Program Overview
The Master of Engineering in Petroleum Engineering program equips students with professional engineering skills and research knowledge to solve complex problems in the petroleum industry. Graduates will possess expertise in design, development, and implementation of innovative solutions while considering environmental, societal, and economic factors. The program emphasizes engineering principles, science, and mathematics, and includes core courses in petroleum engineering.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Objective:
The Master of Engineering (M.E.) program in petroleum engineering aims to equip students with both professional engineering skills and research knowledge.
Program Description:
This program emphasizes the application of engineering principles, science, and mathematics to solve complex problems in the petroleum industry. Graduates will possess the expertise to design, develop, and implement innovative solutions while considering environmental, societal, and economic factors.
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems using engineering, science, and mathematics principles.
- Apply engineering design to meet specific needs while considering public health, safety, welfare, and global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- Communicate effectively with various audiences.
- Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering contexts and make informed judgments.
- Function effectively in teams, providing leadership, fostering collaboration, and achieving goals.
- Conduct experiments, analyze data, and draw conclusions using engineering judgment.
- Continuously acquire and apply new knowledge through effective learning strategies.
Outline:
Program Structure:
The non-thesis master's program consists of:
- Minimum credit hours outside the major department: 3
- Optional Master's Project (PE 7911-3): 3 credit hours
- Minimum credit hours of at least 7000-level courses, excluding Master's Project: 21
- Minimum credit hours in the major department, including core courses: 15
- Maximum credit hours of approved 6000-level courses: 9
- Maximum credit hours of independent study: 3
- Graduate Seminar enrollment for the first two semesters: 0 credit hours
- Minimum total credit hours: 30
Core Courses:
- PE 7013
- PE 7023
