver
sus
Inte
rnat
iona
l oil
com
pany
; fin
anci
al p
aram
ete
rs o
r st
atis
tics
refle
ctin
g pe
rfor
man
ce o
f a p
etro
leum
com
pany
; pr
inci
pal s
ect
ors
of p
etr
oleu
m a
ctiv
ity.
Eva
luat
ion
met
ho
ds:
Def
initi
on o
f an
ass
et; E
valu
atio
n co
ncep
ts a
nd
obje
ctiv
es;
Boo
k va
lue
and
dep
reci
atio
n; M
arke
t val
ue a
nd m
odel
s;
Ca
sh fl
ow c
once
pt -
“ca
pex”
and
“o
pex”
; Cas
h flo
w m
ode
ls.
Tim
e v
alu
e o
f m
on
ey:
Tim
e V
alue
; Co
mpo
und
Inte
rest
; Dis
coun
ting
; pre
sent
val
ue o
f a s
ingl
e c
ash
flow
; An
nuiti
es;
Pric
e In
flatio
n -
Mon
ey
of th
e da
y; R
eal t
erm
s, c
onst
ant m
oney
, 20
00 te
rms;
Pu
rcha
sing
pow
er;
Co
nver
sion
of m
one
y of
the
da
y to
rea
l ter
ms
and
vice
ve
rsa.
P
roje
ct
pa
ram
ete
rs:
Cas
h F
low
Mod
ellin
g -
pro
ject
scr
eeni
ng
and
rank
ing
, Ma
xim
um
ca
pita
l out
lay,
Pa
yba
ck p
erio
d, T
erm
inal
cas
h
surp
lus,
Pro
fit to
inve
stm
en
t ra
tio (
und
isco
unte
d); D
isco
unte
d M
easu
res
of V
alue
; Ne
t P
rese
nt V
alue
(N
PV
) fr
om p
roje
ct c
ash
flo
ws;
Ann
ual
Cap
ital C
harg
e (
AC
C);
Inte
rnal
Rat
e of
Re
turn
(IR
R);
NP
V a
nd IR
R fo
r ac
cele
ratio
n p
roje
cts;
NP
V, N
PV
I and
IRR
as
scre
enin
g cr
iteria
; N
PV
, NP
VI a
nd IR
R a
s ra
nkin
g cr
iteria
. G
ove
rnm
ent:
Impo
rtan
ce o
f pet
role
um to
gov
ernm
ent;
Res
ou
rce
Ow
ners
hip
; Un
ited
Nat
ions
Con
vent
ion
on th
e L
aw o
f the
Sea
; Pet
role
um
lic
ensi
ng; f
orm
s of
lice
nsi
ng a
gree
me
nt; P
etr
oleu
m D
eve
lopm
ent a
nd
gove
rnm
ent c
once
rns;
de
finiti
on o
f “g
ood
oilf
ield
pra
ctic
e”;
pu
rpos
e o
f a
field
dev
elop
men
t pro
gram
me
; fla
ring
of m
eth
ane;
res
erv
oir
uniti
satio
n an
d de
scrib
e its
con
cept
ual e
volu
tion;
fiel
d ab
ando
nm
en
t; T
axa
tion
- pe
trol
eum
rev
enue
s; ta
x-re
fere
nce
pric
e; c
orpo
rate
taxa
tion
of p
roje
ct -
sta
nd-a
lone
an
d co
nso
lida
ted
econ
omic
mod
els;
pr
ogre
ssiv
e a
nd r
egre
ssiv
e ta
xes.
S
ou
rce
s o
f u
nce
rta
inty
an
d r
isk
: Geo
logy
- c
once
pt o
f exp
lora
tion
su
cce
ss; F
aci
litie
s –
pro
ble
ms
enco
unte
red
in s
ubsu
rfa
ce a
nd
surf
ace;
en
viro
nm
enta
l iss
ues
pert
ain
ing
to o
ilfie
ld d
eve
lopm
ent;
hu
ma
n fa
ilure
; Gov
ernm
ent –
impo
sitio
n of
cha
nge
s to
pro
ject
;Des
crib
e an
ex
ampl
e o
f su
ch a
pro
cess
; tax
atio
n po
licy
and
inve
stm
ent d
eci
sion
s; c
onc
ept a
nd im
plic
atio
ns o
f dem
and
elas
ticity
; fun
ctio
n of
spo
t m
arke
ts a
nd m
arke
r cr
udes
; oil
pric
e u
nce
rtai
nty;
ma
rket
for
gas;
gas
sal
es
cont
ract
; ga
s pr
icin
g; e
xch
ange
rat
e v
aria
tion
and
influ
ence
on
pr
ojec
t eco
nom
ics;
ris
k as
soci
ated
with
bor
row
ing
mon
ey; P
artn
ers
– r
isks
ass
ocia
ted
with
par
tne
rshi
ps.
R
isk
Ma
na
ge
me
nt:
Sou
rces
of i
nfo
rmat
ion
to r
educ
e u
nce
rta
inty
; tra
nsfe
rrin
g ri
sk –
fina
ncia
l in
stru
men
ts a
nd c
omm
odity
tra
ding
; D
ive
rsifi
catio
n; j
oin
t ven
ture
s; s
cena
rio p
lann
ing;
rel
eva
nt i
nfo
rmat
ion
in th
e c
onte
xt o
f dec
isio
n-m
akin
g; S
impl
e D
ecis
ion
Met
hods
; se
nsiti
vity
ana
lysi
s; s
pid
er d
iagr
am; M
onte
Car
lo a
nd
Latin
Hyp
ercu
be s
am
plin
g; M
athe
mat
ical
Exp
ect
atio
n; B
ino
mia
l pro
babi
lity
Fu
nctio
n to
ca
lcul
ate
expe
cted
val
ue; P
refe
renc
e T
heo
ry; D
eci
sion
Tre
es
and
va
lue
of i
nfo
rmat
ion.
40
Lea
rnin
g O
utc
om
es (
HW
U C
ore
Ski
lls:
Em
plo
yab
ility
an
d P
rofe
ssio
na
l Car
eer
Rea
din
ess
)
Su
bje
ct
Mas
tery
Und
erst
andi
ng, K
now
ledg
e an
d C
ogni
tive
Skill
s Sc
hola
rshi
p, E
nqui
ry a
nd R
esea
rch
(Res
earc
h -In
form
ed L
earn
ing)
On
com
plet
ion
of th
e co
urse
, th
e st
uden
t sho
uld
be
able
to:
un
ders
tand
the
finan
cia
l sys
tem
with
in w
hic
h pr
ojec
t dec
isio
ns a
re m
ade
ca
lcul
ate
net p
rese
nt v
alue
, in
tern
al r
ate
of r
etu
rn fo
r a
proj
ect
us
e st
atis
tical
tech
niqu
es
to a
sses
s ris
k as
soci
ated
with
dev
elo
pmen
t of o
il an
d g
as fi
eld
s
be a
ble
to m
ake
eco
nom
ic d
eci
sion
s ba
sed
on c
alcu
late
d r
isks
Pe
rso
na
l A
bili
ties
Indu
stria
l, C
omm
erci
al &
Pro
fess
iona
l Pr
actic
e A
uton
omy,
Acc
ount
abili
ty &
Wor
king
w
ith O
ther
sC
omm
unic
atio
n, N
umer
acy
&
ICT
In th
is c
ou
rse
, stu
de
nts
will
be
exp
licitl
y e
nco
ura
ged
to:
be
aw
are
of t
he im
port
ance
of t
ime
man
age
men
t
de
velo
p th
eir
pers
onal
ski
lls, i
nclu
din
g an
aw
aren
ess
of b
oth
trad
ition
al a
nd in
tern
et-b
ased
info
rma
tion
sour
ces
deve
lop
thei
r sk
ills
in p
robl
em s
olv
ing
us
e a
pp
ropr
iate
IT to
ols
to m
ake
proj
ect v
iabi
lity
and
ran
king
de
cisi
ons
appl
y th
eo
retic
al k
now
ledg
e to
pra
ctic
al p
robl
ems
prov
ide
cons
truc
tive
feed
back
to te
achi
ng s
taff
As
ses
smen
t M
eth
od
s R
e-a
sse
ssm
en
t M
eth
od
s
Me
tho
d
Du
rati
on
of
Exa
m
(if
app
lic
able
)
We
igh
tin
g
(%)
Syn
op
tic
co
urs
es?
M
eth
od
D
ura
tio
n o
f E
xam
(i
f ap
pli
cab
le)
Exa
min
atio
n
3 10
0%
Exa
min
atio
n3
41
Co
urs
e T
itle
P
rodu
ctio
n T
echn
olog
y S
ch
oo
l P
etro
leum
Eng
inee
ring
On
or
Off
-C
am
pu
s
On
&
Off
C
ou
rse
Co
-ord
inat
or
DR
Da
vies
S
CQ
F
Le
vel
11
Co
urs
e C
od
e
G11
PT
S
eme
ste
r 2
Cre
dit
s 15
Pre
-re
qu
isit
es
N
one
L
ink
ed
Co
urs
es
(s
pec
ify
if s
yno
pti
c)
Non
e
Exc
lud
ed C
ou
rse
s N
one
R
epla
cem
ent
Co
urs
e
Co
de:
D
ate
Of
Rep
lace
men
t:
RA
Y r
epl
ace
men
t S
ept 2
008
Ava
ilab
ility
as
an
Ele
cti
ve
Yes
N
o
De
gre
es
fo
r w
hic
h t
his
is
a c
ore
co
urs
e
MS
c/P
gD
ipP
g/C
ert
in P
etr
ole
um
Eng
ine
erin
g
MS
c/P
gDip
Pg/
Ce
rt in
Pe
trol
eum
Eng
ine
erin
g w
ith P
roje
ct M
anag
emen
t M
Sc.
Man
age
men
t of
the
Oil
and
Gas
Indu
stry
Aim
s
The
ove
rall
aim
of t
his
cour
se is
to:
iden
tify
the
maj
or
com
pone
nts
of th
e pr
oduc
tion
syst
em
co
nsi
der
the
optio
ns a
vaila
ble
to e
ffici
ently
com
plet
e a
we
ll
unde
rsta
nd a
nd a
pply
the
theo
ry b
ehi
nd
Res
erv
oir
– W
ell
– F
acili
ty f
low
mod
ellin
g
ex
am
ine
the
tech
niqu
es a
vaila
ble
to e
nha
nce
prod
uctio
n fr
om
bot
h re
serv
oir
and
we
ll
desi
gn a
ppro
pria
te p
roce
dure
s to
ens
ure
op
timal
initi
al p
rodu
ctio
n
unde
rsta
nd th
e p
roce
ss o
f del
ive
ring
and
trea
ting
rese
rvoi
r an
d in
ject
ion
fluid
at
the
surf
ace
x
42
Syl
lab
us
Intr
od
uc
tio
n:
Rol
e o
f pro
duct
ion
engi
neer
; re
view
of w
ellb
ore/
rese
rvoi
r co
nne
ctio
n a
nd im
plic
atio
ns
for
fluid
flow
W
ell
pe
rfo
rma
nce
: P
I for
oil
and
gas
we
lls in
ste
ady
stat
e flo
w; c
onc
epts
of
flow
in p
ipe
s an
d im
pact
of p
ress
ure
loss
com
pone
nts;
hy
dro
stat
ic h
ead
and
func
tiona
l pre
ssur
e lo
ss g
radi
ents
for
oil,
gas,
ver
tical
and
incl
ined
wel
ls; m
ulti-
phas
e fl
ow p
atte
rns
in v
ert
ica
l, in
clin
ed
an
d ho
rizon
tal p
ipes
; ph
ysic
al p
rope
rty
vari
atio
n in
flow
up
the
wel
lbo
re fo
r si
ngle
pha
se g
as a
nd
oil f
low
an
d fo
r m
ulti-
pha
se fl
ow
; slip
and
ho
ld u
p a
nd a
ppre
cia
te im
pact
on
flow
effi
cien
cy a
nd tu
bin
g s
izin
g; g
radi
ent
cu
rves
con
cep
ts; f
low
ing
botto
m h
ole
pres
sure
bas
ed
on
as
sum
ed tu
bin
g h
ead
pres
sure
s an
d th
e in
take
cur
ve o
f flo
win
g bo
ttom
hole
pre
ssu
re v
ers
us r
ate.
