B.Tech. (Geo Sciences Engineering)

Bachelor of Technology in Geo Sciences Engineering

B.Tech (Geo Sciences Engineering) or Bachelor of Technology in Geo Sciences Engineering is an Under-Graduate Petroleum Engineering course. Geo Science is a very interesting field of study that revolves around the planet earth. The Bachelor of Technology course in Geo Sciences Engineering provides 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 Bachelor of Technology course in Geo Sciences Engineering is four years and it is career-orienting in nature.

B.Tech (Geo Sciences Engineering) Eligibility                       

10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks.

Some reputed colleges and institutes conduct entrance examinations for admission.

B.Tech (Geo Sciences Engineering) Syllabus

Syllabus of Geo Sciences Engineering as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

B.Tech (Geo Sciences Engineering) Semester-I

Sr. No. Subjects of Study

Applied Geology

Computer Science

Environmental Studies

Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics

Practicals

Computer Lab

Physics and Chemistry Lab

B.Tech (Geo Sciences Engineering) Semester-II

Applied Geology-II

Engineering Graphics

Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics-II

Workshop Technology

Practicals

Engineering Graphics Lab

Physics and Chemistry Lab-II

B.Tech (Geo Sciences Engineering) Semester-III

Applied Geology-III

Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Fluid Mechanics

Ground Water Exploration

Mathematics-III

Thermodynamics & Heat Engines

Practicals

Engineering Graphics Lab-II

Fluid Mechanics Lab 

Geology Lab

B.Tech (Geo Sciences Engineering) Semester-IV

Instrumentation & Control

Methods of Petroleum Exploration

Planning & Surveying

Programming Language and DBMS

Statistical Method in Geosciences

Practicals

Programming language and DBMS Lab

Surveying Lab

B.Tech (Geo Sciences Engineering) Semester-V

Applied Numerical Methods

Drilling Engineering & Well Completion

Engineering Materials

Photo-Grammetry Remote Sensing, GIS & GPS

Rock Mechanics & Geo-Technical Engineering

Sedimentology

Practicals

Drilling Fluids & Cementation Lab

Mechanical Engineering Lab

B.Tech (Geo Sciences Engineering) Semester-VI

Applied Micro Paleontology

Analytical Methods in Geosciences

Basin Analysis

Geo-Thermal Science

Industrial Management

Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering

B.Tech (Geo Sciences Engineering) Semester-VII

Formation, Evaluation & well Logging

Geophysical Data Acquisition: Processing & Interpretation

Methods in Structural Geology

Industrial Training

Major Project

Elective-I

Principles of Reservoir Engineering

Principles of Petroleum Production Engineering

B.Tech (Geo Sciences Engineering) Semester-VIII

HSE Management

Oil Field Asset Management

Elective-II

Petroleum Law and Contract Administration

Petro Economics and Risk Management in Exploration

B.Tech (Geo Sciences Engineering) College

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies - UPES, Dehradun

B.Tech (Geo Sciences Engineering) Course Suitability

Candidates 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 integrating 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 a further Master's degree and then for research work.

How is the 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.

The Bachelor of Technology course in Geo Sciences Engineeringhelps 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. 

The course is also beneficial for further studies such as M.E / M.Tech, and Ph.D.

Candidates can seek employment in various sectors such as government departments, private and public-sector industries, research institutions, public health departments, or construction companies. 

Professionals in this career can also opt for teaching jobs in universities and colleges.

B.Tech (Geo Sciences Engineering) Employment Areas

Agriculture Sector

Consultancy Firms

Colleges & Universities

Construction Companies

Public Health Departments

Research Institutions

B.Tech (Geo Sciences Engineering) Job Types

Building Inspector

Chief Engineer

Consulting Engineer

Independent Consultant

Professor and Teacher

Researcher

Senior Engineer / Supervisory Engineer

Advanced Course in B.Tech (Geo Sciences Engineering)

M.Tech (Geo Sciences Engineering)