Energy & Petroleum Engineering
EN 4015
1000 E. University Ave. | Dept. 3295
Laramie, WY 82071
Email: pete-info@uwyo.edu
At the University of Wyoming, the Department of Energy & Petroleum Engineering has a long history of contributing to the economic health of the university and the state. Providing an education built on a solid engineering foundation, and adding the specific building blocks to make our petroleum engineers some of the best in the industry over the last 100 years.
As a highly respected community of scholars and practitioners, we are committed to providing outstanding petroleum engineering education, conducting internationally recognized research in key focus areas, and improving the well-being of the people of Wyoming and the world through education, technical innovation and economic development.
Provide outstanding, contemporary, ABET-accredited education in petroleum engineering to highly qualified undergraduates who will serve as an economic resource for Wyoming and the world.
Provide excellent, research-based graduate educations at the master's and doctoral levels in petroleum engineering to top students who will drive technical and economic innovation for Wyoming and the world.
Conduct internationally recognized research in key focus areas that leads to new technologies while also enhancing economic development for Wyoming and the world.
The goal of UW’s Top 5 in 5 Initiative is to elevate the Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering to a top 5 national ranking within the next five years. This ambitious goal is crucial for preparing the future workforce for the oil, gas, and energy industries while conducting groundbreaking research that drives economic growth for Wyoming and beyond.
Learn about this initiative and the ambitious goals we have set for the next 5 years in the Top 5 in 5 Proposal. Our department reports on the goals and milestones quarterly in the dedicated “Top 5 in 5” section of our newsletter.
We would like to invite you to join these efforts — our success is your success! If you have any questions or would like to visit further about this initiative, please contact Dr. Vamegh Rasouli, LeNorman Endowed Leadership Chair in Petroleum Engineering at (701) 335-3601 or vrasouli@uwyo.edu.
View the below videos to gain an inside look at the Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering.
The Petroleum Engineering Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Petroleum and Similarly Named Engineering Program Criteria.
A program educational objective is a description of the characteristics of some, most or all of the graduates from an engineering degree program at a time of approximately three to six years following graduation. Program educational objectives are consistent with the mission of the institution. Our curriculum and associated processes are planned and organized to assure that these objectives can be achieved. Processes include the means to develop, deliver, evaluate, and improve the curriculum.
ABET Definition: Program educational objectives are broad statements that describe the career and professional accomplishments that the program is preparing graduates to achieve.
Three to six years after graduation, graduates who choose to practice in Petroleum engineering should:
(PETE-OB1) Successfully practice the profession/field of petroleum engineering or related discipline.
(PETE-OB2) Demonstrate successful career accomplishment and civic engagement.
ABET Definition: Program outcomes are narrower statements that describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. These relate to the skills, knowledge, and behaviors that students acquire in their matriculation through the program.
During the course of study in Petroleum Engineering, the student should develop:
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
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
An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
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
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
An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgement to draw conclusions
An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
It is important that your degree check sheet has been approved and you have taken the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. Complete the anticipated graduation date form online from the Registrar's website.
Where can I find the degree check sheet? This form and most others can be obtained from your advisor through the CEPS Advisiing Center.
When do I hand in my degree check sheet? Your degree check sheet should be submitted at least 3 semesters before your anticipated graduation date.
How do I complete my degree check sheet? Students are encouraged to complete their degree check sheet with their advisor. The degree check sheet is an excel document that automatically populates the Credit column when the grade for each course is entered in the Grade column. If a course grade was transferred, indicate this by putting a T in front of the letter grade. For instance TB, which stands for transfer grade B. After filling out the degree check sheet print, sign and hand it in to the department’s Coordinator, Student Advising.
In a case like this, students are encouraged to get the complete syllabus for the course. If the course is an engineering course, students need to fill out a Petition for Curriculum Adjustment form with their advisor. It will be sent to the department's administrative office for review. If the course is a subject outside of the engineering college, for instance the Chemistry department, students must submit their request and the syllabus to the respective department for an evaluation prior to submitting the Curriculum Adjustment to the Petroleum department.
If your cumulative GPA falls below 2.0, you will be placed on academic probation at the end of the semester. You will be officially notified of this by the Registrar and encouraged to visit with your advisor to develop a plan to help you to improve in the following semester. If your semester GPA falls below a 2.0 while on academic probation, you will be suspended from the university.
A student placed on academic suspension can petition for reinstatement after sitting out for one full semester. He/she will need to visit the Office of the Registrar’s page, print the Petition for Academic Reinstatement form and complete it.
You will need to visit your advisor and complete the change of major form. After it is signed by the department head, you will need to take your form to your new department for signature also. Once both departments have signed, deliver the form to the Office of the Registrar.
The name of your advisor can be found in the Student Resources tab in your WyoWeb account. It will be listed in the Academic Profile box.
Advising is not restricted to advising week only. It is important that you get to know your advisor and feel comfortable checking in with him/her throughout the semester.
How do I prepare for advising week? It is very important that students are prepared for advising week to maximize the benefits.
Be aware of when advising week will take place.
Know your advisor. Some students may have a different advisor than they did in the previous semester. It is important that each student knows the name of his/her advisor and where to find him/her.
Check your email daily and read carefully any emails sent out by staff and/or advisor regarding advising week.
Ensure that you schedule a specific day and time to meet with your advisor. Each advisor will indicate how and when they would like their advisees to schedule an advising appointment.
Ensure that you collect a Course Request Form from the main office.
Be mindful of the courses you are hoping to take in the upcoming semester and ensure that you have all the necessary prerequisites for each course.
Come prepared with any questions or concerns that you may have. This week is a great opportunity to talk with your advisor about a possible minor, class options, internships, etc.
If you have any questions about advising week, ask!
Yes. Students with an Associate of Arts degree (AA) or an Associate of Science degree (AS) will be exempt from all USP courses except the US & Wyoming Constitutions course. Students with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree will not be exempt from the P Peac 1001 requirement on the 2003 catalog or the US & Wyoming Constitutions course.
Yes. Just like a student who has completed their Associate’s degree, students with a previous bachelor’s degree will be exempt from all USP courses except the US & Wyoming Constitutions course.
The Department of Energy & Petroleum Engineering supports four professional student societies, in which students are encouraged to participate. There are many other engineering student groups you may be interested in as well. The full list can be found here.
Energy & Petroleum Engineering
EN 4015
1000 E. University Ave. | Dept. 3295
Laramie, WY 82071
Email: pete-info@uwyo.edu