BEng (Honours) Petroleum Engineering

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BEng (Honours) Petroleum Engineering

Programme Specification

Primary Purpose:

Course management, monitoring and quality assurance.

Secondary Purpose:

Detailed information for students, staff and employers. Current students should refer to the related Course Handbook for further detail.

Disclaimer:

The University of Portsmouth has checked the information given in this Programme Specification and believes it to be correct.We will endeavour to deliver the course in keeping with this Programme Specification but reserve the right to change the content, timetabling and administration of the course whilst maintaining equivalent academic standards and quality.

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Programme Specification

1. Named Awards

BEng (Honours) Petroleum Engineering

2. Course Code (and UCAS Code if applicable)

C2290S 3. Awarding Body University of Portsmouth 4. Teaching Institution University of Portsmouth 5. Accrediting Body IMechE

6. QAA Benchmark Groups

Engineering

7. Document Control Information

July 2011 August 2013 July 2014 November 2015 8. Effective Session 2015/16 9. Author Dr Mohamed Hassan 10. Faculty Faculty of Technology 11. Department School of Engineering 12. Educational Aims

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or refinery ). The course reflects industry requirements very strongly, and also reflects the BEng (Hons) degree teaching and learning requirements in Petroleum Engineering.

In broad terms the course aims to provide a challenging and stimulating study environment in which students can:

 Develop knowledge and understanding of the underpinning engineering science, mathematics and applied sciences essential for a petroleum engineer.

 Develop analytical skills, leading to the ability to apply engineering principles to a wide range of applications.

 Develop competence in engineering design.

 Appreciate and understand the economic, social and environmental context in which a petroleum engineer will work.

 Gain experience of engineering practice through work in the laboratories, fieldwork and individual and group projects.

 Choose from a limited range of options to allow them to pursue fields of particular interest.  Develop a range of keys skills.

13. Reference Points

Introduction:

The underlying philosophy of this programme is to provide a sound engineering educational base for students with an interest in Petroleum Engineering and the aspiration to reach Chartered

Engineer status and equally enable them to integrate into the job market swiftly and effectively. The proposed programme structure has been developed in line with the requirements of the potential employers within the sector and the internationally recognised professional bodiesSPE Society of Petroleum Engineers The proposed programme is also compatible with similar courses offered by other institutions in the UK.

Reference Points:

 The scholarship, sector experience and research expertise of academic members of staff  University of Portsmouth Curricula Framework Document (2012)

 QAA UK Quality Code for Higher Education

 Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) National Qualifications Framework  Engineering Benchmark Statement

 UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC)  University policy on key skills

 Industrial guidelines for accredited programmes in Petroleum Engineering

The core elements of UK-SPEC, interpreted in the context of petroleum engineering are:

Underpinning science and mathematics (SM)

Mathematical methods appropriate to mechanical and petroleum engineering and geophysics. Scientific principles underlying mechanical and petroleum engineering, chemistry and geophysics.

Engineering Analysis (EA)

Application of mathematical and scientific principles in the solution of practical problems relevant to petroleum engineering, including use of relevant software packages.

Design (D)

Principles and practice of the design of solutions in petroleum engineering. Assessment of alternative solutions. Specification of final design.

Economic, social and environmental context (ES)

Business and management practices in the petroleum industry. Sustainability and environmental considerations.

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Investigation of cutting edge practice in petroleum engineering. Project planning management and implementation.

 The abbreviations in parentheses are use for cross reference purposes in the learning outcomes in 14.

14. Learning Outcomes

A. Knowledge and Understanding of:

1. Mathematical and analytical methods needed for engineering, design, processing and production calculations (SM, EA).

2. Applied geological, chemical and mechanical sciences pertinent to petroleum engineering (SM). 3. The selection of materials, processes, and methods of investigation, exploration and modelling

within the context of petroleum engineering (SM, EA, EP). 4. Application of the design process (D).

5. The importance of business, commerce and marketing (ES). 6. The use and relevance of appropriate software (EA, D). 7. The significance of petroleum engineering in society (ES, EP). 8. The importance of ethics and impact on the environment (ES). Learning and Teaching Strategies and Methods

In general within the context of the identified programme learning outcomes, the knowledge will be gained through a mixture of formal lectures and tutorials (1-5), group work (4, 7), practical work (2, 3, 6), fieldwork (2, 7), site visits and project development (7, 8).

