PETE110 INTRODUCTION TO PETROLEUM ENGINEERING

Course Code:5660110
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):0 (0.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:2.0
Department:Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Lecturer SEVTAÇ BÜLBÜL
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, the student will:

  • Learn the basic technical terms and concepts of petroleum engineering
  • Have an overview of petroleum industry from exploration to transportation
  • Understand the importance of engineering knowledge and expertise
  • Get familiar with the actors and responsibilities of the professional life

Course Content

This course is designed to familiarize the first year students with the fundamental aspects of petroleum engineering: introduction to engineering, petroleum exploration, major concepts of drilling, production and reservoir engineering, historical background of petroleum industry, worldwide sources of petroleum, companies and societies in petroleum industry as well as relevant environmental, health, safety and ethical issues.


Course Learning Outcomes

Student, who passed the course satisfactorily will be able to:

  • learn basic concepts of petroleum engineering and develop the capacity to solve problems in petroleum engineering practice
  • learn how to communicate efficiently, work in teams, and share knowledge
  • become sensitive to ethics of engineering
  • become aware of the issues relevant to society and their career, environmental issues, health and safety

Program Outcomes Matrix

Contribution
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1An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2An 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
3An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5An 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
6An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies