GRADUATE CATALOG - The Petroleum Institute

THE GRADUATE SCHOOLGRADUATE CATALOG2013 - 2014

The Petroleum InstituteGraduate Catalog2013 – 2014Senior Editor: Dr. Thomas SteuberDesigner: Shereef CherikkallanPolicy Regarding On-line and Print Versions of thePetroleum Institute’s Catalogs, Manuals and Handbooks

Non-Degree Students ........................................................................................................................................... 25Former Students .................................................................................................................................................. 25Academic Advising and Research............................................................................................................................ 26Faculty Research Advisor Appointment ............................................................................................................. 26Graduate Advisory Committee ............................................................................................................................ 26Thesis and Graduate Project Defense ................................................................................................................. 26Grades and Grade Point Averages .......................................................................................................................... 28Evaluation of Students and Grading ................................................................................................................... 28Quality Hours and Quality Points ....................................................................................................................... 28Transfer Credit Excluded in GPA Calculation ................................................................................................... 28Credit Hours ......................................................................................................................................................... 28Grade-Point Averages .......................................................................................................................................... 28Graduation Requirements......................................................................................................................................... 29Graduation ........................................................................................................................................................... 29Catalog of Record ................................................................................................................................................. 29Graduation Requirements ................................................................................................................................... 29Time Limit on Study and Courses ....................................................................................................................... 29Thesis Defense ...................................................................................................................................................... 29Graduation Process .............................................................................................................................................. 30Academic Rules and Regulations ............................................................................................................................ 31Full Time Enrolment ........................................................................................................................................... 31Part Time Enrolment ........................................................................................................................................... 31ADNOC Fellowship PI Master Program (4+1) ................................................................................................... 31Academic Standing ............................................................................................................................................... 31Withdrawal from a Course ........................................................................................................................................ 32Rules of Conduct ......................................................................................................................................................... 34Academic Integrity ............................................................................................................................................... 34Attendance ............................................................................................................................................................ 34Classroom Deportment ........................................................................................................................................ 34Electronic Devices ................................................................................................................................................ 34Student Complaints ............................................................................................................................................. 34Graduate Academic Appeals Committee (GAAC) ............................................................................................... 34Graduate Council ................................................................................................................................................. 35Honor Code ................................................................................................................................................................... 36Responsibility to Uphold the Honor Code ........................................................................................................... 36Honor Pledge ........................................................................................................................................................ 36Honor Pledge Reaffirmation ................................................................................................................................ 36Academic Honor Council ...................................................................................................................................... 36Procedure to Report and Investigate Academic Dishonesty for Minor Violations ............................................ 37Procedure to Report and Investigate Academic Dishonesty for Major Violations ............................................ 37During an Academic Dishonesty Investigation .................................................................................................. 37Possible Sanctions for Violations ......................................................................................................................... 37Suspension from the Institute ............................................................................................................................. 38Appeals ................................................................................................................................................................. 38Record of Sanctions .............................................................................................................................................. 38Academic Programs and Curricula ......................................................................................................................... 39e-Learning Environment...................................................................................................................................... 39Chemical Engineering Department ........................................................................................................................ 40Department Mission and Description ................................................................................................................. 40Educational Objectives and Outcomes ................................................................................................................ 40Master of Science (M. Sc.) in Chemical Engineering ........................................................................................................... 40Master of Engineering (M. Eng.) in Chemical Engineering ................................................................................................ 41Requirements of the Degree Programs ............................................................................................................... 41Master of Science in Chemical Engineering ........................................................................................................................ 41Master of Science Thesis ...................................................................................................................................................... 42Master of Engineering (Non-thesis track) ........................................................................................................................... 42Elective courses .................................................................................................................................................................... 43Elective courses in Chemical Engineering (all are 3 credit hour courses): ......................................................................... 43Educational Objectives and Outcomes ................................................................................................................ 44

Requirements of the Degree Program ................................................................................................................. 45Electrical Engineering Department ........................................................................................................................ 47Department Mission and Description ................................................................................................................. 47Educational Objectives and Outcomes ................................................................................................................ 47Master of Science (M.Sc.) Program ...................................................................................................................................... 47Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Program ........................................................................................................................... 48Degree Requirements and Program of Study ..................................................................................................... 48General Program Requirements .......................................................................................................................................... 48Graduate Advisory Committee ............................................................................................................................................ 48Deviation from Requirements .............................................................................................................................................. 48Master of Science ................................................................................................................................................................. 48Program of Study ................................................................................................................................................................. 50Master of Science Thesis ...................................................................................................................................................... 50Master of Engineering ......................................................................................................................................................... 50Mechanical Engineering Department .................................................................................................................... 53Department Mission and Description ................................................................................................................. 53Educational Objectives and Outcomes ................................................................................................................ 53Degree Requirements ........................................................................................................................................................... 54Graduate Advisory Committee (GAC) ................................................................................................................................. 55Deviation from Degree Requirements ................................................................................................................................. 55Program of Study ................................................................................................................................................................. 55Educational Objectives and Outcomes ................................................................................................................ 57Degree Requirements ........................................................................................................................................... 57Deviation from Degree Requirements ................................................................................................................. 58Program of Study ................................................................................................................................................. 58Educational Objectives and Outcomes ................................................................................................................ 59Educational Objectives ......................................................................................................................................................... 59Outcomes .............................................................................................................................................................................. 59Degree Requirements and Program of Study ..................................................................................................... 59General Program Requirements .......................................................................................................................................... 59Deviation from Requirements .............................................................................................................................................. 59Proposed OfferingProgram of Study (2013-2014) ................................................................................................................ 60Graduate Certificate in HSE Engineering .......................................................................................................................... 61Certificate Requirements and Program of Study ............................................................................................... 61General Certificate Program Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 61Petroleum Engineering Department ...................................................................................................................... 62Department Mission and Description ................................................................................................................. 62Educational Objectives and Outcomes ................................................................................................................ 62Master of Science (M. Sc.) Program ..................................................................................................................................... 62Master of Engineering (M. Eng.) Program .......................................................................................................................... 63Requirements of the Degree Programs ............................................................................................................... 63Master of Science ................................................................................................................................................................. 63Master of Science Thesis ...................................................................................................................................................... 64Master of Engineering ......................................................................................................................................................... 64Elective courses .................................................................................................................................................................... 65Petroleum Geosciences Department ....................................................................................................................... 67Department Mission and Description ................................................................................................................. 67Educational Objectives and Outcomes ................................................................................................................ 67Educational Objectives ......................................................................................................................................................... 67Outcomes .............................................................................................................................................................................. 67Degree Requirements and Program of Study ..................................................................................................... 68General Program Requirements .......................................................................................................................................... 68Graduate Advisory Committee ............................................................................................................................................ 68Deviation from Requirements .............................................................................................................................................. 68Master of Science ................................................................................................................................................. 68Program of Study ................................................................................................................................................. 69Master of Science in Petroleum Geosciences ...................................................................................................... 69Course Descriptions.................................................................................................................................................... 70Example ................................................................................................................................................................ 70Subject Codes ....................................................................................................................................................... 70Graduate Courses in Chemical Engineering ........................................................................................................ 71Graduate Courses in Electrical Engineering ........................................................................................................ 76Graduate Courses in Mechanical Engineering..................................................................................................... 81Graduate Courses in Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Engineering............................................... 86

Graduate Courses in Petroleum Engineering ...................................................................................................... 89Graduate Courses in Petroleum Geosciences ....................................................................................................... 93Graduate Courses in Communications .................................................................................................................. 95Graduate Courses in Engineering (General) ........................................................................................................ 96Graduate Courses in Mathematics .......................................................................................................................... 97Directory of the Institute .......................................................................................................................................... 98Governing Board ......................................................................................................................................................... 98Institutional Advisory Board .................................................................................................................................... 98Institute Administration ............................................................................................................................................ 98Graduate Council ........................................................................................................................................................ 99Full-Time Graduate Faculty ................................................................................................................................... 100Location Map .............................................................................................................................................................. 104Campus Map ............................................................................................................................................................... 105

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Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014Welcome to the Petroleum InstituteThe Petroleum Institute (PI) is committed to provide world-class education through teaching and research inengineering and applied sciences in order to support and advance the petroleum and energy industries in UAEand beyond. Graduate education is a major part of this commitment. Initiated in 2007, the PI offers todaygraduate programs that lead to Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Chemical Engineering, ElectricalEngineering, Health Safety and Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or PetroleumEngineering, and to Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, ElectricalEngineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering or Petroleum Geosciences. The M.Eng. programshave an emphasis on applied aspects of the various engineering disciplines while the M.Sc. programs focus onfundamentals, and research in engineering and applied science. Scholarships in the form of Teaching/ResearchAssistantships are available to graduate students with excellent academic record. Outstanding students areeligible for Fellowship status.In the academic year 2011 – 2012, PI launched the ADNOC Fellowship PI Master Program that allows topperforming undergraduate PI students to take graduate courses during their senior year so that they maycomplete their Master degree within a year from completion of their B.Sc. degree. The PI is working towards theinitiation of its own Ph.D. program which is expected to be launched in the near future.All programs consist of core courses and a wide variety of elective courses in order to match the interests of students.Graduate courses are taught by PI and visiting faculty with significant international experience in research andgraduate education. All graduate students are engaged in on-going exciting research projects under thesupervision of a PI faculty. A major research center is currently under construction and expected to beoperational by the end of this academic year.Our graduate program aims to educate engineers and scientists for an outstanding professional career in industry,academia, government or services worldwide. The international and multicultural intellectual environmentbuilt by PI faculty, staff and students provides the basis for our graduates to excel in their professional life.In this catalog, you will find a detailed description of our graduate programs, their educational goals and objectives,the graduate courses offered and a list of full-time faculty members. we would like to express our gratitude tothe colleagues that contributed to the development of the catalog and primarily the Graduate StudiesCoordinators that include Dr. Ahmed Al Durra from Electrical Engineering, Dr. Fawzi Banat from ChemicalEngineering, Dr. Ryan Fernandes from Arts and Sciences, Dr. Fahad Al Maskari from Mechanical Engineering,Dr. Avin Pillay from Applied Chemistry, Dr. Clarence Rodrigues from Health, Safety and EnvironmentalEngineering, Dr. Mohammed Al Kobaisi from Petroleum Engineering and Dr. Sandra Vega from PetroleumGeosciences.Last and most importantly, PI has full accreditation by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology(ABET) for all its undergraduate programs.Dr. Thomas SteuberActing Dean of the Graduate SchoolThe Petroleum InstituteIsmail A. Tag, PhDActing President and ProvostThe Petroleum InstitutePage 8

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014Academic Calendar 2013 – 2014Fall 2013Fall Semester Classes Begin Sunday, August 25Add/Drop Period Begins Sunday, August 25Last Day to Drop without RecordSunday, September 1 at 3 pmRegular Working/Class Day (Sunday schedule) Saturday, September 21Regular Working/Class Day (Monday schedule) Saturday, October 5Eid Al Adha, Classes Suspended Monday, October 14 - Thursday, October 17Regular Working/Class Day (Tuesday schedule) Saturday, October 26Mid Semester Grades Due Monday, October 28Hijra New Year Holiday, Classes Suspended Monday, November 4Regular Working/Class Day (Wednesday schedule) Saturday, November 9Last Day to Withdraw from Classes Thursday, November 14Deadline to schedule Thesis Defense Sunday, November 17Advisement Period for Spring 2014 Sunday, November 17 - Thursday, November 21Regular Working/Class Day (Thursday schedule) Saturday, November 23Early registration for Spring 2014 Sunday, November 24 - Thursday, November 28Graduation Application Deadline for Spring/Summer 2014 Thursday, November 28National Day Holiday, Classes Suspended Monday, December 2 - Tuesday, December 3Classes Resume Wednesday, December 4Last Day of Fall Classes Thursday, December 5HFIT Exams Saturday, December 7Final Exams Sunday, December 8 - Thursday, December 12Final Exams Make Up Day Saturday, December 14Final Grades Due Sunday, December 15Winter Break Sunday, December 15 - Thursday, January 9Commencement Saturday, January 11Spring 2014Spring Semester Classes Begin Sunday, January 12, 2014Add/Drop Period Begins Sunday, January 12Prophet’s Birthday Holiday Tuesday, January 14Last Day to Drop Without RecordSunday, January 19 at 3 pmMid-Semester Grades Due Monday, March 10Last Day to Withdraw from Classes Thursday, March 27Spring Break, Classes Suspended Sunday, March 30 - Thursday, April 10Classes Resume Sunday, April 13Page 9

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014Advisement Period Sunday, April 13 - Thurday, April 17Deadline to schedule Thesis Defense Sunday, April 20Early Registration for Summer/Fall Sunday, April 20 - Thursday, May 1Make-up Class Day (if necessary) Saturday, May 3Graduation Application Deadline for Fall 2014 Sunday, May 4Last Day of Spring Classes Thursday, May 8HFIT Exams Saturday, May 10Final Exam Days Sunday, May 11 - Thursday, May 15Final Exam Make Up Day Saturday, May 17Final Grades Due Monday, May 19Summer 2014Summer Session Classes/Internships Begin Sunday, May 25Add/Drop Period Begin Sunday, May 25Ascension of the Prophet (Al-Isr’a wal Me’araj) Monday, May 26Last Day to Drop without Record Tuesday, May 27Mid Session Grades Due Tuesday, June 10Last Day to Withdraw from Summer Classes Tuesday, June 17Last Day of Summer Classes Thursday, June 26Final Exams Day Sunday, June 29Final Grades Due Tuesday, July 1Internships End Thursday, July 17Internship Grades Due Sunday, August 10Notes:Faculty and Administration to report by 25-Aug -2013 for Fall Semester. In the event of any changes to the Academic Calendar, an officialnotification will be sent by the Office of the Acting President and Provost. If Make Up Class days are required, an official notification will besent by the Office of the Acting President and Provost.Islamic holidays are determined after sighting the moon. Thus, actual dates may not coincide with the dates in this calendar. In the event of lossof teaching days due to unscheduled closings, the semester(s) may be extended or Saturday classes may be required.Page 10

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014Telephone and E-mail DirectoryUAE code: 971, Abu Dhabi code: 02Department Telephone Fax E-mailAdmissions 60 75888 60 75618 ALLadmissions@pi.ac.aeAdvanced University Placement 60 75157 60 75423 ALLaup@pi.ac.aeArts and Sciences 60 75723 60 75423 ALLas@pi.ac.aeChemical Engineering Department 60 75276 60 75194 ALLce@pi.ac.aeElectrical Engineering Department 60 75375 60 75194 ALLee@pi.ac.aeFinance 60 75833 60 75617 ALLfinance@pi.ac.aeGraduates School 60 75269 60 75648 ALLgs@pi.ac.aeHealth, Safety and Environment 60 75473 60 75628 ALLhse@pi.ac.aeHousing (on-campus) 60 75900 60 75549 ALLhousing@pi.ac.aeHuman Resources 60 75743 60 75650 ALLhr@pi.ac.aeIndependent Learning Center 60 75279 60 75423 ilc@pi.ac.aeInformation Technology 60 75793 60 75614 ALLit@pi.ac.aeInstitutional Research and Assessment 60 7 5733 60 75200 ALLira@pi.ac.aeInternship and Counseling 60 75943 60 75783 ALLic@pi.ac.aeLibrary – Habshan BuildingLibrary – Arzanah Building60 7580260 7589560 75746 ALLlibrary@pi.ac.aeMechanical Engineering Department 60 75362 60 75194 ALLme@pi.ac.aePetroleum Engineering Department 60 75363 60 75194 ALLpe@pi.ac.aePetroleum Geosciences Department 60 75271 60 75194 ALLpg@pi.ac.aePresident 60 75713 60 75646 president@pi.ac.aeProvost 60 75712 60 75646 provost@pi.ac.aePublic Relations 60 75002 60 75200 ALLpr@pi.ac.aeRecreation (students) 60 75872 60 75648 ALLrecreation@pi.ac.aeRegistrar 60 75883 60 75648 ALLregistrar@pi.ac.aeStudent Affairs 60 75899 60 75647 ALLsa@pi.ac.aeWomen in Science and EngineeringProgram60 75973 60 75782 ALLwise@pi.ac.aeCivil Maintenance 050 5918654 60 20367A/C Maintenance 050 4451963 60 20367Electrical Maintenance 050 6994059 60 20367Medical Hotline(El Wathig Omer)02-6075612050-6629664Security 050 6726052 60 75200Page 11

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014Overview of the Petroleum InstituteThe Petroleum Institute was founded by an Emiri decree in 2000 under the direction of His Highness SheikhKhalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan. It admitted its first class in fall 2001.The Petroleum Institute is financed and governed by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and itsinternational partners (Shell, British Petroleum, Total, and Japan Oil Development Company). The objective infounding the Petroleum Institute was to provide the UAE and its oil and gas industry with engineers educatedand trained to the highest standards.The campus is situated in the Sas al Nakhl area of Abu Dhabi. It consists of five buildings devoted to academic andadministrative affairs, with additional buildings providing recreation and dining facilities, and studentaccommodation. The teaching facilities contain state-of-the-art equipment. A major research center, serving allacademic departments, is currently under construction and is scheduled to be operational in 2014.Currently there are more than 1,100 male and female undergraduate students studying at The Petroleum Institute,divided between the AUP Program, Arts and Sciences and the Engineering Departments. June 2006 was amajor milestone, with Petroleum Institute’s first 44 graduates emerging from the degree programs and going onto start their careers within the ADNOC group of companies.The 2007-2008 academic year saw the launch of the first graduate programs leading to Master of Engineeringdegrees, and the first students graduated in fall 2009. In the 2009-2010 academic year, Master of Scienceprograms were offered for the first time. In the academic year 2012-2013, more than 170 graduate studentswere enrolled at The Petroleum Institute. In the near future, The Petroleum Institute will offer a Doctor ofPhilosophy (Ph.D.) degree.Graduate studies grow in parallel with research and technology development activities. Research is being leveragedby close cooperation with industry through the ADNOC-group operating companies and with internationaluniversities.Page 12

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014Research at the Petroleum InstituteAt the PI our vision is to create a world-recognized research center focused on the energy industry of Abu Dhabi. Ourmission is twofold:To develop world-class faculty, staff and students to benefit ADNOC Group of Companies and the Abu Dhabienergy industryTo conduct leading-edge research and develop technologies to improve ultimate economic exploitation ofhydrocarbons from the reservoirs of Abu Dhabi.These are challenging tasks, and we have already developed to be a leading research institution in the UAE.Over the last few years, PI has invested heavily in developing as an internationally recognized teaching and researchuniversity. In addition to teaching / educational infrastructure, a number of buildings are under construction oncampus to host new and exciting research activities. In 2009, the Takreer Research Center started its operations;in 2013, the Borouge Innovation Center opened up its doors. In 2014, the new ADNOC PI Research Center will becompleted and is expected to be one of the largest and best-equipped research centers in the region. The need forhighly qualified graduate students and post-doctoral fellows to work in these facilities is tremendous.In parallel, PI has been engaged in joined research activities with leading universities, including Colorado School ofMines, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Rice University, Stanford University, University of Maryland,University of Minnesota and University of Texas at Austin. Faculty and graduate students from PI work closelywith their counterparts in these universities in challenging problems of immediate interest to oil and gas industry.Furthermore, outstanding PI B.Sc. and M.Sc./M.Eng. graduates continue toward their Ph.D. in these universities.Once they complete their Ph.D., these students are expected to return back to ADNOC / OPCOs or PI, as the newgeneration of faculty. As PI grows, new collaborations are being established.The majority of research projects at PI are interdisciplinary. Engineers and scientists work together in problems offundamental as well as industrial importance. Key research areas include: Exploration technologies, Subsurface imaging and reservoir characterization, Increase hydrocarbon recovery, Well performance, Well-lifetime deliverability, Technologies for gas and chemical processing, Alternative energy solutions, Power and energy systems, Sensor technology and automation, Environmental issues, Materials sciences, Computational methods.There is no better time to be a graduate student at PI!Page 13

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014Accreditation and LicensureThe PI located in Abu Dhabi, is officially licensed since 27 October 2008 by the Ministry of Higher Education andScientific Research of the United Arab Emirates to award degrees in higher education. All undergraduate andgraduate programs have been granted accreditation.In addition, PI has full accreditation by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) for all itsundergraduate programs.Institutional Mission StatementThe Petroleum Institute provides a world-class education in engineering and applied sciences in order to support andadvance the petroleum and energy industries. The Institute is committed to academic excellence, and to fosteringan intellectual environment that leads to the development of our graduates as whole persons and as the futureleaders in their respective fields of expertise in the United Arab Emirates and beyond.Institutional GoalsTo achieve its Mission the Petroleum Institute will:Offer programs of instruction leading to baccalaureate degrees to produce graduates that have the skills,knowledge, and competencies that meet the needs of ADNOC and our other sponsors;Practice and infuse in our students the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental awareness;Manage the content, quality, design and continuous innovation of its academic programs in a manner thatcreates and sustains a reputation for institutional excellence and earns local, regional and internationalaccreditation;Provide programs of study leading to relevant graduate degrees and foster the creation and dissemination ofknowledge that is pertinent to the needs of industry and enriches the academic programs of the PetroleumInstitute;Provide professional outreach and continuing education programs that serve the ongoing needs of practicingprofessionals;Operate as a center of excellence for education, research, and professional service that interconnects globallywith regional and international industrial constituents, and with international partners in education andprofessional societies;Foster technological innovation and entrepreneurship leading to the development of advanced processes andproducts that provides for economic expansion and promotes business development opportunities.Page 14

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014Profile of the Petroleum Institute GraduateRecognizing that the most immediate and prominent product of the Petroleum Institute are its graduates, theinstitutional educational goals for its degrees are captured in the following attributes that reflect thedevelopment of the graduating student as a “whole person”:The graduating student will exhibit applied and theoretical competence in a field of technical specialization, andwill be oriented in engineering practices germane to the oil, gas and petrochemical industries. The graduate willhave the resourcefulness and capability to apply scientific and engineering principles in solving a wide varietyof technical problems.The graduating student will: appreciate the critical role played by verbal, written and graphicalcommunications in engineering practice and project management, have the corresponding skills to communicatewith a range of audiences, and possess the skills necessary to employ information technologies whereappropriate.The graduating student should acknowledge that technologies, economies and societies are in a continuous stateof evolution, and should therefore have the flexibility to manage a career path that changes over time, and thatis supported by life-long learning, critical thinking, teamwork, leadership and the ability to span severaldisciplines.The graduating student should understand the global nature of modern engineering and business, and in orderto succeed in this international arena, he/she should have an awareness of customary practices in differentcountries and the influence of diverse cultures.The graduating student should have the professional integrity and maturity to serve humanity and its highestvalues, and should always make ethical decisions as they relate to society, corporate operations, technology andthe environment.Page 15

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014Campus FacilitiesFood OutletsThe Satah building is a dining facility that has a capacity for 750. It serves three meals a day for the PI community.Small cafeterias, open for breakfast, lunch and snacks, are located in Arzanah, Bu Hasa, Habshan, and Zarkuhbuildings. Additionally an ADNOC Oasis can be found in the Arzanah Building and near the Habshan Building.HousingMale students who do not live within commuting distance from the PI are guaranteed space in one of the dormitorieson campus. In some cases, commuting students are also allowed to stay in the dormitories depending onavailability. Most of the dormitories have been refurbished and are configured as double furnished rooms. TheUmm Al Nar Club, located in Building 32, has a fitness room with free weights, Nautalus machines, and aerobicmachines, and a computer lab with wireless access. This club is available for students, faculty and staff.Information TechnologyComputer LaboratoriesThe IT Department operates and maintains open computer labs in each of the main campus buildings. These labs haveextensive operating hours and provide Internet access, print services, scanning, and more. Additionally, ITmaintains computer labs operated by the various academic programs in which Windows and Linux work stationsrun specialized, and often, expensive software.Several classrooms are equipped with video conferencing and interactive white board technology to connect differentcampus buildings together, and Adobe Web Connect to provide distance learning capacities to graduate students.Currently, public WI-FI Internet access is available in the student dormitories and most common areas of themajor academic buildings. Plans are in place to dramatically expand Internet bandwidth, as well as wirelessInternet coverage at PI.Research TechnologyThe PI acquired a High Performance Computing Cluster in 2010 used by faculty and graduate students for advancedcomputational research. The cluster, which is operated and maintained by IT, will triple in size in 2011, allowingfor even more complex simulations and modeling.TrainingIT conducts orientation sessions for new students, and training events for students and faculty on new technology andon the use of software and learning systems. Recent training included Microsoft Windows 7, Red Hat LINUX,Adobe Photoshop, Blackboard, and iPhone setup and use.LibraryThe PI Libraries are a premier regional information source for engineering, energy, materials and associatedengineering and scientific fields; including select social sciences, humanities, general interest and leisure readingmaterials. The library’s collection includes more than 50,000 books; thousands of journals; hundreds of oil & gasfield maps; multimedia materials and specialized PI archival materials. The library catalog provides access to thelibrary holdings. Library users have access to many research databases and thousands of electronic journals andonline books accessible from any campus network computer within the PI. An interlibrary loan service is providedto ensure materials are accessible from around the world via commercial document delivery centers.The PI Libraries enhance and support the university’s instructional and research programs with innovative servicesand relevant collections. The PI Libraries are designed to meet the learning, teaching and research needs ofstudents and faculty. The Habshan Library occupies part of the ground floor and first floor of the male studentcampus. The Arzanah Library is located on the first floor of the Women In Science & Engineering Campus. Thelibrary maintains extensive daily operating hours including evenings and weekends. Each library offers invitinglearning spaces which include an information commons area, quiet reading areas, group study rooms andinstruction labs. Both libraries offer an environment conducive to individual study and collaborative work. Bothfacilities provide wireless access to support learning and research. Librarians provide personalized researchsupport and hands-on information literacy skills instruction. The library is a critical resource within the campusand aims to collaborate with faculty, students and staff to achieve institutional goals.Page 16

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014Independent Learning CenterThe Independent Learning Center (ILC) provides content subject learning and English language learning materialsfor all PI students to support their coursework, assignments and research. Over the course of their academicstudies at the PI, it assists students to develop as autonomous learners with the ability to identify their ownlearning needs.In order to support learning, the ILC:provides users with functional, well-resourced environments that are conducive to group or individual study,learning and research;provides users with collections of learning materials and the necessary guidance for their use;incorporates the use of technology and related educational software to facilitate each stage of learning withinthe programs;provides language support in the form of carefully identified self-access materials;provides users with essential reference materials.incorporates the Math Learning Support Center, which provides walk-in assistance by faculty Mathspecialists;incorporates the Science Tutoring Service, which provides science tutoring by students for students.There are two ILC locations on campus – one on the second floor of Bu Hasa Building and the second inside theArzanah Library.PI Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT)The PI Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) is a campus-wide unit focused on enhancingundergraduate science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. The mission of CELT is topromote the professional enhancement of PI Faculty by providing formal and informal forums for exchange ofexperience and expertise in order to enhance STEM instruction. The center organizes seminars and workshops,hosts international distinguished engineering educators, and facilitates a number of Faculty LearningCommunities, which focus on infusing life-long learning, ethics, global awareness and contemporary issue into thecurriculum. In addition, the center sponsors STEM education research, helping to inform not only teaching andlearning at the PI, but in secondary and tertiary educational institutes throughout the region.Sports ComplexAsab is a state-of-the-art building with dedicated female and male sports facilities. It comprises two gymnasiums, fourindoor halls (volleyball, handball, basketball, and badminton), two studios (aerobics and martial arts), two indoortennis courts, two squash courts and a grass football pitch. Regular intramural sports tournaments are organized,including indoor soccer and basketball.Student Centers and LoungesIn an ongoing commitment to provide students with state-of-the-art facilities, in 2011 the PI opened student centers onthe male and female campuses. The student centers are located in the Satah and Arzanah Buildings and a studentlounge is available in Zarkouh. These student focused facilities provide a dedicated setting for social,organizational, and extracurricular activities. The student centers are equipped with computers, gaming tables,large flat screen televisions, gaming consoles, etc. Students are encouraged to visit the centers and lounge tosocialize and relax with fellow PI students.Women in Science and Engineering FacilitiesArzanah is a state-of-the-art building and home to the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Program. It boastsan area of about 14,000 m 2 , accommodating classrooms and laboratories, administrative and faculty offices, studentsupport and service facilities. The facility includes over 40 classrooms and 50 purpose-built computing, engineeringand science laboratories, as well as a library and Independent Learning Center, a workshop, lecture halls andmeeting rooms, Communication and Writing Centers, a 200-seat auditorium, several study and leisure lounges, anexercise room and a dining hall. There is also an outdoor landscaped area with shaded seating.Page 17