Assessment

Testing of core knowledge (1-5) is through a mix of unseen examinations, assignment work and tests (some of which are computer based). Projects, laboratory work and fieldwork are assessed by observation, projects display day and submission of reports (2-8).

B. Cognitive (Intellectual or Thinking) Skills, able to:

1. Select and apply knowledge of engineering and geological principles and analytical techniques

(including mathematical methods) to the solution of problems (SM & EA).

2. Use a range of problem-solving techniques to develop innovative solutions (D).

3. Use a holistic approach in design and solving problems, by applying judgement to criteria

including risk, cost, safety and the environment (D, ES and EA).

4. Develop an awareness of the effects upon society of technological developments and develop a proper sense of professional conduct in relation to society’s use of technology (ES, EP).

5. Develop critical skills with regard to literature searching, appraising and evaluating from a variety of sources and synthesising the results (EP, D).

6. Plan, execute and report on laboratory experiments and final year projects (EP). Learning and Teaching Strategies and Methods

Knowledge will be gained through a mixture of formal lectures and tutorials (1, 2, and 3), group work, fieldwork and practical work (6). Skills will be developed by hands-on work, in tutorials, in laboratory experiments, and in the final year project (3 & 6). Research and development skills will be progressively developed in design and project settings (2, 4, 5).

Assessment

Assessment is both formative and summative. It will comprise a mixture of continuous assessment structured around design (2, 3, 5), project (4, 6) and laboratory work (5, 6) and formal examinations (1, 4).

C. Practical (Professional or Subject) Skills, able to:

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2. Apply relevant mathematical science based methods in developing solutions to problems (SM,

EA).

3. Apply the design process to enable the selection of appropriate materials and processes (D).

4. Communicate technical information in a lucid manner to both management and technical staff

(EP, ES).

5. Manage engineering science based projects using appropriate tools (ES, EP). 6. Think creatively in order to develop design and analytical solutions (D, EA). Learning and Teaching Strategies and Methods

Knowledge will be gained through a mixture of formal lectures and tutorials, group work, practical work, fieldwork and project development (1, 2, 3). Skills will be developed by hands-on work, in tutorials, in laboratory experiments, fieldwork and in the final year project (4, 5, & 6).

Assessment

Assessment is both formative and summative. It will comprise a mixture of continuous assessment structured around design (2, 3, 4, 6), project (1-6) and laboratory work (1-4)

D. Transferable (Graduate and Employability) Skills, able to:

1. Communicate effectively in writing, speaking and in appropriate forms of presentation (ES, EP). 2. Read and understand documents related to engineering and software products and systems (EP,

D, SM).

3. Use information technology to handle data, for simulation and mapping and to assist with design and testing (EM, SM).

4. Apply mathematical techniques in engineering design and professional practice (D).

5. Assess problem domains and formulate appropriate problem solving strategies (D, SM, EA). 6. Work in teams to achieve goals but nevertheless be distinctively individual (EP).

Learning and Teaching Strategies and Methods

Skills will be developed by a mixture of lectures and tutorials (1, 4, 5), fieldwork, and laboratory work (2, 3, 5, 6), including the writing of reports, intensive use of computer packages (3) applied to

practical situations and working in groups. Assessment

Transferable and key skills will not be separately assessed, but must necessarily be employed to achieve the learning outcomes in the course units. Skills will be enhanced by feedback from

lectures, tutorials (personal and academic), and laboratory work including the writing of reports, and working in groups.

15. Course Structure, Progression and Award Requirements

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16. Employability Statement

This course has been developed in full consultation with a major petroleum company and the School’s Industrial Advisory Board IAB, to which new petroleum sector members have joined, to reflect clear industrial requirements. It has been structured to meet requirements which have become the de facto standards for approved courses in Petroleum Engineering. The proposed course has brought together all aspects of Petroleum Engineering (Mechanical, Geological Science and the Earth Sciences, , Reservoir Engineering, Drilling Engineering, Petroleum production engineering, Petroleum Reservoir Fluid Properties and Thermodynamics, Formation Evaluation-well Logging and Petroleum Refinery Operations,). This has made the proposed course rather unique in terms of content and structure and has received the full support of several industrial companies such as HIS.