W
ell
com
ple
tio
ns
: E
valu
ate
bott
om h
ole
com
ple
tion
optio
ns; g
eom
etric
al c
onfig
ura
tions
for
drill
ed
we
llbo
res
for
both
pro
duct
ion
and
inje
ctio
n ap
plic
atio
ns; g
ener
ic o
pera
ting
prin
cipl
es fo
r m
ajo
r co
mp
letio
n eq
uipm
ent c
omp
onen
ts;
Tub
ing
for
pro
duct
ion
/ in
ject
ion;
W
ellh
ead
s; X
ma
s tr
ees;
Pac
kers
; Sea
l ass
embl
ies;
Sub
surf
ace
safe
ty v
alve
s; N
ippl
e p
rofil
es; F
low
con
trol
and
circ
ulat
ion
de
vice
s; p
ack
er
sele
ctio
n.
Per
fora
tin
g: o
ptio
ns
and
ad
vant
age
s/di
sad
vant
ages
for
perf
orat
ing
oil a
nd g
as w
ells
; ov
er b
alan
ce a
nd u
nder
bal
anc
ed p
erf
ora
ting;
ch
arge
des
ign
and
fact
ors
that
influ
enc
e pe
rfo
rman
ce;
effe
ct o
f com
ple
tion
and
wo
rk o
ver
ope
ratio
ns
Ad
van
ced
Wel
ls:
deve
lop
men
t of a
dvan
ced
we
lls; i
mpr
ove
men
t in
prod
uctiv
ity;
adva
ntag
es c
om
par
ed to
trad
ition
al w
ells
; mul
tila
tera
l wel
ls
Art
ific
ial L
ift:
Exp
lain
the
impo
rtan
ce o
f Art
ifici
al L
ift (
AL)
for
wo
rld o
il pr
oduc
tion
; sel
ect
ion
of A
L ba
sed
on r
anki
ng c
riter
ia; e
lect
ric
subm
ersi
ble
pum
p; b
eam
pum
p; fl
uid
driv
en h
ydra
ulic
pum
ps (
Exp
lain
the
mod
e of
ope
ratio
n of
the(
i) Je
t pu
mp
;(ii)
Wei
r M
ultip
hase
pu
mp
;(iii
) H
ydra
ulic
pum
p); p
rogr
ess
ive
cavi
ty p
ump
Gas
Lif
t: D
esc
ribe
the
ga
s lif
t pro
cess
; Ide
ntifi
catio
n o
f app
licat
ion
area
s/a
dvan
tage
s fo
r ga
s lif
t; w
ell
unlo
adin
g pr
oce
ss; g
as li
ft ha
rdw
are
co
mp
onen
ts; g
as li
ft co
mpl
etio
n de
sign
; int
erm
itten
t gas
lift
and
plu
nger
lift
proc
ess
es.
Fo
rma
tio
n D
am
age
: fo
rmat
ion
dam
age
and
poo
r w
ell
perf
orm
ance
; maj
or s
ourc
es
of fo
rmat
ion
dam
age;
app
rop
riate
re
me
dial
trea
tmen
ts;
prod
uctio
n r
ela
ted
form
atio
n da
mag
e; s
cale
, wa
x, a
sph
alte
ne d
epos
ition
; sca
le in
hibi
tors
; per
fora
ting
dam
age
Mat
rix
Ac
idis
ing
: T
ypes
of m
atrix
stim
ulat
ion
tech
niqu
es;
prim
ary
chem
ical
rea
ctio
ns
in s
and
ston
e an
d c
arbo
nat
e ac
idis
ing.
Aci
d s
elec
tion;
A
dditi
ves;
Aci
disi
ng tr
eatm
ent d
esi
gn
Hyd
rau
lic F
rac
turi
ng
: P
rodu
ctiv
ity In
crea
se F
act
or (
PIF
) ac
hiev
able
by
HF
; ro
le o
f Roc
k M
echa
nic
s in
sup
ply
ing
basi
c de
sign
dat
a fo
r an
H
F tr
eatm
ent;
Fra
ctur
e P
ropa
gatio
n P
ress
ure
Re
cord
ana
lysi
s to
de
rive
ba
sic
desi
gn d
ata;
Fra
ctur
e P
ropa
gatio
n M
odel
s; H
ydra
ulic
F
ract
ure
geo
me
try
(fra
ctu
re s
hap
e an
d le
ngth
); H
ydra
ulic
Fra
ctur
e T
rea
tmen
t Des
ign
Pro
ced
ure;
Hyd
raul
ic F
ract
urin
g T
rea
tmen
t op
era
tion
San
d C
on
tro
l: D
eci
sion
to in
sta
ll sa
nd c
ontr
ol d
urin
g th
e o
rigin
al c
om
ple
tion
desi
gn; d
efin
ition
of s
and
pro
ble
m in
the
field
; Su
rfa
ce
equi
pm
ent/o
pera
tions
to c
ope
with
san
d pr
oduc
tion
; sa
nd c
ontr
ol o
ptio
ns; l
iner
/scr
een
de
sign
; gra
vel p
ack
desi
gn;
Fie
ld D
eve
lop
men
t C
on
cep
ts &
Flu
id P
roce
ss
ing
: de
sign
and
ope
ratio
n o
f th
e pr
oduc
tion
faci
litie
s; o
utli
ne
pro
duct
ion
pro
cess
sch
em
e;
com
pon
ents
and
ope
ratio
n o
f a 3
pha
se s
epa
rato
r; fi
scal
mea
sure
men
t of p
rodu
ced
crid
e oi
l; pi
pelin
e “p
iggi
ng”
ope
ratio
n; g
as h
and
ling
fa
cilit
y -
NG
L se
para
tion
and
sta
bilis
atio
n, g
as d
ehyd
ratio
n an
d sw
eete
ning
, che
mic
al c
ompo
sitio
n of
for
mat
ion
wa
ter;
ope
ratio
nal p
rob
lem
s (s
cale
, cor
rosi
on, e
tc);
oily
wa
ter
tre
atm
en
t; d
ispo
sal o
ptio
ns;
sou
rce
of in
ject
ion
wa
ter
an
d su
rfac
e pr
epar
atio
n
43
Lea
rnin
g O
utc
om
es (
HW
U C
ore
Ski
lls:
Em
plo
yab
ility
an
d P
rofe
ssio
na
l Car
eer
Rea
din
ess
)
Su
bje
ct
Mas
tery
Und
erst
andi
ng, K
now
ledg
e an
d C
ogni
tive
Skill
s Sc
hola
rshi
p, E
nqui
ry a
nd R
esea
rch
(Res
earc
h -In
form
ed L
earn
ing)
On
com
ple
tion
of t
he
cou
rse,
the
stud
ent s
houl
d b
e ab
le to
:
unde
rsta
nd a
nd a
ppre
cia
te th
e p
rod
uct
ion
syst
em fr
om r
ese
rvoi
r to
su
rfac
e
desi
gn s
uita
ble
bo
ttom
hole
co
mpl
etio
ns s
yste
ms
unde
rsta
nd th
e de
sig
n p
rinci
ples
of d
iffer
ent
perf
ora
tion
syst
ems
de
sign
an
art
ifici
al li
ft sy
stem
bas
ed o
n pu
mpi
ng a
nd g
as li
fting
tech
niq
ue
s
ass
ess
the
degr
ee o
f for
mat
ion
dam
age
pres
ent i
n a
form
atio
n
desi
gn a
cidi
sing
an
d h
ydra
ulic
frac
turin
g tr
eatm
ents
unde
rsta
nd a
nd b
e ab
le to
sel
ect
app
rop
riate
met
hods
to e
nabl
e sa
nd
con
trol
unde
rsta
nd th
e pr
oces
ses
and
equi
pmen
t use
d in
pro
duce
d w
ate
r ha
ndlin
g P
ers
on
al
Ab
ilit
ies
Indu
stria
l, C
omm
erci
al &
Pr
ofes
sion
al P
ract
ice
Aut
onom
y, A
ccou
ntab
ility
& W
orki
ng w
ith
Oth
ers
Com
mun
icat
ion,
Num
erac
y &
ICT
In th
is c
ou
rse
, stu
den
ts w
ill b
e e
xplic
itly
en
cou
rage
d to
:
be a
war
e of
the
impo
rta
nce
of t
ime
man
agem
ent;
deve
lop
thei
r pe
rson
al s
kills
, inc
lud
ing
an a
war
enes
s of
bo
th tr
aditi
ona
l and
inte
rne
t-ba
sed
info
rmat
ion
sour
ces;
de
velo
p th
eir
skill
s in
pro
ble
m s
olvi
ng
use/
be
aw
are
of a
ppro
pria
te IT
too
ls a
nd d
esig
n ch
arts
to d
esig
n r
ese
rvoi
r in
flow
and
lift
perf
orm
ance
an
abi
lity
to a
pply
theo
retic
al k
now
ledg
e to
pra
ctic
al p
robl
em
s.
pro
vide
con
stru
ctiv
e fe
edba
ck to
teac
hin
g s
taff.
44
As
sess
men
t M
eth
od
s R
e-as
sess
men
t M
eth
od
s
Me
tho
d
Du
rati
on
of
Exa
m
(if
app
lic
able
)
We
igh
tin
g
(%)
Syn
op
tic
co
urs
es?
M
eth
od
D
ura
tio
n o
f E
xa
m(i
f ap
pli
cab
le)
Fu
ll T
ime
resi
den
tial
/AL
P
wh
ere
app
rop
riat
e
Exa
min
ati
on
3
80%
Exa
min
ati
on
3
Co
urs
ewo
rk
20
%
IDL
an
d A
LP
wh
ere
ap
pro
pri
ate
E
xam
inat
ion
3
100
%E
xam
inat
ion
3 N
ote
: T
ho
se c
entr
es w
her
e IT
fac
iliti
es e
xist
(a
nd
by
ap
pro
val
of
the
L&
T c
om
mit
tee
), s
tud
ents
will
su
bm
it c
ou
rsew
ork
. Cre
dit
will
b
e g
ive
n f
or
this
as
ab
ove
at
20%
of
the
cou
rse
mar
k.
