Prerequisites for a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering

This curriculum combines college-level mathematics with basic sciences, developing a working knowledge of thermodynamics, material properties, fluid mechanics, material strengths, transport situations, and phase behavior (what to expect from resources when working with them).

Students develop competence in well design and analysis, drilling procedures, and evaluation of subsurface geology. They design and analyze systems that produce, inject, and handle fluids, optimizing resource development and management, using reservoir engineering principles and practices. They are proficient with project economics and resource valuation practices for decision-making under risky and uncertain conditions.

Topping off this degree is a design experience, preparing students for engineering practice, using the knowledge and skills acquired in their coursework.

The four-year curriculum prepares graduates to begin careers in the industry. They have the skills to apply the engineering principles to the problems (and solution methods) analogous to the industry. A 6-week internship of approved experience in oilfield operation can be required for registration in senior-year courses.

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