As a result, the course as a whole is highly career-focused, with the content designed to develop the necessary analytical, practical and design skills required for Petroleum Engineers. Practical work uses hardware and software systems that are widely used in industry, covering all of the above-mentioned pivotal functional areas of petroleum engineering and this familiarity eases the transfer of graduates into employment. It is expected that the majority of students will find employment in the major oil companies and exploration companies, although, as with all engineers, their competence with mathematics and analytical problem solving makes them attractive to a wide range of employers.

The content of all the School’s courses is periodically discussed with the Industrial Advisory Board. The Faculty has a Student Placement and Employability Centre SPEC and the School has an Industrial Liaison Officer whose particular role is to maintain contact with employers, although most staff also maintain good industrial and research links. Student industrial placements are managed through these functions and may lead to the award of an Industrial Diploma approved by IET/IMechE.

Students have the opportunity to undertake a foreign language unit as a part of the assessed section of their degree. This improves employment potential with companies abroad, as well as companies involved with international customers and/or suppliers.

While studying, Personal Development Planning including the identification and review of skills (at all levels of study) is provided via the Personal Tutor system, using centrally produced materials and professional portfolios during industrial placements.

Career Management Skills are embedded within the proposed curriculum, either via electives or core units where students learn highly valued technical skills and more general key skills such as career decision making and strategies for self-presentation. Business, enterprise, marketing, and management are elements of the curriculum that develop skills of entrepreneurship.

17. Support for Student Learning

 The Course is managed by a Course Leader and each unit has a Unit Coordinator.  Extensive induction programme introduces the student to the University and their course.  Each student has a personal tutor, responsible for pastoral support and guidance.

 University support services include careers, financial advice, housing, counselling etc.  The Academic Skills Unit (ASK) and Student Placement & Employability Centre SPEC.  The Additional Support and Disability Advice Centre (ASDAC).

 Excellent library facilities and the Moodle virtual learning environment.

 The University of Portsmouth has consistently been awarded an excellent rating for student support and guidance in a number of Quality Assurance Agency inspections.

 Student course and unit handbooks provide information about the course structure and University regulations etc.

 Feedback is provided for all assessments.

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18. Admissions Criteria

A. Academic Admissions Criteria

Standard University rules apply but in addition a UCAS tariff of 300 with a specified grade “B” in Mathematics at A-level is expected made up of at least two A2 passes in Science or Technology subjects. Other qualifications are accepted at equivalent levels, including Vocational ‘A’ levels, BTEC and access courses.

For overseas students, qualifications equivalent to these are required, together with proficiency in English at IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

B. Disability

The University makes no distinction in its admissions policy with regard to disability and will

endeavour to make all reasonable adjustments in order to make it possible for students to study at Portsmouth on a course of their choice.

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19. Evaluation and Enhancement of Standards and Quality in Learning and Teaching

A. Mechanisms for Review and Evaluation

 Head of School’s Annual Standards and Quality Evaluative Review Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Faculty Executive.

 Unit and Course Level student feedback considered at Board of Studies.

 Unit Assessment Board consideration of student performance for each programme.

 Annual Standards and Quality Reports to Board of Studies, including consideration of Subject and Award External Examiner Reports.

 Student Representatives and Student/Staff Consultative Committees.  Annual Staff Appraisal.

 Peer Teaching Observation.

 Faculty Learning and Teaching Committee.

B. Responsibilities for Monitoring and Evaluation

 Unit Co-ordinators for unit content and delivery.  Course Leader for day-to-day running of course.

 Board of Studies with overall responsibilities for operation and content of course.  Head of School.

 Associate Dean (Academic).  Associate Dean (Students).  Quality Assurance Committee.

 Unit, Award and Progression Board of Examiners.

 External Examiner for BEng Hons Petroleum Engineering.

C. Mechanisms for Gaining Student Feedback

 Class student representatives and student representation on Board of Studies.  Course representative on Student Staff Consultative Committees.

 Unit and Course level student feedback questionnaires.  National Student Survey NSS.

D. Staff Development Priorities

 Academic staff undertake activities related to research, scholarship, teaching and learning and student support and guidance.

 Annual staff Performance & Development Reviews (PDR) match development to needs.  Managers undertake a variety of management development programmes.

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 Academic staff new to teaching required to undertake Initial Professional Development Programme (iPROF).

 Support Staff are encouraged to attend short courses in areas such as minute taking, and specific IT packages.

