SULTAN QABOOS UNIVERSITY
COURSE OUTLINE
PROGRAM: Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
1. Course Code PNGE3111
2. Course Title Chemistry for Petroleum Engineering
3. Credits 3
4. Pre-requisite Course(s)
5. Co-requisite Course(s)
6. Equivalent Course(s)
7. Incompatible Course(s)
8. Course Category University Requirement University Elective
College Requirement College Elective
Department Requirement Department Elective
Specialization Requirement Specialization Elective
Other (specify):
9. Course Owner Department: Petroleum and Chemical
College: Engineering
Engineeirng
10. Course Type Lecture Lecture/Lab
Lecture/Seminar Lecture/Studio
Lecture/Tutorial Lecture/Lab/Tutorial or Seminar
Tutorial Laboratory (Practical)
Field or Work Placement Studio
Seminar Internship
Workshop Project
11. Language of Instruction English
12. Course Description
The course provides a comprehensive overview of petroleum chemistry, covering the origins and classification of
petroleum, fundamental organic chemistry concepts, and the chemistry of hydrocarbons and key heteroatomic compounds
(oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen). Additionally, it introduces surface chemistry principles, with a focus on emulsions, surfactants,
and their practical applications in petroleum engineering
13. Teaching/Learning Strategies
Lecture/Discussion
14. Assessment Components and Weight [%]
Quizzes 20 Practical Other (specify): Class Part. 5
Homework assignments Project 5
In-term examination(s) 25 Final examination 45
15. Grading Method
A-F Scale Pass/Not passed
16. Textbook(s) and Supplemental Material
1. Hart, H.; Craine, L.E.; Hart, D.J,; Hadad, C.M. (2007), Organic Chemistry: A Short Course, 12 th ed., Houghton Mifflin,
NewYork.
2. Speight, J.G. (1999) The Chemistry and Technology of Petroleum, Third Edition, Marcel Dekker, New York.
3. Surface Chemistry of Surfactants and Polymers" by Björn Lindman, Kjell Holmberg, and Bo Jonsson.
4. Class Notes by the Instructor.
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17. Matching Course Objectives with Program Outcomes and SQU Graduate Attributes
SQU Graduate Attributes
A. SQU graduates should be able to: B. SQU graduates possess C. SQU graduates should
1. apply the knowledge and skills 1. interpersonal communication skills and relish good citizenship
relevant to the specialization alignment with culture of international qualities, be conscious
2. communicate effectively and use labour market to assist them in practical of their national identity
information and communication life and in living successfully and be socially
technologies 2. skills and motivation for independent responsible, engage in
3. critically analyze complex learning and engagement in lifelong community affairs and
information and present it in simple learning and research be mindful of
clear manner 3. work ethics and positive values, and contemporary issues.
intellectual independence and autonomy
4. teamwork skills and display potential
leadership qualities
# Intended Student Learning Outcome Relevant Program Outcome(s) Applicable
/Course Learning Objective Attribute(s)
1. Recognize and analyze the structures of major A A1, A2, A3
organic compounds in petroleum.
2. Demonstrate the ability to draw the structures of A A1, A3
key organic compounds.
Gain knowledge of the nomenclature, physical, and A A1, A3
3.
chemical properties of hydrocarbon components of
petroleum (alkanes, alkenes, and aromatics).
Understand the structure and properties of aromatic A A1, A3
4.
hydrocarbons, including benzene and polycyclic
aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).
Understand the nomenclature, physical, and A A1, A3
5. chemical properties of oxygen-, nitrogen-, and
sulfur-containing compounds (e.g., alcohols,
aldehydes, carboxylic acids, amines, thiols).
6. Identify and understand the primary components of A A1, A3
crude oils.
7. Acquire a basic understanding of crude oil refining A, B A1, A3, B2
processes and major refining technologies.
8. Learn the chemistry involved in refinery and A, B A1, B2, B3
petrochemical processes.
9. Develop research skills to explore advancements in B B1, B2, B4
refining and petrochemical processes.
Gain knowledge of surface chemistry principles A, B A1, A3, B2
10.
(adsorption, emulsions, surfactants) and their
applications in petroleum engineering.
Understand the chemistry of polymers and A, B A1, A3, B2
11.
surfactants and their application in petroleum
engineering
Know about the chemistry of polymers and A, B A1, B2, B4
12.
surfactants and their application in the petroleum
industry
13. Learn the properties of emulsions and their A, B A1, B2, B4
significance in the petroleum industry.
14. Be able to work in a team over a rigorous problem B, C B4, C1, C3
related to chemistry of petroleum
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16. Student Responsibilities
It is the student’s responsibility to know and comply with all University Academic Regulations relevant to participation in
this course. These regulations specifically include attendance requirement and students` academic code of conduct.
For attendance, it is the student’s responsibility to be punctual and to attend all classes.
Students are expected to perform their work with honesty and avoid any academic misconduct, which is defined as the use
of any dishonest or deceitful means to gain some academic advantage or benefit. This can take many forms, including but
not limited to, the following: copying, plagiarism, collusion and forging documents. For full details, please refer to the
Undergraduate Academic Regulations and to the Student Academic Misconduct Policy.
Additionally, this course requires that you:
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COURSE INFORMATION
Course Code PNGE3111 Course Title Chemistry for Petroleum Engineering
Semester/ Year Fall 2024 Section(s) 10
Day, Time, and Place Monday 2:15 to 4:05 P.M. and Wednesday 2:15 to 4:05 P.M, Room C06
Course Coordinator Dr. Hussein Abdelazeeem Younus
Office Location Block C #225 Office Hours 12:00 to 02:00 PM Monday
Office Tel. Ext. 3770 Email h.hassan1@squ.edu.om
Tentative Schedule
Week Lecture # Topic/Material to be covered Assessment
1 1-2 Introduction to Organic Chemistry
2 3-4 Hydrocarbons: Nomenclature of organic compounds
3 5-6 Hydrocarbons: Physical and chemical properties of alkanes, alkenes, and
alkynes
4 7-8 Nomenclature and physical and chemical properties of aromatics Quiz-1
5 9-10 Nomenclature and physical and chemical properties of alcohols, aldehydes,
carboxylic acids, esters, amines, thiols.
6 11-12 Complex hydrocarbons and their derivatives in crude oils
7 13-14 Introduction to petroleum and formation theories Quiz-2
8 15-16 Classification and characterization of crude oils To be announced
9 17-18 Chemistry of refinery processes and petrochemcial processes Project
10 19-20 Introduction to surface chemistry
11 21-22 Introduction to surface chemistry Quiz 3
12 23-24 Measurement of surface chemistry properties
13 25-26 Colloids and emulsions, and their application in petroleum industry
14 27-28 Application of surface chemistry principles in petroleum engineering Quiz 4
15 29-30 Revision
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17 Final Exam
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APPENDIX A: INSTRUCTORS OF MULTIPLE SECTIONS
Office
Day, Time, Location
Section Instructor Email Office Hours
and Place and
Extension
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APPENDIX B: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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