Lecturer

Oil and Gas Engineering - UH-000087

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PgDip in Oil and Gas Engineering will be awarded on the successful completion of the taught modules on the course giving the student 120 credits at master’s level. The 60 credits from the individual project may not be included in this total.
PgCert in Oil and Gas Engineering will be awarded on the successful completion of the taught modules on the course giving the student 60 credits at master’s level. The 60 credits from the individual project may not be included in this total.

UH-000087 - Oil and Gas Engineering

Masters Compulsory

Masters Optional

Masters Core

Masters Level

Structure

The following course regulation, which is a requirement of Professional body accreditation, will be applicable for student entry from academic year 2022-2023.
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<li>A maximum of 15 credits in a Master’s degree can be condoned (termed Compensation by the Engineering Council).</li>
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Postgraduate Certificate

Postgraduate Diploma

Be able to use mathematical analysis, simulation techniques and IT tools to obtain solutions to model engineering processes in the Oil and Gas Industry.

Be able to research for information from a variety of sources (academic and industrial) and draw conclusions based on incomplete data in order to facilitate problem solving.

Be able to work effectively as members of a team, communicating in both written and oral form to manage the work of others.

Be able to use their fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.

Have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the mathematical and computer modelling techniques used in selected applications in the Oil and Gas Industry and an appreciation of their limitations.

Have a systematic understanding of Oil and Gas Industry engineering principles.


Be able to critically evaluate the technical and wider business risks associated with projects and decision making in an engineering organisation.

Be able to identify the limitations of their own knowledge and skills and be able to specify the process required to overcome these limitations.

Be able to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.

Be able to take responsibility to deliver projects to specification, budget and time and be able to conduct projects in previously unstudied areas.

Be able to assess the limitations of mathematical models and computer simulations relating to selected applications in the Oil and Gas Industry.

Be able to apply fundamental scientific principles, engineering theory, mathematical models and computer programmes in previously unfamiliar fields pertinent to the Oil and Gas Industry.

Possess an understanding of management skills required to operate effectively in an engineering organisation.

School: 
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<li>The School Teaching and Learning Committee, a sub-committee of the University Teaching and Learning Committee, is tasked with implementing the University’s teaching and learning strategy and with fostering innovation in teaching and learning and the dissemination of good practice</li>
<li>The School Board, via the School Teaching and Learning Committee has responsibility for implementing University policy through school-defined procedures.</li>
<li>Periodic school and subject reviews take place on a rolling quinquennial programme and focus inter alia on the arrangements for quality management and enhancement, teaching, learning and assessment, C&amp;IT strategies, the articulation and assurances of standards, external examiner reports and evaluation and links with professional bodies, employers and other external organisations.</li>
<li>The Course Committee is responsible for the monitoring and development of the course or programme, taking account of feedback from staff, students and external examiners. Feedback is sought as follows:
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<li>From students through annual course and module evaluation questionnaires.</li>
<li>From external examiners through annual reports, course assessment board minutes, assessment moderation reports and informal verbal communication during the year.</li>
<li>The annual evaluation of the course/programme is the responsibility of the School Board. The Course Committee prepares an annual evaluation report comprising reporting and evaluation, informed by feedback from staff, students and external examiners and by statistical data.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Amendments to course/programme and module documents are validated by the School Accreditation and Validation Panel.</li>
<li>A process for peer observation of teaching is in place with the object of enhancing teaching practice and sharing ideas between staff.</li>
</ul>

UH-000087

The latest subject review for the subject area that includes these courses took place in November 2020. The panel commended the subject area for its assessment strategy, strong research portfolio, industrial liaison panel and the strength of its placement system. The named courses in the area were last accredited by the IMechE in January 2020. The panel commended the area for amongst other things, the Staffs’ enthusiasm toward the students, the enthusiasm and involvement of the Industrial Advisory Panel, the work of the Placement unit, plans for laboratories, innovative approaches to learning methods and the range of projects satisfying the learning outcomes.

At course level support is provided by:
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<li>Supporting documentation is provided, online, in the form of Student Handbooks, Module Handbooks, Programme Specification Documents (PSD) and Module Specification Documents (MSD).</li>
<li>The Course Leader is available to provide guidance on academic progress.</li>
<li>Module tutors are available to help with academic problems during term time, either on campus or through electronic means such as Microsoft Teams, to facilitate support for distance learning students.</li>
<li>All modules and year groups are supported on the Virtual Learning Environment.</li>
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