Petroleum Engineering
Collection Development Policy Statement
Library's Collection Development Objectives
Support faculty and student research and curriculum at the undergraduate, master's and doctorate degree levels. Provide additional support for the following departmental facilities that offer hands on experience: well control laboratory, rock and fluid properties laboratory, enhanced oil recovery laboratory, and the well logging work station. Assist research associated with the Petroleum Engineering Research and Technology Transfer Laboratory (PERT) and the Porous Flow and Displacement Laboratory facilities.
Curriculum Program Description
The petroleum engineering curriculum is designed primarily for careers in the drilling and production aspects of the petroleum industry, but is suitable for careers in related areas such as ground water hydrology, geothermal energy, solution mining, and underground storage or disposal of fluids.
Degree Programs
B.S. in Petroleum Engineering
M.S. in Petroleum Engineering
Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering
Degrees Awarded
| 1991-92 | 1992-93 | 1993-94 | 1994-95 | 1995-96 | 1996-97 | 1997-98 | 1998-99 | 1999-00 | 2000-01 | 2001-02 | 2002-03 | |
| Bachelor | 7 | 10 | 14 | 23 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 29 | 21 | E |
| Master | 3 | 7 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 7 | E |
| Doctoral | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | E |
E (Empty String) - (Info unavailable)
Areas of Specialization/Research
Drilling fluid rheology
Petroleum economics
Petrophysics
Production engineering
Production safety systems
Reservoir characteristics
New and Expanding Areas of Interest
Formation Evaluation
Improved/Enhanced Recovery
Oilfield Environmental Control
Well Control and Blowout Prevention
CD ROMs, Electronic Books, Remotely Accessed Texts
LSU Libraries will purchase CD ROM works on a case by case basis when requested by faculty members or graduate students in need of enhanced capabilities afforded by CD ROMs. The LSU Libraries recognizes that electronic information, e-books, electronic paper, etc. merit attention. The purchase of access to remote data and texts, such as J-STOR and others, will be pursued when the ownership of remote products will benefit the greatest number of students, staff, and faculty at the best possible price. Purchase of remotely accessed texts must follow the policy and procedures set forth in Procedures for Acquiring and Processing Electronic Resources.
Classed Analysis
See Appendix A.
Prepared: January 15, 1998
Updated: March 15, 2003