Diploma of Petroleum Engineering 0-2
Diploma Program · 60 Credit Hours ·
60CH
Credit Hours
7
Learning Outcomes
8+
Career Pathways
2
Years Duration
Petroleum Engineering Diploma students learn to tackle the oil sector with professional skills on how to effectively operate different Petroleum Engineering systems. Students must complete 60 credit hours (CH) to acquire the Diploma of Petroleum Engineering.
- Secure successful careers in the field of Petroleum Engineering and have leadership roles in industry/organizations.
- Pursue competently higher education or entrepreneurship.
- Engage in continuous professional development activities to cope with emerging technologies and community needs.
- Communicate effectively individually or in diverse groups to address and solve engineering problems.
- Design, troubleshoot and operate effectively different Petroleum Engineering systems.
- Conceive, design, implement and operate proficiently Petroleum Engineering projects and solutions.
- Demonstrate high level of professionalism, commitment to ethical and social responsibility, and desire for life-long learning.
Completions Engineer
Drilling Engineer
Natural Gas Engineer
Oil Drilling Engineer
Engineering Manager
Oil Exploration Engineer
Oil Well Engineer
Production Engineer
Reservoir Engineer
Geological & Petroleum Technician
Recommended Study Plan
Semester 1
| Course Code | Course Name | Pre-R | Co-R | Credit Hours | Contact Hours | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL110 | Technical Writing for Engineering | - | - | 3 | 3 | CM |
| MATH100 | Calculus I | - | - | 3 | 3 | CM |
| PHYS100 | Physics I | - | - | 3 | 3 | CM |
| CHEM100 | Chemistry I | - | - | 3 | 3 | CM |
| MECH120 | Engineering Drawings | - | - | 1 | 3 | DM |
| ENGI100 | Introduction to Engineering | - | - | 1 | 2 | CM |
| CHEM109 | Chemistry I Lab | - | CHEM100 | 1 | 2 | CM |
| Semester Total | 15 | 19 | ||||
Semester 2
| Course Code | Course Name | Pre-R | Co-R | Credit Hours | Contact Hours | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH101 | Calculus II | MATH100 | - | 3 | 3 | CM |
| PHYS101 | Physics II | PHYS100 | - | 3 | 3 | CM |
| MECH100 | Workshop | - | - | 1 | 3 | CM |
| CIVL100 | Statics | MATH100 PHYS100 |
- | 3 | 3 | DM |
| AIEN120 | Computer Programming | MATH100 | - | 3 | 3 | CM |
| PHYS109 | Physics Lab | PHYS100 | PHYS101 | 1 | 2 | CM |
| AIEN129 | Computer Programming Lab | - | AIEN120 | 1 | 2 | CM |
| Semester Total | 15 | 19 | ||||
Semester 3
| Course Code | Course Name | Pre-R | Co-R | Credit Hours | Contact Hours | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETR200 | Introduction to Petroleum Engineering | CHEM100 | - | 3 | 3 | DM |
| MECH250 | Fluid Mechanics | MATH101 PHYS101 |
- | 3 | 3 | DM |
| CIVL210 | Strength of Materials | CIVL100 | - | 3 | 3 | DM |
| PETR220 | Reservoir Rock & Fluid Properties | PHYS101 |
- | 3 | 3 | DM |
| MECH259 | Fluid Mechanics Lab | - | MECH250 | 1 | 2 | DM |
| PETR229 | Reservoir Rock & Fluid Properties Lab | - | PETR220 | 1 | 2 | DM |
| Semester Total | 14 | 16 | ||||
Semester 4
| Course Code | Course Name | Pre-R | Co-R | Credit Hours | Contact Hours | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETR201 | Environmental Control in Petroleum Industry | PETR200 | - | 3 | 3 | DM |
| PETR230 | Drilling Equipment & Operations | PETR220 | - | 3 | 3 | DM |
| PETR240 | Surface Production Facilities & Operations | PETR200 MECH250 |
- | 3 | 3 | DM |
| PETR290 | Project 1 (PBL) | PETR200 PETR220 |
- | 3 | 3 | DM |
| PETR239 | Drilling Equipment & Operations (Lab) | - | PETR230 | 1 | 2 | DM |
| Semester Total | 16 | 17 | ||||
| Program Total | 60 | 71 | ||||
- CM: College Mandatory Course
- DM: Department Mandatory Course
- UEL: University Elective Course
- CEL: College Elective Course
- DEL: Department Elective Course
Bachelor of Technology in Petroleum Engineering 2+2
Bachelor Program · 122 Credit Hours ·
122CH
Credit Hours
7
Learning Outcomes
8+
Career Pathways
2+2
Years Duration
The Engineering Technology program prepares students for careers as Engineer Technologist or Technician. The main focus is on ensuring that students comprehend the technology that underpins functional devices, as well as teaching them how to change and improve such technologies. It also prepares students for the workplace. The students must complete 60 credit hours (CH) in the first two years to acquire the Diploma of Petroleum Engineering. Upon completion of the Diploma program the students may continue and receive the Bachelor of Technology in Petroleum Engineering if they complete complementary 62 CH during additional two years of study. In other words, a Bachelor of Technology in Petroleum Engineering graduate completes 122 CH in total.
