PETE580 RESEARCH METHODS AND ETHICS IN PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS ENGINEERING
| Course Code: | 5660580 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 0 (0.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 10.0 |
| Department: | Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. ÇAĞLAR SINAYUÇ |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course is designed to guide petroleum and natural gas engineering graduate students in conducting their individual research studies by acquainting them with the required knowledge, strategies, and experience in doing academic research. Some objectives are to enable students to:
- Understand research terminology and ethical principles
- Gain awareness of scientific research methods to be used in PETE domain
- Critically read published scientific research in PETE
- Construct and conduct research methodologically addressing problems in PETE
- Comprehend how to collect and analyze relevant data
- Deliver effective public research presentations to the scientific community
- Write scientific research proposals and articles to a high academic standard
Course Content
The research methodology, ethical principles and challanges. The elements of the research process within quantitative, qualitative and mixed approaches are presented. Engineering ethical principles, philosophy and issues encountered in mining engineering will be dealth.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Define and explain key research terminology, ethical principles, and academic integrity practices relevant to scientific studies in petroleum and natural gas engineering (PETE).
- Identify and evaluate appropriate scientific research methods applicable to research problems in the PETE domain.
- Critically assess published academic research in PETE, identifying strengths, limitations, and contributions to the field.
- Formulate research questions and hypotheses based on gaps identified in the existing literature and field-specific needs.
- Design and implement a methodologically sound research plan to address a defined problem in PETE.
- Collect, organize, and analyze research data using appropriate tools, techniques, and statistical methods.
- Prepare and deliver professional oral presentations of research findings tailored to academic and technical audiences.
- Write high-quality scientific documents, including research proposals, technical papers, and journal articles, adhering to established academic standards.
Program Outcomes Matrix
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| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | Acquire in-depth knowledge through scientific research in areas covered by petroleum and natural gas engineering (petroleum, natural gas, geothermal); evaluate, interpret, and apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Design and conduct analytical, numerical, and experimental research addressing challenges in petroleum, natural gas, and geothermal exploration, production, drilling, and reservoir management. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Develop innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to analyze and solve problems in petroleum and natural gas engineering by integrating knowledge from related disciplines such as fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, rock mechanics, and computational modeling. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Effectively communicate technical knowledge, research findings, and innovative solutions in written and oral form at national and international levels. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Demonstrate awareness of the social, environmental, economic, and legal impacts of petroleum and natural gas engineering practices and integrate sustainable and responsible approaches in professional work. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Uphold social, scientific, and ethical values throughout the processes of data collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination in all professional and academic activities. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Work effectively both independently and as part of intra- and interdisciplinary teams and take leadership roles when necessary to address complex engineering problems. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Stay informed about emerging technologies and advancements in petroleum and natural gas engineering and possess the ability to learn and implement these innovations in practice. | ✔ | |||