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)VisionThe Petroleum Institute (PI) shall strive to achieve a safe campus that is in full compliance with all relevant Health,Safety and Environment (HSE) regulations and best practices. The PI will achieve an exemplary HSE performanceand will be viewed as a model academic institution that is friendly to the environment and is a safe place to work,learn and conduct research.PolicyThe PI believes in protecting the health and safety of its students, employees and other stakeholders, and inenhancing the environment. It will achieve these objectives by:providing a safe and healthy workplaceminimizing both environmental pollution and the wastage of natural resourcesmanaging Health, Safety, and the Environment as a line responsibility with priority equal to that of any otherinstitutional objectivecomplying with the laws and statutes of the United Arab Emirates and ADNOC HSE policies, if necessaryapplying more stringent proceduresensuring all students and employees are aware of and abide by the PI HSE Policy and requiring that HSE isgiven a central role in all teaching, meetings, decisions, and other PI-related activitiesCommitmentsThe PI shall:ensure no harm occurs to its students, staff, faculty, contractors and visitorsminimize its environmental footprintuse energy and resources efficiently in carrying out its activitiesmanage HSE with the same importance as any other critical institutional activityensure its students and employees obtain a high level of HSE awarenessfoster a sense of personal responsibility and commitment to HSE issuesbe transparent and open in the public reporting of the PI's HSE performanceencourage free reporting of HSE concernsappropriately acknowledge those that make significant contributions to improving workplace safetyHSE ExpectationsCooperate during emergency fire drills. When you hear the fire alarm, it is mandatory to exit immediately andfollow directions to the assembly point area and remain there until you have been given the clearance toreturn. The PI HSE Department conducts fire drills once each semester in all on-campus buildings. For moredetails on the fire evacuation procedure and fire marshal duties, please refer tohttp://www.pi.ac.ae/PI_INS/hse.Know where the fire alarm activation points are.Know at least 2 paths of exit to the assembly point.Observe safety rules in laboratories and workshops. Any accidents/near miss/first aid cases must be reportedimmediately to the instructor or lab technician and to HSE Department at http://www.pi.ac.ae/PI_INS/hse.Each laboratory and workshop has its own appropriate safety protocols that must be followed at all times.Get your parking permits and drive and park legally on campus. Campus speed limit is 20 km/h. Aggressivedriving, speeding and illegal parking may result in your parking permit being revoked. Entry to and parkingon campus requires parking permit decals. Any violation to the PI campus parking rules will result in therevoking of campus parking privileges.Smoke only in designated areas. Note that the Arzanah Building (both indoors and outdoors) is smoke-free.Page 18

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014Conserve energy and water. Close external building doors if you see them open and turn off lights when notneeded. Use water sparingly. Know which number to call in an emergency (within PI: “0” or “75800” or “9-999”).Report all HSE incidents (first aid cases, accidents, spills, hazards and hazardous conditions). If unsafeconditions, accidents/incidents of any kind, and near–misses are observed, then these should be reported to theinstructor or hostel officer and to the HSE Office at http://www.pi.ac.ae/PI_INS/hse/hseTeam.php.Make HSE an equally important job component.Follow all HSE rules, procedures and best practices.Accept responsibility for your actions. Disciplinary action may be taken against any member of the PIcommunity who does not comply with PI HSE policies or knowingly performs unsafe acts or causes unsafeconditions to occur.Page 19

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014Student ServicesCounseling ProgramStudent Affairs maintains an extensive student counseling service. The student counseling office assists faculty inmaintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom, deals with disciplinary and academic dishonestyissues, and actively works with students who are experiencing academic or personal problems. Primaryresponsibilities of the Counseling Office include:Counseling, advising, and providing crisis management services for students with academic or personalconcerns;Communicating with students’ guardians regarding these concerns;Assisting students as they plan their work placements and internships;Working with the students to assist with academic issues and career counseling;Improve students’ awareness of local and international issues and events;Develop students’ personal and social skills.Career Services ProgramThe Petroleum Institute does not have a career services department per se, as all undergraduate students areguaranteed positions within the ADNOC group of companies upon graduation. Assistance to graduate studentsin finding employment after graduation is the responsibility of the individual degree programs, who maintainan extensive network of contacts with potential employers within the ADNOC-group operating companies, withthe international partners, and with major oil and gas companies worldwide. Information on employmentopportunities is also available in the Graduate School.Health ServicesThe ADNOC Clinic on the PI campus provides primary health care to PI students, faculty, and staff members andtheir dependents. The Clinic is open Sunday – Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and provides 24-hour accidentand emergency care as well. Depending on the nature of the illness, patients may be referred to the mainADNOC Clinic or other hospitals or clinics for further treatment. Students desiring to use the Clinic must bringa Medical Services Report form available from the Reception Desk. A dedicated clinic for female students isavailable in Arzanah and is open Sunday – Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Students may also be provided healthinsurance by their sponsor.Mail ServicesThe PI provides mail service on campus. Mail is distributed daily to all Institute offices by staff from GeneralServices Department (GSD). The Mail Room handles all outgoing mail including courier services and is locatedon the ground floor of the Habshan Building. A second mail room is located in Arzanah. All mail intended forInstitute offices and for those residing on campus should be addressed to:The Petroleum InstituteP. O. Box 2533Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.Public Relations OfficeThe Public Relations Office ensures a good working relationship between the Institute and the local public andprivate sectors. The Registrar’s Office provides students with official letters that might be required by variousgovernment and/or private organizations.Page 20

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014Student RecordsA permanent record reflecting the academic achievements of each student who enrolls at the Petroleum Institute ismaintained by the Registrar’s Office. Comprehensive student records contain information related to admission,transfer credit assessment, registration, disciplinary actions, academic assessment, progress towards degree,grade point average, and graduation.Privacy Rights of StudentsStudents have the right to: Inspect and review information contained in their educational records; Request changes or updates to their personal data; Consent to disclosure, with the extent of UAE federal and local laws, personally identifiable information fromeducation records.Transcripts and Other RecordsAll transcripts and documents submitted from other institutions become the property of the Petroleum Institute,and, as such, come under control of the Registrar’s Office. The PI will not provide copies of these documents.Transcripts submitted to the PI for review of transfer credit also become the property of the PI and cannot bereturned to the student or forwarded to other institutions.Release of Transcripts and Student InformationStudents may obtain official transcripts of their academic records at the PI from the Registrar's Office. Transcriptswill only be released after receipt of prescribed fees (AED 20/copy) and a signed Request for Transcript of RecordForm from the student concerned endorsed by the Student Sponsor. The PI will issue only complete transcripts,not parts of a student record. Information in a student’s file or about a student may be released to another partyonly with the written consent of the student or in order to comply with the order of a court or any other bodywith the authority to require the release of such information.Page 21

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014AdmissionsAdmission to the graduate program at The Petroleum Institute is available to highly qualified UAE Nationals andnon-Nationals. The requirements set out below are the minimum for admission as set by the UAE Ministry ofHigher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) and are subject to change. The Governing Board reservesthe right to deviate from published admission requirements. In such cases, changes in policy will be widelypublicized.Types of ProgramsMaster of Engineering (M.Eng.): The Master of Engineering programs at PI are directed toward engineers thatwould like to pursue advanced studies and intend to have a professional career in industry. Graduate coursesemphasize applications of fundamental engineering concepts to industrial problems. The M.Eng. programsconsist of graduate core and elective courses and research work to be used for the student’s Master ofEngineering project report. Advanced technical as well as business management elements are taught. PI offersM.Eng. programs in:Chemical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringHealth, Safety and Environmental EngineeringMechanical EngineeringPetroleum EngineeringMaster of Science (M.Sc.): The Master of Science programs at PI emphasize fundamental concepts and are designedfor students that want later in their career to be involved in research, either through a PhD degree or in acorporate environment. The M.Sc. programs consist of graduate core and elective courses and research work tobe used for the student’s Master Thesis. PI offers M.Sc. programs in:Applied ChemistryChemical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringPetroleum EngineeringPetroleum GeosciencesADNOC Fellowship PI Master Program (4+1) for students with a PI Bachelor degree only: The ADNOC FellowshipPI Master Program allows top performing PI undergraduate students to take graduate courses during theirsenior year so that they can complete their Master degree within a year from completion of their B.Sc. degree.The academic requirements are the same with the M.Eng. and M.Sc. degrees.PhD: PI is working towards the initiation of its own Ph.D. program which is expected to be launched in the nearfuture. Outstanding graduate students will have the opportunity to continue for a Ph.D. degree. PI welcomesvisiting PhD graduate students from other universities to work on exciting research projects under thesupervision of a PI faculty. For more details contact the corresponding academic department.Admission Requirements for Master Students (Full / Part time)Admissions Criteria: The following general admissions policy, procedures, and criteria apply to all programs:1. Application Procedures: Students interested in pursuing graduate studies should apply to the PI. Applicationmaterials are posted on the PI website, and students should apply electronically following the proceduresoutlined below. Once received, the application is sent directly to the relevant academic department for arecommendation on admission.2. Admissions: Admission to the graduate program is open to all. The following general criteria apply to allapplicants:a. A minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 point scale or its established equivalent) from a reputable B.Sc. Program;applicants must submit an academic transcript attested by the UAE MOHESR. For attestation of therequired documents by MOHESR, please refer to: https://www.mohesr.gov.ae/ar/Documents/att.jpgPage 22

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014b. A recently certified TOEFL score of 550 or higher on Paper-Based, 213 on the Computer-Based, or 79 on theInternet-Based test, or an IELTS score of 6.0 with the following exceptions: A native speaker of English who has completed his/her undergraduate education in an English mediuminstitution in a country where English is the official language. A student graduated from an English medium institution who can provide evidence of acquiring aminimum TOEFL score of 500 on Paper-Based test, or its equivalent IELTS or Computer-Based TOEFLscores, upon admission to his/her undergraduate program.After recommendation by the academic department, final approval for admission to the Graduate program isrequired by the Dean of the Graduate School.Probationary or Provisional Admission for Master Students (Full / Part time)Admission to the graduate degree program is under the control of the individual degree programs that may sethigher admission standards than those noted above. Strong applicants not meeting the minimum requirementsmay be admitted by a program on a provisional basis; applicants with significant relevant industrial experiencewill be given special consideration for admission. In the case of probationary admission, the following rulesapply:A student with a minimum CGPA of 2.7 and a minimum TOEFL score of 530 on Paper-Based, 197 on theComputer-Based, or 71 on the Internet-Based test (or its equivalent using a standardized test approved byMOHESR) may be admitted to the Master’s program subject to the following:a. The student achieves a TOEFL score of 550 by the end of the first semester.b. The student takes a maximum of six (6) credit hours of courses in the first semester during which he/shetakes intensive English classes. He/she must achieve an average score of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale or itsestablished equivalent) in the credit courses taken to continue in the program.A student with a CGPA between 2.7 and 2.9 and a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (or its equivalent using astandardized test approved by MOHESR) can take a maximum of nine (9) credit hours of courses in the firstsemester. He/she must achieve a minimum average score of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale or its established equivalent)in the credit courses taken to continue in the program.If the student fails to meet any of these rules, he/she will be dismissed from the program.Each program will examine the applicant’s academic background in order to assess the student’s needs in terms ofdeficiency courses which normally will need to be fulfilled before starting the graduate program. Admission forstudents from other technical disciplines or who have non-technical undergraduate degrees will be consideredon a case-by-case basis by the relevant department. Deficiency courses will be identified, and a program of studywill be customized for these students. Students taking deficiency courses will have provisional status, and willbe required to maintain a CGPA of 3.0 or greater.Admission Process for Master Students (Full / Part time)Admissions policies and procedures for the graduate programs of the PI are advertised on the PI website. Anelectronic application form is provided for the use of prospective students. In order to be considered foradmission to the graduate program, an applicant must submit all the required forms and meet the minimumrequirements.Prior to admission, the full time student should successfully complete a physical examination. All new studentsshould report to the PI for orientation prior to the start of classes.Admission Procedures for Master Programs (Full / Part time)ApplicationGo to the online application form at:https://cams.pi.ac.ae/capStudents wishing to apply for graduate studies should submit completed applications by the following dates:Fall Admission: April 1Spring Admission: September 1Page 23

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014Students wishing to submit applications beyond the final deadline should make a request to the individual academicdepartment.TranscriptsTwo original official transcripts in English or with an official English translation attached should be submitted uponadmission to the graduate program. The official transcripts should be attested by the UAE Ministry of HigherEducation and Scientific Research (MOHESR). For attestation of the required documents by MOHESR, pleaserefer to the following web site: https://www.mohesr.gov.ae/ar/Documents/att.jpg. All the required applicationmaterials should be submitted to:The Petroleum InstituteGraduate AdmissionsP.O. Box 2533Abu Dhabi, UAEEnglish Language RequirementStudents whose native language is not English must score at least 550 on the paper TOEFL examination (Test ofEnglish as a Foreign Language) or 213 on the computer-based examination and have the results sent to theGraduate School. Contact local American embassies or write to TOEFL Services, Educational Testing Service,P. O. Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541-6151, USA, (Telephone 609-771-7100) for information about the TOEFLexamination.TuitionTuition fees are applicable for Masters of Engineering and Master of Science Programs under 3 different categoriesas noted below:1. Students from ADNOC Group of companies,2. Self-sponsored students and those from Non-ADNOC group of companies,3. Fellowship Students. Exceptionally strong candidates may be admitted to Graduate Fellowship with Partialor Full scholarship.Details may be found here: http://www.pi.ac.ae/PI_ACA/pgp/tuition.phpAdmission Requirements for ADNOC Fellowship PI Master Program (4+1)Application ProcedureSubmit the required application documents to The Graduate School (Habshan Building - Room 322) by theapplication deadline.Required Application Documents:Application form (download here: http://www.pi.ac.ae/PI_ACA/pgp/forms.php)PI official academic transcript,Statement of purpose,Three recommendation letters,Valid passport copy,Family book (for UAE Nationals only).Application Deadline:Fall Admission:Spring Admission:June 10 (deadline) – June 30 (admission decision).January 5 (deadline) – January 20 (admission decision)Conditions:1. Students should have a CGPA of 3.2 or better by the end of their junior year and maintain it throughouttheir senior year.Page 24

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 20142. Students admitted to the program but fail to maintain the minimum GPA by the end of their senior yearwill be ineligible to continue.3. Students should maintain a full-time status throughout the ADNOC Fellowship PI Master Program.4. Students should meet all the Master admission requirements upon completion of their undergraduatedegree.Transfer StudentsCredit for academic work at other accredited institutions will be considered; academic credit for work experience orother experiential situations will not be granted. A maximum of nine (9) credit hours can be transferred to thePetroleum Institute to satisfy graduate degree requirements. In order that credits are approved for transfer toPI, the following items will be needed:(a) Official transcript from the university where credits were earned.(b) A minimum grade B (3.0 / 4.0) in the course for which credits are transferred.(c) Syllabi of the courses for which credits are transferred.(d) Transfer students must be in good standing at the institution from which they are transferring.(e) A certification from the university where credits were earned that these credits will not be used toward anydegree in that university.(f) If any of the above documents are not in English, an official English translation.The Graduate Committee of the Department where the student is enrolled is responsible to assess and recommendto the Dean of the Graduate School for approval the courses that are transferred, and to determine theirequivalence against Petroleum Institute courses. Only up to 3 credits transferred can be used toward coregraduate courses.Deferral of AdmissionStudents may defer an offer of admission for a maximum of one year. If they cannot attend in the semester to whichthey are deferred, they must submit a new application for admission.Non-Degree StudentsA non-degree student is a student who does not wish to pursue a degree program at the Petroleum Institute butwishes to take courses for other purposes. Examples could be visiting students from other universities, takingcourses and/or working on research projects for their professional development. Such students may take anycourse for which they have the prerequisites or have the permission of the instructor. Official transcripts orofficially certified copies of transcripts or other evidence of the prerequisites should be produced whenrequested. Non-degree students in good standing who subsequently become degree students at the PetroleumInstitute may receive credit for a maximum of 12 credit hours for courses completed as a non-degree studenttowards their degree program. Consideration for full admission maybe possible only if a grade of B or higherwas earned in each of the courses that constitute the first 12 credit hours taken by the student in the program.Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for M.Eng or M.Sc. degree programs at the PetroleumInstitute should not view this as a route to fulfill such admission deficiencies.Former StudentsA former student who has been voluntarily absent for at least one semester, or who withdrew voluntarily from asemester may seek re-admission by completing a “Request to Resume Studies” form available from theRegistrar’s Office. The completed form should be submitted to the Registrar’s Office. Former students who weresuspended or dismissed should refer to the section: ‘Return After a Missed Semester, Full Withdrawal from aSemester, Suspension or Dismissal’.Following a recommendation by the relevant department, final approval for admission to the Graduate program isrequired by the Dean of the Graduate School or his/her designate.Page 25

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014Academic Advising and ResearchFaculty Research Advisor AppointmentThe Department Chairman or the graduate studies coordinator will serve as the advisor for all the graduatestudents in their first semester in their respective programs at the Petroleum Institute. Each M.Eng. or M.Sc.student must select, by the end of their first semester, a faculty as his/her research advisor to provide adviceregarding graduate courses and supervision of research work. The student’s Department Chairman and theDean of the Graduate School must approve all research advisor appointments. Advisors must be full-timemembers of the Petroleum Institute faculty and must hold the rank of Distinguished Professor, Chair Professor,Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Research Professor, Associate Research Professor orAssistant Research Professor. Upon approval by the Dean of the Graduate School, Adjunct Professors and offcampusrepresentatives may be designated as co-advisors. When appropriate and upon approval by the Dean ofthe Graduate School, faculty members outside the student’s home department may serve as the student’sresearch co-advisor. In either of these cases, a co-advisor must be selected from the student’s home department.Graduate Advisory CommitteeA Graduate Advisory Committee (GAC) that consists of the student’s research advisor and two additional PetroleumInstitute faculty members who are familiar with the student’s area of study is appointed by the DepartmentChairman following the recommendation of the student’s research advisor within a month from theappointment of the research advisor. The Dean of the Graduate School approves the appointment of all GACs.Of the GAC members, two must be from the student’s major department or, in the case of interdisciplinarydegree programs, an allied department. Off-campus members can be assigned to the committee to serve eitherwith full voting status or in a non-voting capacity. Off-campus members with voting status assume all of theresponsibilities of on-campus committee members with respect to attendance of committee meetings, review ofstudents’ work and participation in oral examinations and final defense sessions. If a co-advisor is assigned, anadditional faculty member from the student’s major or allied department must be added to the committee.The student’s research advisor shall serve as the chairperson of the GAC, providing that he/she is a full-timePetroleum Institute graduate faculty member. If this is not the case, another committee member who is a fulltimePetroleum Institute faculty member will serve as the chairperson subject to approval of the student’sDepartment Chairman. The chairperson is responsible for leading all meetings of the GAC, with the exceptionof the student’s final thesis / project defense.Within an academic semester from its appointment, the GAC attends a presentation by the student on his / herproposed M.Sc. thesis / M.Eng. project and approves the proposed work. Any comments by the GAC should betaken into account by the student and his / her research advisor during the execution of the project. Thestudent’s research advisor assumes the primary responsibility for monitoring the program and directing theproject’s work. The student meets regularly with the GAC and presents his / her work progress, discussesproblems associated with his / her work and receives feedback.Thesis and Graduate Project DefenseDuring the intended last semester of his / her studies at the Petroleum Institute, the graduate student receivesapproval from his GAC to write up his thesis / project report. The student submits an initial draft of his or herM.Sc. thesis / M.Eng. project report to his / her research advisor, who will work with the student on necessaryrevisions. Upon the approval of the student’s advisor, the revised M.Sc. thesis / M.Eng. project report issubmitted to the GAC and the defense coordinator. The student should submit his M.Sc. thesis / M.Eng. projectreport to the GAC and the coordinator at least two weeks prior to the defense day.The research advisor should inform the Graduate School on the intention of the student to defend his / her work, atleast one month prior to the intended defense date. In response to the research advisor notification, theGraduate School appoints a Petroleum Institute graduate faculty as the M.Sc. thesis / M.Eng. project defensecoordinator. The coordinator sets up the date of the thesis / project report defense by consulting all the GACmembers. He / she has a non-voting role in the defense process, and ensures that the defense is performed bysatisfying the academic policies of the Petroleum Institute.Students must be in good academic standing and must be registered to defend. Students who are not in goodacademic standing should receive written approval from the Dean of the Graduate School in order to defendtheir thesis. This defense session will be open to the public. Following the defense, the coordinator and the GACwill meet privately to vote on whether the student has successfully defended the project. The coordinator reportsback to the Graduate School the examination result and confirms that the proper examination process wasfollowed.Page 26

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014Three outcomes are possible: the student may pass the oral defense; the student may fail the defense; or theCommittee may vote to adjourn the defense to allow the student more time to address and remove weaknessesor inadequacies in the thesis or underlying research. Two negative votes will constitute a failure regardless ofthe number of committee members present at the thesis defense. In the event of either failure or adjournment,the coordinator will prepare a written statement indicating the reasons for this action and will distribute copiesto the student, the GAC, the student’s Department Chairman and the Dean of the Graduate School .In the case of failure or adjournment, the student may request a re-examination, which must be scheduled no lessthan one week after the original defense. A second failure to defend the project satisfactorily will result in thetermination of the student’s graduate program. Upon passing the oral defense of the thesis or report, thestudent must make any corrections required by the GAC.The final, corrected copy and an executed signature page indicating approval by the student’s research advisor, theGAC, the coordinator and the Department Chairman must be submitted to the Dean of the Graduate School forformat approval. Format instructions are available in the Graduate School and should be obtained beforebeginning work on the thesis / report.Page 27

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014Grades and Grade Point AveragesEvaluation of Students and GradingWhen a student registers for a course, one of the following grades will appear on his/her academic record. Theassignment of the grade symbol is based on the level of performance. It represents the extent of the student’sdemonstrated mastery of the material listed in the course syllabus and achievement of the stated courseobjectives.A = 4.00 ExcellentA– = 3.75B+ = 3.25B = 3.00 SatisfactoryB– = 2.75 UnsatisfactoryC+ = 2.25C = 2.00C– = 1.75 FailureD = 1.00F = 0.00XF = 0.00 Failure due to Academic DishonestyW = WithdrawnI = IncompleteWA = Withdrawn AdministrativelyWI = Withdrawn Involuntarily (Terminated)WF = Withdrawn after DeadlineCR = CreditNC = No CreditPR = ProgressZ = Grade not SubmittedQuality Hours and Quality PointsIn order to graduate a student must successfully complete a certain number of required credit hours and mustmaintain grades at a satisfactory level. The system for expressing the quality of a student’s work is based onquality hours and quality points. The grade 'A' represents four quality points, 'B' three, 'C' two, 'D' one, 'F' none.For purposes of quality point calculation, a grade of 'XF' or ‘WF’ is equivalent to a grade of 'F'. The number ofquality points earned in any course is the number of credit hours assigned to that course multiplied by thenumerical value of the grade received. The quality hours earned are the number of credit hours in which gradesof 'A', 'B', 'C', 'D', or 'F' are awarded. To compute a grade-point average, the number of cumulative quality pointsis divided by the cumulative quality hours earned. Grades of 'W', 'WI', 'I', 'NC' or 'Z' are not counted indetermining quality hours.Transfer Credit Excluded in GPA CalculationTransfer credit earned at another institution will be recorded on the student’s permanent record. Calculation of thegrade point averages for transfer students will be based only on grades earned in degree courses completed atthe Petroleum Institute.Credit HoursThe number of times a class meets during a week (for lecture or laboratory) usually determines the number of credithours assigned to that course. Lecture sessions are normally 50 minutes long and typically represent one hourof credit for each 50 minutes the class meets in a week. Two to four hours of laboratory work per week aretypically equivalent to one hour of credit.Grade-Point AveragesGrade point averages are calculated to two places following the decimal point.Page 28

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014Graduation RequirementsGraduationEach degree program publishes a list of its degree requirements. If students are admitted with deficiencies, theappropriate department chair will provide the students written lists of courses required to remove thedeficiencies. These lists will be given to the students no later than one week after the start of classes of theirfirst semester in order to allow them to add/drop courses as necessary. Upon completion of the degreerequirements, Request to Graduate form, documenting satisfactory completion of the degree requirements mustbe signed by the advisor, graduate advisory committee, if appropriate, and the department chair.Catalog of RecordFor purposes of academic standing and verification that all graduation requirements have been met, the Catalog ofRecord is either that of the year the student entered the major or the year the student graduates.Graduation RequirementsThe individual degree departments have established the credit hour and graduation requirements for thesis andnon-thesis graduate degree programs. These requirements are not necessarily uniform across the five degreedepartments; prospective students should consult the program-specific information in the following sections ofthis catalog for details. The following general guidelines apply:Master of EngineeringThe Master of Engineering degree consists of a minimum of 30 credit hours of approved graduate-levelcoursework. Students must have an overall cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better in order toqualify for graduation with a Master of Engineering degree.Master of ScienceThe Master of Science degree consists of a minimum of 21 (16 for the case of Petroleum Geosciences) credithours of approved graduate-level coursework. In addition, students must complete and successfully defenda Master of Science thesis (9 credit hours in Engineering Departments and 12 in Petroleum Geosciences).Students must have an overall cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better in order to qualify forgraduation with a Master of Science.Time Limit on Study and CoursesA student must satisfy all graduation requirements within 36 months for full-time and within 48 months for parttimestudents from first enrollment at the Petroleum Institute inclusive of any approved leave. For studentswith first enrollment in the academic year 2009 – 2010 and earlier, graduation requirements should be satisfiedwithin 6 years from first enrollment. At the time of graduation, no course should be older than 8 years.Thesis DefenseThe research thesis constitutes an independent program of study dealing with a relevant research problem underthe direction of a suitable advisor. Research on the thesis will be satisfactorily completed by all graduatestudents, and preliminary work on the research project should commence as early as possible in the graduateprogram. Nine credit hours are required for the research thesis (12 in Petroleum Geosciences), which shouldcover a suitable literature survey of related material, the approach to the research problem, details of theapplied methodology and a discussion of the acquired data. Each student must present an acceptabledissertation and pass an oral, thesis-defense examination covering the research project and related material.PlagiarismPlagiarism is the use of any outside source, without proper acknowledgment. ‘Outside source’ means any work,published or unpublished, by any person other than the person itself. Note that “plagiarism” is not limited tothe egregious case where text is lifted verbatim and not cited. Any text which is taken verbatim must be placedin quotation marks, and the source properly cited. Citing the source, but omitting the quotation marks,constitutes a violation. One situation where this may arise is when reproducing a figure from another source.Even if the source is indicated, if the caption is also taken from that source, it must be enclosed in quotationPage 29

