Petroleum Engineering
Drilling, reservoirs, production and the energy transition, from the Permian Basin to the Gulf of Mexico.
- Years
- 4
- Courses
- 37
- Credits
- 111
- Ready now
- 14
This program follows the structure of a four-year American petroleum engineering degree. Each course is free and earns a certificate of completion; courses marked "In development" show their planned lessons and open as they are written.
Year 1 Common First Year
Fall term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH-100 | Calculus I | 3 | Ready |
| MATH-125 | Linear Algebra I | 3 | Ready |
| PHYS-130 | Mechanics | 3 | Ready |
| CHEM-103 | Chemistry for Engineers | 3 | Ready |
| ENGG-100 | The Engineering Profession | 3 | Ready |
Spring term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH-101 | Calculus II | 3 | Ready |
| PHYS-131 | Electricity & Magnetism | 3 | Ready |
| ENGG-130 | Engineering Mechanics: Statics | 3 | Ready |
| ENGG-160 | Engineering Design & Communication | 3 | Ready |
| ENCM-100 | Programming for Engineers | 3 | Ready |
Year 2
Fall term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH-209 | Multivariable Calculus | 3 | Ready |
| PET-200 | Introduction to Petroleum Engineering | 3 | In development |
| PET-210 | Petroleum Geology | 3 | In development |
| PET-230 | Engineering Thermodynamics | 3 | In development |
| PET-240 | Mechanics of Solids | 3 | In development |
Spring term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH-201 | Differential Equations | 3 | Ready |
| STAT-235 | Probability & Statistics for Engineers | 3 | Ready |
| PET-220 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 | In development |
| PET-250 | Rock & Fluid Properties | 3 | In development |
| PET-260 | Phase Behavior of Reservoir Fluids | 3 | In development |
Year 3
Fall term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH-300 | Numerical Methods | 3 | Ready |
| PET-310 | Drilling Engineering | 3 | In development |
| PET-320 | Reservoir Engineering I | 3 | In development |
| PET-350 | Formation Evaluation & Well Logging | 3 | In development |
| PET-380 | Multiphase Flow in Pipes | 3 | In development |
Spring term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PET-330 | Well Completions & Stimulation | 3 | In development |
| PET-340 | Production Engineering | 3 | In development |
| PET-360 | Well Test Analysis | 3 | In development |
| PET-370 | Heavy Oil & Thermal Recovery | 3 | In development |
| ENGG-401 | Engineering Economics | 3 | In development |
Year 4
Fall term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PET-420 | Reservoir Simulation | 3 | In development |
| PET-430 | Enhanced Oil Recovery | 3 | In development |
| PET-440 | Natural Gas Engineering | 3 | In development |
| ENGG-404 | Engineering Law, Ethics & Professionalism | 3 | In development |
Spring term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PET-450 | Petroleum Economics & Reserves Evaluation | 3 | In development |
| PET-460 | Carbon Capture & Storage | 3 | In development |
| PET-499 | Petroleum Engineering Capstone Design | 3 | In development |