B.Eng. · Undergraduate
Petroleum & Gas Engineering
- Degree
- B.Eng.
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Credits
- 128
Programme overview
The Petroleum & Gas Engineering program at Timbuktu American University (TAU) prepares students to work in the exploration, extraction, production, and management of oil and natural gas resources. With Africa's vast reserves, this program emphasizes sustainable and safe energy production, while also exploring transitions to renewable and hybrid energy systems. Students gain skills in reservoir engineering, drilling, production technology, and petroleum economics, supported by modern labs and fieldwork.
Curriculum
Year 1
8 coursesFoundations in Science & Engineering
- 01Introduction to Petroleum & Gas Engineering
- 02Calculus I & II
- 03General Physics I (Mechanics & Energy)
- 04General Chemistry for Engineers
- 05Academic Writing & Communication
- 06Introduction to Computing (Python
- 07MATLAB)
- 08Engineering Drawing & CAD
Year 2
8 coursesCore Petroleum Engineering Principles
- 01Engineering Mathematics III (Differential Equations & Linear Algebra)
- 02Thermodynamics I
- 03Fluid Mechanics I
- 04Geology for Petroleum Engineers (Stratigraphy
- 05Sedimentology)
- 06Petroleum Chemistry
- 07Electrical Circuits & Electronics for Engineers
- 08Probability & Statistics for Engineers
Year 3
8 coursesSpecialized Petroleum & Gas Studies
- 01Reservoir Engineering I (Fundamentals of Reservoirs)
- 02Drilling Engineering I (Well Design & Drilling Fluids)
- 03Petroleum Production Engineering I
- 04Heat & Mass Transfer
- 05Petrophysics & Rock Properties
- 06Pipeline Engineering & Fluid Transport
- 07Petroleum Geophysics (Seismic Methods
- 08Exploration Tools)
Year 4
15 coursesAdvanced Petroleum Systems & Capstone
- 01Reservoir Engineering II (Enhanced Oil Recovery
- 02Simulation)
- 03Drilling Engineering II (Directional Drilling
- 04Offshore Technology)
- 05Petroleum Production Engineering II (Artificial Lift Systems
- 06Gas Processing)
- 07Petroleum Economics & Energy Policy
- 08Health
- 09Safety & Environmental Management in Petroleum Engineering
- 10Capstone Project (e.g
- 11Oilfield Development Plan
- 12Drilling Rig Design
- 13Reservoir
- 14Simulation)
- 15Internship/Industry Placement
Course lists are indicative and may be updated as the programme is accredited and reviewed.
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