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014marks (or better yet, a new caption written in its place). Also, simply rephrasing the text sentence by sentence,but retaining the structure of the initial source text, mandates that the source be cited. Clearly, the best wayto avoid such infractions is to write the first draft of the text naturally and independently, not working closelyfrom any source. Independent of issues of plagiarism and proper citation, this is a valuable exercise: being ableto explain something in one’s own words is good evidence that the writer really does understand the material.In order to learn how to recognize and avoid plagiarism, students should take graduate course COMM501Technical and Scientific Writing and attend workshops organized by the PI Library.Graduation ProcessA student that has fulfilled all of the program requirements for graduation completes a request to graduate form(available from the Registrar’s office and online) that is approved by the Department Chairman and is submitted tothe Registrar’s office. Subsequently, the Registrar’s office provides an academic transcript and a degree audit formto the Department Chairman who performs a final degree check that is concurred by the Dean of the GraduateSchool and certified by the Provost.Page 30

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014Academic Rules and RegulationsFull Time EnrolmentFull-time students are registered for nine (9) or more credits during a regular semester until they fulfill theirgraduate course requirements. Full-time registration in Fall and Spring semesters is necessary to maintainprogress towards graduation. After completion of their course degree requirements, he/she should register everysemester toward his/her thesis / engineering project.Part Time EnrolmentPart time students are registered for one to two graduate courses per semester. They are expected to satisfy allgraduation requirements within 48 months from their first enrolment at the Petroleum Institute inclusive ofany approved leave.ADNOC Fellowship PI Master Program (4+1)Only for students with a PI Bachelor degreeThe ADNOC Fellowship PI Master Program allows top performing PI undergraduate students to take graduatecourses during their senior year so that they can complete their Master degree within a year from completion oftheir B.Sc. degree.Academic StandingAt the end of each semester, a student’s academic standing will be assessed based on the accumulated total qualityhours, cumulative grade point average, and semester grade point average. Graduate students who maintain anoverall cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better are considered to be in good standing.A student’s progress toward successful completion of a graduate degree shall be deemed unsatisfactory if any of thefollowing conditions occur:1. Failure to maintain a CGPA average of 3.0 or greater. More specifically:a. Academic Warning: Any semester, in which a graduate student’s CGPA is below 3.0 during his/herinitial 9 credits, or between 2.5 and 3.0 after 9 credits in the graduate program. The Graduate Schoolwill notify the student and his/her sponsor of his/her warning status. After “Academic Warning”, agraduate student returns to “Good Standing” by achieving a minimum CGPA of 3.0. During “AcademicWarning”, part-time graduate students are allowed to take a maximum of only 4 credit hours persemester, unless otherwise approved by the Provost (or designee) based on recommendation from thestudent’s graduate advisor and agreement of the Dean of the Graduate School . A student on “AcademicWarning” can enroll for his/her M.Sc. thesis / M.Eng. project upon the approval of his/her researchadvisor.b. Academic Probation: A graduate student with a CGPA below 3.0 for two consecutive semestersduring his/her initial 9 credits, or between 2.5 and 3.0 after 9 credits for two consecutive semesterswhile the student is enrolled in the graduate program of the Petroleum Institute will be placed on“Academic Probation”. Part-time graduate students on academic probation are allowed to register for amaximum of only 4 credit hours per semester. The Graduate School will notify the student and his/hersponsor of his/her probation status. After “Academic Probation”, a graduate student returns to “GoodStanding” by achieving a minimum CGPA of 3.0.c. Dismissal: A graduate student will be considered by the Graduate Council for dismissal from thePetroleum Institute if:i. CGPA falls below 2.5 after 9 credits or more in the graduate program,ii. receives a grade of “F” in a graduate course,iii. he/she has three (3) consecutive semesters of CGPA below 3.00,iv. he/she accepted conditionally in the graduate program of the Petroleum Institute but failed to fulfillthe set conditions, orv. he/she violates the honor code.In all cases, a student dismissal requires approval by the Provost prior to coming into effect.A student that is dismissed from the Petroleum Institute will not be sponsored for a UAE visa.2. Failure to successfully defend the Master of Engineering Project Report or Master of Science Thesis aftertwo attempts.Page 31

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 20143. Receipt of an “Unsatisfactory Progress” recommendation from: (1) the chairperson of the student’s homedepartment, (2) the student’s graduate advisory committee, or (3) a departmental committee charged withthe responsibility of monitoring the student’s progress.Unsatisfactory academic progress on the part of a graduate student shall be reported to the GraduateSchool in a timely manner.Re-AdmissionA graduate student who has been dismissed must submit a letter which clearly states the reasons why he/she shouldbe re-admitted. Appeals for re-admission after dismissal will be considered by the Graduate Council on acase-by-case basis. Endorsement from the relevant Department is required. Factors which may be takeninto consideration include but are not limited to the graduate student’s previous Petroleum Instituteacademic record, research performance, attendance record, disciplinary issues, relevant medicalinformation, evidence of ability to succeed, the duration of the graduate student’s absence, and any otherinformation which the graduate student and the Council feel is relevant. It is the graduate student’sresponsibility to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Graduate Council that he/she has both themotivation and the ability to graduate from the Petroleum Institute. The Graduate Council will make itsrecommendation to the Provost (or designee) for final decision. A graduate student must sit out at least onefull semester before being re-admitted to the Petroleum Institute.Deferral of AdmissionStudents may defer an offer of admission for a maximum of one year by submitting a completed “Request to DeferAdmission” Form to the Graduate School. If they cannot attend in the semester to which they are deferred,they must submit a new application for admission.Add/DropGraduate students may wish to add, drop or change a course section at the beginning of a regular semester orsession by submitting a completed “Add / Drop / Withdrawal” Form to the Registrar’s Office. Removingoneself from a degree course during the official add/drop period will result in no record of enrollment in thecourse appearing on their transcript.Withdrawal from a CourseGraduate students may withdraw from a course, a semester or the Petroleum Institute. The following applies:1 Withdrawal from a Course: Graduate students may drop from a degree course during the officialadd/drop period without any record of enrollment in the course appearing on their transcript.Graduate students may also withdraw from any degree course during the official withdrawalperiod. A grade of “W” will be assigned on the student’s transcript. Withdrawal from a course afterthe “Last Day to Withdraw from Classes” will result in a grade “F”.Graduate students withdrawing from any course should discuss the decision with their graduate orresearch advisor. Graduate students should be aware that withdrawal from a course may have animpact on their scholarship terms, on their full-time status (for full-time students) and timelyprogress toward graduation.All graduate student requests for withdrawal from a course or courses must be processed bysubmitting a completed “Add / Drop / Withdrawal” Form to the Registrar’s Office by the stipulateddeadline.2 Withdrawal for a Semester (Leave of Absence): Graduate students may drop from all degreecourses during the official add/drop period without any record of enrollment in the coursesappearing on their transcripts. Graduate students may also withdraw from all degree coursesduring the official withdrawal period. A grade of “W” will be assigned on the student’s transcript.Withdrawal after the “Last Day to Withdraw from Classes” will result in a grade “F”. Graduatestudents should be aware that withdrawing for a semester will have an impact on their scholarshipterms and timely progress toward graduation.All graduate student requests for withdrawing for a semester must be made by submitting acompleted “Temporary / Permanent Withdrawal” Form to the Graduate School and will only beprocessed after all student obligations to the Petroleum Institute have been fulfilled.Graduate students who receive financial support in the form of graduate research / teachingassistantship are not eligible for the assistantship during their leave of absence and they are notsponsored for a UAE visa.Page 32

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 20143 Withdrawal from the Petroleum Institute: All graduate student requests for permanentwithdrawal from the Petroleum Institute must be made by submitting a completed “Temporary /Permanent Withdrawal” Form to the Graduate School by the set day according to the publishedAcademic Calendar. Students may not withdraw after the official withdrawal period and will beassigned grade “F” in the relevant course(s).Resume StudiesA graduate student who has withdrawn for a semester does not have an automatic right to return to the PetroleumInstitute. All requests to re-enroll after a missed regular semester of study must be made by submitting acompleted “Request to Resume Studies” Form to the Graduate School.Graduate Course Repeat ProvisionA graduate student may repeat a graduate course (except for special courses, i.e., Special Topics, Research Topics,Graduate Seminar, etc.) only one time. A student may only repeat courses with an earned grade of “B-”,“C+”, “C”, “C-” or “D”.Graduate students are allowed grade point average recalculation in one repeated course. Only thehighest grade earned in the repeated course counts towards the cumulative grade-point average. Thegrades for all attempts of a course taken for credit appear on the student’s official transcript. The repeatedcourse must be taken at the PI as transfer courses are not included in this policy. A student should meetwith his/her advisor and appropriate PI departments and receive approval from the Dean of the GraduateSchool before repeating a course, as it may affect the student’s academic standing, scholarship, PI time rule,etc. A repeated course must be taken when it is regularly offered and cannot be taken in independent orindividual format. Any questions regarding this policy should be addressed to the Graduate School.The policy will be applicable to all graduate students currently enrolled at the PI.Graduate students who decide to repeat a course will be financially responsible for the cost associated withthe course repeat.Change of MajorA degree-seeking graduate student can apply for a change of major during his/her studies at PI. Theapplication will be evaluated by the Graduate Committee of the Department that hosts the newmajor and will recommend accordingly to the Dean of the Graduate School. Final decision will takeinto account the academic performance of the student while in the initial major, the compatibility ofthe new major with the student’s undergraduate studies, the student’s research performance andother academic criteria. The CGPA will be based on the grades in all graduate courses taken by thestudent at PI.Page 33

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014Rules of ConductAcademic IntegrityThe faculty, administration, and students of the Petroleum Institute have a responsibility for establishing,maintaining, and fostering an understanding for and an appreciation of the principles of academic integrity.Instructors in all classes will clearly define where independent work is required and situations where groupwork is acceptable.In many cases, learning situations in and outside of class where students help each other are acceptable and in factwill be encouraged. However, in cases where the instructor defines that individual work is required, it is aviolation of academic integrity to offer help to or accept help from others or to use the work of others and claimthe work as one’s own. In any set of circumstances where the student is unsure of this policy, it is the student’sresponsibility to resolve this issue before the work is submitted for grading or the examination is taken.AttendanceClass attendance is an important component of the learning process. Accordingly, unexcused absences from classwill not be tolerated. Work missed due to unexcused absences, including homework, projects, quizzes, andexams, cannot easily be made up and may be assigned a score of zero.Excused absences from class may be allowed for off-campus students using the Petroleum Institute e-Learningsystem as well as under special circumstances such as, for medical reasons, or for personal or familyemergencies. In the case of absence due to a medical condition, the student is required to submit a physician’sreport to a counselor in order to obtain permission to make up any assignments that have been missed.Classroom DeportmentIn order to maintain a positive learning environment, rude, disruptive, and inconsiderate behavior by students inclass will not be tolerated. Students are required to be present and ready to begin class promptly on the hour,and should plan other activities and transit time between classes accordingly. Students who are chronically lateto class or disruptive in other ways are subject to removal from class following one warning by the instructor.Any work missed because of a student’s removal from class cannot be made up and will be assigned a score ofzero. Students who repeatedly disrupt are subject to permanent removal from the course following consultationwith the Provost.Electronic DevicesElectronic devices including mobile phones should be turned off when entering the Petroleum Institute academicfacilities. They are not to be used during class.Student ComplaintsThe Petroleum Institute is committed to providing fair and equitable treatment for all students. In the event that astudent develops concerns regarding his/her treatment at the Petroleum Institute, they are encouraged to godirectly to the Graduate School where they will be referred to a student counselor for assistance. The counselorwill recommend appropriate steps to deal with the issue. Some complaints are best handled with the studentcounselor acting as an advocate for the student and attempting to resolve the matter with the appropriateperson or body. On other occasions, students may be advised to talk with a given faculty member or aDepartment Chairman. Some issues where there is no immediate resolution may require the student toimplement a formal appeals process.Graduate Academic Appeals Committee (GAAC)Students who feel that a rule or regulation was applied unfairly may submit an appeal in writing. Appeals will beconsidered by the Graduate Academic Appeals Committee (GAAC). The appeal should be accompanied byrelevant evidence, such as a letter from a medical doctor or official documentation. When considering an appeal,the GAAC may take into consideration the student’s total academic record, attendance record or any otherinformation on file which will assist them in reaching a fair decision. Probation may not be appealed.Page 34

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014The GAAC consists of five members drawn from the graduate faculty (constituting the majority) and student affairsstaff. Members, appointed by the Provost at the beginning of each academic year, serve for one year. A memberis eligible to serve for more than one term. A minimum of three members is sufficient to consider any appeal.Decisions of the GAAC are final.Results of the appeal will be given to the student in writing and a copy of all documents will be placed in thestudent’s file.Graduate CouncilThe Graduate Council formulates graduate policy. It recommends to the Provost new programs, Institute-wide rules,regulations, policies, and guidelines that govern academic programs leading to advanced degrees. The Councilalso recommends admission, retention, and graduation requirements, and develops policies on financial aid forgraduate students. The Council consists of a faculty member from each of the Petroleum Institute graduatedegree granting departments, a member from Arts and Sciences, a member from the Graduate School and agraduate student representative. Members serve in the Graduate Council for a two-year term. The Dean of theGraduate School is the chairman and ex-officio member of the Graduate Council. He/she is responsible for theadministration of the regulations and requirements for advanced degrees. In the absence of a Dean of theGraduate School, the Provost may appoint a Petroleum Institute faculty member to chair the Council.Page 35

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014Honor CodeThe Petroleum Institute is an academic community whose purpose is the pursuit of knowledge and the developmentof its graduates as leading experts in their academic disciplines. In light of this purpose, it is essential that allmembers of this community are committed to the principles of truth and academic honesty. To maintain thehighest level of academic integrity, this policy defines the standards to which the Institute expects its studentsto adhere.Responsibility to Uphold the Honor CodeIt is the responsibility of all members of this academic community – students, faculty, and staff alike – to actively deterand report all instances of academic dishonesty in order to safeguard the academic standards of the Institute.Honor PledgeThe Honor Pledge is a short statement attesting that each student will fully comply with the Petroleum Institute’sHonor Code. The Honor Code is published in Arabic and English. It is the students’ responsibility to familiarizethemselves with the Institute’s Honor Code and adhere to it. Every student admitted to the Petroleum Institutewill sign the Honor Pledge and receive a copy of the Honor Code upon signing their contract in the AdmissionOffice.The Honor Pledge is as follows:“I verify that I have received a copy of the Petroleum Institute’s Honor Code and hereby pledge to fully comply with theCode.”__________________________________Student SignatureHonor Pledge ReaffirmationThe Honor Pledge Reaffirmation is a short statement attesting that each assignment, exercise, examination, project,presentation, report, etc. is the student’s own work. It is a reminder to the students that the Institute is committedto academic integrity. The faculty is expected to enforce the use of the pledge. The Honor Pledge Reaffirmationshould be typed or handwritten and signed on all graded work submitted in the form of a hard copy; it should beincluded on electronically submitted work as well, where its inclusion will count as a signature.The Honor Pledge Reaffirmation is as follows:“I pledge that I have neither given nor received any unauthorized assistance whatsoever on this academic assignment,exercise, examination, project, presentation, report, etc.”.___________________________Student SignatureAcademic Honor CouncilThe Academic Honor Council (AHC) is appointed by the Provost with no special limits on the length ofservice.The AHC will consist of six (6) members with the chair being appointed by the Provost:o Three (3) faculty members including at least one female (voting)o One (1) staff member (voting)o The Student Council President or designee - female/male (voting)o Director of Student Affairs or designee (non-voting)The AHC will be charged with maintaining the highest level of academic integrity at the Institute, anddeliberating cases of suspected academic violations.Page 36

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014Procedure to Report and Investigate Academic Dishonesty for Minor ViolationsIf an instructor suspects that a student has committed a minor violation, he/she should meet with thestudent to discuss the allegation. The meeting must take place within three (3) working days from when thealleged violation took place.If the instructor determines that no academic violation has occurred, the matter is dropped.If the instructor determines that a minor violation has occurred, he/she shall:o Apply a sanction, if any, in accordance with the “Possible Sanctions for Violations” terms listed below.o Notify the student, Department Chairman and Internship and Counseling Office of the violation andsanction applied, if any, within two (2) working days from when the meeting with the student took place.o Submit a report to the Internship and Counseling Office, with a copy to the Department Chairman.The third minor violation documented with the Internship and Counseling Office will be referred to theAHC.Procedure to Report and Investigate Academic Dishonesty for Major ViolationsIf an instructor suspects that a student has committed a major violation, he/she should meet with thestudent to discuss the allegation. The meeting must take place within three (3) working days from when thealleged violation took place.If the instructor determines that no academic violation has occurred, the matter is dropped.If the instructor determines that a major violation has occurred, he/she shall notify the student,Department Chairman and Internship and Counseling Office within two (2) working days from when themeeting with the student took place.o All major violations will be referred to the AHC.o Student Affairs: Upon receiving the case:• The Director of Student Affairs will assign a representative to the case who will interviewthe relevant persons. The representative may not be a member of the AHC.• The representative will gather the evidence and present it, in writing, to the AHC.• AHC: Upon receiving the case: The AHC will hold a meeting with the representative and, if necessary, thestudent and/or instructor for the purpose of examining the evidence andquestioning any witnesses or relevant parties. Based on the evidence, if the AHC decides that the student has committed theacademic violation, they will determine an appropriate sanction. The AHC mayimpose any sanctions in accordance with the “Possible Sanctions for Violations”terms listed below. The Internship and Counseling Office will communicate the AHC decision to thestudent and instructor no later than five (5) working days from when the AHCreceived the case. The AHC is required to submit a full report to the Provost (ordesignee) with a copy to the Internship and Counseling, and the Registrar Offices.During an Academic Dishonesty InvestigationA student under investigation for an allegation of an academic violation may not withdraw from the coursein question.A student may not graduate as long as any allegation of an academic violation remains unresolved.Unavailability of any of the concerned parties will not hinder the continuation of the investigation.Students may seek advice about the Academic Integrity Policy and its procedures from the Internship andCounseling Office.Possible Sanctions for ViolationsReduced grade or 0 for the work: Opportunistic cheating in minor assignments, exercises, examinations,projects, presentations, reports, etc.Reduction in course grade by one letter grade: Premeditated cheating in minor assignments, exercises,examinations, projects, presentations, reports, etc.XF or reduction in grade for the course: Opportunistic cheating in major assignments, exercises,examinations, projects, presentations, reports, etc. A student may appeal an XF grade recorded two yearsearlier in accordance with the appeals process stated in this policy.Suspension for one semester and an XF for the course: Premeditated cheating in final or majorassignments, exercises, examinations, projects, presentations, reports, etc. A student may appeal an XFgrade recorded two years earlier in accordance with the appeals process stated in this policy.Page 37

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014Expulsion from PI: Premeditated cheating in final or major assignments, exercises, examinations, projects,presentations, reports, etc.Suspension from the InstituteA student found guilty of academic dishonesty may be suspended for one or more semesters. The AHC willdetermine the length of suspension.Once imposed, the AHC will recommend the effective date for suspension, which could be immediate.If suspended during an academic semester, the student will receive a grade of XF (Failure due to AcademicDishonesty) for the concerned course and a WI (Withdrawal Involuntarily-Terminated) for all remainingcourses.The Institute will report the case to the student’s guardian and sponsor.AppealsIf a student wishes to appeal the instructor’s or AHC’s decisions, he/she must comply with the following: All appeals must be in writing and provide new information not considered previously. Appeals regarding minor violations must be submitted to the Internship and Counseling Office within three (3)working days from the decision date of the instructor. The AHC will review, deliberate as needed, and decide onthe case within three (3) days from receiving the case. The AHC’s decision is final. Appeals regarding major violations must be submitted to the Internship and Counseling Office within five (5)working days from the decision date of the AHC. The Provost will review, deliberate as needed, and decide onthe case within five (5) working days from receiving the case. The Provost’s decision is final.Record of SanctionsAll records of sanction for all cases will be kept in the Internship and Counseling Office.A record of any sanction requiring action by the Registrar Office will be placed in the student’s file at theRegistrar Office.In every case the Institute will provide a record of the sanction to the student’s guardian and sponsor.Page 38

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014Academic Programs and Curriculae-Learning EnvironmentThe e-Learning environment at the Petroleum Institute is state-of-the-art, consisting of two major components:A leading web-based conferencing system, designed to accommodate registered graduate students byallowing them the opportunity to take classes while on site duty away from Abu Dhabi.The Blackboard® Learning Management System (LMS), used by instructors at the Petroleum Institute tocommunicate announcements and deliver material to students. In addition, the system plays other rolesthat centralize course management to the instructor and centralize course resources to the studentResidential students are expected to attend classes at the Petroleum Institute. Students using the PetroleumInstitute e-Learning system are required to attend at least once a month at the Petroleum Institute, in additionto taking their exams at the Petroleum Institute. Only under rare circumstances are off-Campus studentsallowed to take exams at their work site that are away from Abu Dhabi. In such cases, exams are proctored bythe student's site coordinator. Homework assignments may be submitted through the Blackboard LMS.The e-Learning System is assessed every semester by both faculty and staff through evaluation forms prepared bythe Graduate School specifically for the Petroleum Institute e-Learning system. Results are used to enhance thesystem to better suit the needs of its users as well as keep up pace with the latest in technology.All other policies, procedures, and admission and degree completion requirements governing on Campus graduatestudents such as selection of advisor, graduate advisory committee, research topic, etc. apply to students takinggraduate courses by distance delivery mechanisms.Page 39

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014Chemical Engineering DepartmentDepartment Mission and DescriptionThe mission of the Chemical Engineering Department at the Petroleum Institute is to provide a world-classeducation in chemical engineering science, and to produce graduates and future leaders who are capable ofmeeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of PI sponsors from oil and gas, and broader energy industry.In addition, graduates will engage in life-long learning that will enable them to keep abreast of and effectivelycontribute to their advancement in the profession.Master of Science and Master of Engineering in Chemical EngineeringEducational Objectives and OutcomesMaster of Science (M. Sc.) in Chemical EngineeringEducational Objectives1. Provide graduates with an outstanding education, research skills and knowledge required to furthertheir career aspirations;2. Prepare graduates to go on for further education under PhD programs;3. Raise the academic and professional visibility of the PI through the publication of scholarly works;4. Provide PI partners in the oil and gas industry with a pool of highly qualified personnel who can utilizetheir knowledge of contemporary technology to better develop business opportunities;5. Enhance the technological profile of PI partners in the oil and gas industry, the UAE, and the regionaland global oil and gas industry.OutcomesUpon completion of the Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, the graduates will:1. Be able to successfully apply advanced concepts of basic sciences and chemical engineering science to theformulation and solution of complex chemical engineering problems;Page 40

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 20142. Find employment in technologically relevant areas with rapid advancement through their chosen careerpath;3. Have the results of their Master of Science thesis work published in peer-reviewed journals;4. Have the training and skills that will allow them to be accepted into well-recognized PhD programs.Master of Engineering (M. Eng.) in Chemical EngineeringEducational Objectives1. Provide graduates with an outstanding education, advanced skills and knowledge in technical andbusiness-related areas required to further their career aspirations;2. Provide PI partners in the oil and gas industry with a pool of engineers who have the knowledge, skills,and educational background required to synthesize technical issues as well as economic/businessmanagement issues in the solution of chemical engineering problems;3. Provide graduates who can move into, and perform admirably in, management positions;4. Provide PI partners in the oil and gas industry and the UAE with a pool of highly qualified technicalpersonnel;5. Enhance the technological profile of PI partners in the oil and gas industry, the UAE, and the regionaloil and gas industry.OutcomesUpon completion of the Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering, the graduates will:1. Be able to successfully apply advanced concepts of basic sciences and chemical engineering science to theformulation and solution of complex chemical engineering problems;2. Perform admirably in management positions in UAE and other major international oil and gas, andenergy companies.Requirements of the Degree ProgramsMaster of Science in Chemical EngineeringMinimum of 21 credit hours coursework including:o 12 credit hours core (or compulsory) courseso 9 credit hours elective courses2 credit hours of Graduate Seminar, one in each semester1 credit hour of COMM 501 Technical and Scientific Writing.Successful completion and defense of thesis (9 credit hours)Further details of the coursework requirements are outlined in the following table.Master of Science in Chemical EngineeringCore CoursesCredit HoursCHEG 511 Advanced Reaction Engineering 3CHEG 520 Mathematical Methods in Chemical Engineering 3CHEG 522 Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 3CHEG 571 Transport Phenomena 3CHEG 595 Graduate Seminar I 1CHEG 596 Graduate Seminar II 1COMM 501 Technical and Scientific Writing 1Elective Courses (list provided) 9CHEG 599 Master of Science Thesis 9Technical elective courses should be selected from the corresponding list. One elective course can be selectedfrom other relevant graduate programs. Selection of elective courses should be made in consultation with theresearch supervisor and requires written approval from the Department Chair or designee.Page 41

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014A tentative list of courses to be offered in the Fall and Spring semesters is given below. A full time graduatestudent is supposed to take at least 12 credit hours of course work each semester thus fulfilling most of therequirements of course work in two semesters followed by thesis work and remaining course work, if any, inthe third semester. A limited number of graduate courses are offered during the summer term to allowstudents to complete their coursework earlier.SemesterFall Semester 1CoursesCHEG 520 Mathematical Methods in Chemical EngineeringCHEG 522 Advanced Chemical Engineering ThermodynamicsElectives (2)CHEG 595 Graduate Seminar ISpring Semester 1CHEG 511 Advanced Reaction EngineeringCHEG 571 Transport PhenomenaElectives (2)CHEG 596 Graduate Seminar IICOMM 501 Technical and Scientific WritingFall Semester 2CHEG 599 Master of Science ThesisSpring Semester 2CHEG 599 Master of Science ThesisMaster of Science ThesisThesis work is a faculty-directed, independent study of a suitable chemical engineering problem, subject or researchtopic. The topic of research is to be selected in consultation with a student’s research advisor subject to approvalby the student’s GAC. The designated research advisor provides guidance to the student in the execution of thethesis. A co-advisor may also be appointed, if needed.The following specific guidelines apply:1. A student may not begin full-fledged work on the thesis until at least 8 credit hours of approved Master ofScience course work have been completed. The students are required to select a research advisor and formthe Graduate Advisory Committee (GAC) by the end of first semester. By end of the second semester a fulltime student should submit and defend a thesis proposal. Master Thesis Courses (CHEG 599) can beregistered after completion of 8 credit hours of course work and successful defense of a thesis proposal. Thestudent must register for the Master Thesis Course for each semester until the research is completed andapproved.2. Constraints due to propriety concerns must be agreed to by the student, his/her employer/sponsor, thefaculty member(s) involved in the research project, and the student’s research advisor. Confidentialityagreements must be adhered to.On completion of the thesis work, the student is required to submit a written report followed by oral presentationand defense of the thesis before the GAC and the defense coordinator. The thesis will be graded on a Pass/Failbasis.Master of Engineering (Non-thesis track)Minimum of 30 credit hours coursework including:o 12 credit hours core (or compulsory) courseso 18 credit hours elective courses2 credit hours of Graduate Seminar, one in each semester1 credit hour of COMM 501 Technical and Scientific WritingPage 42