20. Assessment Strategy

Level 4

The assessment approach for the level 4 units has been designed to enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge of engineering, chemistry, geology and introductory petroleum engineering concepts, together with the associated analytical and practical skills, which will be required throughout the remainder of the programme. A mix of different assessment styles are employed at level one. The nature of the discipline lends itself particularly to practical, laboratory and coursework based assessment for assessment of applications, but traditional written exams are also included to assess students understanding of the fundamental theoretical knowledge and ability to apply it.

Level 5

Practical and applied aspects are again assessed by in-Class Tests and/or coursework, some of it laboratory-based, but at level 5, coursework reflects more complex scenarios than at level 4, and demands greater insight and depth of analysis. Examinations are used to assess competence in handling theoretical aspects of the subject matter as well as allowing students to demonstrate that they understand and can explain the relevant industrial processes.

Level 6

Students will be required to demonstrate higher level skills of analysis, synthesis, critical judgement, project management and evaluation along with comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the relevant petroleum engineering technologies in the assessment of Level 6 units. As at the lower levels, this will be by a balanced mix of coursework and examinations as appropriate to the subject matter. The Individual Project provides for a substantial individually researched, defined and constructed artefact to satisfy the learning outcomes of the programme in a way that demonstrates the student’s work, approach and achievement with an accompanying report.

21. Assessment Regulations

Assessment and Classification Rules

Standard university rules apply (see Assessment and Regulations).. An additional threshold of 30% applies for Level 4 units.

22. Role of Externals

Subject External Examiners – oversee unit assessment and:  review unit assessment strategy

 sample assessment artefacts

 present report to Unit Assessment Boards.

Award External Examiners – a Subject External Examiner who will oversee and attend award/progression Boards.

23. Indicators of Standards and Quality

A. Professional Accreditation/Recognition

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B. Periodic Programme Review (or equivalent)

This is a new programme which had its first review in the successful March 2013 School of

Engineering PPR and will be reviewed within the University’s Periodic Review Cycle at intervals of 5-6 years

C. Quality Assurance Agency

QAA Higher Education Review, March 2015, judgements about standards and quality meet UK expectations (for full report see Higher Education Review of the University of Portsmouth, March 20151_).

D. Others

The 2008 RAE confirmed that in the Mechanical and Design Engineering area, 45% of research was rated as internationally excellent or world-leading (4*+3*), and 85% internationally recognized or above (4*+3*+2*). The School also hosts the Regional Centre for Manufacturing Industry RCMI. Results from REF2014 highlight the significant growth in research in Engineering at the University of Portsmouth since RAE2008that brings together a broad range of expertise at the University of Portsmouth. Importantly, we have made a significant number of new academic staff appointments at all levels in these areas. In doing so we have significantly increased the number of early career researchers; and doubled the number of female staff submitted in comparison to that in RAE2008. This has provided a good foundation for future strategic research planning and development.

Highlights:

 Ranked third overall out of new universities submitted in this Unit.

 61% of our research outputs were rated as either world-leading or internationally excellent.  50% of our research overall was rated as either world leading or internationally excellent.  50% of our impact was rated as having very considerable reach and significance.

We are involved heavily in recruiting for research with 3 PhD finishing the first annual review and another 5 to start in September 2015. One MPhil and one grantfrom the British council providedthe sum of £38000, as well two KTP have been developed. A Joint British council grant with Brunel University and other Egyptian universities was also attained.

The Society of Petroleum Engineers SPE has recognised Portsmouth in 2012/13 as a Student Centre and has awarded an operational budget.

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24. Other Sources of Information

Other sources of information may be found in  Course Approval Document.

 Student Handbook.

 University of Portsmouth Curricula Framework (October 2007).  University of Portsmouth Undergraduate Prospectus.

 Assessment Regulations.

 University of Portsmouth (http://www.port.ac.uk/) and School of Engineering

(www.port.ac.uk/eng) websites.

