Petroleum Engineering
Minor
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The Petroleum Engineering Department tailors the student’s minor to correlate with their interests in the petroleum industry. Students can take several paths according to their interests.
The petroleum engineering minor program offers students an opportunity to gain specialized knowledge in the field of petroleum engineering. It covers key areas such as reservoir engineering, drilling technologies, and production processes related to the extraction of oil and gas. This minor complements their primary major and prepares them for careers in the petroleum industry, energy exploration, and related fields.
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The petroleum engineering minor will enhance undergraduates’ technical expertise and problem-solving abilities while preparing them to meet the industry’s challenges. Undergraduate students have the following degree options:
- Minor (18 credits)
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