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014Further details of the coursework requirements are outlined in the following table:Master of Engineering in Chemical EngineeringCore CoursesCredit HoursCHEG 511 Advanced Reaction Engineering 3CHEG 520 Mathematical Methods in Chemical Engineering 3CHEG 522 Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 3CHEG 571 Transport Phenomena 3CHEG 595 Graduate Seminar I 1CHEG 596 Graduate Seminar II 1COMM 501 Technical and Scientific Writing 1Elective Courses (list provided) 18Three technical elective courses, at least, should be selected from the corresponding list. One elective course has tobe in the area of business and/or management. Up to 2 elective courses can be selected from other relevantgraduate programs. Selection of elective courses should be made in consultation with the research supervisorand requires written approval from the Chemical Engineering Graduate Chair or designee.A tentative list of courses to be offered in the Fall and Spring semesters is given below. A full time graduate studentis expected to take at least 12 credit hours of course work each semester thus fulfilling most of the requirementsof coursework in three semesters. A limited number of graduate courses are offered during the summer term toallow students to complete their coursework earlier.SemesterFall Semester 1CoursesCHEG 520 Mathematical Methods in Chemical EngineeringCHEG 522 Advanced Chemical Engineering ThermodynamicsElectives (2)CHEG 595 Graduate Seminar ISpring Semester 1CHEG 511 Advanced Reaction EngineeringCHEG 571 Transport PhenomenaElectives (2)CHEG 596 Graduate Seminar IICOMM 501 Technical and Scientific WritingElective coursesFall Semester 2 Electives (2)Elective courses in Chemical Engineering (all are 3 credit hour courses):CHEG 503CHEG 521CHEG 524CHEG 531CHEG 533CHEG 535CHEG 537CHEG 539CHEG 551CHEG 555CHEG 575Multiphase FlowSustainable EnergyStatistical ThermodynamicsChemical Process SafetyNumerical Methods in Chemical EngineeringProcess Simulation and OptimizationMeasurement and InstrumentationDesigned ExperimentationSeparation ProcessesInterfacial ScienceMaterials Engineering and CorrosionPage 43

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014CHEG 581CHEG 582CHEG 589CHEG 598CHEG 5XXCHEG 5XXCHEG 5XXCHEG 5XXCHEG 5XXCHEG 5XXCHEG 5XXCHEG 5XXCHEG 5XXPolymer Reaction EngineeringPolymer Properties and ProcessingSpecial Topics in Chemical EngineeringEngineering Project (for M.Eng. students only)Combustion and Air Pollution ControlChemical Process SafetyAdvanced Chemical Process ControlApplied Molecular ModelingPolymer Nano-CompositesAdvanced CatalysisDesalinationAdvanced Mass TransferWaste Water TreatmentElective courses in Business and Management (all are 3 credit courses):CHEG 563MEEG 579ENGR 531ENGR 535ENGR 552Project Engineering and ManagementProject Cost Accounting and FinanceTechnology and Innovation ManagementGlobal Environmental ManagementStrategic ManagementMaster of Science in Applied ChemistryEducational Objectives and OutcomesMaster of Science (M.Sc.) in Applied ChemistryEducational Objectives1. Provide a pool of highly trained professionals who can utilize their acquired knowledge in applied chemistryand skills in instrumentation and methods to contribute to the technical and research expertise of theiremployer;2. Prepare graduates with outstanding educational skills and knowledge in applied chemistry and relatedareas to further their career aspirations;3. Prepare students with effective communication and teamwork skills in areas related to applied chemistry tofunction successfully in their careers;4. Provide students with sufficient expertise in applied chemistry to design and develop innovative solutionsto complex scientific problems in the oil and gas industry; and5. Provide students with a quality education in applied chemistry in an academic environment committed toexcellence and innovation that fosters leadership, professionalism and life-long learning and successfulcareers.OutcomesUpon completion of the Applied Chemistry Master of Science Graduate Program, graduates will:1. Be able to apply advanced concepts of fundamental and applied chemistry to the formulation and solution ofcomplex problems in the oil and gas and related industries;2. Develop and publish results of their research (if satisfactory) in peer-reviewed journals;3. Have sufficient experience to successfully begin a Ph.D. program in applied chemistry in a recognizeduniversity; and4. Be equipped with the knowledge and skills in applied chemistry to meet requirements of appropriate jobopportunities at ADNOC and other major international oil companies.Page 44

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014Requirements of the Degree ProgramMinimum of 24 credit hours coursework including: 12 credit hours core (or compulsory) courses 9 credit hours elective courses 2 credit hours of Graduate Seminar, one in each semester 1 credit hour of COMM 501 Technical and Scientific WritingSuccessful completion and defense of thesis (9 credit hours)Only students entering the Master of Science program with an acceptable undergraduate degree in Chemistry (orequivalent) will be considered eligible. They are required to complete a total of 33 credits. This is composed of 12credit hours of core courses, 9 credit hours of technical elective courses, 2 credit hours of graduate seminar, 1credit hour of Technical and Scientific Writing and 9 credits of research thesis based on an approved researchtopic. Core courses and technical electives are listed in the table below. Up to two (2) technical electives can beselected from other programs of study, with the written approval of the course coordinator. Descriptions of thesenon-chemistry electives appear in the PI Graduate Catalog. Such elective courses can be taken if the student’sbackground in the relevant area is strong enough.Master of Science in Applied ChemistryCore (compulsory) coursesCredit hoursCHEM 525 Applied Organic Chemistry & Instrumental Analysis 3CHEM 555 Petroleum Production & Process Chemistry 3CHEM 568 Corrosion Science & Advanced Physical Chemistry 3CHEM 570 Polymers & Nanomaterials Chemistry 3CHEM 595 Graduate Seminar I 1CHEM 596 Graduate Seminar II 1COMM 501 Technical and Scientific Writing 1CHEM 599 Master of Science Thesis 6Technical electives (9 credits)Credit HoursCHEM 520 Computational Chemistry 3CHEM 523 Applied Inorganic Chemistry 3CHEM 530 Advanced Industrial Catalysis 3CHEM 540 Advanced Organometallics & Applications 3CHEM 550 Spectrochemical Studies 3CHEM 560 Environmental Science & Water Technology 3CHEM 565 Fuels & Alternative Energy Sources 3CHEM 566 Construction Chemicals & Green Chemicals 3Program of StudyThe program of study for a Master of Science degree in Applied Chemistry is selected by the student in consultationwith his or her advisor(s) and with the approval of the Graduate Advisory Committee (GAC). The followingprogram of study has been designed for students entering the program at the start of the fall semester. Theprogram assumes that entering students have fulfilled all of the prerequisites to enroll in initial graduate courses.Most coursework will be completed in the first year and thesis research will be initiated in the first year but doneprimarily in the second year of the program. In addition, students must complete and successfully defend a Masterof Science Thesis.Page 45

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014Master of Science in Applied ChemistryTermFall Semester 1Spring Semester 1Fall Semester 2Spring Semester 2CoursesCHEM 570 Polymers & Nanomaterials ChemistryCHEM 568 Corrosion Science & Advanced Physical ChemistryCHEM 595 Graduate Seminar ICOMM 501 Technical and Scientific WritingElective (1)CHEM 525 Applied Organic Chemistry & Instrumental AnalysisCHEM 595 Graduate Seminar IICHEM 599 Master of Science ThesisElectives (2)CHEM 555 Petroleum Production & Process ChemistryCHEM 599 Master of Science ThesisElective (1)CHEM 599 Master of Science ThesisMaster of Science ThesisThe M. Sc. thesis work is a faculty-directed, independent study of a suitable applied problem, subject or research topic.The topic of research is to be selected in consultation with a student’s research advisor subject to approval by thestudent’s GAC. The designated research advisor provides guidance to the student in the execution of the thesis. Aco-advisor may also be appointed, if needed.The following specific guidelines apply:1. A student may not begin full-fledged work on the thesis until at least 8 credit hours of approved Master of Sciencecoursework have been completed. After starting the project, the student must register for the Master Thesis Course(CHEG 599) for each semester until the research is completed and approved.2. Constraints due to proprietary concerns must be agreed to by the student, his/her employer/sponsor, the facultymember(s) involved in the research project, and the student’s research advisor. Confidentiality agreements must beadhered to.On completion of the thesis work, the student is required to submit a written report followed by oral presentationand defense of the thesis before the GAC and the defense coordinator. The thesis will be graded on a Pass/Failbasis.Page 46

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014Electrical Engineering DepartmentDepartment Mission and DescriptionThe mission of the Electrical Engineering Department is to provide a world-class education in electrical engineeringwith emphasis on power and control systems engineering that prepares graduates for successful professionalcareers in oil and gas, and the broader energy industry. In addition, graduates will engage in life-long learningthat will enable them to continue their education throughout their careers.Master of Science and Master of Engineering in Electrical EngineeringEducational Objectives and OutcomesMaster of Science (M.Sc.) ProgramEducational Objectives1. Provide graduates with an outstanding education, and research skills and knowledge to further their careeraspirations,2. Prepare graduates for PhD programs,3. Raise the professional visibility of the Petroleum Institute through publication of scholarly works,4. Provide PI partners in the oil and gas industry with a pool of highly educated personnel who can utilizetheir acquired knowledge to enhance the competitive edge of their employer,5. Advance the technological profile of the UAE, and the regional and global oil and gas industry.OutcomesUpon completion of the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering Graduate Program, graduates will:1. Be able to successfully apply advanced concepts of basic science and electrical engineering science to theformulation and solution of complex electrical engineering problems,2. Find employment in technologically-relevant areas and will advance rapidly through their chosen careerpath,Page 47

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 20143. Have the results of their Master of Science research thesis projects published in conferences and/or peerreviewedjournals,4. Be accepted into well-recognized PhD programs.Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) ProgramEducational Objectives1. Provide graduates with an outstanding education and the advanced skills and background in technicalrelatedareas to further their career aspirations,2. Provide PI partners in the oil and gas industry with employees who have the knowledge, skills, andeducational background required to synthesize technical issues and economic/business management issuesin the solution of electrical engineering problems,3. Provide graduates who will be able to move into and perform well in management and/or senior engineeringpositions,4. Provide PI partners in the oil and gas industry and the UAE with pool of highly educated technicalpersonnel,5. Advance the technological profile of the UAE, and the regional and global oil and gas industry.OutcomesUpon completion of the Master of Engineering in electrical engineering graduate program, graduates will:1. Be able to successfully apply advanced concepts of basic science and electrical engineering science to theformulation and solution of complex electrical engineering problems2. Perform well in management positions in UAE and other major international oil and gas, and energycompanies.Degree Requirements and Program of StudyGeneral Program RequirementsInformation provided in the following sections includes Graduate Advisory Committee (GAC), the Master of Sciencein Electrical Engineering (MSEE) and the Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) degreeprograms, requests for deviation from the requirements, and graduate courses.Graduate Advisory CommitteeA full time student is required to select a research advisor by the end of first semester and form the GAC within amonth from the appointment of the research advisor. By end of the second semester a full time student shouldsubmit and defend a thesis proposal. The GAC committee's membership should reflect the specializedprofessional requirements of the area of concentration. The advisory committee for Master’s degree studentsconsists of three (3) faculty members with one of them serving as the student's advisor. If a co-advisor or amember outside the department is assigned, an additional faculty member from the student’s department mustbe added to the committee. The student's advisor serves as the chairman of the GAC. A final plan of study mustbe submitted when a student completes her/his coursework. The decision of the GAC is based on a majority vote.Deviation from RequirementsThe forum for any deviations from the requirements described in the Petroleum Institute Graduate Catalog will be aformal petition by the chair of the student's GAC to the Electrical Engineering Graduate Committee. Deviationsfrom the requirements may be considered for significant reasons only.Master of ScienceThe Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) degree requires a minimum of thirty-three (33) credithours, as detailed below:Six (6) credit hours of core coursesAt least six (6) credit hours in an area of concentrationThree (3) credit hours in an approved elective area in Electrical EngineeringSix (6) credit hours of graduate level mathematics coursesNine (9) credit hours of thesis researchPage 48

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014Two (2) credit hours of graduate seminarsOne (1) credit hour of Technical and Scientific WritingCore and other course requirements follow:Master of Science in Electrical EngineeringCore (Required) Courses Credit HoursELEG 501 orELEG 510Modern Control Engineering orAdvanced Linear Systems3ELEG 530 Advanced Power System Analysis 3ELEG 595 Graduate Seminar I 1ELEG 596 Graduate Seminar II 1COMM 501 Technical and Scientific Writing 1ELEG 599 Master of Science Thesis 9Courses that can be taken for graduate credit in the Control Systems area:ELEG 501ELEG 510ELEG 511ELEG 512ELEG 513ELEG 514ELEG 515ELEG 516ELEG 517ELEG 518ELEG 519ELEG 520ELEG 521ELEG 522ELEG 589ELEG 590ELEG 593ELEG 594ELEG 597Modern Control EngineeringAdvanced Linear SystemsModeling and System IdentificationAdvanced Digital Control SystemsOptimal ControlAdaptive ControlIntelligent ControlNon-linear ControlAdvanced Signal ProcessingProbability and Random ProcessesStochastic ControlRoboticsMechatronicsAdvanced Instrumentation and MeasurementsNon-thesis ResearchComputation Methods for EngineeringSpecial Topics in Electrical EngineeringOptimization Methods for EngineersAdvanced Probability and Statistics for EngineersCourses that can be taken for graduate credit in the Power Systems area:ELEG 530ELEG 531ELEG 532ELEG 533ELEG 534ELEG 535ELEG 536ELEG 537ELEG 538ELEG 539ELEG 589ELEG 590ELEG 591ELEG 592ELEG 593ELEG 594Advanced Power System AnalysisPower System PlanningPower System Dynamics and StabilityPower System Operation and ControlPower QualityElectric DrivesPower System ReliabilityProtection Relaying Theory, Application and DesignDigital Power System ProtectionIndustrial Electric Motors Fault AnalysisNon-thesis ResearchComputation Methods for EngineeringEmbedded ControllersNon-destructive TestingSpecial Topics in Electrical EngineeringOptimization Methods for EngineersPage 49

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014ELEG 597Advanced Probability and Statistics for EngineersProgram of StudyA typical two-year program of study is shown below.SemesterFall Semester 1Spring Semester 1Fall Semester 2CoursesELEG 501 Modern Control Engineering or ELEG 510 Advanced Linear SystemsELEG 530 Advanced Power System AnalysisELEG 595 Graduate Seminar ICOMM 501 Technical and Scientific WritingControl/Power 1 (Elective)Control/Power 2 (Elective)Mathematics 1Elective (EE)Mathematics 2ELEG 599 Master of Science ThesisSpring Semester 2ELEG 596 Graduate Seminar IIELEG 599 Master of Science ThesisMaster of Science ThesisThe Master of Science curriculum in Electrical Engineering includes a Master Thesis (ELEG599). Students arerequired to do a minimum of 6 hours of thesis to satisfy the thesis requirement of the Master of Science degree.The thesis is a faculty-directed, independent study of an electrical engineering problem, subject, or researchtopic. The project is usually applied in nature in order to provide students with a forum for meaningfulapplication of the subjects and methods being studied in the Master’s program. A thesis topic is selected inconsultation with the student’s academic advisor subject to approval by the student’s GAC. A designated thesisadvisor provides direct guidance to the student in the execution of the thesis.The following specific guidelines apply:1. The thesis topic must be approved by the student’s academic advisor and graduate advisory committeebased on a written proposal submitted by the student,2. A student may not begin work on the thesis until at least 8 credit hours of approved Master of Sciencecoursework has been completed. After starting the thesis work, the student must register for 1-6 credithours of the Master Thesis Course (ELEG 599) for each semester until the research is completed andapproved.3. Constraints due to propriety concerns must be agreed to by the student, her/his employer, the facultymembers involved in the project, and the student’s academic advisor. All concerned are expected to abide byconfidentiality agreements.At the completion of the thesis work, the student is required to present an oral defense of the thesis to the electricalengineering faculty. The thesis will be graded based on a Pass/Fail basis.Master of EngineeringThe Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (MEEE) requires thirty-three (33) credit hours of courseworkthat include:Six (6) credit hours of core or required EE coursesSix (6) credit hours of graduate level mathematics coursesSix (6) credit hours of business and/or management-related coursesSix (6) credit hours of EE graduate level courses in the student's area of concentrationSix (6) credit hours of additional approved elective courses, which may be either in an electrical engineeringarea outside that of the student’s area of concentration or in a relevant subject area outside the ElectricalEngineering Department.Two (2) credit hours of graduate seminar,Page 50

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014One (1) credit hour of Technical and Scientific writing andCore and other course requirements follow:Master of Engineering in Electrical EngineeringCore (Required) Courses Credit HoursELEG 501 orELEG 510Modern Control Engineering orAdvanced Linear Systems3ELEG 530 Advanced Power System Analysis 3ELEG 595 Graduate Seminar I 1ELEG 596 Graduate Seminar II 1COMM 501 Technical and Scientific Writing 1The following courses, or six (6) credit hours of other business and/or management-related courses approved by theGraduate Committee:MEEG 506 Project ManagementMEEG 579 Project Cost Accounting and FinanceENGR 508 Advanced Engineering AnalysisENGR 531 Technology And Innovation ManagementENGR 552 Strategic ManagementHSEG 505 System Safety Engineering And Risk ManagementHSEG 507 Industrial Security And Disaster PreparednessHSEG 508 HSE Program ManagementHSEG 512 Construction Safety ManagementHSEG 535 Global Environmental ManagementCourses that can be taken for graduate credit in the Control Systems area:ELEG 501ELEG 510ELEG 511ELEG 512ELEG 513ELEG 514ELEG 515ELEG 516ELEG 517ELEG 518ELEG 519ELEG 520ELEG 521ELEG 522ELEG 590ELEG 593ELEG 594ELEG 597Modern Control EngineeringAdvanced Linear SystemsModeling and System IdentificationAdvanced Digital Control SystemsOptimal ControlAdaptive ControlIntelligent ControlNon-linear ControlAdvanced Signal ProcessingProbability and Random ProcessesStochastic ControlRoboticsMechatronicsAdvanced Instrumentation and MeasurementsComputation Methods for EngineeringSpecial Topics in Electrical EngineeringOptimization Methods for EngineersAdvanced Probability and Statistics for EngineersCourses that can be taken for graduate credit in the Power Systems area:ELEG 530ELEG 531ELEG 532Advanced Power System AnalysisPower System PlanningPower System Dynamics and StabilityPage 51

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014ELEG 533ELEG 534ELEG 535ELEG 536ELEG 537ELEG 538ELEG 539ELEG 590ELEG 591ELEG 592ELEG 593ELEG 594ELEG 597Power System Operation and ControlPower QualityElectric DrivesPower System ReliabilityProtection Relaying Theory, Application and DesignDigital Power System ProtectionIndustrial Electric Motors Fault AnalysisComputation Methods for EngineeringEmbedded ControllersNon-destructive TestingSpecial Topics in Electrical EngineeringOptimization Methods for EngineersAdvanced Probability and Statistics for EngineersPage 52

Graduate Catalog |Mechanical Engineering DepartmentDepartment Mission and DescriptionMechanical Engineering is an essential discipline in the production and processing of petroleum and natural gas,and the broader energy sector at large. Our Mechanical Engineering Department will meet or exceed theinternational standards of excellence in mechanical engineering education, research, and life-long learning. Weare dedicated to invest time and resources in educating our students with the expectation that they will developas leading experts in their respective fields of expertise and long-term contributors to our industrial sponsors,the UAE, and beyond.The mission of the graduate program in Mechanical Engineering at the Petroleum Institute (PI), comprised of theMaster of Science (M.Sc.) and Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degrees, is to provide graduate students withlearning opportunities for acquiring a broad-base mechanical engineering knowledge necessary for advancedwork in Mechanical Engineering, an in-depth research experience in thermo-fluids and/or mechanics andmaterials and/or controls and automation, and the necessary skills for life-long learning and professionaldevelopment.Master of Science in Mechanical EngineeringThe Master of Science degree is designed for engineers who seek an opportunity to enroll in graduate studies tofurther enhance their technical and research skills. The degree also prepares graduates to undertakesubsequent Ph.D. studies.Educational Objectives and OutcomesObjectives1. Provide graduates with an outstanding education and the knowledge, research, life-long learning, technicalcommunication and professional development skills required to further their career aspirations;2. Prepare graduates to pursue further education at PhD level;3. Raise the regional and international visibility of the PI through the publication of scholarly works;4. Provide the PI’s oil and gas industry partners with a pool of highly educated personnel who can utilizetheir knowledge of technology to better develop business opportunities;Page 53

Graduate Catalog |5. Advance the technological profile of the UAE and its oil and gas industry.OutcomesUpon completion of the Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, graduates will:1. Be able to successfully apply advanced concepts of fundamental science and mechanical engineering to theformulation and solution of complex mechanical engineering problems,2. Find employment in technologically-relevant areas and advance rapidly through their chosen career path,3. Publish the findings of their research theses in peer-reviewed journals,4. Have the opportunity to join well-recognized PhD programs.Degree RequirementsInformation provided in the following sections details the M.Sc. degree program requirements, graduate coursesoffered, Graduate Advisory Committee (GAC), Thesis requirements, procedure for requesting deviation fromdegree requirements, and program of study.The M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering degree requires a minimum of thirty-three (33) credit hours, as detailed below:3 credit hours of mathematics course;9 credit hours of core courses;9 credit hours of technical elective courses;2 credit hours of graduate seminars;1 credit hour of technical and scientific writing; and9 credit hours M.Sc. thesis based on a research topic approved by the GAC.Core courses and technical electives required towards the M.Sc. degree are listed below:Master of Science in Mechanical EngineeringRequired Courses1MEEG 501MEEG 503Advanced Mechanical Engineering Analysis; orApplied Numerical MethodsCredit Hours2 MEEG 504 Continuum Mechanics 333 MEEG 536 Measurements and Instrumentation 34MEEG 543MEEG 565Applied Finite Element Analysis; orComputational Fluid Dynamics5 Electives A total of three elective courses must be taken 936 MEEG 595 Graduate Seminar I 17 MEEG 596 Graduate Seminar II 18 COMM 501 Technical and Scientific Writing 19 MEEG 599 Master of Science Thesis 9Total: 33Mechanical Engineering technical electives courses can be selected from the following list (all are three credit hours):MEEG 522MEEG 528MEEG 543MEEG 544Feedback ControlAdvanced VibrationsApplied Finite Element AnalysisAdvanced Mechanics of MaterialsPage 54

Graduate Catalog |MEEG 547MEEG 548MEEG 554MEEG 561MEEG 565MEEG 566MEEG 574MEEG 577MEEG 589Composite MaterialsMechanical Behavior of MaterialsDesign of Pressure VesselsAdvanced Viscous Flow AnalysisComputational Fluid DynamicsMultiphase Flow EngineeringAdvanced Conduction Heat TransferSustainable Energy Production and UtilizationSpecial Topics in Mechanical EngineeringThe above list is subject to change based on needs and available resources of the department.Graduate Advisory Committee (GAC)The student must select a research advisor by the end of the first semester and form a GAC and register apreliminary plan of study in the program during the second semester. The GAC membership should reflect thespecialized professional requirements of the area of concentration. The advisory committee consists of three (3)faculty members with one of them serving as the student's advisor. One member of the committee may be fromoutside the department. The student's advisor serves as the chair of the GAC. A final plan of study must besubmitted when a student completes his/her coursework. The decision of the GAC is based on a majority vote.ThesisStudents are required to register and complete at least nine credit hours of thesis to satisfy the thesis requirements ofthe M.Sc. degree. The thesis is a faculty directed independent study of a mechanical engineering problem, subject,or research topic. The project is usually applied or fundamental in nature in order to provide the students with aforum for meaningful application of the subjects and methods studied in the M.Sc. program. A thesis topic isselected in consultation with the student’s academic advisor and is subject for approval by the student’s GAC. Adesignated thesis advisor provides direct guidance to the student in the execution of the thesis.The following guidelines apply:1. A student may not commence work on the thesis until at least eight credit hours of approved M.Sc. course workhas been completed. In addition, the student can only register for the M.Sc. thesis course (MEEG 599) afterpassing the thesis proposal.2. The Thesis topic must be approved by the academic advisor and should be based on the written proposalsubmitted to the advisor by the student.3. The Master’s thesis proposal will normally be presented by a full-time student to his/her GAC within but notexceeding the end of the second term of entering the M.Sc. program.4. Constraints due to handling and release of proprietary information must be discussed and agreed upon by thestudent, his/her employer, the faculty members involved in the project, and the student’s academic advisor. Allconcerned parties are expected to abide by the confidentiality agreements.At the completion of thesis work the student is required to submit a thesis and make an oral presentation to themechanical engineering faculty. The GAC will be responsible for grading the thesis based on a Pass/Fail system.Deviation from Degree RequirementsThe forum for any deviations from the requirements described in The Petroleum Institute Graduate Catalog will be aformal petition by the chair of the student's GAC to the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Committee. Deviationsfrom the requirements may be considered for significant reasons only.Program of StudyStudents may select technical elective combinations so that they may develop specialization in one of the three areas:(i) dynamics and control; (ii) energy and thermo fluids; or (iii) applied mechanics and advanced materials. Newlyinitiated mechanical engineering graduate courses not listed above can be taken with the written approval of theM.E. graduate committee. Selection of elective courses should be made in consultation with the Academic Advisorand requires written approval from the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Studies Coordinator or designee.Page 55

Graduate Catalog |The program of study is selected by the student in consultation with his/her academic advisor and must be approvedby the graduate committee of the department. Full-time students during their first two semesters of study areexpected to register for at least nine credit hours. Typical program of study is presented below.TermFall Semester 1(10 credits)CoursesMEEG 501 Advanced Mechanical Engineering Analysis(3)MEEG 536 Measurement and Instrumentation (3)MEEG 543 Applied Finite Element Analysis (3)MEEG 595 Graduate Seminar I (1)Spring Semester 1(10 credits)MEEG 504 Continuum Mechanics (3)Technical Elective 1 (3)Technical Elective 2 (3)MEEG 596 Graduate Seminar II (1)Fall Semester 2(7 credits)Spring Semester 2(6 credits)Technical Elective 3 (3)COMM 501 Technical and Scientific Writing (1)MEEG 599 Master of Science Thesis (3)MEEG 599 Master of Science Thesis (6)Page 56