Fo
r ID
L s
tud
ents
an
d s
tud
en
ts a
t ce
ntr
es w
her
e th
e L
&T
co
mm
itte
e ar
e n
ot
sa
tis
fied
th
at
adeq
ua
te IT
res
ou
rces
are
ava
ilab
le,
the
y w
ill n
ot
be
as
ked
to
su
bm
it c
ou
rsew
ork
. Th
ey
will
re
ceiv
e t
he
equ
iva
len
t le
arn
ing
mat
eri
al in
th
e fo
rm o
f a
tuto
ria
l, a
nd
th
is
lear
nin
g w
ill b
e as
sess
ed in
th
e ex
am.
45
Co
urs
e T
itle
D
esig
n P
roje
ct
Sch
oo
l P
etro
leu
m E
ngin
eerin
g O
n o
r O
ff-
Cam
pu
s
On&
Off
Co
urs
e C
o-o
rdin
ato
r D
r R
ink
Va
n D
jike
SC
QF
L
eve
l 11
C
ou
rse
Co
de
G
11D
P
Sem
es
ter
3
Cre
dit
s 3
0
Pre
-re
qu
isit
es
N
one
L
ink
ed
Co
urs
es
(sp
ecif
y if
syn
op
tic)
N
one
E
xclu
ded
Co
urs
es
Non
e
Rep
lace
men
t C
ou
rse
C
od
e:
Dat
e O
f R
epla
cem
ent
:
RA
Y r
epla
cem
ent
Sep
t 200
8
Ava
ilab
ilit
y as
an
E
lect
ive
Y
es
N
o
De
gre
es
fo
r w
hic
h t
his
is
a c
ore
co
urs
e
MS
c/P
gD
ip in
Pe
tro
leum
En
gine
eri
ng
MS
c/P
gD
ip in
Pe
tro
leum
En
gine
erin
g w
ith P
roje
ct M
ana
gem
ent
MS
c/P
gDip
in R
enew
able
Ene
rgy
Dev
elo
pmen
t
Aim
s
The
ove
rall
aim
of t
his
cour
se is
to:
build
on
the
taug
ht c
ours
e le
arn
ing
out
com
es
to c
ondu
ct a
de
sign
pro
ject
as
a te
am
to p
rodu
ce a
fiel
d d
eve
lopm
ent p
lan/
des
ign
for
an e
nerg
y sy
stem
x
46
Syl
lab
us
Intr
od
uc
tio
n t
o p
rob
lem
an
d d
efi
nit
ion
of
ob
jec
tive
s:
De
finiti
on o
f pro
ble
m; s
tate
men
t of c
onte
xt (
tech
nica
l and
eco
nom
ic);
re
sour
ces
requ
ired;
de
velo
pm
ent o
f w
ork
pla
n to
ach
ieve
aim
s an
d o
bje
ctiv
es; c
omp
letio
n of
saf
ety
and
eth
ica
l co
nsi
der
atio
ns; s
ched
ule
of w
ork
; te
am
allo
catio
ns
and
resp
onsi
bilit
ies
Da
ta G
ath
eri
ng
: D
eve
lop
men
t of
fram
ewor
k w
ithin
wh
ich
to s
et w
ork;
De
scrip
tion
of r
elev
an
t re
sour
ces
to b
e a
cces
sed;
rev
iew
of d
ata
and
qu
ality
co
ntro
l; p
rese
nta
tion
to g
roup
for
anal
ysis
A
na
lysi
s/e
xper
imen
t/si
mu
lati
on
to
be
co
nd
uc
ted
to
mee
t o
bje
ctiv
es
: G
ener
atio
n of
wo
rk p
lan
to c
ove
r re
leva
nt w
ork
; ass
essm
ent o
f re
sour
ces
requ
ired
for
each
se
ctio
n; f
am
ilia
risa
tion
with
ope
ratio
nal r
equi
rem
ents
of r
esou
rce
; con
duct
wo
rk;
repo
rtin
g of
find
ings
to g
roup
fo
r re
view
A
na
lys
is o
f re
su
lts
, co
nc
lus
ion
s, r
ec
om
me
nd
ati
on
s a
nd
pre
sen
tati
on
of
wo
rk: C
omp
ilatio
n o
f fin
ding
s fr
om w
ork
con
duc
ted
; crit
ical
re
view
of a
naly
sis,
err
ors,
va
riatio
ns in
re
sults
; com
paris
on w
ith p
ublis
hed
res
ults
; con
clu
sion
s dr
awn
from
wo
rk a
nd d
evel
opm
ent
pla
n su
bmitt
ed;
pre
pa
ratio
n an
d s
ubm
issi
on o
f re
port
and
ass
ocia
ted
aud
io/v
isua
l pre
sen
tatio
ns a
s re
quire
d L
earn
ing
Ou
tco
mes
(H
WU
Co
re S
kill
s: E
mp
loya
bili
ty a
nd
Pro
fess
ion
al C
aree
r R
ead
ines
s)
Su
bje
ct
Mas
tery
Und
erst
andi
ng, K
now
ledg
e an
d C
ogni
tive
Skill
s Sc
hola
rshi
p, E
nqui
ry a
nd R
esea
rch
(Res
earc
h-In
form
ed L
earn
ing)
On
com
plet
ion
of th
e co
urse
, th
e st
uden
t sho
uld
be
able
to:
re
view
con
text
of t
heir
skill
s in
a g
roup
env
ironm
ent
us
e te
chni
cal r
esou
rces
app
rop
riate
to th
e pr
oble
m
pe
rfor
m r
elev
ant
ca
lcul
atio
ns/d
esig
n w
ork
/exp
erim
enta
tion
to p
rodu
ce a
dev
elo
pmen
t pla
n
repo
rt f
ind
ings
tech
nic
ally
in fo
rm o
f writ
ten
stru
ctur
ed r
epor
t and
ora
l te
chn
ica
l pre
sen
tatio
n
47
Per
so
na
l A
bil
itie
s
Indu
stria
l, C
omm
erci
al &
Pro
fess
iona
l Pr
actic
e A
uton
omy,
Acc
ount
abili
ty &
Wor
king
with
O
ther
sC
omm
unic
atio
n,
Num
erac
y &
ICT
In th
is c
ou
rse
, stu
de
nts
will
be
exp
licitl
y e
nco
ura
ged
to:
be
aw
are
of t
he im
port
ance
of t
ime
man
age
men
t;
in
tegr
ate
skill
s of
diff
ere
nt P
etr
ole
um
Eng
inee
ring
disc
iplin
es
appr
ecia
te th
e ne
ed fo
r co
mm
unic
atio
n in
team
wo
rkin
g si
tua
tions
de
velo
p a
nd p
rese
nt a
coh
esi
ve w
ritte
n an
d or
al r
epor
t on
the
findi
ngs
gene
rate
d by
the
tea
m m
em
bers
be
aw
are
of t
he s
tand
ard
req
uire
d o
f tec
hnic
al r
epor
ts in
the
indu
stry
be
aw
are
of t
he n
atur
e o
f ne
gotia
tion
bet
we
en p
artie
s (s
uch
as u
se o
f co
mp
etit
ors'
faci
litie
s)
As
ses
smen
t M
eth
od
s R
e-as
sess
men
t M
eth
od
s
Me
tho
d
Du
rati
on
of
Exa
m
(if
app
lica
ble
)
We
igh
tin
g (
%)
Syn
op
tic
co
urs
es
?
Me
tho
d
Du
rati
on
of
Exa
m
(if
app
lica
ble
)
Re
po
rt (
wri
tte
n a
nd
ora
l p
rese
nta
tio
n if
req
uir
ed)
10
0%
Res
ub
mis
sio
n if
allo
wed
48
Co
urs
e T
itle
In
divi
du
al P
roje
ct
Sch
oo
l P
etr
oleu
m E
ngin
eerin
g O
n o
r O
ff-
Cam
pu
s O
n&
O
ff
Co
urs
e C
o-o
rdin
ato
r J
So
me
rvill
e a
nd
IPE
sta
ff S
CQ
F
Le
vel
11
Co
urs
e C
od
e
G11
IP
Se
mes
ter
3
Cre
dit
s 30
Pre
-re
qu
isit
es
N
one
L
ink
ed
Co
urs
es
(s
pec
ify
if s
yno
pti
c)
Non
e
Exc
lud
ed C
ou
rse
s N
one
R
epla
cem
ent
Co
urs
e
Co
de:
D
ate
Of
Rep
lace
men
t:
RA
Y r
epla
cem
ent
Sep
t 200
8
Ava
ilab
ility
as
an
Ele
cti
ve
Yes
No
De
gre
es
fo
r w
hic
h t
his
is
a c
ore
co
urs
e
MS
c/P
gD
ip in
Pe
tro
leum
En
gine
eri
ng
MS
c/P
gD
ip in
Re
serv
oir
Eva
lua
tion
and
Man
agem
en
t M
Sc/
Pg
Dip
in G
eo
scie
nce
for
Su
bsu
rfa
ce E
xplo
ratio
n A
pp
rais
al a
nd D
eve
lop
men
t M
Sc/
Pg
Dip
in P
etr
ole
um E
ngi
nee
ring
with
Pro
ject
Ma
nage
men
t M
Sc/
PgD
ip in
Ren
ewab
le E
nerg
y D
eve
lopm
ent
MS
c/P
gDip
in M
arin
e re
sour
ce M
anag
em
ent
Aim
s
The
ove
rall
aim
of t
his
cour
se is
to:
deve
lop
a g
reat
er u
nder
stan
ding
of a
spe
cific
pet
role
um e
ngin
eerin
g pr
oble
m
de
term
ine
the
lim
its o
f app
licab
ility
of t
he p
ropo
sed
sol
utio
n
re
late
the
proj
ect f
indi
ngs
in a
su
ccin
ct, t
echn
ica
l man
ner
x
49
Syl
lab
us
Intr
od
uc
tio
n t
o p
rob
lem
an
d d
efi
nit
ion
of
ob
jec
tive
s:
De
finiti
on o
f pro
ble
m; s
tate
men
t of c
onte
xt (
tech
nica
l and
eco
nom
ic);
res
ourc
es
requ
ired;
de
velo
pm
ent o
f w
ork
pla
n to
ach
ieve
aim
s an
d o
bje
ctiv
es; c
omp
letio
n of
saf
ety
and
eth
ica
l co
nsi
der
atio
ns; s
ched
ule
of w
ork
L
ite
ratu
re r
evi
ew:
Dev
elop
men
t of f
ram
ewor
k w
ithin
whi
ch to
set
wo
rk; D
escr
iptio
n o
f rel
evan
t res
ourc
es to
be
acce
ssed
; crit
ical
rev
iew
of
rele
van
t lite
ratu
re; d
eve
lopm
ent o
f arg
um
ent t
o s
uppo
rt p
roje
ct w
ork
A
na
lysi
s/e
xper
imen
t/si
mu
lati
on
to
be
co
nd
uc
ted
to
mee
t o
bje
ctiv
es
: G
ener
atio
n of
wo
rk p
lan
to c
ove
r re
leva
nt w
ork
; ass
essm
ent o
f re
sour
ces
requ
ired
for
each
se
ctio
n; f
am
ilia
risa
tion
with
ope
ratio
nal r
equi
rem
ents
of r
esou
rce
; con
duct
wo
rk p
lan
; rep
ortin
g of
find
ings
to
supe
rvis
ors/
pee
rs fo
r re
view
A
na
lys
is o
f re
su
lts
, co
nc
lus
ion
s, r
ec
om
me
nd
ati
on
s a
nd
pre
sen
tati
on
of
wo
rk: C
omp
ilatio
n o
f fin
ding
s fr
om r
esea
rch
wo
rk c
ondu
cted
; cr
itica
l re
view
of t
echn
ique
s, e
rror
s, v
aria
tions
in r
esu
lts;
com
paris
on w
ith p
ubl
ishe
d w
ork
of o
ther
s; c
oncl
usi
ons
dra
wn
from
wo
rk a
nd
reco
mm
enda
tion
s; p
repa
ratio
n an
d su
bm
issi
on o
f the
sis
and
ass
oci
ated
aud
io/v
isua
l pre
sen
tatio
ns a
s re
quire
d
Lea
rnin
g O
utc
om
es (
HW
U C
ore
Ski
lls:
Em
plo
yab
ility
an
d P
rofe
ssio
na
l Car
eer
Rea
din
ess
)
Su
bje
ct
Mas
tery
Und
erst
andi
ng, K
now
ledg
e an
d C
ogni
tive
Skill
s Sc
hola
rshi
p, E
nqui
ry a
nd R
esea
rch
(Res
earc
h -In
form
ed
Lear
ning
) O
n c
om
ple
tion
of th
e c
ours
e, t
he s
tude
nt s
houl
d b
e ab
le to
:
Crit
ical
ly a
pp
rais
e a
pro
ble
m a
nd
de
vise
an
app
rop
riate
str
ateg
y to
inve
stig
ate
it
use
tech
nica
l res
ourc
es a
ppro
pria
te to
the
pro
ble
m
pe
rfo
rm r
elev
ant
cal
cula
tions
/des
ign
wo
rk/e
xper
imen
tatio
n to
test
pro
pose
d s
olut
ion
re
port
fin
ding
s te
chn
ical
ly in
for
m o
f writ
ten
stru
ctur
ed r
epo
rt a
nd o
ral t
echn
ica
l pre
sen
tatio
n
w
rite
a te
chni
cal p
aper
50
Pe
rso
na
l Ab
iliti
es
In
dust
rial,
Com
mer
cial
&
Prof
essi
onal
Pra
ctic
e A
uton
omy,
Acc
ount
abili
ty &
Wor
king
w
ith O
ther
sC
omm
unic
atio
n,
Num
erac
y &
ICT
In th
is c
ou
rse
, stu
den
ts w
ill b
e e
xplic
itly
en
cou
rag
ed to
:
be a
wa
re o
f the
impo
rtan
ce o
f tim
e m
anag
emen
t;
de
velo
p th
eir
pers
onal
ski
lls, i
nclu
ding
an
awa
ren
ess
of b
oth
trad
ition
al a
nd in
tern
et-b
ase
d in
form
atio
n so
urce
s;
deve
lop
the
ir sk
ills
in p
robl
em s
olv
ing
u
se a
pp
ropr
iate
IT to
ols
and
exp
erim
enta
l equ
ipm
ent
an a
bili
ty to
app
ly t
heor
etic
al k
now
ledg
e to
pra
ctic
al p
rob
lem
s.
deve
lop
pres
en
tatio
n sk
ills
As
ses
smen
t M
eth
od
s R
e-as
sess
men
t M
eth
od
s
Met
ho
d
Du
rati
on
of
Ex
am
(i
f ap
pli
cab
le)
We
igh
tin
g
(%)
Syn
op
tic
co
urs
es?
M
eth
od
D
ura
tio
n o
f E
xa
m
(if
app
lica
ble
)
Th
esis
(w
ritt
en a
nd
ora
l pre
sen
tati
on
if
req
uir
ed)
10
0%
Res
ub
mis
sio
n if
a
llow
ed
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PART B – UNIVERSITY INFORMATION The Academic Registry is responsible for producing Part B of the handbook to provide information and assistance on University policies and support services. Kathy Patterson is the Academic Registrar and Deputy Secretary.
Students should contact the appropriate School/Institute in the first instance for any academic query or assistance. However, any queries relating to Part B should be directed to Miss Jenny Tough, Administrative Officer, Academic Registry, and this will be directed to the relevant staff. Email: [email protected] Tel: + 44 (0)131 451 3292 Please note that any references to the Campus or School Office contained within Part B apply to the Dubai Campus. 1 Academic Support
