Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BS)
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon graduation, students will have:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics (SRU SLO 2, 3, 4)
- 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 (SRU SLO 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences (SRU SLO 1, 3)
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts (SRU SLO 7, 8, 9, 10)
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives (SRU SLO 1, 5, 9)
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions (SRU SLO 2, 4)
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. (SRU SLO 3, 5)
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Curriculum Guide
GPA Requirement
Major GPA: 2.0 or higher
Overall GPA: 2.0 or higher
Summary*
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Studies 2 Requirements | 44 | |
| Other Basic Requirements | 0-3 | |
| Major Requirements | 84 | |
| Natural Science and Math College-Wide Requirements (Included in Rock Studies 2) | 12 | |
* All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits. Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate.
Rock Studies 2 Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The Rock | ||
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| MATH 225 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Integrated Inquiry | ||
| Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Humanities Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Social Science Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Inquiry | ||
| CHEM 107 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| Physical Sciences Inquiry | ||
| PHYS 216 | University Physics 1 with Lab | 4 |
| Subtotal | 17 | |
| Additional Rock Studies 2 Requirements | ||
| Required Thematic Thread Coursework: | ||
| MATH 230 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 217 | University Physics 2 with Lab | 4 |
| ENGL 205 | Introduction to Professional Writing | 3 |
| Subtotal | 11 | |
| Total Hours | 44 | |
- 1
Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.
Basic Math Requirement
Check with your adviser or a current degree audit report to see if you have been exempted from this course. The credit earned in this course will not be counted toward the 120 credit hour minimum needed to earn a degree.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following: | 0-3 | |
Meet required minimum SAT or ACT math score OR | ||
| Beginning Algebra | ||
| Total Hours | 0-3 | |
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION REQUIREMENT
Students must take and pass a course with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation prior to graduation. Students can meet this requirement by taking any DEI - designated course in any program at any time during their undergraduate career.
Major Requirements
- 42 major credits must be taken at SRU or PASSHE
- 42 major credits must be taken at the 300 level or above
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Engineering Courses | ||
| ENGR 110 | Introduction to Engineering 1 | 2 |
| ENGR 120 | Engineering Design Tools 1 | 2 |
| ENGR 130 | Engineering Computing Tools 1 | 2 |
| ENGR 210 | Statics 1 | 3 |
| ENGR 230 | Mechanics of Materials 1 | 3 |
| ENGR 301 | Fluid Mechanics 1 | 3 |
| ENGR 320 | Thermodynamics 1 | 3 |
| ENGR 340 | Engineering Economics 1 | 3 |
| PNGE 201 | Introduction to Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering 1 | 1 |
| PNGE 312 | Petrophysics 1 | 4 |
| PNGE 315 | Reservoir Fluids 1 | 3 |
| PNGE 325 | Reservoir Engineering 1 | 3 |
| PNGE 410 | Drilling engineering with Lab 1 | 4 |
| PNGE 420 | Production Engineering 1 | 3 |
| PNGE 430 | Reservoir Simulation 1 | 3 |
| PNGE 432 | Formation Evaluation 1 | 3 |
| PNGE 435 | Pressure Transient Analysis 1 | 3 |
| PNGE 440 | Hydraulic Fracturing 1 | 3 |
| PNGE 441 | Oil and Natural Gas Resource Valuation and Economics 1 | 3 |
| PNGE 459 | Petroleum and Natural Gas Design/Capstone I 1 | 1 |
| PNGE 460 | Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering Design/Capstone II 1 | 2 |
| Subtotal | 57 | |
| ENGR Electives | ||
| Students must select one of the following courses, a minimum of three credits: | 3 | |
| Engineering Materials 1 | ||
| Dynamics 1 | ||
| Circuit Analysis I 1 | ||
| Engineering Project Management 1 | ||
| Engineering Risk Analysis 1 | ||
| PNGE Electives (PNGE or EVGE) | ||
| Students must select one of the following courses, a minimum of three credits: | 3 | |
| Unconventional Reservoir Engineering 1 | ||
| Enhanced Oil Recovery 1 | ||
| Natural Gas Engineering with Lab 1 | ||
| Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering Undergraduate Research 1 | ||
| Introduction to Geophysics/Lab 1 | ||
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Required Math and Science Courses | ||
| CHEM 108 | General Chemistry II 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 112 | General Chemistry II Lab 1 | 1 |
| EVGE 201 | Earth Materials and Processes/Lab 1 | 4 |
| EVGE 327 | Structural Geology 1 | 4 |
| MATH 232 | Linear Algebra 1 | 3 |
| MATH 301 | Differential Equations I 1 | 3 |
| STAT 350 | Applied Statistics 1 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 21 | |
| Total Hours | 84 | |
- 1
Course counts for 50% of Major requirements and Major GPA
- 2
Course can be counted as a Rock Studies 2 Requirement, but earns credit only once toward your 120-credits total.