Graduate Catalog |Master of Engineering in Mechanical EngineeringThe Master of Engineering degree is designed for practicing engineers and technical professionals who seek anopportunity to enroll in graduate studies to further enhance their technical skills and career developmentopportunities. When possible, late afternoon and early evening classes are offered to accommodate the workschedule of the majority of the applicants.Educational Objectives and OutcomesObjectives1. Provide the PI partners in the oil and gas industry with employees who have the knowledge, skills, andeducational background required to synthesize technical issues and economic/business management issuesin the solution of mechanical engineering problems;2. Provide graduates who move into, and perform well in management positions;3. Provide the PI’s oil and gas industry partners with a pool of highly educated personnel who can utilize theirknowledge of technology to better develop business opportunities;4. Advance the technological profile of the UAE and its oil and gas industry.OutcomesUpon completion of the Master of Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering, graduates will:1. Be able to successfully apply advanced concepts of mechanical engineering and economic analysis to thesolution of mechanical engineering problems.2. Perform well in management positions in UAE and other major international oil and gas, and energycompanies.Degree RequirementsInformation provided in the following sections details the M.Eng. degree program requirements, graduate coursesoffered, procedure for requesting deviation from degree requirements, and program of study.The M.Eng. degree requires minimum of 33 credit hours coursework including: 6 credit hours of engineering core courses, 6 credit hours of business/management core courses, 18 credit hours of technical elective courses, 2 credit hours of Graduate Seminar (MEEG 595 and MEEG 596), 1 credit hour of Technical and Scientific Writing (COMM 501).The list of engineering core, business / management core and technical elective courses for the M.Eng. degree is givenbelow.Master of Engineering in Mechanical EngineeringEngineering Core CoursesCredit HoursMEEG 501 Advanced Mechanical Engineering Analysis 3MEEG 528 Advanced Vibrations 3MEEG 536 Measurements and Instrumentation 3MEEG 543 Applied Finite Element Analysis 3MEEG 544 Advanced Mechanics of Materials 3MEEG 565 Computational Fluid Dynamics 3MEEG 566 Multiphase Flow Engineering 3Business / Management Core CoursesCredit HoursMEEG 506 Project Management 3MEEG 579 Project Cost Accounting and Finance 3ENGR 531 Technology and Innovation Management 3Page 57

Graduate Catalog |ENGR 535 Environmental Management 3ENGR 552 Strategic Management 3Technical Elective CoursesMEEG 504 Continuum Mechanics 3MEEG 522 Feedback Control 3MEEG 547 Composite Materials 3MEEG 548 Mechanical Behavior of Materials 3MEEG 554 Design of Pressure Vessels 3MEEG 561 Advanced Viscous Flow Analysis 3MEEG 574 Advanced Conduction Heat Transfer 3MEEG 577 Sustainable Energy Production and Utilization 3MEEG 589 Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering 3Credit HoursThe list of technical elective courses is subject to change based on needs and available resources of the department.Engineering core courses presented above not taken to meet core requirements can also be taken as technicalelectives. Up to two technical electives can be selected from other programs of study. Selection of elective coursesshould be made in consultation with the Academic Advisor and requires written approval from the MechanicalEngineering Graduate Studies Coordinator or designee.Deviation from Degree RequirementsThe forum for any deviations from the requirements described in the Petroleum Institute Graduate Catalog will be aformal petition by the student to the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Committee. Deviations from therequirements may be considered for significant reasons only.Program of StudyThe program of study for a M.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering is selected by the student in consultation with his/heradvisor. The programs of study shown below would be typical of student progression for a full-time student.TermFall Semester 1(10 credits)CoursesEngineering Core Course 1 (3)Management / Business Core Course 1 (3)Technical Elective 1 (3)Graduate Seminar I (1)Spring Semester 1(10 credits)Fall Semester 2(7 credits)Engineering Core Course 2 (3)Management/Business Core Course 2 (3)Technical Elective 2 (3)Graduate Seminar II (1)Technical Elective 3 (3)Technical Elective 4 (3)COMM 501 Technical and Scientific Writing (1)Spring Semester 2(6 credits)Technical Elective 5 (3)Technical Elective 6 (3)Page 58

Graduate Catalog |Master of Engineering in Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) EngineeringEducational Objectives and OutcomesEducational ObjectivesThe Master of Engineering in Health, Safety, and Environmental Engineering degree program (M. Eng. in HSEEngineering) at the Petroleum Institute is designed for the educational preparation of two types of professionals:1. Engineering graduates who are currently working as engineers within one of the ADNOC operating companies andwho intend to stay in that type of job, but who want to embed HSE in their engineering functions. These graduateswill have diverse capabilities in the various aspects of HSE and will use this knowledge to manage risk as theydevise optimal engineering and operational solutions within the constraints of regulatory mandates and bestpractices.2. Engineering graduates who wish to assume varying levels of HSE responsibilities in one or more aspects of theADNOC operating companies’ HSE program. These graduates will have sufficient background to assume the role ofa general HSE engineering practitioner/manager while possessing additional capabilities in any one of the offeredHSE specializations.More specifically, the objectives of the Master of Engineering in HSE Engineering program are to:a. Provide graduates with sufficient scientific and engineering breadth to design and develop innovative solutions toHSE problems in the oil & gas, petrochemical and related industries;b. Provide a pool of highly educated graduates who can utilize their acquired knowledge to enhance the competitiveedge of their employer;c. Provide graduates with outstanding education, management skills and knowledge to further their careeraspirations;d. Provide graduates with effective communication and teamwork skills to function successfully in their careers; ande. Provide graduates with a quality education committed to excellence and innovation that fosters leadership,professionalism and life-long learning.OutcomesUpon completion of the Master of Engineering in HSE Engineering Program, graduates will be able to:1. Successfully anticipate, recognize, evaluate hazardous conditions and work practices in the areas of general HSE,industrial hygiene, system safety, risk management, environmental, fire protection, hazardous waste, security andemergency management, HSE program management and human factors.2. Successfully develop/implement engineering and administrative control strategies for identified hazardousconditions and work practices in the areas of general HSE, industrial hygiene, system safety, risk management,environmental, fire protection, hazardous waste, security and emergency management, HSE program management,and human factors.3. Produce professional-quality technical summaries/reports.4. Express clearly their ideas and thoughts through professional presentations.5. Successfully function as members of teams working towards achieving solutions to defined problems.6. Develop research skills relevant to the disciplines within HSE.Degree Requirements and Program of StudyGeneral Program Requirements Minimum of 32 Credit Hours coursework that include:o 22 credit hours of core and support courseso 9 credit hours in the area of concentration (AOC)o 1 credit hour for COMM 501 Technical and Scientific WritingSome courses are offered every alternate year, and the planned course offerings for the current catalog year arelisted in the table below. Relevant HSE-related courses may be substituted for courses in the AOC with prior approval ofthe Program Chair.Deviation from RequirementsThe forum for any deviations from the requirements described in the Petroleum Institute Graduate Catalog will be aformal petition by the chair of the student's GAC to the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Committee.Deviations from the requirements may be considered for significant reasons only.Page 59

Graduate Catalog |Master of EngineeringMaster of Engineering in Health, Safety and Environmental EngineeringRequired coursesCredit HoursCore CoursesHSEG 501 Introduction to HSE Engineering 3HSEG 502 Industrial Hygiene Engineering 3HSEG 505 System Safety Engineering and Risk Management 3HSEG 511 Ergonomics and Human Factors Engineering 3Support CoursesHSEG 504 Hazard Control in Production Systems 3HSEG 506 Fire Protection Engineering 3HSEG 508 HSE Program Management 3HSEG 515 Research Methods in HSE Engineering 1COMM 501 Technical and Scientific Writing 1Technical electives (to complete AOC)General HSE AOC (any 3 courses)HSEG 503 Industrial Noise Assessment and Control 3HSEG 507 Industrial Security and Disaster Preparedness 3HSEG 509 Environmental Regulatory Compliance 3HSEG 510 Hazardous Waste Management Systems 3HSEG 512 Construction Safety Management 3Environmental HSE AOC (any 3 courses)HSEG 509 Environmental Regulatory Compliance 3HSEG 510 Hazardous Waste Management Systems 3HSEG 513 Analysis and Design of Air Pollution Control Systems 3HSEG 514 Analysis and Design of Water Pollution Control Systems 3Proposed OfferingProgram of Study (2013-2014)TermFall Semester 1Spring Semester 1Fall Semester 2Spring Semester 2CoursesHSEG 505 System Safety Engineering and Risk ManagementHSEG 511 Ergonomics and Human Factors EngineeringHSEG 514 Analysis and Design of Water Pollution Control SystemsHSEG 506 Fire Protection EngineeringHSEG 508 HSE Program ManagementHSEG 510 Hazardous Waste Management SystemsHSEG 502 Industrial Hygiene EngineeringHSEG 504 Hazard Control in Production SystemsHSEG 505 System Safety Engineering and Risk ManagementHSEG 513 Analysis and Design of Air Pollution Control SystemsHSEG 507 Industrial Security and Disaster PreparationHSEG 511 Ergonomics and Human Factors EngineeringHSEG 514 Analysis and Design of Water Pollution Control SystemsPage 60

Graduate Catalog |HSEG 501 Introduction to HSE Engineering, HSEG 515 Research Methods in HSE Engineering and COMM 501Technical and Scientific Writing are offered every semester.Graduate Certificate in HSE EngineeringGraduate students who are originally accepted in the M.Eng. in HSE Engineering program but decide not to completethe degree, are eligible for a graduate certificate in HSE Engineering. A CGPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is required forgraduation.Certificate Requirements and Program of StudyGeneral Certificate Program RequirementsMinimum of 12 credit hours coursework as outlined below:Graduate Certificate in Health, Safety and Environmental EngineeringCredit HoursCertificate in HSE Engineering- General (AOC)HSEG 501 Introduction to HSE Engineering 3And any 3 of the following courses:HSEG 502 Industrial Hygiene Engineering 3HSEG 504 Hazard Control in Production Systems 3HSEG 505 Systems Safety Engineering and Risk Management 3HSEG 506 Fire Protection Engineering 3HSEG 508 HSE Program Management 3HSEG 511 Ergonomics and Human Factors Engineering 3Certificate in HSE Engineering- Environmental (AOC)HSEG 501 Introduction to HSE Engineering 3HSEG 502 Industrial Hygiene Engineering 3And any 2 of the following courses:HSEG 509 Environmental Regulatory Compliance 3HSEG 510 Hazardous Waste Management Systems 3HSEG 513 Analysis and Design of Air Pollution Control Systems 3HSEG 514 Analysis and Design of Water Pollution Control Systems 3Page 61

Graduate Catalog |Petroleum Engineering DepartmentDepartment Mission and DescriptionThe mission of the Petroleum Engineering Program at the Petroleum Institute is to provide for a leading, world-classeducation that produces 21 st century engineers cognizant of the ever growing oil and gas industry challenges, inparticular, and the world’s energy mix demands, in general. The program emphasizes the importance of ethicalconduct; health, safety and environmental issues and provides life-long learning platforms.Master of Science and Master of Engineering in Petroleum EngineeringEducational Objectives and OutcomesMaster of Science (M. Sc.) ProgramEducational Objectives1. Provide graduates with an outstanding education and the research skills and knowledge required tofurther their career aspirations;2. Prepare graduates to go on for further education in PhD programs;3. Raise the professional visibility of the PI through publication of scholarly works;4. Provide ADNOC and the regional and global oil and gas industry with a pool of highly educatedpersonnel who can utilize their in-depth knowledge of petroleum engineering to better develop businessopportunities;5. Provide graduates able to move into decision-making/management positions and hit the ground running;6. Advance the technological profile of ADNOC, the UAE, and the regional and global oil and gas industry.OutcomesUpon completion of the Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering Program, graduates will:1. Be able to successfully apply advanced concepts of petroleum engineering science to the formulation andsolution of complex petroleum engineering problems.Page 62

Graduate Catalog |2. Find employment in technologically-relevant areas and will advance rapidly through their chosen careerpath.3. Publish and present results of their research in international conferences and peer reviewed journalsand will participate in professional organizations.4. Have sufficient technical knowledge and skills to successfully begin a Ph.D. program in a well-recognizedPhD program.Master of Engineering (M. Eng.) ProgramEducational Objectives1. Provide graduates with an outstanding education and the advanced skills and knowledge in technicaland business-related areas required to further their career aspirations;2. Provide ADNOC and the regional and global oil and gas industry with employees who have theknowledge, skills, and educational background required to synthesize technical issues andeconomic/business management issues in the solution of petroleum engineering problems;3. Provide graduates able to move into decision-making/management positions and hit the ground running;4. Provide ADNOC and the UAE with a pool of highly educated technical personnel;5. Advance the technological profile of ADNOC, the UAE, and the regional oil and gas industry.OutcomesUpon completion of the Master of Engineering in Petroleum Engineering, the graduates will:1. Be able to successfully apply advanced concepts of petroleum engineering science to the formulation andsolution of complex petroleum engineering problems.2. Find employment in technologically-relevant areas and will advance rapidly through their chosen careerpath.3. Perform well in decision-making/management positions.Requirements of the Degree ProgramsMaster of ScienceThe Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering (MSPE) degree requires a minimum of thirty three (33) credithours, as detailed below: Minimum of 24 credit hours coursework including:o 12 credit hours core (or compulsory) courseso 9 credit hours elective courses including a maximum of 6 credit hours of elective courses that maybe taken outside the petroleum engineering curriculum.o 2 credit hours of Graduate Seminar, one in each semestero 1 credit hour of Technical and Scientific Writing Successful completion and defense of thesis (9 credit hours)Further details of the coursework requirements are outlined in the following table.Master of ScienceCore CoursesPEEG 510 orPEEG 511Advanced Well Test Analysis orAdvanced Well LoggingCredit Hours33PEEG 520 Advanced Drilling Engineering 3PEEG 530 Advanced Reservoir Engineering 3PEEG 540 Advanced Well Performance Evaluation 3PEEG 595 Graduate Seminar I 1PEEG 596 Graduate Seminar II 1COMM 501 Technical and Scientific Writing 1PEEG 599 Master of Science Thesis 9Elective Courses Various 9Page 63

Graduate Catalog |Technical elective courses can be selected from a list of Petroleum Engineering courses offered in any givensemester. A list of previously offered courses is given in page 63 as a reference. Up to two elective graduate-levelcourses can be selected from other programs of study including graduate courses in mathematics, chemistry andphysics. Out of these two courses, only one course can be in business / management from the courses listed inpage 64. Selection of elective courses requires a written approval from the student’s research advisor or thegraduate chair in case he/she does not have a research advisor.A tentative list of courses to be offered in the fall and spring semesters is given below. A full time graduate studentis expected to take at least 10 credit hours of course work each semester thus fulfilling most of the requirementsof coursework in two semesters followed by thesis work and remaining course work, if any, in the following oneor two semesters. Students are required to select a research advisor by the end of the first semester and beginthe thesis work accordingly so that they may achieve good research output by the end of the final semester.TermFall Semester 1Spring Semester 1Fall Semester 2Spring Semester 2CoursesPEEG 510 Advanced Well Test Analysis orPEEG 511 Advanced Well Log AnalysisPEEG 530 Advanced Reservoir EngineeringCOMM 501 Technical and Scientific WritingPEEG 595 Graduate Seminar I1 Elective CoursePEEG 520 Advanced Drilling EngineeringPEEG 540 Advanced Well Performance EvaluationPEEG 596 Graduate Seminar II1 Elective CoursePEEG 599 MSc Thesis1 Elective CoursePEEG 599 MSc ThesisPEEG 599 MSc ThesisMaster of Science ThesisMaster of Science curriculum in Petroleum Engineering includes a Master Thesis Course (PEEG 599). Students arerequired to do a minimum of 9 hours of thesis to satisfy the thesis requirement of the Master of Science degree. Thethesis is a faculty-directed independent study of a petroleum engineering problem, subject, or research topic. Athesis topic is selected in consultation with the student’s academic advisor subject to approval of the student’s GAC.A designated thesis advisor provides direct guidance to the student in the execution of the thesis. A co-advisor mayalso be appointed in some cases (see page 24).The following specific guidelines apply:3. A student may not begin full-fledged work on the thesis nor register for Master Thesis Courses (PEEG 599)until at least 10 credit hours of approved Master of Science course work have been completed. The studentsare required to select a research advisor and form the Graduate Advisory Committee (GAC) by the end ofthe first semester. By the end of the second semester, a full time student should submit and defend a thesisproposal. Upon successful defense of a thesis proposal, students must register for Master Thesis Courses(PEEG 599) for each onward semester until the research is completed, in line with the proposal, andapproved by the thesis advisor.4. Constraints due to propriety concerns must be agreed to by the student, her/his employer, the faculty membersinvolved in the research, and the student’s academic advisor. All concerned must abide by confidentialityagreements.5. Upon completion of the thesis/research work, the student is required to submit a written dissertation andpresent an oral defense before the GAC and the defense coordinator. The thesis will be graded on a Pass/Failbasis.Master of EngineeringThe Master of Engineering Degree in Petroleum Engineering (MEPE) requires thirty-three (33) credit hours ofcoursework. The required 33 credit hours comprisesPage 64

Graduate Catalog |oooo12 credit hours of core (or compulsory) courses18 credit hours of elective courses• At least 9 credit hours of technical Petroleum Engineering elective courses• Up to 9 credit hours of elective courses can be selected outside the Petroleum Engineeringcurriculum2 credit hours of Graduate Seminar, one in each semester1 credit hour of Technical and Scientific WritingFurther details of the coursework requirements are outlined in the following table:Master of EngineeringCore CoursesPEEG 510 orPEEG 511Advanced Well Test Analysis orAdvanced Well LoggingCredit HoursPEEG 520 Advanced Drilling Engineering 3PEEG 530 Advanced Reservoir Engineering 3PEEG 540 Advanced Well Performance Evaluation 3PEEG 595 Graduate Seminar I 1PEEG 596 Graduate Seminar II 1COMM 501 Technical and Scientific Writing 1Elective Courses Various 1833Technical elective courses can be selected from a list of Petroleum Engineering courses offered in any givensemester. A list of previously offered courses is given in page 63 as a reference. Up to three elective graduatelevelcourses can be selected from other programs of study including graduate courses in mathematics,chemistry and physics. Out of these three courses, only one course can be in business / management from thecourses listed in page 64. Selection of elective courses requires a written approval from the student’s advisor orthe graduate chair in case he/she does not have a research advisor.A tentative list of courses to be offered in the Fall and Spring semesters is given below. A full time graduate studentis expected to take at least 12 credit hours of coursework each semester thus fulfilling the requirements of thedegree in three semesters. The students are required to select their graduate advisor by the end of the firstsemester.TermFall Semester 1Spring Semester 1CoursesPEEG 510 Advanced Well Test Analysis orPEEG 511 Advanced Well Log AnalysisPEEG 530 Advanced Reservoir EngineeringCOMM 501 Technical and Scientific WritingPEEG 595 Graduate Seminar I2 Elective CoursePEEG 520 Advanced Drilling EngineeringPEEG 540 Advanced Well Performance EvaluationPEEG 596 Graduate Seminar II2 Elective CourseFall Semester 22 Elective CourseElective coursesA list of Petroleum Engineering technical elective courses is given belowPEEG 510 Advanced Well Test Analysis (3-0-3)PEEG 511 Advanced Well Logging (3-0-3)Page 65

Graduate Catalog |PEEG 512 Advanced Special Core Analysis (3-0-3)PEEG 521 Underbalanced Drilling (3-0-3)PEEG 522 Wellbore Stability Analysis (3-0-3)PEEG 531 Petroleum Reservoir Simulation (3-0-3)PEEG 532 Enhanced Oil Recovery (3-0-3)PEEG 534 Advanced Reservoir Characterization (3-0-3)PEEG 541 Well Completions and Workover (3-0-3)PEEG 542 Surface Production Facilities (3-0-3)PEEG 544 Advanced Artificial Lift (3-0-3)PEEG 545 Produced Water Control and Management (3-0-3)PEEG 550 Advanced Petroleum Economics (3-0-3)PEEG 551 Petroleum Related Rock Mechanics (3-0-3)PEEG 552 Special Topics in Petroleum Engineering (3-0-3)Elective courses in Business and Management:MEEG579ENGR 531ENGR 535ENGR 552Project Cost Accounting and FinanceTechnology and Innovation ManagementEnvironmental ManagementStrategic ManagementPage 66

Graduate Catalog |Petroleum Geosciences DepartmentDepartment Mission and DescriptionThe educational mission of the Petroleum Geosciences Department at the Petroleum Institute is to provide a highqualityeducation in petroleum geology and geophysics and to produce graduates for successful and socially andethically responsible careers in the petroleum industry that meet or exceed the needs and expectations of PIpetroleum sponsor companies and the petroleum industry in general.Master of Science in Petroleum GeosciencesEducational Objectives and OutcomesEducational Objectives1. Provide graduates with an outstanding education and the research skills required to further their careers;2. Prepare graduates for further education in Ph.D. programs;3. Provide the PI partners in the oil and gas industry with highly educated personnel who can utilize theirtechnical knowledge and skills to increase value of petroleum assets and to develop petroleum industry businessopportunities;4. Advance the technological skill base of E & P sponsor companies, the UAE, and the regional oil and gasindustry;5. Raise the overall educational environment of the Petroleum Institute through publication of scholarly work.OutcomesUpon completion of the Master of Science in Petroleum Geosciences Graduate Program, graduates will:1. Be able to successfully apply advanced geosciences concepts and methods to formulate and solve complexpetroleum geosciences problems,2. Find employment in technologically relevant areas and will advance rapidly in their careers,3. Publish and present results of their research and participate in professional organizations,Page 67

Graduate Catalog |4. Have sufficient technical knowledge, skills, and experience to successfully begin a Ph.D. program in geosciencesin a recognized university.Degree Requirements and Program of StudyGeneral Program RequirementsInformation provided in the following sections includes GAC, the Master of Science in Petroleum Geosciencesdegree program, requests for deviation from the requirements, and graduate courses.Graduate Advisory CommitteeThe student must select a research advisor by the end of first semester and have a GAC and register a preliminaryplan of study in the program during the second semester. The GAC's membership reflects the specializedprofessional requirements of the area of concentration. The advisory committee for Master’s degree studentsconsists of at least three (3) faculty members with one or more of them serving as the student's advisor(s). Onemember of the committee may be from outside the program. The student's advisor(s) serves as the chair of theGAC. A final plan of study must be submitted when a student completes her/his coursework. The decision of theGAC is based on a majority vote.Deviation from RequirementsThe forum for any deviations from the requirements described in the Petroleum Institute Graduate Catalog will bea formal petition by the chair of the student's GAC to the Petroleum Geosciences Graduate Committee.Deviations from the requirements may be considered for significant reasons only.Master of ScienceStudents entering the Master of Science in Petroleum Geosciences Department with an acceptable undergraduatedegree in geology or geophysics are required to take a minimum of 18 credit hours of technical coursework, 1credit hour of Technical and Scientific Writing and 12 credit hours of thesis research. Courses are listed in thefollowing table. The program of study is selected by the student in consultation with his/her advisor(s) and withthe approval of the Institute’s Dean of the Graduate School. In addition, students must complete andsuccessfully defend a Master of Science thesis.Master of Science in Petroleum GeosciencesRequired coursescredit hoursPGEG 511 Carbonate Reservoir Petrology 4PGEG 512 Sequence Stratigraphy of Carbonate Systems 4PGEG 513 Advanced Reservoir Characterization 4PGEG 595/596 Graduate Seminar I and II 2COMM 501 Technical and Scientific Writing 1PGEG 599 Master of Science Thesis 12Technical electivesPGEG 533 Basin Analysis 4PGEG 515 Advanced Rock Physics 4PGEG 516 Advanced Field Petroleum Geology 4PGEG 523 Remote Sensing for Earth Sciences Applications and GIS 3MEEG 506 Project Management 3PEEG 511 Advanced Well Log Interpretation 3PEEG 530 Advanced Reservoir Engineering 3PEEG 550 Advanced Petroleum Economics 3PGEG 589 Special Topics in Petroleum Geosciences 1 – 4Page 68

Graduate Catalog |Program of StudyThe program of study for a Master of Science degree in Petroleum Geosciences is selected by the student inconsultation with his or her advisor(s) and with the approval of the graduate advisory committee.The following program of study has been designed for students entering the programs at the start of Fall semester.The program assumes that entering students have fulfilled all of the prerequisites to enroll in initial graduatecourses. A full-time graduate student will take a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester following theprogram of study. Most coursework will be completed in the first year and thesis research will be initiated in thefirst year but done primarily in the second year of the program.Master of Science in Petroleum GeosciencesThis is an indicative plan only. As of the 2010 – 2011 academic year, graduate courses are offered also during thesummer term.TermFall Semester 1Spring Semester 1CoursesPGEG 511 Carbonate Reservoir PetrologyCOMM 501 Technical and Scientific WritingElectivesPGEG 595 Graduate Seminar IPGEG 512 Sequence Stratigraphy of Carbonate SystemsPGEG 513 Advanced Reservoir CharacterizationFall Semester 2Spring Semester 2Elective (optional)PGEG 596 Graduate Seminar IIPGEG 599 Master of Science ThesisElective (optional)PGEG 599 Master of Science ThesisPage 69

Graduate Catalog |Course DescriptionsThis section includes course descriptions listed alphabetically by subject area. The descriptions provide informationon subject, course codes, titles and level in the first line. This is followed by content, prerequisites, co-requisitesand restrictions, and finally lecture and lab hours and weight or credit hours as shown in the following example:ExampleCHEM 181 GENERAL CHEMISTRY IIA continuation of CHEM 131, this course concentrates on chemical kinetics, thermodynamics,electrochemistry, and chemical equilibrium.Pre-requisite CHEM 131Co-requisite MATH 111Restrictions None(3-3-4)KeySubject code The area of study or disciplinee.g. CHEM = ChemistryCourse code400 – 499 Senior (4 th year)500 – 599 graduate LevelTitle / LevelName of the Course e.g. General Chemistry IIDescriptionCourse ContentPrerequisite Pre-requisite Course(s) students must have passed beforeenrolmentCo-requisite Co-requisite Course(s) students must have passed or becurrently enrolled inRestrictions Hours Restrictions Limitations on who may and may nottake the coursee.g. 3-3-4 = 3 class hours per week – 3 lab hours per week – 4 credit/weight* hoursSubject CodesCHEG Chemical Engineering HSEG Health, Safety and EnvironmentCHEM Applied Chemistry MATH MathematicsCOMM Communications MEEG Mechanical EngineeringELEG Electrical Engineering PEEG Petroleum EngineeringENGR Engineering (General) PGEG Petroleum GeosciencesPage 70