1.1 Mentoring
Each student studying on a Heriot-Watt University course at the Campus will be assigned to a member of staff who will act as their mentor. Mentors can be consulted on all aspects of work, study and other areas of student life. Mentoring is a significant way for Heriot-Watt University to ensure that students studying at the Campus receive the support and guidance that they need. The development of a good working relationship between mentor and mentee (the student) is essential for this to be achieved and all students are encouraged to engage with their mentors through regular meetings scheduled in advance. It is important that both student and mentor ensure that they are available for scheduled appointments. Mentors can provide constructive feedback on academic performance from the outset of study and authoritative guidance on academic progression. Examples of the support that mentors will typically provide to students might include:
acting as first point of contact where students require advice on academic and non-academic issues
directing students to further sources of information and advice within the Campus and the University
monitoring students’ academic progress helping students to build a holistic view of how their University career is
developing. At all times students should keep their mentors informed of any changes in circumstances which may affect their academic progress.
Where mentors are unable to resolve problems directly with a student, referrals to staff within the University’s Student Support Services may be recommended, a list of which appears within this handbook.
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For further information, please refer to: http://www.hw.ac.uk/careers/mentor.php http://www.hw.ac.uk/registry/enrolment.htm
http://www.hw.ac.uk/quality/studentsupport.htm
1.2 Professional Development Planning
Professional Development Planning (PDP) is a structured process to help students to reflect upon their own learning, performance and achievements. It has been designed to support the planning of a student’s personal, educational and career development. At Heriot-Watt University, (with the assistance of the Careers Advisory Service at the Edinburgh Campus) PDP is gradually being introduced to all study programmes and this will include those delivered at the Campus. PDP involves a process of thinking about what stage of development a student is currently at, where their interests lie, what their strengths are and what improvements they would like to achieve in order to get to where they want to be using the learning opportunities available to them. The ability to reflect on their achievements in areas of personal, academic and career development is an important precursor to planning the next step ahead. For further information, please refer to:
http://www.hw.ac.uk/careers/pdp/index.php
1.3 Student Feedback
There are a range of options open to students to communicate their views on programmes and courses to members of academic staff. Questionnaires are regularly issued for students to complete at the end of each programme, allowing students to give feedback on the quality of the programme and teaching. Students will also receive regular opportunities to speak with staff informally about any concerns or issues that they are facing and staff will always endeavour to resolve issues directly or will provide further guidance and suggestions for students to follow themselves. A system of student class representatives has been organised for the Campus. For further information, please refer to: http://www.hw.ac.uk/quality/studentfeedback.htm
2 Enrolment, Attendance and Periods of Study
2.1 Enrolment
Each student studying on a Heriot-Watt University programme or course is required to enrol with the University at the start of their programme and at the start of each subsequent Academic Year. Students will be advised of enrolment arrangements prior to the start of each Academic Year. Students who fail to enrol with the University, at each stage of their programme, will be compulsorily withdrawn from the University.
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Please refer to the Dubai Enrolment and Finance Information Handbook for further details.
2.2 Student Identity Cards Following enrolment, students will be issued with a Student Identity Card for the
duration of their study – it is essential that this card is kept in a safe place.
All students are advised that they are required to show their Student Identity Card to an authorised person on the following occasions: - at an examination - on request by any officer of the University - for use of library and computing services - on any other occasion for good cause.
2.3 Amendment to Registration
If a new undergraduate or postgraduate student wishes to amend their:
- attendance level (full-time, part-time, etc.) - study method (on-campus, distance learning, etc.)
providing the student has not enrolled, he/she should contact Recruitment and
Admissions, contact details are provided below. If enrolment has taken place, or if the student is a returning student, an application
should be made and an ‘Amendment to Registration’ form completed and submitted to the appropriate School/Institute Course Director. The form should be directed to the Dubai Student Services Office, where it will then be forwarded to the appropriate School for consideration in the first instance. Please refer to the following to download the Form:
www.hw.ac.uk/registry/studentrecords.htm The Amendment to Enrolment form can also be used in the following circumstances: - to apply for an extension to period of study (not exceeding one additional year from date of first enrolment). - to apply for Suspension of Studies (for further information, please refer to Section 8 for further details.
2.4 Attendance
Students are required to attend all lectures, tutorials and laboratory sessions. Class work must be completed satisfactorily and examinations taken as prescribed for the programme of study. A student who does not meet the requirements for attendance or performance, or both, for a particular course may not be permitted to sit the examination for that course and may also be required to withdraw from the University if problems persist. The University has introduced a new policy on Student Attendance which also contains guidance on Compulsory Withdrawal in cases where a student’s attendance falls below acceptable standards. Students are encouraged to review the Policy on Student Attendance and the accompanying Withdrawal Procedures, which may be accessed at the following web link: www.hw.ac.uk/registry/resources/studentattendancepolicy.pdf
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Where a student is unable to attend classes or perform work for four working days or less because of illness or accident, a self-certification form should be submitted. These are available from the Campus Office. For a period of illness of five or more working days the student must provide the Campus Office with a medical certificate signed by an authorised medical practitioner(medical doctor). Medical certificates should be provided to the appropriate member of staff within the Campus Office who will ensure that the relevant course co-ordinators are informed. A medical certificate is also required if the performance of a student has been affected by illness or if a student is prevented from sitting an examination through illness or accident, irrespective of the total length of the absence. Students who experience any difficulties with their studies due to illness or for any other reason are encouraged to talk to a member of staff about their situation, preferably their mentor, their course director or any member of staff whom the student feels is best able to support them. Members of staff will do their best to help students who are having problems but can only do so if they are aware of the situation. For further information, please refer to:
Regulation 1 – General Regulation, paragraph 6 Regulation 3 (new) – Modular First Degrees, paragraph 11 Regulation 4 – Postgraduate Diplomas and Graduate Diplomas, paragraph 12 Regulation 18 – Postgraduate Certificates and Graduate Certificates, paragraph 12 Regulation 48 – Higher Degrees of Master (Taught), paragraph 12
http://www.hw.ac.uk/ordinances/regulations.pdf
2.5 Student Personal Information In accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998, Heriot-Watt University is registered
as the Data Controller for personal data that is held about students. The University will process student personal data in accordance with the University Data Protection Policy, the UK Data Protection Act 1998 and other applicable laws. For further information, please refer to the Student Data Collection Notice and the Student Personal Data Statement at:
www.hw.ac.uk/students/data_protection_policy.pdf
2.6 Change of Address
Students will be able to update their address, during the online enrolment process or through our new student self-service system. It is very important that students update addresses as soon as possible. Failure to do so may lead to important information being misdirected, such as assessment results.
