The Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (https://www.abet.org).
Program Educational Objectives Our graduates, within a few years of graduation, will:
- Be competent petroleum engineering professionals in their workplaces
- Pursue professional development by engaging in advanced studies or other educational activities
Student Outcomes
To meet these educational objectives, students in the program will attain:
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
Enrollment at Fall Census Date | Undergraduates | Masters | Doctoral |
---|---|---|---|
Fall 2016 | 387 | 44 | 42 |
Fall 2017 | 284 | 50 | 41 |
Fall 2018 | 191 | 39 | 36 |
Fall 2019 | 158 | 43 | 37 |
Degrees Awarded | Undergraduates | Masters | Doctoral |
---|---|---|---|
07/01/2015 - 06/30/2016 | 73 | 27 | 5 |
07/01/2016 - 06/30/2017 | 69 | 25 | 3 |
07/01/2017 - 06/30/2018 | 120 | 21 | 13 |
Does not include second majors enrolled in other colleges.