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Unit Assessment Map

UNITS COURSEWORK EXAMINATION

Level Name Code Credit Delivery

Core/ Option Total % Type of Artefact Duration/ Length Weighting % Total % Open/ Closed Duration (hrs) Weighting % Level 4 4 Mathematical Principles P21384 (ENG410) 20 YR C 100% Closed 2hrs 100%

4 Communication and Engineering

Technology Appreciation P21958(ENG402)

20 YR C 100 _Coursework

Presentation/Logbook

1,000 words 70% 30% 4 Mechanical Engineering Principles P21960

(ENG414)

20 YR C 50 In class test 60 minutes 50% 50% C 1.5 50%

4 _{Solid Mechanics and Dynamics} _P21961 (ENG480)

20 YR C 45 _{Set of lab reports} _{<2000 words} 45% 55 C 1.5 55% 4 Introduction to Petroleum Engineering P21963

(ENG490)

20 YR C 30 In-class test at end of each

teaching block 30 mins

30% 70 C 1.5 70%

4 Earth Processes U21375

(SEES415) 20 YR C 100 2x in-class tests plus other _{portfolio – a series of map} interpretations

60 min each 100%

Level 5

5 Engineering Mathematics,

Instrumentation and Control P21975(ENG511)

20 YR C 50 Coursework CBT

Coursework CBT 15 min75 min

10%

40% 50 C 1.5 50%

5 Reservoir Engineering P21980 (ENG591)

20 YR C 40 In class test at the end of first teaching block 1 hr

40% 60 C 2 60%

5 Drilling Engineering P21981 (ENG592)

20 YR C 40 6 laboratory reports spread over

both the teaching blocks Max 2000 words

40% 60 C 2 60%

5 Petroleum Refinery Operations P21982 (ENG593)

20 YR O 40 1 laboratory report

1 poster presentation Max 1000 words

40% 60 C 2 60%

5 Petroleum Reservoir Fluid Properties and

Thermodynamics P21983(ENG594)

20 YR C 30 1 Coursework at the end of first

teaching block 2000 words

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UNITS COURSEWORK EXAMINATION

Core/ Option Total % Type of Artefact Duration/ Length Weighting % Total % Open/ Closed Duration (hrs) Weighting % 5 Structural Geology U20099

(SEES530) 20 YR C 50 Practical exercise/Report 50% 50 C 1.5 50%

5 Institution Wide Language Programme Various 20 YR O Various

5 Placement Learning U20267 40 Year O 100 Report 5,000 words 100%

Level 6

6 Individual Project P12984 (ENG604)

40 YR C 100 A portfolio of

evidence (including, but not limited to, the reports) as specified on the agreed project definition

8-10,000 words

100% 0

6 Petroleum Production Engineering P21998 (ENG691)

20 YR C 40 Coursework report Not exceeding 1500 words

40% 60% C 2 60%

6 _{Petroleum Reservoir Simulation} _P21999 (ENG692)

20 YR C 40 _{Coursework report (including the}

computer laboratory exercises) 2000 words

40% 60 C 2 60%

6 Formation Evaluation – Well Logging P22000 (ENG693)

20 YR C 40 Coursework report comprising the well log-interpretation

2000 words 40% 60 C 2 60%

6 Basin Analysis and Petroleum Geology U20106 (SEES609)

20 YR C 40 Field work exercise and group posters based on literature review and/or field observations

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Unit Learning Outcomes Map

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UNITS LEARNING OUTCOMES

Core/ Option A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 Level 4 4 Mathematical Principles P21384 (ENG410) 20 C Y Y Y Y Y

4 _{Communication, Business and ETA} _P21958 (ENG402)

20 C Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

4 Mechanical Engineering Principles P21960 (ENG414)

20 C Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

4 Introduction to Solid Mechanics and Dynamics

P21961 (ENG480)

20 C Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

4 Introduction to Petroleum Engineering P21963 (ENG490)

20 C Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

4 Earth Processes U21375

(SEES415)

20 C Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Level 5

5 Numerical and computational methods in

Petroleum P21975(ENG513) 20 C _{Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y} 5 Reservoir Engineering P21980 (ENG591) 20 C Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 5 Drilling Engineering P21981 (ENG592) 20 C Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

5 _{Petroleum Refinery Operations} _P21982 (ENG593)

20 O Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

5 Petroleum Reservoir Fluid Properties and Thermodynamics

P21983 (ENG594)

20 C Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

5 Structural Geology U20099 (SEES530)

20 C Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

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UNITS LEARNING OUTCOMES

Core/

Option A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6

5 Institution Wide Language Programme 20 O Y Y Y

Level 6

6 Individual Project P12984 (ENG604)

40 C Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

6 Petroleum Production Engineering P21998 (ENG691)

20 C Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

6 Petroleum Reservoir Simulation P21999 (ENG692)

20 C Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

6 Formation Evaluation – Well Logging P22000 (ENG693)

20 C Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

6 Basin Analysis and Petroleum Geology U20106 (SEES609)

BEng (Honours) Petroleum Engineering