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2.7 Periods of Study
Students are normally expected to follow the recommended periods of study as described within the University’s Regulations. Students may extend this period of study up to a maximum period, again as described in the University’s Regulations. These time periods are as follows: Type of Award being studied Recommended
period Maximum Period*
UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS Graduate Certificate (f/t) 6 months 2 years
Graduate Certificate (p/t) 12 months 4 years Graduate Diploma (f/t) 9 months 2 years Graduate Diploma (p/t) 15 months 4 years Undergraduate Degree (Ord.) (f/t) Undergraduate Degree (Ord.) (p/t)
3 years 4 years Up to 10 years
Undergraduate Degree (Hons.) (f/t) Undergraduate Degree (Hons.) (p/t)
4 years 5 years Up to 10 years
Undergraduate Masters Degree (f/t) Undergraduate Masters Degree (p/t)
5 years 6 years Up to 10 years
Type of Award being studied Recommended period Maximum
Period* POSTGRADUATE AWARDS
Postgraduate Certificate (f/t) 6 months 2 years Postgraduate Certificate (p/t) 12 months 4 years Postgraduate Diploma (f/t) 9 months 2 years Postgraduate Diploma (p/t) 15 months 4 years Postgraduate Masters Degree (f/t) Postgraduate Masters Degree (p/t)
1 year 2 years
2 years 7 years
*Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies Committees, acting on behalf of Senate, can extend these periods in extraordinary circumstances. For further information, please refer to: Regulation 3 (new) – Modular First Degrees, paragraph 6 Regulation 4 – Postgraduate Diplomas and Graduate Diplomas, paragraph 10 Regulation 18 – Postgraduate Certificates and Graduate Certificates, paragraph 10 Regulation 48 – Higher Degrees of Master (Taught), paragraph 10 http://www.hw.ac.uk/ordinances/regulations.pdf
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2.8 Accreditation of Prior Learning
Students may be able to obtain accreditation of prior learning for undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes of study through submission of acceptable evidence. The criteria for admission and exemption based on accreditation of prior learning shall be as specified in the programme structure for each programme of study. For further information, please refer to: Regulation 46 – Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL):
http://www.hw.ac.uk/ordinances/regulations.pdf
3 Guidance on Assessment
3.1 Common Assessment and Progression System (CAPS)
The University operates an integrated Common Assessment and Progression System (CAPS) for all students. The main features of this system include a common allocation of course results in the form of grades and clear assessment, re-assessment and progression guidelines. The web link below refers to separate information for undergraduate and postgraduate students. For further information, please refer to: http://www.hw.ac.uk/registry/policies.htm
3.2 Submission of Assessment
Assessed coursework for all degree programmes must be submitted by the stated deadline. Students will be informed of this by a member of the Campus Office staff. Work submitted by students will be recorded and logged by the Campus Office. Students are strongly advised to retain a copy of their submitted work as well as any other documentation.
3.3 Extension to Assessment Deadlines
Assessed work submitted after the due date may be subject to a penalty (reduction in marks) being applied. The work should be submitted to the Campus Office together with any medical certificates or supporting documentation outlining the reasons for the late submission. Students are strongly advised to retain a copy of their assessed work and all supporting documentation. All late submissions will be reviewed by the relevant Assessment Board, along with any supporting documentation. The Board will have the option to adjust the mark and to reduce the penalty in the light of the circumstances. The Board has absolute discretion in this matter and the outcome will be notified to students only after the meeting of the Board.
3.4 Non-Submission of Assessments
Students should inform the Campus Office if they are unable to submit assessed work for any reason. The student will be asked to supply any medical certificates or supporting documentation relating to the non-submission where relevant.
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4 Examination and Re-assessment Procedures
4.1 Examinations
Full-time students in attendance at the University are entered automatically, without fee, for the first opportunity of examination of courses for which they are enrolled. It is important that students ensure that they have notified any change in course to the Campus Office no later than the end of Week 3 of the relevant semester. Failure to notify the Campus Office of a change in course may lead to a fine being imposed and a delay in notification of examination results. Please note that the University may prevent a student taking an assessment if University fees and/or charges are outstanding. Please refer to the Policy on Student Fees and Charges and Ordinance 2 – Fees, Charges, Fines and Debts. For further information, please refer to: http://www.hw.ac.uk/policy/student_fees.pdf http://www.hw.ac.uk/ordinances/ordinances.pdf
4.2 Re-assessment
Students will be formally notified of any re-sit requirements and opportunities when their progression decision and final grades are made available at the end of the Academic Year. The Academic Registry will mail a Re-assessment Application Form to those students who have not gained the minimum grade requirements for progression. It is therefore important that students maintain up to date contact details (including address) with the Campus Office who will liaise with the Edinburgh Campus to ensure that the student record is updated. A fee must be paid for each reassessment. Students must register and pay the appropriate fee to Academic Registry. This includes re-sit examinations, resubmission of assessed work or project work and any remedial work. Students should check what form the re-assessment takes and note the relevant examination diet. Students should refer to the Re-assessment Application Form for the relevant fee and deadline date for application. See also section on Student Fees and Charges below for details. Normally re-sit examinations must be taken as arranged in the location of the campus at which the student studies. However, in exceptional circumstances, the University may consider applications from students to re-sit examinations at alternative locations. It should be noted that ALL expenses incurred by the University in arranging this are required to be met by the student, which may be extensive in some cases. If a student has been involved in a disciplinary matter relating to examinations or assessments, they may only undertake re-assessment at their campus location. For further information and Re-assessment Application Forms, please refer to: http://www.hw.ac.uk/registry/examinations/reassessmentprocedures.htm
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4.3 Examination Diets
The normal schedule for undergraduate examination diets is as follows: Semester 1 December Diet 6-17 December 2010 Semester 2 Spring Diet 25 April-20 May 2011 Autumn Re-sit Diet 4–12 August 2011
The dates for postgraduate examination diets are determined by the School and students should contact a member of staff in the School at the Campus for details of their examination diets. Whilst the University makes every effort to accommodate practice in countries across the world, there may be occasions when this is not possible. Please note that postgraduate examinations may be scheduled on Fridays at the Dubai Campus. In exceptional cases, some undergraduate examinations may also be scheduled on Fridays. Examinations can be scheduled up to, and include, the last day of each assessment period. In some cases, postgraduate examinations are scheduled during vacations. Therefore, students are strongly advised to take note of examination dates in assessment and re-assessment blocks before making any travel arrangements which take them away from the Campus in order to avoid any unnecessary problems.
4.4 Examination Timetables
Examination timetables are prepared by the Academic Registry and will be made available on the Academic Registry website by the following dates:
December diet 31 October Spring diet (final year students) 28 February Spring diet (continuing students) 12 March Re-sit diet 24 July
The examination timetables are published on the Student Notice Boards at the Campus according to the above timescales and students must check these timetables carefully as it is their responsibility to ensure that they have the correct time and location for any examinations that they are sitting. Draft timetables are posted a week prior to these dates (or two weeks prior to the Spring diet timetables).
All timetables are published subject to necessary alteration. For further information, please refer to: http://www.hw.ac.uk/registry/examinations/timetable.htm
4.5 Assessment Results
Provisional results are not normally made available after the examination diet as they are subject to ratification. However, students may receive feedback on their performance via their mentor or course leader. Examination results will normally be posted on an appropriate notice board within the Campus. Where results are displayed on Campus Office notice boards they will be presented in order of student number only.
A letter confirming results and decisions on students’ performance in each course by grade, and giving a progression decision (for example, Re-assessment, Pass-
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Proceed, etc.) are sent out by the Academic Registry at the end of the academic year and following re-sits where these are required. Any direct communication of examination results will be done face-to-face with staff and students only.
4.6 Discretionary Credits - Undergraduate
In cases where an undergraduate student has satisfied the overall requirements for the programme or for progression to the next stage of the programme, but does not have the required number of credit points, the Progression Board may award 'discretionary credits', granted in a maximum of two courses or 30 credits, so that the student is eligible to receive the final award or to progress to the next stage. ‘Discretionary credits’ are not given automatically to students who do not have sufficient credit points, but are applied only after consideration by the Progression Board. For further information on this issue please refer to: Regulation 3 – Modular First Degrees, paragraph 23
available at http://www.hw.ac.uk/ordinances/regulations.pdf
4.7 Discretionary Credits - Postgraduate
Postgraduate students who have satisfied the overall requirements for their programme, but do not have sufficient credit points with respect to the final award may be awarded 'discretionary credits' in a maximum of one taught course in order to be eligible for award. 'Discretionary credits' are not given automatically to students who do not have sufficient credit points for the award, but are applied only after consideration by the examiners. For further information on this issue please refer to: Regulation 4 – Postgraduate Diplomas and Graduate Diplomas, paragraph 20 Regulation 18 – Postgraduate Certificates and Graduate Certificates, paragraph 20 Regulation 48 – Higher Degree of Master (Taught), paragraph 21 available at http://www.hw.ac.uk/ordinances/regulations.pdf
4.8 Use of Calculators and Dictionaries in Examinations
Calculators Where a calculator is required for the completion of the examination, a candidate shall use either a standard calculator as prescribed by the University or a non-standard calculator as approved by the Head of Dubai Campus, in liaison with the relevant School at the Edinburgh campus. Where calculators are permitted and the Head of School decides that there should be a restriction on the model of calculator which may be used in an examination set by that School, then students are only allowed to use one of the following approved models:
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Casio fx-83ES Casio fx-83MS Casio fx-85WA Casio fx-85MS Casio fx-85ES
In specific cases, the Head of Dubai Campus, in liaison with the School at the Edinburgh campus, may recommend to the Academic Registry that other models of calculator be permissible for use if essential for the completion of the examination. However, in this case, and in the case where the Head of School has agreed that there should be no restriction on the model of calculators used, any restrictions on text storage and retrieval facilities must be imposed by the Head of School setting the examination. The Head of School shall notify the Examinations Officer of any non-standard calculator which has been approved. In all cases, calculators must be provided by the student.
Dictionaries A candidate shall not be permitted to introduce printed or other material such as dictionaries including electronic dictionaries into the examination room except such as may be authorised by the Head of Dubai Campus, following guidance from the School at the main campus in Edinburgh. Mobile telephones and other electronic equipment shall be switched off and shall be deposited with other personal items in an area designated by an invigilator. For further information, please refer to: Regulation 9 – Assessments and Examinations, paragraph 8
http://www.hw.ac.uk/ordinances/regulations.pdf Students should refer to Part A of this handbook for programme specific information on calculators and dictionaries.
