Academic Catalog

PNGE110 INTRODUCTION TO PETROLEUM ENGINEERING

Course Code:	3740110
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):	2(2-0)
ECTS Credit:	4.0
Department:	Petroleum And Natural Gas Engineering
Language of Instruction:	English
Level of Study:	Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:	Assist.Prof.Dr JAVID SHIRIYEV
Offered Semester:	Spring Semesters.

Course Content

A course designed to acquaint the students with the basic concepts of petroleum industries. Historical background, sources, world supply and demand, chemical and physical properties of petroleum. Introduction to petroleum exploration, reservoir types and engineering concepts, production methods, refining and transportation of natural hydrocarbons.