- *
Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
Natural Science and Math College-Wide Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 107 | General Chemistry I 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I Lab 1 | 1 |
| MATH 225 | Calculus I 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 216 | University Physics 1 with Lab 1 | 4 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
- 1
Course can be counted as a Rock Studies 2 Requirement, but earns credit only once toward your 120-credits total.
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS ENGINEERING - BS (6180) / CIM 322
This program is effective as of Summer 2025
Revised 09.18.2025
UCC 11.12.2024
Recommended Four-Year Plan
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| ENGR 110 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
| CHEM 107 & CHEM 111 |
General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab |
4 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ESAP 101 | FYRST Seminar * | 0-1 |
| MATH 225 | Calculus I | 4 |
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 16-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGR 120 | Engineering Design Tools | 2 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| CHEM 108 & CHEM 112 |
General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab |
4 |
| MATH 230 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 216 | University Physics 1 with Lab | 4 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PNGE 201 | Introduction to Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering | 1 |
| ENGR 130 | Engineering Computing Tools | 2 |
| ENGR 210 | Statics | 3 |
| MATH 301 | Differential Equations I | 3 |
| PHYS 217 | University Physics 2 with Lab | 4 |
| Humanities Inquiry | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PNGE 312 | Petrophysics | 4 |
| ENGR 230 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| EVGE 201 | Earth Materials and Processes/Lab | 4 |
| MATH 232 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| ENGL 205 | Introduction to Professional Writing | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PNGE 315 | Reservoir Fluids | 3 |
| PNGE 410 | Drilling engineering with Lab | 4 |
| ENGR 301 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| ENGR 320 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| EVGE 327 | Structural Geology | 4 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| PNGE 325 | Reservoir Engineering | 3 |
| PNGE 432 | Formation Evaluation | 3 |
| PNGE Elective | 3 | |
| STAT 350 | Applied Statistics | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PNGE 420 | Production Engineering | 3 |
| PNGE 430 | Reservoir Simulation | 3 |
| PNGE 440 | Hydraulic Fracturing | 3 |
| PNGE 441 | Oil and Natural Gas Resource Valuation and Economics | 3 |
| PNGE 459 | Petroleum and Natural Gas Design/Capstone I | 1 |
| ENGR 340 | Engineering Economics | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PNGE 435 | Pressure Transient Analysis | 3 |
| PNGE 460 | Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering Design/Capstone II | 2 |
| ENGR Elective | 3 | |
| Creative & Aesthetic Inquiry | 3 | |
| Social Science Inquiry | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours** | 128 | |
- 1
Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.
- *
Students are encouraged to take ESAP 101 as a Free Elective.
ENGR Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR 220 | Engineering Materials | 3 |
| ENGR 240 | Dynamics | 3 |
| ENGR 250 | Circuit Analysis I | 3 |
| ISE 410 | Engineering Project Management | 3 |
| ISE 460 | Engineering Risk Analysis | 3 |
PNGE Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PNGE 330 | Unconventional Reservoir Engineering | 3 |
| PNGE 443 | Enhanced Oil Recovery | 3 |
| PNGE 445 | Natural Gas Engineering with Lab | 3 |
| EVGE 358 | Introduction to Geophysics/Lab | 3 |
**This document serves as a guide. Earning a degree requires at least 120 credits, though some majors require more. Before registering for courses, consult your academic adviser and review your curriculum guide. Be sure to review and confirm your plan with your adviser at least once each academic year.
Major Code: 6180
Revised: 09.26.2025