4.9 Ill Health and Extenuating Circumstances – Assessment and Examinations
A student who is prevented from sitting an assessment/examination through illness or other extenuating circumstances, or who believes that their performance has been affected by these circumstances, should notify a member of staff as soon as possible. In addition, students must also submit a medical certificate signed by an authorised medical practitioner (medical doctor) (or other documentary evidence, as appropriate) to the Campus Office before the relevant Course Board/Examination Board meets. For further information regarding Assessment, please refer to: Regulation 1 – General Regulation, paragraph 6 Regulation 3 (new) – Course First Degrees, paragraphs 11, 16 and 26 Regulation 4 – Postgraduate Diplomas and Graduate Diplomas, paragraphs 12, 17 and 21 Regulation 18 – Postgraduate Certificates and Graduate Certificates, paragraphs 12, 17 and 21 Regulation 48 – Higher Degrees of Master (Taught), paragraphs 12, 17 and 22
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Regulation 51 – Degree Entry Programme (Dubai), paragraph 19 and 20 http://www.hw.ac.uk/ordinances/regulations.pdf
For further information regarding Examinations, please refer to: Regulation 9 – Assessments and Examinations, paragraphs 9 and 12 http://www.hw.ac.uk/ordinances/regulations.pdf
5 Awards, Grading and Qualifications
5.1 Intermediate Awards
Intermediate Awards are University awards which may be conferred on any eligible student wishing to apply for a certificate as they progress through each stage of their programme and gain credits towards their degree, on the condition that they have obtained sufficient passes in their assessment. For example, an undergraduate student may be eligible to apply for a Certificate of Higher Education once they have achieved 120 credits. Applications for Intermediate Awards are made to the Academic Registry along with a payment of the appropriate fee, which can be confirmed by staff in the Campus Office.
For further information for undergraduate students, please refer to: http://www.hw.ac.uk/registry/awards/intermediateawards.htm For further information for postgraduate students, please refer to: http://www.hw.ac.uk/registry/awards/intermediateawards.htm
5.2 Requirements for Awards
Information on the level of performance required for award and the number of necessary credits are specified in the University regulations. For further information, please refer to: Regulation 3 (new) – Course First Degrees, paragraphs 15 and 21 Regulation 4 – Postgraduate Diplomas and Graduate Diplomas, paragraphs 15, 19 and 21 Regulation 18 – Postgraduate Certificates and Graduate Certificates, paragraphs 15, 19 and 21 Regulation 44 – Mixed-Mode Study - Modular First Degrees (for undergraduates only) Regulation 48 – Higher Degrees of Master (Taught), paragraphs 15 and 20
http://www.hw.ac.uk/ordinances/regulations.pdf Students should refer to the programme-specific information in Part A of this handbook on award criteria.
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5.3 Undergraduate Honours Classification and Awards Grading
Honours year is currently unavailable at the Campus, but it may be possible for students to transfer to Edinburgh to do the final Honours year. Please contact your Programme Director for further information in the first instance. Honours classification is determined by the following criteria:
Award Grade Minimum CriteriaFirst Class Honours Grade A Either overall performance in qualifying
courses at Grade A, or equivalent average percentage mark, or the majority of passes in qualifying courses at Grade A and none less than Grade D
Second Class Honours (Upper)
Grade B Either overall performance in qualifying courses at Grade B, or equivalent average percentage mark, or the majority of passes in qualifying courses at Grade B and none less than Grade D
Second Class Honours (Lower)
Grade C Either overall performance in qualifying courses at Grade C, or equivalent average percentage mark, or the majority of passes in qualifying courses at Grade C and none less than Grade D
Third Class Honours Grade D Either overall performance in qualifying courses at Grade D, or equivalent average percentage mark, or the majority of passes in qualifying courses at Grade D
Ordinary Grade E normally a minimum of Grade D in pre-requisites and in courses designated as requiring a Grade D minimum
Where the weighted average indicates a borderline case (i.e. D/E, C/D or B/C), the Progression Board may give further consideration on a case by case basis. For further information regarding the qualifying courses used to determine honours classifications, please refer to: Regulation 3 (new) – Course First Degrees, paragraph 15 For further information on credit levels relating to degree awards, please refer to: Regulation 3 (new) – Course r First Degrees, paragraph 21 http://www.hw.ac.uk/ordinances/regulations.pdf
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5.4 Postgraduate Awards
Postgraduate awards are determined by the following criteria:
Award Masters with Distinction Either overall performance in qualifying courses at
Grade A, or equivalent average percentage mark, or the majority of qualifying courses at Grade A and no course pass at less than Grade C
Masters Either overall performance in qualifying courses at Grade C, or equivalent average percentage mark, or the majority of qualifying courses at Grade C and no course pass at less than Grade D1
Postgraduate Diploma or Graduate Diploma with Distinction
Either overall performance in qualifying courses at Grade A, or equivalent average percentage mark, or the majority of qualifying courses at Grade A and no course pass at less than Grade C
Postgraduate Diploma or Graduate Diploma
Either overall performance in qualifying courses at Grade D, or equivalent average percentage mark, or the majority of qualifying courses at Grade D and no course pass at less than Grade E
Postgraduate Certificate or Graduate Certificate
Either overall performance in qualifying courses at Grade D, or equivalent average percentage mark, or the majority of qualifying courses at Grade D and no course pass at less than Grade E
1The Progression Board may, in exceptional circumstances, recommend an award in the case of a student who has achieved a Grade E or Grade F in a qualifying course (ie performance in a course which contributes toward the final award). Justification for the award decision should be recorded in the minutes or formal record of the meeting.
6 Graduation
The Academic Registry is responsible for organising Graduation ceremonies which take place each year in June and November in Edinburgh. There is also a Graduation ceremony held in Dubai in November/December of each year. Students have the option to delay their graduation until the June of the following year should they wish to graduate in Edinburgh. This is an important day in the University diary where students, parents, other guests and staff celebrate the graduates’ achievements. Graduation ceremonies in other locations are organised from time to time in accordance with University policy. For further information, please refer to: http://www.hw.ac.uk/registry/graduation.htm
7 Conduct, Discipline and Appeals
The University has Guidelines for Students and Staff on Student Discipline Procedures, a copy of which may be accessed at the following web link:
http://www.hw.ac.uk/registry/resources/discguidelines.pdf
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7.1 Use of Mobile Telephones Mobile telephones should be used around the University with consideration for others. During lectures, tutorials and examinations, mobile telephones should be switched off. Failure to follow these requirements may result in disciplinary action being taken by the University. For information on all areas of Academic Conduct (including copying, plagiarism and collusion) within the following section, please refer to: Regulation 9 – Assessment and Examinations, paragraph 8 Regulation 50 – Student Discipline http://www.hw.ac.uk/ordinances/regulations.pdf http://www.hw.ac.uk/registry/discipline.htm
7.2 Academic Misconduct
The University takes plagiarism and examination misconduct extremely seriously and investigates all alleged cases of misconduct. Any student suspected of misconduct will be dealt with accordingly through the University’s Student Discipline Procedures. Academic misconduct during examinations includes:
the act of bringing unauthorised material (written, printed or in any other format) into the examination room
communicating with, receiving assistance from, copying from or providing assistance to another candidate during an examination
removing examination books or worksheets from the examination room. If the University finds a student to be in breach of discipline by having cheated in assessed work and/or in examinations, the University has the discretion to apply a variety of measures, ranging from nullification of course results to suspension or even expulsion from the University. A standard penalty would be to make null and void all assessments undertaken during the relevant diet. The University understands that students may not be fully aware of the issues surrounding academic misconduct and they may also find that guidance provided at Heriot-Watt differs from advice previously given, perhaps compared to that given within their home country or through other experiences. It is therefore important that students inform themselves of these issues by referring to the University’s guidance on misconduct and plagiarism. If in doubt, students should seek the advice of staff within the Campus Office who will liaise with one (or more) of the range of University support services referred to in this Handbook. The consequences of misconduct in examinations and all other forms of assessment are severe and may result in all assessments undertaken at the relevant diet being made null and void.
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7.3 Copying
Copying the work of others, including that of other students in the class or group, is an indication of unfair advantage whereby one person gains credit for the work undertaken by another. Where an element of copying is a desirable element of an assessment, as might be the case in a group project or presentation, the instructions for the assessed work will specify the extent to which such copying is permissible. Any authorised or legitimate copying of the work of others that is included within students’ work must be clearly acknowledged by the student. In any work submitted, students must make clear any permitted copying which has been carried out. Students are advised to check the rest of their work to ensure that it is their own. Working with other students in informal study groups is a desirable part of the academic experience but students must ensure that the work they finally submit is theirs and not that of anyone else. Students should keep copies of material such as working notes, or sketches of diagrams or drafts of essays that show that the work and its source has been acknowledged and identified.
7.4 Plagiarism
As the consequences of misconduct in examinations and all other forms of assessment are severe, the Student Guide to Plagiarism (link below) is embedded into this handbook, please refer to the Appendix.
http://www.hw.ac.uk/registry/resources/plagiarismguide.pdf
For the Chinese language version, please refer to:
http://www.hw.ac.uk/registry/resources/plagiarismguidechinese.pdf
For the Arabic language version, please refer to: http://www.hw.ac.uk/registry/resources/plagiarismguidearabic.pdf
Note on Detection of Plagiarism Heriot Watt University may require student work to be submitted for checking using plagiarism detection software. This is intended to assist students in identifying possible plagiarism in coursework being submitted for assessment which could otherwise result in disciplinary action being taken against students by the University in accordance with Ordinance 9 (Student Discipline). For further information, please refer to: http://www.hw.ac.uk/registry/discipline.htm http://www.hw.ac.uk/registry/resources/plagiarismjiscnote.pdf
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7.5 Collusion
Collusion involves an agreement to deceive. This means that more than one person is involved in the deception. An accusation of collusion may be added to an accusation of copying if there is clear evidence of the involvement of two parties. Students should be extremely careful about lending their completed work to other persons. Students may think that they are helping others to meet a deadline in lending their work for copying to others but this may result in problems. What starts out as a supportive action may carry the risk of an accusation of collusion and a case taken to a disciplinary hearing.
7.6 Appeals
Students who are dissatisfied with decisions on academic progress or classification of degree being awarded, have the right to appeal where there are extenuating circumstances or procedures which are felt to be unfair. In each case, there are clear and established procedures which students can follow which are outlined in Regulation 36 - Student Appeals. Please note relevant point in Regulation 36 that medical and other matters which could have been brought to the attention of the Examiners or the Board of Examiners prior to the disputed decision being taken shall not normally be considered at this stage. Please note relevant point in Regulation 36 that a student who receives an award at a congregation or in absentia may not subsequently appeal against the award.
For further information, please refer to: Regulation 36 – Student Appeals available at http://www.hw.ac.uk/ordinances/regulations.pdf
8 Deferred Progression, Suspension and Withdrawal
Students may wish to suspend or withdraw from their studies for many reasons. Such reasons should be discussed with a student’s mentor or another member of academic staff as soon as possible. These discussions can help students to consider all available options and perhaps identify a way in which the student can continue with their studies at a more suitable pace or stage. Should the student decide to withdraw permanently from their studies, further advice can be given to ensure that this transition is completed efficiently and reducing any stress.
