Course Structure Overview

The Petroleum Engineering program at Pandit Deendayal Energy University Gandhinagar is structured over eight semesters, with a balanced mix of core courses, departmental electives, science electives, and laboratory sessions. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in basic sciences and engineering principles before transitioning into specialized areas of petroleum engineering.

SEMESTER	COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	CREDIT STRUCTURE (L-T-P-C)	PREREQUISITES
Semester I	PE101	Engineering Mathematics I	3-1-0-4	None
Semester I	PE102	Physics for Engineers	3-1-0-4	None
Semester I	PE103	Chemistry for Engineers	3-1-0-4	None
Semester I	PE104	Introduction to Petroleum Engineering	2-0-0-2	None
Semester I	PE105	Engineering Drawing and Computer Graphics	2-0-0-2	None
Semester II	PE201	Engineering Mathematics II	3-1-0-4	PE101
Semester II	PE202	Fluid Mechanics	3-1-0-4	PE102
Semester II	PE203	Thermodynamics	3-1-0-4	PE102
Semester II	PE204	Heat Transfer	3-1-0-4	PE203
Semester II	PE205	Geology for Engineers	2-1-0-3	None
Semester III	PE301	Reservoir Engineering I	3-1-0-4	PE202, PE203
Semester III	PE302	Drilling Engineering I	3-1-0-4	PE202, PE205
Semester III	PE303	Production Engineering I	3-1-0-4	PE202
Semester III	PE304	Geostatistics	2-1-0-3	PE205
Semester III	PE305	Computer Programming for Engineers	2-0-2-3	None
Semester IV	PE401	Reservoir Engineering II	3-1-0-4	PE301
Semester IV	PE402	Drilling Engineering II	3-1-0-4	PE302
Semester IV	PE403	Production Engineering II	3-1-0-4	PE303
Semester IV	PE404	Environmental Impact Assessment	2-1-0-3	None
Semester IV	PE405	Project Management	2-0-0-2	None
Semester V	PE501	Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques	3-1-0-4	PE401
Semester V	PE502	Advanced Drilling Operations	3-1-0-4	PE402
Semester V	PE503	Subsurface Flow Modeling	3-1-0-4	PE401
Semester V	PE504	Data Analytics for Reservoirs	2-1-0-3	PE305
Semester V	PE505	Offshore Drilling Technology	2-1-0-3	PE402
Semester VI	PE601	Digital Petrophysics	3-1-0-4	PE503
Semester VI	PE602	Well Stimulation Techniques	3-1-0-4	PE501
Semester VI	PE603	Energy Economics and Policy	2-1-0-3	None
Semester VI	PE604	Carbon Capture and Storage	2-1-0-3	None
Semester VII	PE701	Integrated Reservoir Management	3-1-0-4	PE601
Semester VII	PE702	Advanced Production Systems	3-1-0-4	PE602
Semester VII	PE703	Research Methodology	2-1-0-3	None
Semester VII	PE704	Capstone Project I	0-0-6-6	PE501, PE502, PE503
Semester VIII	PE801	Capstone Project II	0-0-6-6	PE704
Semester VIII	PE802	Professional Ethics in Engineering	2-0-0-2	None
Semester VIII	PE803	Industry Internship	0-0-12-12	PE704

Advanced Departmental Elective Courses

Several advanced departmental elective courses are offered in the later semesters to provide students with specialized knowledge and skills. These courses are designed to keep pace with industry trends and technological advancements:

• Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques: This course explores various methods of improving oil recovery rates using chemical, thermal, and gas injection techniques. Students learn about surfactant flooding, polymer flooding, steam injection, and CO2 injection.
• Advanced Drilling Operations: Focused on offshore drilling platforms, directional drilling, and advanced well control systems, this course provides in-depth knowledge of complex drilling environments.
• Subsurface Flow Modeling: Using computational tools like CMG and ECLIPSE, students model fluid flow in porous media to predict reservoir behavior under different conditions.
• Data Analytics for Reservoirs: This course introduces students to machine learning algorithms and statistical models used for predicting reservoir performance and optimizing production strategies.
• Offshore Drilling Technology: Covers offshore platform design, subsea systems, and deepwater drilling operations, preparing students for careers in marine-based energy projects.
• Digital Petrophysics: Integrates digital technologies with traditional petrophysics to analyze rock properties and fluid characteristics using advanced imaging techniques.
• Well Stimulation Techniques: Focuses on hydraulic fracturing, acidizing, and other stimulation methods used to enhance well productivity in tight formations.
• Energy Economics and Policy: Examines the economic factors influencing energy markets, including supply chain dynamics, pricing mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks affecting petroleum operations.
• Carbon Capture and Storage: Studies technologies for capturing CO2 emissions from industrial processes and storing them underground to mitigate climate change impacts.
• Integrated Reservoir Management: Combines geological, engineering, and economic data to optimize field development plans and maximize recovery while minimizing environmental impact.

Project-Based Learning Philosophy

The program strongly emphasizes project-based learning as a cornerstone of education. From the early semesters, students are encouraged to engage in hands-on activities that mirror real-world engineering challenges.

Mini-projects are assigned throughout the curriculum, with each project designed to reinforce key concepts learned in class. These projects often involve working in teams and collaborating with industry partners or faculty members on actual problems. The final-year thesis/capstone project is a significant undertaking that allows students to explore their areas of interest in depth.

Students select projects based on their interests and the availability of faculty mentors. The selection process involves submitting a proposal outlining the objectives, methodology, expected outcomes, and timeline. Faculty mentors guide students through each phase of the project, providing feedback and ensuring academic rigor.

Evaluation criteria for these projects include technical merit, innovation, presentation quality, and adherence to deadlines. Students are required to present their work at internal symposiums and external conferences, fostering communication skills and professional networking opportunities.