The Department of Petroleum & Chemical Engineering (PCE) in the College of Engineering at Sultan Qaboos University has come as a result of a re-structuring of the Department of Petroleum & Mining Engineering. The re-structuring was designed to reflect the needs of the Sultanate of Oman in the area of natural resources and its related fields. As such, the Department aims at providing a comprehensive state-of-the-art education for its students and thus equipping them for the challenges of future highly competitive positions they would be occupying in the Petroleum/Chemical sectors, after graduation. This is achieved through a progressive sequence of subjects well tailored to instill a deep and sound understanding of the basic principles of engineering, emphasizing reasoning and engineering application in problem solving. The department offers two ten-semester Bachelor Degrees in:
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Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering
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Chemical & Process Engineering.
Students are required to select a specialization during the second semester of their study, thus allowing the flexibility for subsequent adaptation to the future needs and market trends in the Sultanate of Oman.
Vision
PCE vision is to be considered among the top departments in the World, which produces graduates receiving worldwide recognition, and is able to attract top notch faculty.
Mission
PCE mission is to provide students with quality petroleum and chemical engineering education, provide services, and carry out basic and applied research.
The Department will specifically strive to:
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Provide educational experience to produce quality engineers.
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Carry out services that reinforce the public understanding of technology and lead to an improvement in the quality of life.
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Provide an environment, which will enable students and faculty members to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and innovative practice of engineering.
Program Educational Objectives
The Program Educational Objectives (PEO’s) of the CHPE are to prepare graduates:
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PEO-1: To become skilled chemical and process engineers who can serve as professional role models for the next generation.
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PEO-2: To take part in the development of the country’s chemical and process industries and are able to work abroad.
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PEO-3: To develop themselves professionally or follow graduate studies.
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PEO-4: To apply principles of mathematics, chemistry, and chemical engineering to the design and operation of safe, economically feasible, and environmentally responsible chemical and petroleum processing systems.
Program Outcomes
Graduating students should have:
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an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
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an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
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an ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
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an ability to be a team player working in multi-disciplinary fields
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an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
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an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
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an ability to communicate effectively
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the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global economical, environmental, and societal context
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a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
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knowledge of relevant contemporary issues
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an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for chemical and process engineering practice