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Undergraduates :: Educational Goals & Program Outcomes

Program Educational Goals :

The Petroleum Engineering program will prepare graduates to:

1. Be practical, employable and qualified petroleum engineers that can successfully pursue careers in the oil and gas production and services industries or other similar pursuits.
2. Understand the fundamental principles of science and engineering behind the technology of petroleum engineering, in order to keep their education from becoming outdated and to give them the capability of self-instruction.
3. Serve society by encouraging the ideals of ethical behavior, professionalism, and environmentally responsible use of natural resources.

Program Outcomes:

Graduates of the Petroleum Engineering program should demonstrate:

1. The ability to apply the knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, physics, geology, economics, computing, and engineering to solve petroleum engineering problems.
2. The ability to formulate and solve petroleum engineering problems using modern techniques, tools and experimental procedures.
3. The ability to design processes or systems to solve petroleum engineering problems.
4. The ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
5. The ability to work in teams and interact with colleagues and the public in an ethical, professional and safe manner.
6. An appreciation of and an ability to continue to engage in lifelong learning.