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B.Tech. (Geo Sciences Engineering)
Bachelor of Techonology in Geo Sciences Engineering

Duration:	4 Years
Level:	Graduation
Type:	Degree
Eligibility:	10+2

B.Tech. Geo Sciences Engineering or Bachelor of Technology in Geo Sciences Engineering is an undergraduate Petroleum Engineering course. Geo Science is a very interesting field of study that revolves around the planet earth. Course provide basic and applied knowledge in petroleum engineering, with equal emphasis on drilling and completion, production and reservoir areas using the fundamental building blocks of mathematics, physical and engineering sciences. The duration of the course is four years and it is career orienting in nature.

B.Tech. Geo Sciences Engineering Eligibility

XII with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or equivalent with minimum 55% marks.
Some reputed colleges and institutes do conduct entrance examination to get admission to their M.Sc. degree course.

B.Tech. Geo Sciences Engineering Syllabus

The following are study related subjects:-

Semester I
1	Physics I
2	Chemistry I
3	Mathematics I
4	Applied Geology I
5	Computer Science
6	Communication Workshop I
7	Environmental Studies
	Practical
1	Physics Lab I
2	Chemistry Lab I
3	Computer Lab
Semester II
1	Physics II
2	Chemistry II
3	Mathematics II
4	Applied Geology II
5	Engineering Graphics I
6	Communication Workshop II
7	Workshop Technology
	Practical
1	Engineering Workshop
2	Engineering Graphics Lab I
3	Physics Lab II
4	Chemistry Lab II
Semester III
1	Mathematics III
2	Applied Geology III
3	Fluid Mechanics
4	Thermodynamics & Heat engines
5	Ground Water Exploration
6	Basic Electrical Engineering
7	Basic Electronics Engineering
8	Communication Workshop III
	Practical
1	Engineering Graphics Lab II
2	Geology Lab
3	Fluid Mechanics Lab
Semester IV
1	Methods of Petroleum Exploration I
2	Methods of Petroleum Exploration II
3	Planning & Surveying
4	Statistical Method in Geosciences
5	Programming language and DBMS
6	Instrumentation & Control
7	Communication Workshop IV
	Practical
1	Programming language and DBMS Lab
2	Surveying Lab
Semester V
1	Drilling Engineering & Well Completion
2	Applied Numerical Methods
3	Photogrammetry Remote Sensing, GIS & GPS
4	Rock Mechanics & Geo-Technical Engineering
5	Sedimentology
6	Engineering Materials
	Practical
1	Mechanical Engineering Lab
2	Drilling Fluids & Cementation Lab
3	Minor project I
4	Industrial Visit
Semester VI
1	Basin Analysis
2	Geo-Thermal Science
3	Applied Micro Paleontology
4	Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering
5	Industrial Management
6	Analytical Methods in Geosciences
	Practical
1	Minor Project II
2	Comprehensive Viva I
Semester VII
1	Formation, Evaluation & well Logging
2	Methods in Structural geology
3	Geophysical Data Acquisition : Processing & Interpretation
4	Elective I (choose any one)
5	Principles of Petroleum Production Engineering
6	Principles of reservoir Engineering
	Practical
1	Comprehensive Viva II
2	Major project 1
3	Seminar 1
4	Industrial training
Semester VIII
1	Oil Field Asset Management
2	HSE Management
	Elective II (choose any one)
3	Petro Economics and Risk Management in Exploration
4	Petroleum Law and Contract Administration

B.Tech. Geo Sciences Engineering College

University of Petroleum & Energy studies

B.Tech. Geo Sciences Engineering Course Suitability

Those who want to contribute and want to solve geosciences problems by integrating different types of surface and subsurface data used by the oil industry and to integrate such information with Petroleum engineers can go for it.
They should have the key fundamental knowledge to develop, manage and implement technology within the oil industry.
They can go for further Master degree and then for research work.

How is B.Tech. Geo Sciences Engineering Course Beneficial?

The course is beneficial to evaluate and solve technical problems related to the exploration and production of hydrocarbon reservoirs, from regional to reservoir scale, by interpreting and integrating different types of geological, geophysical and engineering data.
Course helps to develop the ability to analyze, synthesize, and design open-ended petroleum engineering systems using available engineering tools, understand the associated uncertainties, and evaluate the economic and social impact.
Course is also beneficial for further studies such as M.E./ M.Tech, M.Phill. and Ph.D.
Candidates can seek employment in various sectors such as government departments, private and public sector industries and research institutions, public health department or with construction companies.
Professionals in this career can also opt for teaching jobs in universities and colleges.

B.Tech. Geo Sciences Engineering Job Types