Petroleum Engineering, Certificate

This certificate is suitable for engineering students who desire a basic preparation for a career in the petroleum industry.

Note: For a PDF version of the degree requirements for this program go to the Undergraduate Programs page on the UTRGV website.

 

Requirements – 12 Hours

Petroleum Engineering Core - 3 hours

MECE 3370Rock Properties

3

Mechanical Engineering Electives - 9 hours

MECE 4370Drilling and Completion Engineering

3

MECE 4371Production and Reservoir Engineering

3

MECE 4372Natural Gas Engineering

3

Admission, Progression, and Graduation Requirements, if applicable:

Admission requirements

Students must be enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Engineering program and be in compliance with the progression requirements of that program. Completion (with a grade of “C” or better) of MECE 2340 Materials Engineering, MECE 3321 Mechanics of Solids, and MECE 3315 Fluid Mechanics. Students outside the Mechanical Engineering program will need to check with their advisor to ensure that advanced course in this program will satisfy requirements in their major course of study.