8.1 Deferred Progression
An undergraduate student who has satisfied the requirements for progress and who wishes to suspend studies prior to continued enrolment may be permitted by the Head of School to defer proceedings for one academic year in the first instance. In this case students should complete the 'Amendment to Registration’ Form (Approval by School)’ which is available at: www.hw.ac.uk/registry/studentrecords.htm
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8.2 Suspension
In exceptional circumstances, during the programme of the academic year, where applicable, a candidate for an undergraduate award may be permitted to suspend studies temporarily for a specified period of time. In this case students should complete the 'Student Appeal Form’ (Approval by Undergraduate Studies Committee) which is available at: www.hw.ac.uk/registry/studentrecords.htm Postgraduate students who wish to suspend studies should complete the ‘Amendment to Registration’ Form (Approval by Postgraduate Studies Committee) which can be found at: www.hw.ac.uk/registry/studentrecords.htm Students are advised to consult with their Mentor and/or their Year Co-ordinator/Director of Studies in the first instance. In addition, any relevant medical certificates or other supporting documentation must also be submitted before the relevant Examination Board meets. For further information on Suspension please refer to: Regulation 3 (new) – Course First Degrees, paragraph 19 Regulation 4 – Postgraduate Diplomas and Graduate Diplomas, paragraph 10 Regulation 18 – Postgraduate Certificates and Graduate Certificates, paragraph 10 Regulation 48 – Higher Degrees of Master (Taught), paragraph 10 available at http://www.hw.ac.uk/ordinances/regulations.pdf
8.3 Withdrawal
Any student wishing to withdraw from the University should inform the Campus Office in writing of the date of their proposed withdrawal and the reasons for withdrawing, using the appropriate ‘Withdrawal from the University’ pro forma which is available at: www.hw.ac.uk/registry/studentrecords.htm Before making any decision to withdraw, students are strongly advised to speak to their mentor or other trusted member of staff to discuss the situation fully.
8.4 Exit Awards Students who choose to leave the University part way through their programme may have acquired enough credits to be eligible for an Exit Award. Students will be informed by the Academic Registry if they are eligible for an Exit Award and will receive an Exit Award Application Form. Students must apply and pay the Award Fee by the prescribed deadline date, details of which are contained on the Application Form.
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9 Student Fees and Charges
9.1 Student Fees and Charges Policy
All students are advised to refer to the Policy on Student Fees and Charges which is available at: http://www.hw.ac.uk/policy/student_fees.pdf The Dubai campus fees and charges are available at: http://www.hw.ac.uk/dubai/financial-information/tuition-fees.htm
9.2 Additional Charges
The following items will attract a charge as follows: Re-assessment Students applying to re-sit courses and examinations must pay a set fee for each re-assessed course or examination, using a prescribed form available from the Academic Registry. For further information, please refer to: http://www.hw.ac.uk/registry/examinations/reassessmentprocedures.htm
Repeat and Additional Courses Should a student not satisfy the minimum progression criteria for a particular course and be permitted to repeat a course, the student should pay the standard course fee in advance of commencing the repeated course (where applicable). It may also be relevant to charge the appropriate course fee for any additional courses taken by a student. For further information on current course fees, please refer to: http://www.hw.ac.uk/student-life/scholarships-fees.htm Academic Transcript Should a student require a transcript for any reason, a charge will be levied by the relevant School Office.
Certification For further details on the Certification process, contact the relevant School/Institute Office. Late Enrolment Students who have not enrolled with the University by the appropriate date will be charged a late enrolment fee of 200 AED to cover administration costs. Exemption from the fee may only considered in certain cases. However, this will not apply to students at the Campus during their first year. Late Course Enrolment Where a student wishes to change enrolment for optional or elective courses, there is a small late course enrolment fee which is applied by the Academic Registry to students who enrol on a course after the end of week 3 of the semester in which the
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course is taught. However, this will not apply to students at the Campus during their first year. Replacement Student Identity Card A fee is charged by the Academic Registry to replace a student’s Identity Card unless there is evidence of good reason, outwith the student’s control, for loss of the previous identity card. For further information on charges highlighted in this section and all others, please refer to the ‘Enrolment Pack’ section, and choose the appropriate pack that relates to your specific status, and refer to the ‘Additional Notes on Fees’ link at: http://www.hw.ac.uk/registry/tuition-fees.htm Students can also refer to the following University Ordinance for more information: Ordinance 2 – Fees, Charges, Fines and Debts http://www.hw.ac.uk/ordinances/ordinances.pdf
10 Student Support Services
The following information describes a range of services aimed at helping students to get the most out of their time on Heriot-Watt University courses and to assist with, and remedy any problems experienced along the way. Students study for Heriot-Watt awards from all over the world and the University is therefore committed to providing a range of online support services which will be available to any student who requires it. In doing so, the University will attempt to ensure that all students receive high quality and relevant services that support their studies. The main student support services are summarised below. For further information on each of the services, please refer to the online ‘Freshers Guide:
http://www.hw.ac.uk/registry/enrolment.htm
10.1 Student Support and Accommodation
Student Support and Accommodation, combined with the Careers Advisory Service and the Academic Registry, form the wider Office of Student Services, under the directorship of the Academic Registrar and Deputy Secretary. The primary function of Student Support and Accommodation is to provide all students with an open and supportive service capable of providing advice and guidance to students who are experiencing all types of personal and academic difficulties. The main areas of support provided can be grouped as follows:
Funding Advice - including Hardship Funds Counselling and Support Disability Assessment, Advice and Support Accommodation on and off campus
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For further information, please refer to the ‘Freshers Guide’ and the Student Support and Accommodation website: http://www.hw.ac.uk/registry/enrolment.htm www.hw.ac.uk/welfareWWW
Disability Adviser
Heriot-Watt University is committed to equal opportunities for all. Lorraine Vallance is the University's Disability Adviser within the Student Support and Accommodation section. Any student with a disability, medical condition or specific learning disability (such as dyslexia) can contact Loraine for advice or assistance ([email protected]).
Based on medical or other evidence provided, Lorraine will liaise with the student, relevant staff and other professionals if necessary and make support recommendations. Support offered can include special exam arrangements, assistive software and equipment etc. In all cases the university will ensure that any ‘reasonable adjustments’ are made in accordance with UK legislation. For further information please refer to: http://www.hw.ac.uk/welfare/disability-service.htm
10.2 Religious Services
There is a prayer room for students within the Dubai Campus. In addition to the multi-denominational Chaplaincy, a Muslim Prayer Room is provided for students at the main University campus in Edinburgh.
10.3 Academic Registry
The Academic Registry is responsible for a range of academic administrative services in relation to undergraduate and postgraduate students, staff and programmes at all campuses of the University and for those studying in approved learning partners and independently.
The Academic Registry is responsible for the administrative aspects of:
Accreditation of Prior Learning Enrolment/Matriculation International Student Advice Examinations and Assessments Results Letters, Transcripts and Certifications Intermediate Awards/ Exit Awards Graduation Prizes and Medals Quality Assurance and Enhancement Ordinances and Regulations Common Assessment & Progression System (CAPS) Accreditation of Prior Learning Student Complaints, Discipline and Appeals to Senate Student related statistical returns
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Academic Committee Secretariat. Academic Registry Feedback Form
Feedback is welcomed from students on the service provided by Academic Registry and it would be appreciated if students could find the time to complete the questionnaire at the following web address and return it to the Academic Registry
http://www.hw.ac.uk/registry/resources/studentfeedback.doc
For further information, please refer to: http://www.hw.ac.uk/registry
10.4 Careers Advisory Service
The University Careers Advisory Service is part of the Office of Student Services and offers a range of core services aimed at helping students to develop the skills required to make and implement their career choice, including the ability to market themselves successfully in the graduate selection process. The following online services are available to students who are studying at the Campus: Employer, employment and occupational and jobhunting information Careers education, advice and support Online careers education, advice, guidance and support Professional Development Planning For further information, please refer to: www.hw.ac.uk/careers
10.5 Academic Counselling and Skills Coaching
As part of the Careers Advisory Service, the Academic Counselling and Skills Coaching service is aimed at helping students to develop skills and become effective learners, to improve the way they study, to achieve greater academic success at university and to acquire transferable skills which are highly valued by employers. The following online services are available to students studying on the Campus: Guidance on Planning, Organisation and Motivation Skills Guidance on Academic Study Skills Where specific advice is required, contact should initially be made through the student mentor or Programme tutor. For further information, please refer to the ‘Freshers Guide’:
http://www.hw.ac.uk/registry/enrolment.htm
www.hw.ac.uk/sbc/library/academic_skills/index.htm
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10.6 The Students Association
The Students Association provides a range of services that aim to enrich student life and help students overcome any difficulties that might affect their time at University. The Association has an Advice and Support Centre based at the Edinburgh Campus. Staff at the Advice and Support Centre may be able to help regarding issues to do with the various University procedures such as academic appeals, disciplinary procedures and complaints about University Services and academic matters. To access such support, contact should initially be made through the student mentor/ Programme tutor/student representative or the Head of the Dubai Campus. Alternatively, you can contact Miss Jenny Tough, Administrative Officer, Academic Registry, [email protected]
10.7 Library
Students studying at the Campus have access to a wide range of library services: Access to books and printed magazines to support coursework Study facilities open for long hours Access to over 4000 electronic journals and specialist databases Access to general advice and assistance from professional library staff in the
campus library Remote access to specialist Subject Librarian support from the University Library Access to internet PCs Advice on Internet resources Obtaining materials not in the Library
For further information, please refer to: http://www.hw.ac.uk/library/dubai/
10.8 Computing Services
The University provides comprehensive computing services for all students studying for Heriot-Watt University awards. All students at the Campus have access to PC equipment with a range of common software and to a Help Desk that provides technical advice. All users of these services are required to comply with Heriot-Watt University Regulation 29 ‘Use of Computing Facilities’ and should read the following document: http://www.hw.ac.uk/IT/Documents/conditions.html
Help Desk Service
The Campus Computing Officer is the first point of contact and will be able to assist with any enquiries. The Help sections on the Heriot-Watt University web site also provide information on the use of computing facilities: www.hw.ac.uk/it
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PC Service
The service is available on PCs connected to the University’s network across the campus, to provide a common core of software packages through a standard interface. Access is by username and password. New students will be provided with assistance on how to register to use the computing facilities. For further information, please refer to the ‘Freshers Guide’. www.hw.ac.uk/IT
10.9 Information Security
Keep your information secure by taking the following steps:
Protect your own personal information – it’s valuable. Keep your passport and other important personal documents safely locked away.
If you have to make an electronic copy of a document that could be used for identity theft always ensure it is securely protected e.g. in encrypted format.
Don’t keep your only copy of your work on a memory stick. Always back up your work to your University account
Protect confidential electronic documents with strong passwords combining letters and numbers
Lock your computer screen or log out when you are leaving your desk Protect your passwords and don’t share them with others. When handling someone else’s personal information, consider: if this was your
personal data, would you be happy for everyone else to see it?