Graduate Catalog |Graduate Courses in Chemical EngineeringCHEG 503 MULTIPHASE FLOWContinuum equations for conservation of momentum, heat and mass, averaging and combined phase equations.Motion of single particles, bubbles and ensembles. Bubble growth and cavitation. Gas-liquid, gas-solid and gas-liquidsolidflows, multiphase flow in chemical reactors. Flow through porous media.Pre-requisites CHEG 301, CHEG 220 or equivalentCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)CHEG 511 ADVANCED REACTION ENGINEERINGHomogeneous and heterogeneous rate expressions. Fundamental theories of reaction rates. Analysis of rate data andcomplex reaction networks. Properties of solid catalysts. Mass and heat transfer with chemical reaction.Heterogeneous non-catalytic reactions. Reactor design and analysis. Multiphase reactors.Pre-requisites CHEG 411 or equivalentCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)CHEG 520 MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGMathematical formulation and modeling of physical problems, initial and boundary conditions, analytical solution ofmodel equations. Special functions. Fourier series. Laplace Transform. Partial differential equations in chemicalengineering and their solution. Approximate solutions of ODE and PDE. Numerical solution of algebraic anddifferential equations. Collocation methods.Pre-requisites: CHEG 220, CHEG 301, CHEG 351, CHEG 361.Co-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)CHEG 521 SUSTAINABLE ENERGYUnconventional energy sources, including solar, wind and other non-petroleum energy supplies. Advancedhydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon energy sources. Clean energy conversion. Fuel cells.Pre-requisites CHEG 411 or equivalentCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)CHEG 522 ADVANCED CHEMICAL ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICSThe course deals with the thermodynamics of fluids with emphasis on phase equilibria of fluid mixtures. Fundamentalphase equilibrium equations are derived. Appropriate models are presented in the form of equations of state andactivity coefficient models for gases and liquids. A link to molecular physics, intermolecular forces and statisticalmechanics is made. Different types of mixture phase equilibria are presented with emphasis on high pressure. Specificexamples related to the oil and gas industry are discussed.Pre-requisites Graduate standing / instructor consentCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)CHEG 524 STATISTICAL THERMODYNAMICSStatistical-mechanical ensembles and thermodynamics. Fluctuations. Thermodynamic laws. Systems composed ofindependent molecules or subsystems: Ideal gas, chemical equilibrium in ideal gas mixtures, configuration of polymermolecules. Systems of interacting molecules: Real gases and liquids, dilute and concentrated solutions. Transportproperties of gases and liquids.Pre-requisites Instructor’s consentCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)CHEG 531 Chemical Process SafetyInter-relationship between occupational health, plant safety and environmental protection; toxicology and industrialhygiene; Models for liquid and vapor leakage; vaporization of a liquid pool; toxic release and dispersion; fire andexplosion; flammability of liquids and vapors; explosions; prevention of fires and explosions; relief sizing;identification of hazards; risk assessment and analysis; safe design of process plants; case studies.Pre-requisites Instructor’s consentCo-requisites NoneRestrictions NonePage 71

Graduate Catalog |(3 – 0 – 3)CHEG 533 NUMERICAL METHODS AND OPTIMIZATIONEngineering applications of numerical methods. Numerical integration, solution of algebraic equations, matrixalgebra, ordinary differential equations, and special emphasis on partial differential equations. Emphasis onapplication of numerical methods to chemical engineering problems which cannot be solved by analytical methods.Pre-requisites Instructor consentCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)CHEG 535 PROCESS SIMULATION AND OPTIMIZATIONAdvanced applications of the principles and theory of process design to synthesis of chemical processes and systems.Use of simulation software and packages for process design and analysis. Optimization theory, with applications inprocess design.Pre-requisites CHEG 431 or equivalentCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)CHEG 537 MEASUREMENT AND INSTRUMENTATIONChemical Engineering process instrumentation and measurement principles including measurement of flow, pressure,temperature, position, and other parameters of importance in chemical processes. Variation and uncertainty inmeasurement instruments. Course includes lab/practicum illustrating aspects of experimental measurement.Pre-requisites CHEG 311, CHEG 371 or equivalentCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3-3-4)CHEG 539 DESIGNED EXPERIMENTATIONSolution of engineering problems by applying statistical tools. Description of random variables and probabilitydistributions and the use of statistical decision-making tools. Application of empirical models to optimize engineeringsystems and application of designed experimentation. Statistical process control, management of operating costs, andoptimization in the transactional environment.Pre-requisites CHEG 331 or equivalentCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)CHEG 551 SEPARATION PROCESSESFundamental principles of mass transfer with application to design of mass transfer processes; Theory of diffusion ingases and liquids for single and multi-component species; Mass transfer in laminar and turbulent flows; Transportanalogies, simultaneous heat and mass transfer, with examples of drying and humidification processes. Mass transferwith chemical reaction; examples of slow, intermediate, and fast reactions with application to design of masscontactors. Interfacial mass transfer and mass transfer in two-phase flows; Design of packed beds and columns, gasspargedreactors.Pre-requisites CHEG 351 or equivalent or instructor consentCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)CHEG 555 INTERFACIAL SCIENCEPrinciples and fundamental aspects of gas/solid and liquid/solid interfaces as applied to chemical engineeringprocesses. Chemistry and engineering principles governing adsorption at interfaces; Applications in chemicalengineering and petroleum systems including enhanced oil recovery.Pre-requisites CHEG 301 or equivalentCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)CHEG 563 PROJECT ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENTThe project environment – technical, commercial, contracting; plant layout; selection and specification of equipment;detailed design and drafting; scheduling of a project; construction, installation and commissioning.Pre-requisites NoneCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)Page 72

Graduate Catalog |CHEG 571 TRANSPORT PHENOMENAPrinciples of momentum, heat, and mass transfer with application to chemical processes; Flow in ducts, aroundsubmerged objects and through a packed bed. Diffusion of heat and mass; Convective heat and mass transfer;Turbulent flow. Introduction to CFD.Pre-requisites CHEG 351 and CHEG 361Co-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)CHEG 575 MATERIALS ENGINEERING AND CORROSIONThis course presents fundamental material on corrosion and oxidation thermodynamics and electrochemicalthermodynamics. The course then describes commonly encountered corrosion environments and discusses typicalforms of corrosion encountered in each environment. Methods of corrosion control are then described, and the courseconcludes with a description of important corrosion and oxidation monitoring techniques.Pre-requisites Instructor’s consentCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)CHEG 581 POLYMER REACTION ENGINEERINGChemistry and thermodynamics of polymers and polymer solutions. Reaction engineering of polymerization. Catalyticchemistry of polymerization processes. Polymerization reactor design.Pre-requisites CHEG 411 or equivalent or instructor consentCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)CHEG 582 POLYMER PROPERTIES AND PROCESSINGPolymer fluid mechanics, polymer rheological response, and polymer shape forming. Definition and measurement ofmaterial properties. Interrelationships between response functions and correlation of data and material response.Theoretical approaches for prediction of polymer properties. Processing operations for polymeric materials; melt andflow instabilities. Fundamental principles of polymer physical, chemical, and mechanical properties. Structure –property relationships; materials science of polymers.Pre-requisites CHEG 301 or equivalent or instructor consentCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)CHEG 589 SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGPre-requisites Graduate standing and program permissionCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(1 to 3-0-1 to 3)CHEG 595 GRADUATE SEMINAR IWeekly seminar by outside speakers; required each semesterPre-requisites NoneCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(1-0-1)CHEG 596 GRADUATE SEMINAR IIWeekly seminar by outside speakers; required each semesterPre-requisites NoneCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(1-0-1)CHEG 598 ENGINEERING PROJECTThe student will be required to work on a specific project to be decided in consultation with the supervisor. A report onthe work is to be submitted at the end of the semester.CHEG 599 MASTER OF SCIENCE THESIS (Independent Work)This is a faculty-directed independent study of a research problem. The student has to submit and defend the reportbased on the work.Page 73

Graduate Catalog |Graduate Courses in Applied ChemistryCHEM 520 COMPUTATIONAL CHEMISTRYThe course presents fundamental principles in molecular modeling, simulation and theoretical chemistry, linksmicroscopic phenomena and interactions with macroscopic properties and also models complex chemical systems.Students will use state-of-the art molecular simulation tools and will perform simulations of real oil and gas industrysystems as well as performing energy minimization and mechanism-testing calculations.Pre-requisites Graduate standing and instructor consent for non-chemistry majorCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)CHEM 523 APPLIED INORGANIC CHEMISTRYThe course covers the chemistry of main group elements, transition metals and f-block elements that are important in thepetroleum industry, and presents various significant areas such as group theory, MO theory, ligand field theory andcoordination chemistry related to applications and instrumental characterization in advanced inorganic chemistry.Pre-requisites Graduate standing and instructor consent for non-chemistry majorCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)CHEM 525 APPLIED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY AND INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSISThis course applies advanced instrumental methods to analyze and characterize oil and gas components. It alsofocuses on a scientific study of the properties and behavior of hydrocarbons and their derivatives associated with thepetroleum industry.Pre-requisites Graduate standing and instructor consent for non-chemistry majorCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)CHEM 530 ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL CATALYSISThe course covers fundamental aspects of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis including catalyst manufacturingand characterization and their most representative industrial applications for both chemical commodities and finechemicals, respectively.Pre-requisites Graduate standing and instructor consent for non-chemistry majorCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)CHEM 540 ADVANCED ORGANOMETALLICS AND APPLICATIONSThe course covers the chemistry of organometallic compounds that are important in the petroleum industry, and presentsvarious significant areas such as ligand substitution, reductive elimination, migratory insertion and olefin polymerizationrelated to applications in advanced organometallic chemistry.Pre-requisites Graduate standing and instructor consent for non-chemistry majorCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)CHEM 550 SPECTROCHEMICAL STUDIESThis course covers the application of spectroscopic methods to determine the structure of organic molecules. Structuredetermination is approached through problem solving using a variety of spectroscopic methods. Hands-on experience isachieved through the laboratory component.Pre-requisites Graduate standing and instructor consent for non-chemistry majorCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(2 – 3 – 3)CHEM 555 PETROLEUM PRODUCTION AND PROCESS CHEMISTRYThis course covers those areas of the oil & gas industry where chemicals play a key role in solving production, processand refining issues. The course provides advanced knowledge on the understanding and use of chemicals to preventproduction problems, improve production/efficiency and extend the life of the oil well, reservoir and equipment.Pre-requisites Graduate standing and instructor consent for non-chemistry majorCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)Page 74

Graduate Catalog |CHEM 560 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND WATER TECHNOLOGYThis course links significant environmental phenomena to chemical pollution and describes methods to combat it.Analysis of minor and trace levels of pollution will be presented. Topics offered will include: handling oil spills,treatment of soil/water/air contamination, trace analysis of toxic gases as well as low-level organic, inorganic andradioactive pollution.Pre-requisites Graduate standing and instructor consent for non-chemistry major co-requisitesCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)CHEM 565 FUELS AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCESThis course provides an overview of the role of energy within the sustainable development paradigm. Following anintroduction to the energy sector and sustainability indicators, the course divides into two main areas. The first areaconsiders conventional (fossil) fuels along with methodologies, such as carbon capture and sequestration, to reduceenvironmental impacts associated with their use. In the second area the potential for various alternative energytechnologies is presented within a sustainability context.Pre-requisites Graduate standing and instructor consent for non-chemistry majorCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)CHEM 566 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND GREEN CHEMICALSThis course gives a basic introduction to drilling technology, and provides a background in the oilfield chemicalsmarket. Principles of oil well cementing, cement slurry design and accompanying testing are covered as well as majorchemical admixtures in construction chemistry. A lab component, related to the construction field, will be offered. Thecourse is expected to guide the students towards technology development in the field of environmentally friendlyoilfield and construction chemicals.Pre-requisites Graduate standing and instructor consent for non-chemistry majorCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(2 – 3 – 3)CHEM 568 CORROSION SCIENCE AND ADVANCED PHYSICAL CHEMISTRYThis course imparts the essential knowledge to apply thermodynamics/statistical thermodynamics and kinetics toproblems in the oil and related industries. The course provides detailed knowledge of corrosion control in the oil andgas industry, primarily corrosion under insulation (CUI), microbial corrosion (MIC) and the use of corrosion inhibitors.Pre-requisites Graduate standing and instructor consent for non-chemistry majorCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)CHEM 570 POLYMERS AND NANOMATERIALS CHEMISTRYThis course presents information essential to an understanding of polymers and nanomaterials chemistry e.g. chainand step growth polymerization, properties of polymers, polymer manufacturing processes, chemical and physicalanalysis of polymers, solid state chemistry, semiconducting materials, nanomaterials and materials characterization.Pre-requisites Graduate standing and instructor consent for non-chemistry majorCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)CHEM 599 MASTER OF SCIENCE THESISThe student, under the supervision of a graduate faculty member, undertakes and completes a research topic thatcomprises an in-depth investigation of a specific problem in Applied Chemistry (Department of Chemical Engineering)culminating in a thesis to be approved by the Graduate Advisory Committee.Prerequisite: minimum of 8 credit hours of graduate course work.Credit Hours: equivalent of 9Co-requisite: NonePage 75

Graduate Catalog |Graduate Courses in Electrical EngineeringELEG 501 MODERN CONTROL ENGINEERINGAdvanced principles of modern control engineering including digital control and to give an overview of thefundamentals of model predictive control. The course includes modeling of physical systems; dynamic behavior andstability of closed loop control systems; advanced control strategies and design; PID controller design; digital computercontrol; design of digital controllers, introduction to predictive control techniques, supervisory and regulatory controlsystems, multivariable systems, optimal control and industrially relevant case studies.Pre-requisite ELEG 360 or equivalentCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)ELEG 510 ADVANCED LINEAR SYSTEMSRepresentation of linear dynamic systems in state-space form and how to utilize such model in a control engineeringcontext. The course will include the analysis of states space system responses and their stability, the definition ofcontrollability and observability, and the design of state space controllers as well as observers. The course will alsocover industrial model predictive control.Prerequisite ELEG 360 or equivalentCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)ELEG 511 MODELING AND SYSTEM IDENTIFICATIONFundamentals of dynamic systems, models, and identification processes, models of linear and nonlinear time-invariantand time-variant systems, parametric estimation methods, convergence and consistency of solutions, asymptoticdistribution, recursive and non-recursive identification methods, projection based methods, model selection andvalidation, application and case studies.Prerequisite ELEG 360 or equivalentCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)ELEG 512 ADVANCED DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEMSClassical and modern digital control system analysis and design techniques. Various discrete-time controllers aredesigned including series compensation methods, PID-controllers, pole placement, linear quadratic optimal control,optimal state estimation and Kalman filters, Use of computer-aided analysis and design tools.Prerequisite ELEG 480 or equivalentCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)ELEG 513 OPTIMAL CONTROLPerformance measures for control problems, variational approach, Pontryagin’s maximum principle, dynamicprogramming and Hamilton-Jacobi equation, singular control, optimal feedback control systems: minimum time,linear quadratic regulator, optimal output feedback, linear quadratic Gaussian Design.Prerequisite ELEG 510 or equivalentCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)ELEG 514 ADAPTIVE CONTROLIntroduction to the various approaches of adaptive controller design, real-time parameter estimation, model referenceadaptive control systems, parametric optimization, Liapunov function method, self-tuning controllers, minimumvariance self-tuner, variable structure systems, sliding motion, Gain Scheduling. Robustness issues, practical aspectsand implementation, typical industrial applications.Prerequisite ELEG 510 or equivalentCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)Page 76

Graduate Catalog |ELEG 515 INTELLIGENT CONTROLExamples of combinatorial optimization problems in engineering, intelligent control strategies: Expert systems, fuzzylogic control, neural networks. Optimization control techniques: Genetic algorithms, simulated annealing, tabu search,evolutionary methods, hybrid systems, applications in engineering optimization problems.Prerequisite Graduate standingCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)ELEG 516 NON-LINEAR CONTROLIntroduction to nonlinear systems, Linearization of non-linear systems, Phase plane analysis and classification oflinear systems, Non-linear system stability: Liapunov method. Absolute stability: Popov and circle criteria, Describingfunction analysis, Input/Output feedback theory, Passivity and positivity of nonlinear operators. Multipliers and thesmall gain theorem, Feedback linearization, Sliding-mode control, Robustness of feedback systems, Unboundedoperators, applications.Prerequisite ELEG 360 or equivalentCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)ELEG 517 ADVANCED SIGNAL PROCESSINGDiscrete-time signal theory including discrete-time signals, digital filtering and FFT processing, multirate DSP,wavelets, time-frequency and detection theory.Pre-requisites ELEG 460 or equivalent or instructor’s consentCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)ELEG 518 PROBABILITY AND RANDOM PROCESSESReview of fundamentals of probability, Introduction to stochastic process, Stationarity, Ergodicity, Gaussian randomprocesses, Poisson and renewal processes, Markov processes, Semi-Markov processes, Queuing Theory, Applications tocontrol and power areas.Prerequisite ELEG587 or equivalentCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)ELEG 519 STOCHASTIC CONTROLIntroduction to stochastic systems, Stochastic state models, Analysis of systems with random inputs, Analysis anddesign of stochastic quadratic control systems, Analysis of prediction and filtering systems using stochastic systemtheory.Prerequisite ELEG 517Co-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)ELEG 520 ROBOTICSIntroduction to robotics and their commercial applications, kinematics and dynamics, equation of motion for multibodysystems, impact of forces and moments of forces acting upon robot manipulator joints, optimally trajectoryplanningfor robot manipulators including collision avoidance, constraint optimal control of trajectories, presentindustrially relevant tutorial examples.Prerequisite ELEG 510 or equivalentCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)ELEG 521 MECHATRONICSAnalysis of mechatronic and measurement systems, Basics of analog signal processing, design and analysis ofoperational amplifier circuits, Basics of digital devices and the use of integrated circuits, Microcontroller programmingand interfacing, PIC microcontroller and PicBasic Pro programming, Data acquisition and how to couple computers tomeasurement systems, overview of the many sensors common in mechatronic systems, introduction to devices used foractuating mechatronic systems, Overview of mechatronic system control architectures, case studies.Prerequisite ELEG 510 or equivalentCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)Page 77

Graduate Catalog |ELEG 522 ADVANCED INSTRUMENTATION AND MEASUREMENTSMeasurement principles and design of sensor and measurement systems. Topics include computer-based measurementsystems, sensor design, signal conditioning, data acquisition, smart sensors, and mechatronics. Techniques formeasuring quantities encountered in robotics and automation, manufacturing, biomedical, and other applications.Prerequisite ELEG 440 or equivalentCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)ELEG 530 ADVANCED POWER SYSTEM ANALYSISPower system modeling; advanced load flow techniques; transmission line transient analysis; single machine andmulti-machine systems; power systems transient analysis.Prerequisite ELEG 350 or equivalent or instructorCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)ELEG 531 POWER SYSTEM PLANNINGMathematical methods and modern approaches to power system planning, Demand Forecasting, Generation SystemPlanning: deterministic and probabilistic methods. Transmission System Planning: heuristic and stochastic methods,optimization methods for transmission planning.Prerequisite ELEG 350 or equivalentCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)ELEG 532 POWER SYSTEM DYNAMICS AND STABILITYDynamic models of synchronous machines, excitation and governor systems, linear and nonlinear models, small signalstability assessment, voltage stability studies, computer modeling of power systems and stability against faults.Prerequisites ELEG530 or equivalentCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)ELEG 533 POWER SYSTEM OPERATION AND CONTROLPower plant characteristics, economic dispatch, transmission losses, automatic generation control, voltage andfrequency control, power pools, power system security, state estimation in power systems, unit commitment, andoptimal economic operation of power systems.Prerequisite ELEG 350 or equivalentCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)ELEG 534 POWER QUALITYPower quality issues, assessment, estimation, monitoring, and solutions.Prerequisite ELEG 410 Power Electronics andELEG 350 Power systems or equivalentsCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)ELEG 535 ELECTRIC DRIVESSelection of drives based on motor and load characteristics, modeling, simulation and control of electric drives,regenerative braking, power quality issues related to electric drives. High power drives and current topics in electricdrives.Prerequisite ELEG 530 or equivalentCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)Page 78

Graduate Catalog |ELEG 536 POWER SYSTEM RELIABILITYReliability evaluation of static and spinning generating capacity requirements, interconnected system reliabilityconcepts, transmission system reliability evaluation, determination of composite system reliability, distributionsystem reliability evaluation, incorporation of customer interruption costs in the evaluation of power system reliabilityworth.Prerequisite ELEG 450 or equivalentCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)ELEG 537 PROTECTION RELAYING THEORY, APPLICATION AND DESIGNThis course focuses on protection functions and their applications to the protection of all elements of power systems.Emphasis will be placed on advanced protection schemes required for practical systems experienced in industrialplants, distribution, transmission and generation systems. Digital Relaying will also be covered.Prerequisite ELEG 350, ELEG 530 or equivalent or instructor’s consentCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)ELEG 538 DIGITAL POWER SYSTEM PROTECTIONNew applications of electronic devices in power systems protection, Electronic transducers, Auxiliary transformers,Anti-aliasing filters, Analog to digital converters, Sample and hold devices and computing devices, Numericaltechniques for converting quantized data to phasors and using the phasors for derived measurements, such as powerflow, apparent impedance, and frequency.Prerequisites ELEG 490 or equivalentCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)ELEG 539 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC MOTORS FAULT ANALYSISThe course focuses on the theory of industrial three-phase electric motors and their noise and vibration problems.Different design for industrial electric motors and their parameters are studied. Sound, vibration and power efficiencyfor different type of industrial motors are discussed. The effect of oscillation between parallel connected industrialmotors and its effect on the performance of each individual motor are studied. Different analyses of the frequency andvibration measurement for electric motors are discussed.Prerequisites ELEG 430 or equivalentCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)ELEG 589 NON-THESIS RESEARCHAn individual research (outside the student’s Master Thesis or Master of Engineering Project) conducted under theguidance of a faculty member.Prerequisites Instructor’s ConsentCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(1 -3 credits)ELEG 590 COMPUTATION METHODS FOR ENGINEERINGMathematical modeling of systems, numerical methods, linearization and solutions.Prerequisites Math 261, or equivalentCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)ELEG 591 EMBEDDED CONTROLLERSDSP and FPGA, architecture, and design of DSP and FPGA based embedded controllers.Prerequisites ELEG 460, and ELEG 535 or equivalentsCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)Page 79

Graduate Catalog |ELEG 592 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTINGCovers the most frequently used non-destructive testing techniques and the probabilistic nature of failure, andinspection.Prerequisite Math 241 and knowledge principles of magnetismCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)ELEG 593 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGThe content of this course will include special areas of importance and of interest to electrical engineering as selectedby the faculty and which are not covered in regular courses listed in the curriculum.Prerequisite Instructor’s consentCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(One to five credit hours)ELEG 594 OPTIMIZATION METHODS FOR ENGINEERSAn overview of constrained and unconstrained optimization, a detailed account of linear and quadratic programming,nonlinear programming including gradient descent techniques, dynamic programming, mixed integer optimizationand an introduction into evolutionary solution strategies; industrially relevant tutorial examples.Prerequisite Graduate standingCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)ELEG 595 GRADUATE SEMINAR ITo provide the students opportunities to attend seminars given by faculty, visiting scholars, and fellow graduatestudents, and to present at least one seminar on an appropriate research topic.Prerequisite Graduate standingCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(0-1-1)ELEG 596 GRADUATE SEMINAR IITo provide the students opportunities to attend seminars given by faculty, visiting scholars, and fellow graduatestudents, and to present at least one seminar on an appropriate research topic.Prerequisite ELEG 595Co-requisite NoneRestrictions None(0-1-1)ELEG 597 ADVANCED PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS FOR ENGINEERSConcepts of probability, statistical methods, and data analysis. Topics include: linear and nonlinear regressions,estimation, hypotheses testing, nonparametric statistics, statistical quality control, Bayesian statistics, and timeseriesand stochastic processes.Prerequisite Math 214 or equivalent or consent of instructorCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(0-1-1)ELEG 598 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTAn individual research project to be approved by the Graduate Advisory Committee.Prerequisite ELEG 596 and a minimum of 8 credit hours of graduate course work.Co-requisite NoneRestrictions None(1-6 credits)ELEG 599 MASTER OF SCIENCE THESISIndividual investigation either analytical or experimental, culminating in a thesis to be approved by the GraduateAdvisory Committee.Prerequisite ELEG 596 and a minimum of 8 credit hours of graduate course work.Co-requisite NoneRestrictions None(1-9 credits)Page 80

Graduate Catalog |Graduate Courses in Mechanical EngineeringMEEG 501 ADVANCED MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ANALYSISAn advanced, unified approach to the solution of mechanical engineering problems, with emphasis on theformulation and solution of equilibrium, eigen value and eigen functions, propagation problems, and solutions ofsystems of differential equations. Review and extension of undergraduate material in applied mathematics withemphasis on problems in heat transfer, vibrations, fluid flow and stress analysis which may be formulated andsolved by classical procedures.Pre-requisite Graduate standingCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)MEEG 503 APPLIED NUMERICAL METHODSIntroduction to advanced methods for computing numerical data and solving mathematical and engineeringproblems including: Solving nonlinear equations, Sets of equations, Interpolation and curve fitting, Numericaldifferentiation and integration and Numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential and equations. The focusis placed on engineering applications.Pre-requisite Graduate standingCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)MEEG 504 CONTINUUM MECHANICSThis course is an introduction to the fundamentals needed to model engineering systems as continuous bodies andincludes Cartesian tensor analysis, the concept of state of stress, kinematics of deformation, constitutive equations forelastic and fluid media. It provides a uniform and holistic treatment of the conservation field equations and theirsolutions for the cases of elastic, plastic and fluid media.Pre-requisiteCo-requisiteRestrictions(3-0-3)MEEG344, MEEG354 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.NoneNoneMEEG 506 PROJECT MANAGEMENTThe fundamentals of project management including: overview and concepts of project management (principles, bodyof knowledge, strategies); planning successful projects (defining, specifying, delivery options, scheduling, budgeting);implementing (organizing the team, work assignments, team building, effective leadership); executing (performancemeasurement, maintaining the schedule, adjustments/mid-course corrections, record keeping, status reporting,communications, managing conflict, time management); and closeout (performance measurement, maintaining theschedule, adjustments/mid-course corrections, record keeping, status reporting, communications, managing conflict,time management).Pre-requisite Graduate standingCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)MEEG 508 ADVANCED ENGINEERING ANALYSISThe course will benefit students who undertake graduate studies after some time away from school, as well as topracticing engineers and scientists in the field. The course will be comprised of the following three advancedengineering analysis modules: Engineering Mathematics (16 hours): Linear algebra, differential equations, partial differential equations,computational methods in engineering mathematics. Applied Mechanics (9 hours): Strength of materials, materials science. Thermofluids (26 hours): Classical and applied thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, multiphase heat transfer,transport phenomena.Pre-requisite Graduate standingCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)Page 81

Graduate Catalog |MEEG 522 FEEDBACK CONTROLThis course provides basic material about feedback control of systems. Topics include a review of Laplace transformtechniques and time response analysis; stability and feedback interconnections; basic transfer function analysis anddesign methods; robustness; state-space analysis and state feedback design.Pre-requisite MEEG 384 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.Co-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)MEEG 526 MECHATRONIC DESIGNMeasurements and control systems, signal processing, sensors and actuators, digital and electronic circuits,microprocessor architecture, microcontroller programming and interfacing, and real-time programming.Applications to control of mechanical systems.Pre-requisite MEEG 384 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.Co-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)MEEG 528 ADVANCED VIBRATIONSThis course builds upon the undergraduate vibrations course. It introduces energy based methods for derivation ofgoverning equations (Lagrange’s equation, Hamilton’s principle), vibration of distributed parameter systems(strings, rods, beams, and membranes). The second half of the course is focused on practical aspects including signalprocessing (sampling process, FFT, FRF calculation), basics of modal analysis, dynamics and condition monitoring ofrotating machinery.Pre-requisite MEEG 384 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.Co-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)MEEG 536 MEASUREMENTS AND INSTRUMENTATIONMEEG 536 is an advanced course on the theory and design of engineering measurements. Integrated throughout thecourse are the necessary elements for the design of measurements systems and measurement test plans, with anemphasis on the role of statistics and uncertainty analysis in design. Topics also include sensors, signal conditioningcircuits and noise reduction techniques. Typical sensor topics include temperature, force, torque, pressure, flow andacceleration. Practice will be given to students, through course projects, on the measurement of mechanicalengineering quantities. Software use such as Labview and Matlab will be integrated into course projects.Prerequisite MEEG 438 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.Co-requisite NoneRestrictions None(2-3-3)MEEG 543 APPLIED FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSISThe theory of the Finite Element Method will be introduced. Applications of static and dynamic finite elementanalysis of real world mechanical systems will be performed. Commercial F.E.A codes such as ANSYS andMSC.NASTRAN will be utilized.Prerequisite MEEG324, MEEG344 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.Co-requisite NoneRestrictions None(2-3-3)MEEG 544 ADVANCED MECHANICS OF MATERIALSThis course will introduce the students to more advanced topics in stress analysis and the theory of elasticity andthe response of materials and structural elements to applied forces and deformations. The course will begin with athorough explanation to solving mechanical problems. It will provide the students with material Strain energymethods; thick/thin-walled cylinders; shrink-fit assemblies; rotating disks; thermal stresses; shells and plates.Prerequisite MEEG344 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.Co-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)Page 82

