Mission Statement

The mission of the Petroleum Engineering Program is to provide its students with quality education and training in the field of Petroleum Engineering through effective teaching, research and public service, with emphasis on Alaskan petroleum resources.

Mission of the College of Engineering and Mines

The College of Engineering and Mines at the University of Alaska Fairbanks advances and disseminates technical and scientific knowledge through creative teaching, research and public service with an emphasis on Alaska and other high latitude regions.

Mission Statement of the University of Alaska Fairbanks

The University of Alaska Fairbanks, as the nation's northernmost Land, Sea, and Space Grant university and international research center, advances and disseminates knowledge through creative teaching, research, and public service with an emphasis on Alaska, the North and their diverse peoples.

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Petroleum Engineering Program Objectives

• Provide students with a broad knowledge of the principles of Petroleum Engineering and their application.
• Provide students with the knowledge and skills required to design and analyze Petroleum Engineering Problems, taking into account, safety, environmental, and societal impacts.
• Provide students with the skills necessary to perform in the multi-disciplinary environment of the 21st Century.
• Provide students with appreciation for the value of continuing professional development in maintaining their professional competence.

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