Mission

The Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering program at AURAK educates students to become qualified engineers who are capable of generating effective solutions by using engineering approaches in the field of Petroleum Engineering. The graduates of the program will be well versed in technology and social and environmental issues.

To fulfill this mission, the program provides the undergraduate student with a thorough foundation in the basic tenets of Petroleum Engineering and technologies and a broad introduction into geophysics, petroleum geology, fluid properties, formation evaluation, drilling, reservoir engineering and simulation, artificial lift systems, completions, oil and gas facilities engineering. The program provides a strong background for graduate study in the diverse areas branching out of the Petroleum Engineering field. The technical focus is complemented with topics in general education leading to a well-rounded member of a global society.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering program is developed to prepare students with a strong understanding of basic sciences, engineering, and a systematic study of the physical behaviour of oil, water, and gas in porous media, flow lines and surface facilities in order to exploit petroleum resources with maximum economic benefits by natural and enhanced recovery methods.

The Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) of the Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering program describe the career and professional activities that the program prepares graduates to:

1. Attain a broad knowledge in petroleum engineering applications in order to achieve critical thinking skills required to design and analyze petroleum engineering problems for maximum economic recovery of oil and gas resources, taking into account safety, environmental and social impacts;
2. Pursue life-long learning through training and possible post graduate education, engage in research, and contribute to scientific progressions through participation and leadership in professional organizations; and
3. Commit to professional ethics, environmental safety, and public welfare.

Program Learning Outcomes

AURAK has adopted ABET’s a-k student outcomes for the Petroleum Engineering Program. The outcomes for the program are:

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. 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
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. 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
5. 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
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.