Graduate Catalog |MEEG 551 SURFACE ENGINEERINGThis course deals with the fundamentals and applications of surface engineering science from a materialsprocessing-environmentperspective. Different types of failures of engineering materials are discussed at bothmacroscopic and microscopic levels, along with the tribological, mechanical and environmental factors causing them.The various surface treatments and coating are discussed with respect to the improvement of surface propertiessuch as hardness, strength, friction, thermal and chemical stabilities. The course gives both theoretical andphenomenological description of the mechanisms of surface modifications during processing and the interactionsbetween the materials properties and processing factorsPrerequisite MEEG 334 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.Co-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)MEEG 554 DESIGN OF PRESSURE VESSELSThis course introduces students to the principles that form the basis of design of pressure vessels for powergeneration and process equipment. It is intended for senior and graduate engineering students as well as forpracticing engineers who are interested in learning the basic principles associated with pressure vessel design asthey are outlined in the various codes, such as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and PressureVessel Code. The course will cover components such as cylindrical shells, formed heads and transition sections,covers and flanges, openings and nozzles, bolted flanges and vessel supports. The course will also introduce studentsto computer aided practices of pressure vessels using PVElite and ANSYS for the design of pressure vessels andboilers to conduct design studies of practical real life design problems.Pre-requisite MEEG 344 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.Co-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)MEEG 561 ADVANCED VISCOUS FLOW ANALYSISThis course provides an overview of concepts related to viscous fluid flow and helps students to apply theseprinciples in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis. The underlying fundamental advanced fluid dynamicsprinciples in viscous flow (Laminar Boundary Layer, Shear Flows, Stability of the Laminar Flow, CompressibleLaminar Boundary Layer) are reviewed, in addition to turbulence modeling, and the finite volume method of solvingthermofluid problems using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software. Model problems are used throughout thecourse to illustrate the interaction of physical processes and numerical techniques. Practice on the use ofcommercially-available CFD codes will be given to students through laboratory exercises.Prerequisite MEEG354 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.Co-requisite NoneRestrictions None(2-3-3)MEEG 565 COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICSOverview of the methods and analytical techniques used in computational solutions of fluid mechanics and heattransfer problems. The governing equations and boundary conditions of viscous fluid flows, turbulence modeling, andthe finite volume method of solving thermofluid problems using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software. Modelproblems are used throughout the course to illustrate the interaction of physical processes and numerical techniques.Use of commercially-available CFD codes will be given to students through laboratory exercises.Prerequisite MEEG385 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.Co-requisite NoneRestrictions None(2-3-3)MEEG 566 MULTIPHASE FLOW ENGINEERINGMEEG 566 is designed to introduce the fundamental concepts and principles that underlie multiphase flow processes.It introduces the fundamentals necessary for the analysis of two phase flows such as liquid-gas and liquid-solid flows.It also focuses on challenges for studying three phase liquid-solid-gas flows. Measurements techniques andapplications of multiphase flow processes are covered together with examples of applications involving the oil and gasindustries.Prerequisites MEEG 354, MEEG 394 and MEEG 585 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.Co-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)Page 83

Graduate Catalog |MEEG 574 ADVANCED CONDUCTION HEAT TRANSFERThis course covers two major topics in heat transfer: conduction and radiation. The purpose of the course isto presentto the student the key points for each of these topics covered, as well as the necessary tools to solve realisticengineering problems in heat transfer. Specific conduction heat transfer topics covered will include: methods of solvingthe multidimensional heat conduction equation for various boundary conditions, homogenous vs. non-homogenousproblems, transient versus steady state in rectangular and cylindrical coordinates. The various methods to solve theheat conduction equation involve separation of variables, Bessel function, Laplace Transform technique and integralmethods. For radiative heat transfer the underlying physics are reviewed: how opaque surfaces emit, reflect andabsorb electromagnetic waves, how radiative energy is exchanged or light is distributed in enclosures with manysurfaces, how gases and particulates emit, absorb and scatter radiation, and how to evaluate the (often dominant)radiative heat exchange in important industrial applications, such as boilers, reactors, furnaces and other combustionproblems. The course also includes treatment of radiative transfer equation solution methods, state-of-the-artdescription of radiation properties, and spectral models.Prerequisites MEEG 394 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.Co-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)MEEG 577 SUSTAINABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATIONThis course reviews technologies for sustainable energy, with emphasis on the limitations and opportunities forsustainable energy production and utilization. Emphasis is placed on aiding the student to develop a vision for afuture sustainable energy scenario.Prerequisites MEEG 354, MEEG 365 and MEEG 394 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.Co-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)MEEG 579 PROJECT COST ACCOUNTING AND FINANCEThis course reviews the fundamentals of accounting; examines project cost accounting principles as they apply toproject management; project cost accounting; reading financial statements; cash management; cash flow analysis;depreciation and taxes; and impact on profitability; examines the principles of activity based costing; net present valueanalysis; introduces the framework for project performance measurement, cost performance indices, and earned valueanalysis.Prerequisites Graduate standingCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)MEEG 585 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGNThis course consists of two main parts related to the use of finite element and computational fluid dynamicstechniques to solve problems related to solid mechanics and thermofluids using commercially available computercodes.Prerequisites MEEG 354, MEEG 394 and MEEG 404 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.Co-requisite NoneRestrictions None(2-3-3)MEEG 589 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGThe content of this course will include special areas of importance and of interest to mechanical engineering asselected by the faculty and which are not covered in regular courses listed in the curriculum.Prerequisite Permission of the instructorCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(0-3-3)MEEG 595 GRADUATE SEMINAR ITo provide the students opportunities to attend seminars given by faculty, visiting scholars, and fellow graduatestudents, and to present at least one seminar on an appropriate research topic.Prerequisite Graduate standingCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(1-0-1)Page 84

Graduate Catalog |MEEG 596 GRADUATE SEMINAR IITo provide the students opportunities to attend seminars given by faculty, visiting scholars, and fellow graduatestudents, and to present at least one seminar on an appropriate research topic.Prerequisite Graduate standingCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(1-0-1)MEEG 598 ENGINEERING PROJECTIn this course the student conducts independent research project under the supervision of a faculty member. Studentsare expected to submit a final report summarizing their research findings and give an oral defense of their work.Prerequisites Graduate standing and a minimum of 8 credit hours of graduate coursework completedCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(6 credits)MEEG 599 MASTER OF SCIENCE THESISAn individual research project to be approved by the Graduate Advisory Committee.Prerequisites Graduate standing, and Graduate Advisory Committee permissionCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(9 credits)Page 85

Graduate Catalog |Graduate Courses in Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE)EngineeringHSEG 501 INTRODUCTION TO HSE ENGINEERINGConcepts of workplace health, safety and environment (HSE) will be discussed as they relate to the oil, gas,petrochemical and associated industries. Students will develop an understanding of how businesses manage HSE andthe regulatory responsibilities, and be able to prepare for further study in the field. Included is a historical perspectiveof the legislative process of regulations, explanation of HSE terms, ethics and professionalism, recordkeeping and HSEstatistics, hazard recognition / evaluation / control, accident investigation and analysis, emergency preparedness,security, workers’ compensation, concepts of pollution control, waste management, and HSE management systems.Pre-requisites Graduate standing or permission of the program chairCo-requisites NoneRestrictions Not open to students who have completed HSEG 401(3 – 0 – 3)HSEG 502 INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE ENGINEERINGThis course studies the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control issues associated with industrial health andhygiene in the workplace. Topics include toxicology, epidemiology, noise, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation,chemicals, airborne contaminants, biological substances and sampling techniques. These subjects will be discussed inrelation to all regulatory requirements using engineering and non-engineering controls for reducing or eliminatinghealth hazards in the workplace.Pre-requisites Graduate standing or permission of the program chairCo-requisites NoneRestrictions Not open to students who have completed HSEG 402.(3 – 0 – 3)HSEG 503 INDUSTRIAL NOISE ASSESSMENT AND CONTROLThis course deals with the application of scientific and engineering principles and methods to solve practicalenvironmental noise problems. It is intended to provide the student with a working knowledge of the effects of noise onhuman hearing. Fundamental concepts of sound generation and propagation, the unwanted effects of noise,assessment of sound quality, and source-path-receiver concepts in noise control will be discussed. The various causesand prevention of occupational hearing loss with particular emphasis upon regulation will be introduced along withtechniques of a comprehensive hearing conservation program. Lectures, laboratory, and team projects directed atsolving real-world noise problems are salient features of the course.Pre-requisites Graduate standing or permission of the program chairCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(2 – 2 – 3)HSEG 504 HAZARD CONTROL IN PRODUCTION SYSTEMSThis course addresses the application of scientific and engineering principles and methods to achieve optimum safetyand health through the analysis and design of processes, equipment, products, facilities, operations, andenvironments. Topics will include mechanics of failure applications, plant layout and design, systems safety, poweredindustrial vehicles, machine guarding, robotics, industrial processes, welding and cutting, walking and workingsurfaces, materials handling and storage, electrical practices and release of hazardous energy. These subjects will bediscussed in relation to regulatory requirements.Pre-requisites Graduate standing or permission of the program chairCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)HSEG 505 SYSTEM SAFETY ENGINEERING AND RISK MANAGEMENTThis course focuses on the evaluation of system design and process safety from the standpoint of risk, using systemsafety analysis techniques. Topics covered include concept of risk, system definition, hazard identification, riskassessment, risk management, sensitivity analysis and economics of system safety methodology, mathematics ofsystems analysis including statistical methods, Boolean algebra and reliability. Skills gained include the ability tocalibrate a risk assessment matrix, perform preliminary hazard analysis (PHA), failure mode and effect analysis(FMECA), fault tree analysis (FTA), job safety analysis, event trees, task analysis, process flow analysis, HAZOP(hazard and operability) analysis, and other system safety analysis techniques.Pre-requisites Graduate standing or permission of the program chairCo-requisites NoneRestrictions Not open to students who have completed either HSEG 405 or CHEG 531.(3 – 0 – 3)Page 86

Graduate Catalog |HSEG 506 FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERINGThis course covers fire and fire protection systems and fire program management. Topics covered include the physics,chemistry, characteristics and behavior of fire, fire hazards of materials, fire suppression systems, extinguishingagents, and detection and alarm systems. All relevant design and regulatory requirements will also be covered.Pre-requisites Graduate standing or permission of the program chairCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)HSEG 507 INDUSTRIAL SECURITY AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESSThis course will introduce the student to the fundamentals of security and emergency planning, including the nature,scope, history, and essential elements of security in the workplace, with emphasis on the facility industry. Specificareas include the operational aspects of security strategies for identifying and controlling security exposures,applicable legal issues, personal protection, property protection, role of intelligence, and concepts of disaster planningand management.Pre-requisites Graduate standing or permission of the program chairCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)HSEG 508 HSE PROGRAM MANAGEMENTThis course examines the concepts and principles used in the development and management of an effective HSEProgram. The philosophy and historical development of major concepts are presented with particular emphasis onareas of special concern in organizational accident prevention. Special attention is given to the influence of morale,education and training, the role of the supervisor, inspections, auditing, risk management, policies and procedures,and other program elements of value to the HSE manager. The course is designed to familiarize students with thebasic information applicable to organizational accident prevention and development of accident prevention programs.Pre-requisites Graduate standing or permission of the program chairCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)HSEG 509 ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY COMPLIANCEThis course will describe historical events leading up to the birth of most regulatory agencies around the world,starting with U.S. EPA, up to the UAE’s Department of Environmental Protection. Environmental/health events thattriggered such regulations will be discussed. Topics will include environmental laws, environmental impactassessment techniques and permitting for industrial facility construction and operation. Progressive structuring ofregulatory boards together with regulations needed for ever increasing future challenges will be discussed. UAE’s HSEregulatory and enforcement will provide the basis for the structure and delivery of this course.Pre-requisites Graduate standing or permission of the program chairCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)HSEG 510 HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSThis course covers standards and regulations for the management of hazardous waste: Identification, transportation,monitoring, regulatory standards, storage, treatment, and disposal practices. Current environmental cleanup practicesand technologies as well as waste minimization principles for restoration of contaminated land based on formationtype and local regulations will be thoroughly emphasized.Pre-requisites Graduate standing or permission of the program chairCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)HSEG 511 ERGONOMICS AND HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERINGThis course studies human performance and its effect on the safety and reliability of systems. Information abouthuman abilities, limitations and other characteristics will be used to design jobs, equipment, work methods andenvironmental conditions that will optimize human productivity in occupational settings. Engineering anthropometry,human information processing, biomechanics of motion and work posture, work physiology and human performance,thermal conditions (heat stress), the human visual system, vibration, illumination and indoor air quality, are coveredin context of their application and workplace design. Not open to students who have completed HSEG 411.Pre-requisites Graduate standing or permission of the program chairCo-requisites NoneRestrictions Not open to students who have completed HSEG 411.(3 – 0 – 3)Page 87

Graduate Catalog |HSEG 512 CONSTRUCTION SAFETY MANAGEMENTThis course imparts the essential knowledge of safe practices in the construction industry. Included in the course is anexamination of current construction safety management methods and best applicable construction safety codes ofpractice.Pre-requisites Graduate standing or permission of the program chairCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)HSEG 513 ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF AIR POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMSThis course covers analysis and engineering design of air pollution mitigation systems. Pollutant sampling techniquesacross occupational, community, and personal exposures will be addressed. Students will be exposed to data analysismethods and use these skills to interpret the health effect of air pollutants. Engineering controls and bestmanagement practices required of the practicing HSE engineer will be discussed. Also included will be industrialemission control technologies for compliance in the workplace. Environmental impact assessment will also beaddressed.Pre-requisites Graduate standing or permission of the program chairCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)HSEG 514 ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMSSurface and ground water quality and resources management; water pollution in aquatic environment; water /wastewater infrastructure systems and management. Scarcity of water resources in the Gulf region will be discussed,allowing a focus on water sustainability solutions. Water regulatory standards and treatment technologies will beoutlined with the best practices matching our local environment. Students will be then studying cases of water qualityand wastewater improvement technologies that will be in the R&D phase for our next era.Pre-requisites Graduate standing or permission of the program chairCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)HSEG 515 RESEARCH METHODS IN HSE ENGINEERINGThis course provides students with the research skills that will allow them to combine theoretical background withappropriate techniques that will support substantial and viable research.Pre-requisites Graduate standing and instructor approvalCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(1 – 0 – 1)Page 88

Graduate Catalog |Graduate Courses in Petroleum EngineeringPEEG 500 ROCK AND FLUIDS PROPERTIES-FORMATION EVALUATIONStudents will receive comprehensive coverage of reservoir rock and fluids properties and their applications to reservoirengineering calculations, with an overview of well logging and well log analysis.Pre-requisite NoneCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-0)PEEG 510 ADVANCED WELL TEST ANALYSISThis course is designed to give an advanced-level perspective in the area of pressure transient test interpretation.After a brief review of well testing fundamentals, interpretation techniques in complex systems are discussed. Thisincludes topics such as varying wellbore storage, fractured wells, dual porosity systems, composite systems, layeredreservoirs and horizontal wells. The course includes numerous example problems specifically designed to supplementthe theoretical discussions. The use of well test analysis in reservoir characterization will be emphasized.Pre-requisite NoneCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)PEEG 511 ADVANCED WELL LOGGINGThis course introduces students to advances and latest technological developments of modern well-logging. Various indepthanalysis and interpretation methods for well logs needed for interpretation of petrophysical and mechanicalproperties of the porous media and fluid saturations for different lithological environments will be explored andpracticed. Emphasis will be on application of results to formation and reservoir evaluation.Pre-requisite NoneCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)PEEG 512 ADVANCED SPECIAL CORE ANALYSISReservoir special core analysis data are among the most critical reservoir parameters that will directly affect theaccuracy of the reservoir fluids in place, distribution and its reserves. It is imperative for reservoir characterization,and dynamic recovery mechanisms. This course is designed to give the theoretical basis of these multiphase rockproperties of wettability, capillary pressure, relative permeability and electrical properties. The course will also coverthe best practices of measuring these properties in the laboratory and the interpretation of the data analytically andnumerically.Pre-requisite NoneCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)PEEG 520 ADVANCED DRILLING ENGINEERINGThis is a comprehensive course on drilling with topics covering from the planning stages of a drilling well, to selectingoptimum operating conditions to achieve ‘cost effective’ as well as, safe drilling practices. The instructor will list thestages of planning, explain each one of them, show example cases, and finally, will let the students work on samplecases. A number of popular industry software packages will also be used to demonstrate the concepts explained duringlectures. The students will have hands-on experience with these software packages. However, dangerous assumptionsinherent in these software packages will also be explained.Pre-requisite NoneCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)PEEG 521 UNDERBALANCED DRILLINGThis course introduces the basics and new developments in Underbalanced Drilling Techniques (UBD) for students.The materials covered in this course will help students understand fundamentals of different UBD techniques,advantages and disadvantages of each, operational procedures and constraints, which play important role in selectingthe most suitable UBD technique. Up on completing this course, the students are expected to be able to design, planand run UBD operations.Pre-requisite NoneCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)Page 89

Graduate Catalog |PEEG 530 ADVANCED RESERVOIR ENGINEERINGThis course covers many reservoir engineering practices in a multidisciplinary approach. The reservoir engineeringtopics covered range from basic reservoir rock and fluid characteristics to reservoir management, modeling and fielddevelopment planning and implementation. Basic reservoir engineering equations are introduced with emphasisdirected to parameter significance and its employment in reservoir engineering calculations. The course will givestudents a comprehensive understanding of the reservoir dynamics, which results in advanced skills to utilize allavailable reservoir data and their application for the sake of better managing the reservoir to maximize recovery andprofit. Pertinent industrial reservoir computer models will be explained as needed.Pre-requisite NoneCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)PEEG 531 APPLIED RESERVOIR SIMULATIONThis course introduces a comprehensive review of the theory and practices of reservoir models building and applicationin reservoir management and development. The required data for model building and its source will be identified. Theimportance of data screening and quality checking will be demonstrated. The course also covers the ways by whichwells are modeled in reservoir simulators. It also covers the various phases of model building from data preparationand grid design, to initialization and history matching of the reservoir model using observed open-hole Sw data andreservoir performance. The different types of simulation models such as single-well model, sector model, and full-fieldmodel will be presented and its purposes will be identified. The forecasting of reservoirs future performance underprimary and secondary recovery schemes will be given along with the interpretation of simulation results. Advancedtopics, including pseudo-relative permeability and capillary pressure, are also discussed; understanding the role ofsimulation in reservoir management. ECLIPSE 100 will be utilized during the tutorials but prior experience withECLIPSE is not required.Pre-requisite NoneCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)PEEG 532 ENHANCED OIL RECOVERYThis course covers reservoir recovery life cycles and recovery processes. The limitations of depletion and pressuremaintenance projects will be demonstrated and possible enhancement in oil production rates and recovery will beexplored through the application of EOR methods. This course takes a comprehensive look at several aspects ofimproved oil recovery. Various techniques are descried and case studies presented. The latest technologicalimprovements in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) will be presented. This course will also present the mechanisms andlimitations of the different EOR methods. The help of reservoir modeling in the process will be demonstrated. Finallyreservoir screening criteria, design and implementation of EOR methods will be given.Pre-requisite NoneCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)PEEG 533 COMPOSITIONAL RESERVOIR SIMULATIONThis course will deliver to the students the theory and application of compositional reservoir simulation. Phasebehavior of different reservoir fluids will be reviewed, along with the fluids Pressure-Volume-Temperaturerelationships. The students will be introduced to the characterization the reservoir fluids using any of the industrystandard softwares. The simulation of gas injection and WAG displacement in oil reservoirs will be modeled using theindustry standard compositional model of ECLIPSE 300.Pre-requisite NoneCo-requisite NoneRestrictions NonePEEG 534 ADVANCED RESERVOIR CHARACTERIZATIONThis course will deliver the workflows used in data preparation and data analysis to build a coherent 3D static modelof reservoirs. Geological, petrophysical, seismic, rock properties (SCAL) and dynamic data will be reviewed andintegrated using consistent and geostatistical techniques. Students will be introduced to concepts of sequencestratigraphy and reservoir architecture, facies versus reservoir rock types, rock-fluid interaction (wettability, krcurves, saturation-height functions), role of fracturing on permeability anisotropy, spatial statistics and theirintegration in 3D modeling using stochastic modeling algorithms.Pre-requisite NoneCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)Page 90

Graduate Catalog |PEEG 540 ADVANCED WELL PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONThis course provides detailed coverage of inflow performance relationships, multiphase flow in pipes and wellperformance evaluation. The emphasis is on the analysis, design and optimization of the production system usingnodal analysis. Commercial software packages will be used to apply learned methods to flowing and artificially liftedwells, injection wells and field-scale production optimization.Pre-requisite NoneCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)PEEG 541 WELL COMPLETIONS AND WORKOVERThis course provides comprehensive coverage of the various types of well completions and their applications andselection criteria. Design and selection of tubing and subsurface production control equipment. Review of the types andapplications of completion and workover fluids. Detailed study of perforating and sand control operations, Review ofproduction logging methods and their applications for well diagnosis. Remedial cementing and stimulation operations,Design and planning of basic workover operations.Pre-requisite NoneCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)PEEG 542 SURFACE PRODUCTION FACILITIESThis course provides a comprehensive coverage of the theory, design, operation, evaluation, and trouble-shooting of oil,water, and gas surface handling facilities.Pre-requisite NoneCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)PEEG 544 ADVANCED ARTIFICIAL LIFTThis course covers evaluation and analysis of well production performance; screening and selection of artificial liftingmethods; comprehensive study of artificial lift technology including artificial lift system design and optimization; andeconomic optimization of artificial lift systems.Pre-requisite NoneCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)PEEG 545 PRODUCED WATER CONTROL AND MANAGEMENTEmphasis of the course is dealing with the critical economic impact of produced water on maturing reservoirs, whetherthe source of produced water is waterflood injection or natural water drive. Topics will be chosen to meet needs andmay include corrosion, scaling, emulsions, hydrates, produced water management and water shutoff.Pre-requisite NoneCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)PEEG 550 ADVANCED PETROLEUM ECONOMICSTopics include engineering justification for capital outlay in the petroleum industry; appraisal of development andremedial work on oil and gas wells; appraisal of producing properties; estimation of productive capacity, reserves;operating costs, depletion, and depreciation; value of future profits, taxation, fair market value.Pre-requisite NoneCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)PEEG 595 GRADUATE SEMINAR IThe student attends a weekly seminar given by an outside speaker, and submits a synopsis of each talk for evaluation.In addition, the student is assigned a topic that will lead to the write-up and presentation of a paper with use ofaudiovisual aids, to practice techniques of oral communication.Pre-requisite Graduate standing and program permissionCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(1-0-1)Page 91

Graduate Catalog |PEEG 596 GRADUATE SEMINAR IIThe student attends a weekly seminar given by an outside speaker, and submits a synopsis of each talk for evaluation.In addition, the student is assigned a topic that will lead to the write-up and presentation of a paper with use ofaudiovisual aids, to practice techniques of oral communication.Pre-requisite PEEG 595Co-requisite NoneRestrictions None(1-0-1)PEEG 598 MASTER OF ENGINEERING GRADUATE PROJECTAn individual research project to be approved by the Graduate Advisory Committee.Pre-requisite 8 credit hours of graduate course workCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(6 credits)PEEG 599 MASTER OF SCIENCE THESISIndividual investigation either analytical or experimental, culminating in a thesis to be approved by the GraduateAdvisory Committee.Pre-requisite 8 credit hours of graduate course workCo-requisiteRestrictions(9 credits)NoneNonePage 92

Graduate Catalog |Graduate Courses in Petroleum GeosciencesPGEG 511 CARBONATE RESERVOIR PETROLOGYCarbonate Reservoir Petrology covers carbonate depositional textures, microfacies, diagenesis, permeability, andporosity. Students will learn how to unravel the complex geologic history of carbonate reservoirs from depositionthrough diagenesis to emplacement of hydrocarbons to develop 3D predictive reservoir models.Pre-requisite: PGEG 311 or equivalent or consent of instructorCo-requisites: noneRestrictions: none(3-3-4)PGEG 512 SEQUENCE STRATIGRAPHY OF CARBONATE SYSTEMSThis course instructs in the sedimentological, petrographic, and stratigraphic methods used to analyze and interpretcarbonate sediment and sedimentary sequences. Students will learn to interpret physical processes and depositionalenvironments from sedimentary structures, facies, and textures and to apply sequence stratigraphic methods tointerpret and model facies and sedimentary basin evolution. The course incorporates modern and ancient examplesfrom the Middle East, particularly from the UAE. Course includes a five-day field trip.Pre-requisite: PGEG 511 Carbonate Reservoir Petrology, or consent of instructorCo-requisites: noneRestrictions: none(3-3-4)PGEG 513 ADVANCED RESERVOIR CHARACTERIZATIONStudents integrate well log, core, thin section, seismic reflection, and other datasets to characterize and developgeologically realistic, predictive computer model of a carbonate reservoir. Focus is given to depositional geometries,diagenetic processes, and reservoir compartmentalization.Pre-requisite: PGEG 512 Sequence Stratigraphy of Carbonate Systems, or consent of instructorCo-requisites: noneRestrictions: none(1-9-4)PGEG 533 BASIN ANALYSISThe course covers modern concepts of tectonics and analysis of sedimentary basins. Application of geophysical logs andseismic stratigraphy to basin analysis, facies distribution, and structural style in a variety of basin types will becovered. The focus is on the evolution of the Arabian Plate but specific examples from around the world will also becovered. The course includes applications of organic geochemistry and techniques of hydrocarbon assessment inbasinal settings.Pre-requisite PGEG 351, PGEG361, or consent of instructorCo-requisites: noneRestrictions: none(3-3-4)PGEG 515 ADVANCED ROCK PHYSICSThis course covers the major rock physics methods used in geological and geophysical data interpretation. Studentsgain advanced knowledge on rock properties, and learn about physical processes in the rocks related to geophysicalexploration and production. This includes the study of relations between rock properties, fluid type and distribution,and seismic and electromagnetic waves. Emphasis is on applications of rock physics in carbonate rocks.Pre-requisite Graduate standing and consent of instructorCo-requisites: noneRestrictions: none(3-0-4)PGEG 516 Advanced Field Petroleum GeologyAdvanced Field Petroleum Geology focuses on the application of sedimentary, stratigraphic and structural principalsto undertake field-based descriptions and interpretations of lithologies and structures and integrate the results withregional studies. Students record stratigraphic and lateral variations in sedimentary facies geometries in order tofacilitate temporally-constrained palaeogeographic reconstructions of depositional facies architecture. Large- andsmall-scale structural features are considered, along with petrophysical characteristics, in order to understandpetroleum reservoirs in three dimensions. The effects of diagenetic overprints on reservoir evolution are assessed. Thecourse includes four weeks of field-based data-collection followed by a period of literature reviewing, data integrationand report writing based at the Petroleum Institute.Pre-requisite Graduate standing and permission of the course instructorCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(24 days of fieldwork, 4 credits)Page 93