Take control of your communications:
If you use web 2.0/social networking technologies, activate the privacy settings before you or other users share personal and confidential data. Check that you don’t surrender IPR to the service provider.
Keep back up copies of your work as external services can and do disappear without notice.
If you have to send confidential information by email, encrypt or password protect the data.
Don’t respond to email requests for your password or bank details Be cautious about opening email attachments – if in doubt scan for viruses.
To find out more about what the University does with your personal data please contact the FOI and Data Protection Office: Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)131 3219/3274
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10.10 Development and Alumni Office
Heriot-Watt University is the home of The Watt Club, the UK’s oldest Graduate Association, founded in 1854. This association provides a number of services to more than 75,000 graduates around the world. With a network of local branches and Ambassadors around the world, The Watt Club provides a great opportunity to meet fellow graduates and re-connect with friends. Students who graduate with a Heriot-Watt degree will automatically join this exclusive society of alumni members and enjoy the following benefits:
Bi-annual copies of the HWU magazine Tri-annual e-newsletter Watt Club Online (www.hw.ac.uk/wattclub) Invitations to Watt Club events in their region Support for any alumnus wishing to establish or support worldwide local
branch activities Direct contact with staff at The Development and Alumni Office in Edinburgh
For further information, please refer to the ‘Freshers Guide’. To learn more about our alumni, The Watt Club and to keep in touch after you graduate please visit: www.hw.ac.uk/wattclub
11 University Policy and Guidance
The University publishes many policies and reference information on its website that may be of use and of interest to students through the course of their studies at Heriot-Watt University. Wherever practicable, University policy is designed to include all members of the University’s community, both within and outwith the main campus environments.
The University respects religious and cultural diversity and aims to support individuals in their religious and cultural observance, where academic aspects and business priorities permit. The University statement can be found at: http://www.hw.ac.uk/policy/students/religious-and-cultural-observance.pdf
Students can refer to policies of specific interest and relevance: www.hw.ac.uk/registy For further information, please refer to: http://www.hw.ac.uk/registry/enrolment.htm
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Appendix
STUDENT GUIDE TO PLAGIARISM 1 Introduction 1.1. This guide is intended to provide students at Heriot-Watt University with a clear definition of
plagiarism and examples of how to avoid it. 1.2. The guide may also be of use to members of staff who seek to advise students on the various
issues outlined below. Definition 1.3. Plagiarism involves the act of taking the ideas, writings or inventions of another person and using
these as if they were one’s own, whether intentionally or not. Plagiarism occurs where there is no acknowledgement that the writings or ideas belong to or have come from another source.
1.4. Most academic writing involves building on the work of others and this is acceptable as long as their
contribution is identified and fully acknowledged. It is not wrong in itself to use the ideas, writings or inventions of others, provided that whoever does so is honest about acknowledging the source of that information. Many aspects of plagiarism can be simply avoided through proper referencing. However, plagiarism extends beyond minor errors in referencing the work of others and also includes the reproduction of an entire paper or passage of work or of the ideas and views contained in such pieces of work.
Good Practice 1.5. Academic work is almost always drawn from other published information supplemented by the
writer’s own ideas, results or findings. Thus drawing from other work is entirely acceptable, but it is unacceptable not to acknowledge such work. Conventions or methods for making acknowledgements can vary slightly from subject to subject, and students should seek the advice of staff in their own School/Institute about ways of doing this. Generally, referencing systems fall into the Harvard (where the text citation is by author and date) and numeric (where the text citation is by using a number). Both systems refer readers to a list at the end of the piece of work where sufficient information is provided to enable the reader to locate the source for themselves.
1.6. When a student undertakes a piece of work that involves drawing on the writings or ideas of others,
they must ensure that they acknowledge each contribution in the following manner:
Citations: when a direct quotation, a figure, a general idea or other piece of information is taken from another source, the work and its source must be acknowledged and identified where it occurs in the text;
Quotations: inverted commas must always be used to identify direct quotations, and the source
of the quotation must be cited;
References: the full details of all references and other sources must be listed in a section at the end of any piece of work, such as an essay, together with the full publication details. This is normally referred to as a “List of References” and it must include details of any and all sources of information that the student has referred to in producing their work. (This is slightly different to a Bibliography, which may also contain references and sources which, although not directly referred to in your work, you consulted in producing your work).
1.7. Students may wish to refer to the following examples which illustrate the basic principles of
plagiarism and how students might avoid it in their work by using some very simple techniques:
1 The author acknowledges the following sources of information used in preparing this guide to Plagiarism: “Plagiarism – A Good Practice Guide”, Carroll, J and Appleton, J (2001) and various extracts from Student/Course Handbooks 2004/2005, Schools and Institutes at Heriot-Watt University
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1.7.1. Example 1: A Clear Case of Plagiarism
Examine the following example in which a student has simply inserted a passage of text (in italics) into their work directly from a book they have read:
University and college managers should consider implementing strategic frameworks if they wish to embrace good management standards. One of the key problems in setting a strategic framework for a college or university is that the individual institution has both positive and negative constraints placed upon its freedom of action. Managers are employed to resolve these issues effectively.
This is an example of bad practice as the student makes no attempt to distinguish the passage they have inserted from their own work. Thus, this constitutes a clear case of plagiarism. Simply changing a few key words in such a passage of text (e.g. replace ‘problems’ with ‘difficulties’) does not make it the student’s work and it is still considered to be an act of plagiarism.
1.7.2. Common Mistakes Students may also find the following examples2 of common plagiarism mistakes made by other students useful when reflecting on their own work:
“I thought it would be okay as long as I included the source in my bibliography” [without
indicating a quotation had been used in the text] “I made lots of notes for my essay and couldn't remember where I found the information” “I thought it would be okay to use material that I had purchased online” “I thought it would be okay to copy the text if I changed some of the words into my own” “I thought that plagiarism only applied to essays, I didn't know that it also applies to oral
presentations/group projects etc” “I thought it would be okay just to use my tutor's notes” “I didn't think that you needed to reference material found on the web” “I left it too late and just didn't have time to reference my sources”
None of the above are acceptable reasons for failing to acknowledge the use of others’ work and thereby constitute plagiarism.
1.8. What follows are examples of the measures that students should employ in order to correctly cite the
words, thought or ideas of others that have influenced their work:
1.8.1. Example 2: Quoting the work of others
If a student wishes to cite a passage of text in order to support their own work, the correct way of doing so is to use quotation marks (e.g. “ “) to show that the passage is someone else’s work, as follows:
“One of the key problems in setting a strategic framework for a college or university is that the individual institution has both positive and negative constraints placed upon its freedom of action”.
1.8.2. Example 3: Referencing the work of others
In addition to using quotation marks as above, students must also use a text citation. If the work being cited is a book, page numbers would also normally be required. Thus, using the Harvard system for a book:
“One of the key problems in setting a strategic framework for a college or university is that the individual institution has both positive and negative constraints placed upon its freedom of action” (Jones, 2001, p121).
2 Extract from ‘Plagiarism at the University of Essex’ advice copyrighted and published by the Learning, Teaching and Quality Unit at the University of Essex (http://www.essex.ac.uk/plagiarism/common_excuses.htm), reproduced with kind permission.
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The same reference could also be made to a book using the numeric system:
“One of the key problems in setting a strategic framework for a college or university is that the individual institution has both positive and negative constraints placed upon its freedom of action” (Ref.1, p121).
More often, a piece of work will have multiple references and this serves to show an examiner that the student is drawing from a number of sources. For example, articles by Brown and by Smith may be cited as follows in the Harvard system “It has been asserted that Higher Education in the United Kingdom continued to be poorly funded during the 1980’s [Brown, 1991], whereas more modern writers [Smith, 2002] argue that the HE sector actually received, in real terms, more funding during this period than the thirty year period immediately preceding it”. or as follows using the numeric system: “It has been asserted that Higher Education in the United Kingdom continued to be poorly funded during the 1980’s [Ref 1], whereas more modern writers [Ref 2] argue that the HE sector actually received, in real terms, more funding during this period than the thirty year period immediately preceding it”.
1.8.3. Example 4: Use of reference lists Whichever system is used, a list must be included at the end, which allows the reader to locate the works cited for themselves. The Internet is also an increasingly popular source of information for students and details must again be provided. You should adhere to the following guidelines in all cases where you reference the work of others: If the source is a book, the required information is as follows: Author’s name(s) Year of Publication Title of Book Place of Publication
Publishers Name All Page Numbers cited Edition (if more than one, e.g. 3rd
edition, 2001)
If the source is an article in a journal or periodical, the required information is as follows: Author’s name(s) Year of Publication Title of Journal
Volume and part number Page numbers for the article
If the source is from the Internet, the required information is as follows:
Author’s or Institution’s name
(“Anon”, if not known) Title of Document Date last accessed by student
Full URL (e.g. http://www.lib.utk.edu /instruction/plagiarism/)
Affiliation of author, if given (e.g. University of Tennessee)
The way in which the information is organised can vary, and there are some types of work (for example edited volumes and conference proceedings) where the required information is slightly different. Essentially, though, it is your responsibility to make it clear where you are citing references within your work and what the source is within your reference list. Failure to do so is an act of plagiarism.
1.9. Students are encouraged to use a style of acknowledgement that is appropriate to their own
academic discipline and should seek advice from their mentor, course leader or other appropriate member of academic staff. There are also many reference sources available in the University Library which will provide useful guidance on referencing styles.
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Managing Plagiarism 1.10. Students, supervisors and institutions have a joint role in ensuring that plagiarism is avoided in all
areas of academic activity. Each role is outlined below as follows:
How you can ensure that you avoid plagiarism in your work:
Take responsibility for applying the above principles of best practice and integrity within all of your work
Be aware that your written work will be checked for plagiarism and that all incidents of plagiarism, if found, are likely to result in severe disciplinary action by the University. The standard penalty is to annul all assessments taken in the same diet of examinations (for details please refer to Regulation 50 at http://www.hw.ac.uk/ordinances/regulations.pdf and to the Guidelines for Staff and Students on Discipline at http://www.hw.ac.uk/registry/discipline.htm).
How your School/Institute will help you to avoid plagiarism: Highlight written guidance on how you can avoid plagiarism and provide you with
supplementary, verbal guidance wherever appropriate Regularly check student work to ensure that plagiarism has not taken place. This may involve
both manual and electronic methods of checking. A number of plagiarism detection packages are in use at Heriot-Watt University, one example being the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) “TurnitIn” plagiarism detection software. See https://submit.ac.uk/static_jisc/ac_uk_index.html for more information on how this software package works.
Alert you to the procedures that will apply should you be found to have committed or be suspected of having committed an act of plagiarism and explain how further action will be taken in accordance with University policy and procedures.
How the University will endeavour to reduce student plagiarism: Provide clear written guidance on what constitutes plagiarism and how to avoid it directly to your
School/Institute and to you Alert you and staff in your School/Institute to the penalties employed when dealing with
plagiarism cases Take steps to ensure that a consistent approach is applied when dealing with cases of
suspected plagiarism across the institution Take the issue of academic dishonesty very seriously and routinely investigate cases where
students have plagiarised and apply appropriate penalties in all proven cases.
