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Degree
Bachelors
Major
Petroleum Engineering | Petroleum Technology
Area of study
Engineering
Course Language
English
About Program

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
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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).

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