- Apply mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and standard hardware/software tools to solve well-defined problems.
- Conduct tests and experiments in the practice area, and analyze and interpret data.
- Provide support in performing tasks and procedures and assist in designing engineering systems and components.
- Understand and apply relevant standards and codes of practice with an emphasis on health and safety aspects in the workplace.
- Recognize the impact of engineering practice in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- Apply common communication techniques in well-defined technical and non-technical engineering environments and select appropriate technical literature.
- Function effectively as individuals and in diverse teams and use a foreign language if applicable.
Completions Engineer
Drilling Engineer
Natural Gas Engineer
Oil Drilling Engineer
Engineering Manager
Oil Exploration Engineer
Oil Well Engineer
Production Engineer
Reservoir Engineer
Geological & Petroleum Technician
Recommended Study Plan
Semester 1
| Course Code | Course Name | Pre-R | Co-R | Credit Hours | Contact Hours | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH310 | Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | - | - | 3 | 3 | CM |
| PETR301 | Thermodynamics & Phase Behavior of Pet. Fluids | - | - | 3 | 3 | DM |
| PETR310 | Integrated Petroleum Geology | - | - | 3 | 3 | DM |
| PETR390 | Project 2 (PBL) | - | - | 3 | 3 | DM |
| PETR309 | Thermodynamics & Phase Behavior of Pet. Fluids (Lab) | - | PETR301 | 1 | 2 | DM |
| - | University Elective 2 | - | - | 3 | 3 | UEL |
| Semester Total | 16 | 17 | ||||
Semester 2
| Course Code | Course Name | Pre-R | Co-R | Credit Hours | Contact Hours | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH320 | Numerical Analysis | MATH310 | - | 3 | 3 | DM |
| PETR320 | Reservoir Engineering | PETR301 | - | 3 | 3 | DM |
| PETR311 | Well Logging & Formation Evaluation | PETR310 | - | 3 | 3 | DM |
| PETR330 | Drilling Engineering | PETR310 | - | 3 | 3 | DM |
| PETR391 | Project 3 (PBL) | PETR390 | - | 3 | 3 | DM |
| PETR390 | Well Logging & Formation Evaluation (Lab) | - | PETR311 | 1 | 2 | DM |
| Semester Total | 16 | 17 | ||||
Semester 3
| Course Code | Course Name | Pre-R | Co-R | Credit Hours | Contact Hours | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETR311 | Well Testing | PETR320 | - | 3 | 3 | DM |
| PETR440 | Petroleum Production Engineering I | PETR330 | - | 3 | 3 | DM |
| PETR490 | Graduation Project - Part I1 | 24CH | - | 3 | 1 | DM |
| PETR318 | Integrated Petroleum Geology (Lab) | - | PETR310 | 1 | 2 | DM |
| - | Department Elective 1 | 24CH | - | 3 | 3 | DEL |
| - | College Elective | 15CH | - | 3 | 3 | CEL |
| Semester Total | 16 | 15 | ||||
Semester 4
| Course Code | Course Name | Pre-R | Co-R | Credit Hours | Contact Hours | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETR400 | Petroleum Econ. & Project Eval. | PETR420 | - | 3 | 3 | DM |
| PETR441 | Petroleum Production Engineering II | PETR440 | - | 3 | 3 | DM |
| PETR491 | Graduation Project - Part II1 | PETR490 | - | 3 | 1 | DM |
| - | Department Elective 2 | 24CH | - | 3 | 3 | DEL |
| Semester Total | 12 | 10 | ||||
| Program Total | 60 | 59 | ||||
1A Graduation Project is
conducted throughout two consecutive academic semesters (excluding summer semesters).
Students meet with their academic supervisor at least one hour per week.
- CM: College Mandatory Course
- DM: Department Mandatory Course
- UEL: University Elective Course
- CEL: College Elective Course
- DEL: Department Elective Course