PETROLEUM ENGINEERING PROGRAM

Undergraduate Program

Educational Objectives

The educational objectives of the Petroleum Engineering Department at the PI are derived from the institutional mission statement, the institutional goals, and the institutional profile of the PI graduate. The Petroleum Engineering Department will produce graduates who would be able to:

• Demonstrate highest levels of technical, ethical and behavioral competencies.
• Develop and establish themselves as Engineers and Supervisors.
• Become a major source of competent Engineers to serve the country’s objectives.
• Undertake graduate studies and become involved in research and development.”

Student Outcomes

The student educational outcomes correspond to the ABET outcomes a-k. Outcomes d and j were modified to better reflect the disciplines of petroleum engineering. The student educational outcomes require that graduates must have:

1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
3. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
4. An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams. The petroleum disciplines judged relevant to petroleum engineering are:
   • Petroleum sub-disciplines: drilling, production, reservoir engineering and formation evaluation
   • In depth knowledge of project management and data integration. 
   • Geoscience disciplines
5. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
6. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
7. An ability to communicate effectively.
8. The broader education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and social context.
9. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
10. A knowledge of contemporary issues pertaining to energy.
11. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.