Bachelor of Technology (Hons) Petroleum Geoscience Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)

Introduction

Geoscience has always been the center of all modern natural resource industries, starting from exploration phase, through to their development and production phase. This programed has been designed to provide students with a strong understanding of geology and geophysics that relate to exploration, petroleum discovery, development and production.

The Bachelor of Technology (Hons) in Petroleum Geoscience degree at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS emphasizes on quantitative geosciences, thus requiring strong fundamentals in mathematics and physics, followed by a thorough coverage of basic geology courses such as Physical Geology, Mineralogy and Petrology, Structural Geology, Stratigraphy and Paleontology, and Geological Field Mapping. At higher levels, students are exposed to more petroleum geoscience related courses such as Classic and Carbonate Sedimentology, Geochemistry, Seismic Acquisition and Processing, Seismic Interpretation, Formation Evaluation, and Seismic Imaging. In the final year, students have the opportunity to major in a mix of these three selected areas of interest:

• Basin and Reservoir Studies
• Exploration Geophysics
• GIS and Geo-hazards

Programme Educational Objective

To produce technically qualified well-rounded petroleum geoscientist with the potential to become leaders of industry and the nation

Programme Outcomes

At the end of the programed, the graduates should be able to:

• Apply the principles of science and engineering in Petroleum Geoscience application.
• Apply the fundamentals of geosciences to solve geosciences related problem.
• Analyze and synthesize in industry using problem solving skills.
• Work in team effective communication and management skills.
• Demonstrate skills in specialization area
• Demonstrate professionalism and ethic in the society
• Demonstrate business acumen in geosciences and other related businesses.
• Engage in lifelong learning and professional development.