Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BS)
Program Overview
This program in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering provides a comprehensive foundation in engineering principles, geology, and mathematics. Students will develop expertise in reservoir engineering, drilling, production, and other aspects of the oil and gas industry. The program includes a range of elective courses, allowing students to tailor their studies to their interests and career goals. Graduates will be well-prepared for careers in the energy sector, including exploration, production, and reservoir management.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Rock Studies 2 Requirements:
- Foundations of Academic Discovery 1
- Critical Writing
- Critical Reading
- Calculus I
- Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice / Ethics and Civil Discourse / Civil Discourse and Democracy
- Basic Math Requirement:
- Meet required minimum SAT or ACT math score OR
- Beginning Algebra
- Computer Competency:
- Pass Computer Competency Exam OR
- Introduction to Computing for Liberal Arts / Computer Concepts / Introduction to Computing and Programming / Technology for Wellness
- Major Requirements:
- Required Engineering Courses:
- Introduction to Engineering
- Engineering Design Tools
- Engineering Computing Tools
- Statics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Fluid Mechanics 1
- Thermodynamics 1
- Engineering Economics
- Introduction to Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
- Petrophysics
- Reservoir Fluids
- Reservoir Engineering 1
- Drilling engineering with Lab
- Production Engineering
- Reservoir Simulation
- Formation Evaluation
- Pressure Transient Analysis
- Hydraulic Fracturing
- Oil and Natural Gas Resource Valuation and Economics
- Petroleum and Natural Gas Design/Capstone I
- Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering Design/Capstone II
- PNGE Electives (PNGE or EGEO):
- Unconventional Reservoir Engineering
- Enhanced Oil Recovery
- Natural Gas Engineering with Lab
- Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering Undergraduate Research
- Introduction to Geophysics/Lab
- Required Math and Science Courses:
- General Chemistry II
- General Chemistry II Lab
- Earth Materials and Processes/Lab
- Structural Geology
- Linear Algebra
- Differential Equations I
- Applied Statistics
- Natural Science and Math College-Wide Requirements:
- General Chemistry I
- General Chemistry I Lab
Slippery Rock University
Overview:
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (SRU) is a public university located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines.
Student Life and Campus Experience:
SRU provides a vibrant campus experience with opportunities for student involvement. The university hosts a "Week of Welcome" event to welcome new students and offers various clubs and organizations for students to join.
Academic Programs:
The university offers a variety of academic programs, including majors in engineering, interdisciplinary studies, and other fields. SRU also has a strong focus on hands-on learning and research opportunities for students.
Other:
SRU is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). The university has a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).