Graduate Catalog |PGEG 523 REMOTE SENSING FOR EARTH SCIENCES APPLICATIONS AND GISThe course covers the basic principles and essential skills of remote sensing using image visualization, processing andGIS (Geographical Information System) for geological and/or environmental mapping.Pre-requisite Graduate standing and consent of course coordinatorsCo-requisites: noneRestrictions: none(2-1-3)PGEG 589 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PETROLEUM GEOSCIENCESThe content of this course will include special areas of importance and of interest to Petroleum Geosciences as selectedby the faculty and which are not covered in regular courses listed in the curriculum.Pre-requisites: Graduate standing and program permissionCo-requisites: noneRestrictions: none(0 – 1 to 4 – 1 to 4)PGEG 595 GRADUATE SEMINAR IIn this course students attend seminars given by faculty, visiting scholars and fellow graduate students.Pre-requisite Graduate standingCo-requisites: noneRestrictions: none(1-0-1)PGEG 596 GRADUATE SEMINAR IIIn this course students attend seminars given by faculty, visiting scholars and fellow graduate students, and presentat least one seminar on an appropriate research topic.Pre-requisite Graduate standingCo-requisites: noneRestrictions: none(1-0-1)PGEG 599 MASTER OF SCIENCE THESISThesis research leading to a research thesis.Pre-requisite: Graduate level standing.Co-requisites: noneRestrictions: none(12 credits)Page 94

Graduate Catalog |Graduate Courses in CommunicationsCOMM 501 TECHNICAL AND SCIENTIFIC WRITINGThis course imparts the essential knowledge and skills of academic, technical and scientific writing. It includes anexamination of academic articles in Engineering and Applied Science and drafting practice in a variety of requiredgenres such as proposal drafting.Pre-requisites NoneCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(1 – 0 – 1)Page 95

Graduate Catalog |Graduate Courses in Engineering (General)ENGR 508 ADVANCED ENGINEERING ANALYSISThe course is intended for students who undertake graduate studies after some time away from school, as well as forpracticing engineers and scientists in the field. The course comprises of the following three advanced engineeringanalysis modules: (a) Engineering Mathematics: Linear algebra, differential equations, partial differential equations,computational methods in engineering mathematics, (b) Applied Mechanics: Strength of materials, materials science,(c) Thermofluids: Classical and applied thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, multi-phase heat transfer, transportphenomena.Pre-requisites Graduate standingCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)ENGR 531 TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENTThe course provides a general framework for the role of technology and innovation in modern business world. Theunprecedented technological evolution of the last 30 – 40 years and the globalization of the world economy are themajor challenges that drive corporate success and will be discussed thoroughly here.Pre-requisites Instructor’s consentCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)ENGR 535 GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENTThe course is an introduction to current global environmental problems and especially those generated by humanactivity. The course is for non-specialists and attempts to provide critical assessments and their implications forbusiness activities at regional, national and international level.Pre-requisites Instructor’s consentCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)ENGR 552 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENTThe course focuses on analyzing and responding to complex organizational situations from a general manager'sperspective. In order to do that, the course will analyze the firm’s external and internal environment i.e. focus on theinternational business environment including the industrial structure as well as the internal competences andresources a firm should possess and develop in order to gain a sustainable competitive position in global markets.Special emphasis is given to the international network of operations and their contribution in shaping successfulcorporate strategies. The processes of strategizing, the impact of organizational contexts and the subsequent strategictensions are explored so as to understand the adoption of various strategic practices.Pre-requisites Instructor’s consentCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)Page 96

Graduate Catalog |Graduate Courses in MathematicsMATH 565 NUMERICAL METHODS IIn this first course on Numerical Methods, basic tools for numerically solving linear algebra problems that arise invarious branches of science and engineering are explored. The course covers solution of a linear system of algebraicequations, finding roots of nonlinear equations and a nonlinear system of equations, the linear least squares (curvefitting) problem and eigenvalue problems.Pre-requisites NoneCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)MATH 575 MATHEMATICAL MODELING IN ENGINEERINGIn this course, we explore the underlying principles of various mathematical models arising in various branches ofengineering – chemical, electrical, mechanical and petroleum. These principles are used in the approximation andvalidation of a variety of models which include simple mechanical, fluid flow and thermal systems, reaction-diffusionand heat conduction, matter transport in porous media, electromagnetism and elastostatics.Pre-requisites NoneCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)Page 97

Graduate Catalog |Directory of the InstituteGoverning BoardH.E. Abdulla Nasser Al-SuwaidiMr. Abdul Munim Saif Al KindyMr. Ali Rashid Al-JarwanMr. Abdul Karim Al MazmiMr. Hiroshi FujiiMr. John BarryMr. Phillippe RoyNigel Middleton, Ph.D.Ismail A. Tag, Ph.D.LaJuana Mooney, EdDChairman (ADNOC)Deputy Chairman (ADCO)Member (ADMA)Member (BP)Member (JODCO)Member (Shell)Member (TOTAL)Member (Colorado School of Mines)President (Acting) & Provost for Academic Affairs (PI)Secretary, Director of Institutional Research and Studies(PI)Institutional Advisory BoardFareed Alsayed AbdullaAbdulla Al - MinhaliAli K. Al ShamsiNick Cochrane-DyetAseel HamoodiKhalid Aziz, Ph.D.Frank Bates, Ph.D.Richard Hagelauer, Ph.D.Edwin L. "Ned" Thomas, Ph.D.Darryll J. Pines, Ph.D.Frederic (Rick) Sarg, Ph.D.Ismail A. Tag, Ph.D.ADCOADNOCADNOCBPADCOStanford UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of LinzRice UniversityUniversity of MarylandColorado School of MinesPresident (Acting) & Provost for Academic Affairs (PI)Institute AdministrationIsmail A. Tag, Ph.D.Murshid Saleh Al RomaithiDr. Thomas SteuberYoussef Lotfy Abdel Magid, Ph.D.Ahmed Al Shoaibi, Ph.D.President (Acting) & Provost for Academic AffairsSenior Vice President for Administration SupportActing Dean of the Graduate SchoolDean of EngineeringDean of Academic AffairsPage 98

Graduate Catalog |Sami Ainane, Ph.D.Nadia Alhasani, Ph.D.Hamad Karki, Ph.D.Mohammed Saad Al Kobaisi, Ph.D.Khalid Al Hammadi, Ph.D.Ebrahim Al Hajri, Ph.D.Khalifa Hassan Al Hosani, Ph.D.Mohamed Saeed Al Shehhi, Ph.D.Fatima Al ShaaliLaJuana Mooney, Ph.D.Ali Al Mansoori, Ph.D.Khalid Al Wahedi, Ph.D.John Chai, Ph.D.Hemanta Kumar Sarma, Ph.D.Dr. Thomas SteuberDean of Student AffairsDean of Women in Science and EngineeringDirector, Arts and SciencesDirector, Advanced University PlacementDirector, Alumni Relations and Continuing EducationDirector, External Relations and CollaborationDirector of InternshipDirector of Strategic PlanningDirector (Acting) of FinanceDirector, Institutional Research and AssessmentChair, Chemical EngineeringChair (Acting), Electrical EngineeringChair, Mechanical EngineeringChair, Petroleum EngineeringChair, Petroleum GeosciencesGraduate CouncilDr. Thomas SteuberAhmed Al Durra, Ph.D.Fahad Al Maskari, Ph.D.Fawzi Banat, Ph.D.Ryan Fernandes, Ph.D.Mohammed Saad Al Kobaisi, Ph.D.Avin Pillay, Ph.D.Clarence Rodrigues, Ph.D.Sandra Vega, Ph.D.Olayiwola Saheed OlawaleActing Dean, Graduate SchoolAssistant Professor, Electrical EngineeringAssistant Professor, Mechanical EngineeringProfessor, Chemical EngineeringAssistant Professor, Arts and SciencesAssistant Professor, Petroleum EngineeringProfessor, ChemistryAssociate Professor, HSE / Mechanical EngineeringAssistant Professor, Petroleum GeosciencesGraduate Student RepresentativePage 99

Graduate Catalog |Full-Time Graduate FacultyAAbdala, Ahmed, Ph.D., M.S., North Carolina State University, 2002, 2001, M.S., B.S., Suez Canal University, 1995, 1990,Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering and Deputy Chair of Chemical EngineeringAbdel-Magid, Youssef, Ph.D., M.S., University of Manitoba, 1976, 1972, B.S., Cairo University, 1969, Professor in ElectricalEngineering and Dean of EngineeringAgyeman, Kofi, Ph.D., S.M., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1976, 1973, B.S., University of Ghana, 1970, Professorin PhysicsAhmad, Jamal, Ph.D., M.S., North Carolina State University, 1993, 1986, B.S., Birzeit University, 1986, Associate Professorin Mechanical Engineering and Head of General Studies DepartmentAinane, Sami, Ph.D., M.S., University of Maryland, 1989, 1983, B.S., University of Grenoble, 1980, Adjunct AssociateProfessor in Mechanical Engineering and Dean of Student AffairsAkgun, Ferda, Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines, 1989, M.S., University of Louisiana, 1985, B.S., Middle East TechnicalUniversity, 1982, Associate Professor in Petroleum EngineeringAl Allaf, Mashhad, Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 1995, MA, University of Baghdad, 1985, B.A., University of Baghdad,1981, Associate Professor in Islamic StudiesAl Durra, Ahmed, Ph.D., M.S., B.S, The Ohio State University, USA, 2010, 2007, 2005, Assistant Professor in ElectricalEngineeringAl Hajri, Ebrahim, Ph.D., University of Maryland, 2009, M.S., University of Colorado, 2003, Assistant Professor inMechanical Engineering, Director of External Relations and CollaborationAl Hammadi, Khalid, Ph.D., North Carolina State University, 2006, M.S., Vanderbilt University, 1998, B.S., United ArabEmirates University, 1992, Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering, Director of Alumni Relations & ContinuingEducation and Acting Chair of Electrical Engineering department.Al Hasani, Nadia, Ph.D., M.S., University of Pennsylvania 1990, 1986, M.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1984,B.S. University of Baghdad, 1980, Professor in Science and Technology and Dean of the Women in Science andEngineeringAl Hassan, Saeed, Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University, 2011, M.S., Colorado School of Mines, 2006, B.E. VanderbiltUniversity, 2003, Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering.Al Hosani, Khalifa, Ph.D., Ohio State University 2011, M.S University of Notre Dame, 2007, B.S. University of Notre Dame2005, Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering and Director of InternshipAl Kobaisi, Mohammed, Ph.D., M.S., B.S., Colorado School of Mines, 2010, 2005, 2000, Assistant Professor in PetroleumEngineeringAl Mansoori, Ali, Ph.D., Imperial College London, 2006, B.S., Florida Institute of Technology, 2002, Associate Professor inChemical Engineering Chair of Chemical EngineeringAlmaskari, Fahad, Ph.D., M.S., University of Manchester, 2010, 2004, B.S., University of Arizona, 2003, Assistant Professorin Mechanical EngineeringAl Shami, Abdullah, Ph.D., University of Manchester 1992, I.L.M., Islamic University of Muhammad Bin Saud, 1986, I.L.B.Islamic University of Muhammad Bin Saud, 1983, Professor in Islamic Studies and Head of Humanities and SocialSciences DepartmentAl Shoaibi, Ahmed, Ph.D., M.S., Colorado School of Mines, 2008, 2006, B.S., Florida State University, 2001, AssistantProfessor in Chemical Engineering and Dean of Academic AffairsAl Sumaiti, Ali, Ph.D., M.S., Colorado School of Mines, 2011, 2006, B.S., Louisiana State University, 2003, AssistantProfessor in Petroleum EngineeringAl Suwaidi, Aisha, PhD, University of Oxford, 2012, M.Sc., University of Kansas, 2007, B.S., University of Arizona, 2004,Assistant Professor in Petroleum GeosciencesAl Wahedi, Khaled, Ph.D., Imperial College London, 2009, M.S., B.S., Case Western Reserve University, 2000, 1999Assistant Professor in Electrical EngineeringAli, Mohammed, Ph.D., University of Oxford, 2003, Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), University of Wales,College Newport, 1999, M.S., University of Birmingham, 1998, B.S., University of Wales, College Cardiff, 1997, AssociateProfessor in Petroleum GeosciencesAllison, David, Ph.D., Teesside Polytechnic, 1986, M.S., University of Kent, 1981, B.S., University of London, 1979,Assistant Professor in MathematicsAl Sayari, Naji, Ph.D., University of Manchester, UK, 2011, M.s.,Washington University in St.louis, USA, 2006, B.S.,Florida Institute of Technology, USA, 2001, Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering.Al Shehhi, Mohamed, Ph.D., University of Maryland, 2009, M.S., University of Colorado, 2003, B.S., University of Arizona,2001, Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering, Director of Strategic PlanningBBanat, Fawzi, PhD, McGill University, 1995, M.Sc., University of Jordan, 1991, B.Sc., University of Jordan, 1988, VisitingProfessor in Chemical EngineeringBarkat, Braham, Ph.D., Queensland University of Technology, 2000, M.S., University of Colorado, 1988, State Engineer,Ecole National Polytechnique d’Alger, 1985, Associate Professor in Electrical EngineeringBarsoum, Imad, Ph.D., Royal Institute of Technology, 2007, M.Sc., University of Utah, 2002, Assistant Professor inMechanical EngineeringBeig, Abdul Rahiman, Ph.D., M.E., Indian Institute of Science, 2004, 1998, B.E., National Institute of Technology, 1989,Assistant Professor in Electrical EngineeringBelhaj, Hadi, Ph.D., Dalhousie University, 2004, M.S., Technical University of Nova Scotia, 1990, B.S., El-Fateh University,1982, Associate Professor in Petroleum EngineeringBerrouk, Abdallah, PhD. The University of Manchester, 2007, M.S., University of Aberdeen, 2003, M. Eng., NationalInstitute of Mechanical Engineering, 1995, Assistant Professor in Chemical EngineeringPage 100

Graduate Catalog |Bielenberg, Brian Todd, Ph.D., University of California-Berkeley, 2002, M.Ed., Northern Arizona University, 1995, M.Sc.,University of Virginia, 1989, B.S., Michigan Technological University, 1987, Assistant Professor in Communication andCELT SpecialistBoiko, Igor, DSc., PhD., MSc., Tula State University, 2009, 1990, 1984, Associate Professor in Electrical EngineeringBouchalkha, Abdellatif, Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 1993, M.S., Oklahoma State University, 1989, B.S., CentralState University, 1986, Associate Professor in PhysicsBouzidi, Youcef, Ph.D., University of Alberta, 2003, M.S. Columbia University 1984, B.S., Algerian Petroleum Institute,1980, Assistant Professor in Petroleum GeosciencesBradley, Curtis, Ph.D., M.A., Rice University, 1997, 1992, B.S., Oregon State University, 1985, Associate Professor inPhysicsBrandt, Caroline, Ph.D., University of East Anglia, 2004, M.A., University of Surrey, 1996, M.A., University of Edinburgh,1980, Cambridge ESOL Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Adults, 1985; Associate Professor inCommunication and Head of Communication DepartmentCCeriani, Andrea, Ph.D., University of Pavia, 2001, M.Sc., University of Pavia, 1995, Associate Professor of GeologyChai, John, Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1994, M.S. University of Wisconsin, 1989, B.Sc., University of Windsor, 1986,Professor and Chair of Mechanical EngineeringCubero, Samuel Nacion, Ph.D., University of Southern Queensland (USQ, Australia), 1998, B.E., University ofQueensland, 1994, Assistant Professor in General Studies DepartmentDDean, Kevin, Ph.D., King’s College, University of London, 1981, M. Eng., University of Liverpool, 1978, B.Sc. (Hons),University of Hull, 1977, Associate Professor in PhysicsDeveci, Tanju, Ph.D., Ankara University, 2011, M.A., Middle East Technical University, 2003, B.A., Ankara University,1994, Cambridge ESOL Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Adults, 2002; Assistant Professor inCommunicationDib, Khalid, Ph.D., North Dakota State University, 1999, M.S., Eastern New Mexico University, 1992, B.S., Iowa StateUniversity, 1990, Assistant Professor in MathematicsDidenko, Andriy, Ph.D., M.S., Odessa National University, 1986, 1978, Assistant Professor in MathematicsDimmitt, Nicholas James, Ph.D., University of Southern California, 1994, M.A., San Francisco State University, 1985,B.A., San Francisco State University, 1983, Assistant Professor in CommunicationEEhrenberg, Stephen, PH.D., University of California at Los Angeles, 1978, M.Sc., University of California at Davis, 1973,B.A., Occidental College, Los Angeles, Professor in GeologyEl Kadi, Mirella, Ph.D., University of Lausanne, 1993, Higher Studies, University of Lausanne, 1988, B.S., LebaneseUniversity, 1986, Assistant Professor in ChemistryEveloy, Valerie, Ph.D., Dublin City University, 2003, M.S., National Institute of Applied Science, 1994, DEUG, University ofRennes I,1990, Associate Professor in Mechanical EngineeringFFernandes, Ryan, Ph.D., University of Kentucky, 1991, M.S., B.S., University of Bombay, 1981, 1979, Associate Professor inMathematics and Head of Mathematics departmentFiorini, Flavia, Ph.D., University of Modena, 2002, M.S., B.S., University of Bologna, 1998, Assistant Professor inPetroleum GeosciencesFrancis, Colin, Ph.D., B.S., University of Bristol, 1979, 1975, Professor in ChemistryGGeluk, Jakob, Ph.D., M.S., B.S., State University of Leiden, 1983, 1971, 1969, Professor and Head of MathematicsDepartmentGhosh, Bisweswar, PhD. Nagpur University, 1995, M.S., Indian Institute of Technology, 1984, B.S. Burdwan University,1981, Research Assistant Professor in Petroleum EngineeringGoharzadeh, Afshin, Ph.D., University of Le Havre, 2001, M.S., University of Rouen, 1998, B.S., University of Le Havre,1997, Associate Professor in Mechanical EngineeringGomes, Jorge, PhD & MEng., Heriot-Watt University, 1991, 2000, BSc., MSc., in Geology from Oporto University, 1980,1982, PARTEX Chair Professor of Practice (Joint assignment in Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences Programs)Gunaltun, Yves, Ph.D., M.S., Institute National Polytechnique de Grenoble, Total Chair Professor in MechanicalEngineeringGunister, Ebru, Ph.D., M.S., B.S. Istanbul Technical University, 2008, 2004, 1999, Assistant Professor in MechanicalEngineeringPage 101

Graduate Catalog |HHaroun, Mohammed, Ph.D., University of Southern California (USC), 2009, Ph.D., University of Americas, 2009, EngineerDegree, USC, 2007, M.S. USC, 2001, M.S. USC, 2000, B.S., USC, 1998, Assistant Professor in Petroleum EngineeringHayman, Mark, Ph.D., University of Warwick, 2000, M.A., B.A., University of Birmingham, 1990, 1975, Assistant Professorin HistoryIIslam, Mohammed Didarul, Ph.D., M.S., University of the Ryukyus, 2007, 2004, B.S., Rajshahi University of Engineering& Technology, Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering.JJackson, Sarah, Ph.D., M.A., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2006, 2001, B.S., Western Washington University,1999, Assistant Professor in EconomicsKKannan, C.S., Ph.D., Indian Institute of Technology, 1993, M.Tech, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, 1989, B.E.,Annamalai University, 1987, Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering.Karki, Hamad, Ph.D., M.S., B.S., Tokyo University of Technology, 2008, 2005, 2003 Assistant Professor in MechanicalEngineering, Director of Internship and Director of Arts & Sciences.Khezzar, Lyes, Ph.D., Imperial College, 1987, M.Sc., University of Manchester, 1983, B.S., University of Bradford, 1982,Associate Professor in Mechanical EngineeringKobrsi, Issam, Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2006, University of Western Ontario, 2000, Assistant Professor in ChemistryLLim, Hwee Ling, Ph.D., Murdoch University 2007, M.A., B.A., National University of Singapore, 1993, 1986, AssociateProfessor in CommunicationLokier, Stephen, Ph.D., University of London, 2000, B.S., Oxford Brookes University, 1996, Associate Professor inPetroleum GeosciencesLu, Jing, Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, 2008, M.E, University of Calgary, 2005, M.S., Chengdu University ofTechnology,1994, B.S., Southwest Petroleum University, 1991, Assistant Professor in Petroleum EngineeringMMardiana, Redy, Ph.D., Osaka University, 2002, M.E., B.E., Bandung Institute of Technology, 1997, 1992, AssistantProfessor in Electrical EngineeringMcNaught, Ian, Ph.D., B.S., Monash University, 1972, 1968, Associate Professor in ChemistryMeribout, Mahmoud, Ph.D., M.S., University of Technology of Compiegne, 1995, 1991, B.S., University of Constantine,1990, Associate Professor in Electrical EngineeringMittal, Vikas, Ph.D., Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, 2006, M. Tech., Indian Institute of Technology, 2001, B. Tech.,Punjab Technical University, 2000, Assistant Professor in Chemical EngineeringMohammed Jaby, Ph.D., M.S., University of Louisville, 2006,2002, MBA, Indira Gandhi National Open University, 2001,B.Tech, University of Kerala,1997, Assistant Professor in General Studies DepartmentMohammed, Alip (also known as Alifu, Maimaiti), Ph.D., Free University of Berlin, Germany, 2002, Assistant Professor inMathematicsMorad, Sadoon, Ph.D., Uppsala University, Sweden, 1983, M.S., University of Baghdad, 1977, B.S., University of Baghdad,1974, ADOC Chair Professor in Petroleum GeosciencesMuyeen, S.M., Ph.D., Kitami Institute of Technology, Japan, 2008, M.Sc., Kitami Institute of Technology, 2005, AssistantProfessor in Electrical EngineeringNNajaf-Zadeh, Reza, Ph.D., M.S., Lehigh University, 1987, 1980, B.S., Tehran University of Teacher‘s Education, 1977,Associate Professor in PhysicsNawrocki, Pawel, Ph.D., Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, 1988, M.S., Technical University of Lodz, 1980,Associate Professor in Petroleum EngineeringNunn, Roger, Ph.D., M.A., Reading University, 1996, 1989, B.A., Cardiff University 1975¸ Professor in Communication,OOmer, Amani Abdullatif, Ph.D., M.A., University of Manchester, 2004, 1998, B.S., University of Khartoum, 1991, AssistantProfessor of EconomicsOzturk, Fahrettin, Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2002, M.S., University of Pittsburgh, 1996, B.S., SelcukUniversity, 1992, Associate Professor in Mechanical EngineeringPage 102

Graduate Catalog |PPeters, Cornelis, Ph.D., M.S., B.S., Delft University of Technology, 1986, 1978, 1975, Distinguished Professor of ChemicalEngineering and Director of Gas Research CentrePillay, Avinash, Ph.D., University of London, 1982, M.S., B.S., University of Durban, 1979, 1977, Professor in Chemistryand Applied Chemistry Graduate Program CoordinatorRRahman, Md. Motiur, Ph.D., M.E., University of New South Wales, 2002, 1993, B.Tech., Banaras Hindu University, 1985,Associate Professor in Petroleum EngineeringRodgers, Peter, Ph.D., B.Eng., University of Limerick, 2000, 1990, Associate Professor in Mechanical EngineeringRodrigues, Clarence, Ph.D., M.S., Texas A&M University, 1988, 1985, M.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-Bombay), 1982, B.S., University of Bombay, 1980, Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering and HSE GraduateProgram CoordinatorRostron, Paul, Ph.D. M.S., University of Northumbria, 1996, B.S., Newcastle Polytechnic, 1990, Assistant Professor inChemistrySSarma, Hemanta, Ph.D., University of Alberta, 1988, University of Calgary, 1984, B.Tech, Indian School of Mines, 1978,Professor in Petroleum Engineering and Chair of Petroleum EngineeringScott, Suzanne Rosalie, Ph.D., University of Denver, 1997; M.A., Washington University, 1976; B.A, Drury College, 1972;Assistant Professor in Communication.Seela, Jeffrey, Ph.D., Indiana University, 1989, B.S., Iowa State University, 1983, Professor in Chemistry and Head ofChemistry DepartmentSeibi, Abdennour, Ph.D., M.S., B.S., Pennsylvania State University, 1993, 1988, 1985, Associate Professor in MechanicalEngineeringShahin, Tamer, Ph.D., Brunel University, 1997, BEng(Hons), University College London, Associate Professor in MechanicalEngineeringShiryayev, Oleg, Ph.D., M.S., B.S., Wright State University, 2008, 2003, 2002, Assistant Professor in MechanicalEngineeringSimmons, Rodney J., Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1993, S.M., Harvard University, 1978, M.S., B.S., California StateUniversity, Northridge, 1976, 1975, Associate Professor of HSE in Mechanical EngineeringSteuber, Thomas, Dr., Dipl. Geol., University of Cologne, 1989, 1987, Professor in Petroleum Geosciences and Chair ofPetroleum Geosciences, Acting Dean of the Graduate SchoolStewart, Sean, Ph.D., University of Wollongong, 1999, M.S., University of New England, 2002, B.S., University ofWollongong, 1995, Associate Professor in MathematicsTTuffaha, Amjad, Ph.D., M.S., University of Virginia, 2004, B.A., Colby College, Assistant Professor in MathematicsVVahdati, Nader, Ph.D., University of California Davis, 1989, M.S., B.S., University of Portland Oregon, 1984, 1982,Associate Chair and Associate Professor in Mechanical EngineeringVega, Sandra, Ph.D., M.S., Stanford University, 2004, 2000, B.S., Universidad Central de Venezuela, 1990, AssistantProfessor in Petroleum GeosciencesWWang, Kean, Ph.D., University of Queensland, 1998, M.E., Beijing University of Chemical Technology, 1989, B.E., ZhejiangUniversity, 1984, Associate Professor in Chemical EngineeringWang, Xun, Ph.D., University of Manchester, 2003, M.S., B.S., Shandong University, 1997, 1998, Senior Lecturer inMathematicsWebb, Matthew, M.P.P.M., Monash University, 2010, M.Ed, Charles Sturt University, 2005, Ph.D., Australian NationalUniversity, 2001, M.A., B.A., Victoria University of Wellington, 1996, 1991, Assistant Professor in Political ScienceWilliams, John, Ph.D., University of Exeter, 1979, M.A., Open University, 1993, B.S., University of Exeter, 1974, Professorin Petroleum EngineeringZZhu, Tao, Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, 1991, M.S., University of Alberta, 1986, B.S., China University of Petroleum, 1970,Associate Professor in Petroleum EngineeringPage 103

Graduate Catalog |Location MapDirections to The Petroleum InstituteThe Petroleum Institute is located on the mainland near Al Maqta Bridge about 23 km from downtown AbuDhabi and 17 km from Abu Dhabi International Airport. The campus is in an area called Sas Al Nakhl and/orUmm Al Nar (both names are used on road signs). Exits from Airport Road (also called Highway 2) are clearlymarked near Al Maqta Bridge.Page 104

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