Resource Development and Sustainable Management

Course aim

Upon successful completion of this module, students will have acquired an advanced understanding of the problems and issues related to the development and the management of natural resources in the energy sector, and will have mastered the management skills needed for resources development and management.

Course content

This course examines the fundamentals, workings and technical components of energy in general, and their applications in global industry. In particular, it provides grounding in the technologies, concepts, methods and terminology used in mining and upstream oil and gas projects. Technical aspects of resources development are discussed; ranging from resources and reserves classification, exploration methods, impact of geological and reservoir uncertainty on concept selection and production, and how the right combination of technology and decision making can improve project value. It will also cover key concepts and techniques for the development and implementation of environmentally benign energy resources, and approaches for incorporating sustainable development and management.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Coursework, Test

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.