School of Engineering

Program Educational Objectives:

Within three to five years of graduation, alumni of the Petroleum Engineering program at Texas A&M International University are expected to:

• Demonstrate the technical knowledge and skills for diverse career paths in petroleum engineering or related fields.
• Exemplify professional and ethical responsibilities in the profession, industry, and society.
• Engage in life-long professional development through participation and leadership in professional organizations or industry

Student Outcomes:

By the time of graduation, students from TAMIU’s Petroleum Engineering program will have obtained:

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgement to draw conclusions
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies