BS in Science
Students with a BS in Science
Students with a B. in science whose curriculum included chemistry, physics, and mathematics through calculus may be admitted but will be required to take additional courses in geology, engineering science, and petroleum engineering. The additional courses will be based on the individual student’s previous training. Students should expect the graduate program of at least 5 semesters. The usual curriculum is listed below. However, the department may make changes based on an individual student’s previous training. Courses showing zero credit do not count as credit toward the degree.
First Semester……………………………………Credit Hrs.
GEOL 1001 (Physical)………………………...………0
PETE 2031 (Rock Properties)………………........…..0
PETE 2032 (Fluid Properties)………………………..0
Statistics……………………………………………….0
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS……………………………….0
Second Semester
Dynamics………………………………………..…….0
Fluid Mechanics……………………………………...0
Strength of Materials……………………...……...….0
PETE 3036 (Well Logging)……………………...……0
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS…………………..……...……0
Third Semester
PETE 4051 (Reservoir)…………………………..……3
PETE 4045 (Drilling)……………………………..……3
PETE elective, 4000 level………………………..…....3
Electrical Engineering or Thermodynamics…..….…0
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS………………………..…..…..9
Fourth Semester
PETE 4046 (Well Design)…………………..………….3
PETE 4052 (Well Testing)…………………..…………3
PETE elective, 7000 level……………….…..…………3
PETE 8000 (Thesis)………………………..…………..1
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS……………………..…………10
Fifth Semester
PETE elective, 7000 level……….………………….….3
PETE elective, 7000 level……….……………………..3
PETE 8000 (Thesis)……………….……..…………….5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS…………………..……………11