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EENG 210 Fundamentals of Earth Sciences (3-3-4)

Prerequisites: CHEM 115

The course provides an overview of the basics of earth sciences associated with geoenergy applications such as petroleum exploration, carbon and nuclear waste storage, and renewable energy. The course covers the fundamentals of the origin and physical properties of rocks. The course further examines how geological processes create reservoirs that trap oil and gas and can be used for the storage of CO₂ and nuclear waste. Finally, it introduces the basics of the seismic methods that are used to image the subsurface.

EENG 220 Electric Circuits (3-3-4)

Corequisites: MATH 112 and PHYS 122

This course covers the basic principles of direct current (DC) and alternate current (AC) electric circuit analysis. The course introduces circuit variables and basic circuit analysis techniques and theorems. It also investigates the transients and steady-state responses of RL and RC circuits and sinusoidal steady-state circuit analysis by the phasor method.

EENG 252 Statics and Mechanics of Materials

Prerequisites: MATH 112 and PHYS 121

A combined course of Statics and Strength of Materials for energy engineering. Forces, force couples, resultants, free body diagrams, equations of equilibrium and internal/external forces are first covered in statics and then applied to problems of stress analysis and deformations in deformable bodies under axial, torsional, bending and combined loading in the mechanics of materials part. The stress tensor is introduced, and the significance of elastic parameters is highlighted. Stress transformation equations, experimental methods of measuring rock strength, and failure criteria are also discussed.

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EENG 310 Geomaterials (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: EENG 210

The course covers the general layout of economic geology and the materials important for energy transition. Students are further introduced to how these raw materials contribute to the energy transition and their potential sources in the UAE and other GCC countries.

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EENG 311 Electromechanical Energy Conversion (3-3-4)

Prerequisites: EENG 220

This course introduces balanced three-phase power circuits, magnetic circuits and transformers, and basic electromechanical energy conversion devices. Transformer circuits are modeled and analyzed. The steady-state behaviour of DC machines, three-phase induction machines and three-phase synchronous generators, are modeled and analyzed, including an examination of basic DC and induction machine types.

EENG 312 Control Systems and Applications (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: EENG 220

This course provides a fundamental understanding of control theory and its practical applications across various disciplines. It introduces basic control principles, system modeling in frequency and time domains, and applications in different fields of engineering, and industrial control using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Emphasis is placed on conceptual understanding, practical examples, and real-world applications.

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EENG 313 Petroleum Engineering and Geology (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: EENG 210 and PEEG 302

The course covers the exploration, extraction, and management of subsurface resources, covering conventional oil and gas. This includes the flow of hydrocarbons in a well from the subsurface to the surface.听 The course integrates theoretical concepts with practical applications to equip students with the necessary expertise for addressing challenges in the energy sector.

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EENG 410 Energy Storage (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: EENG 220 and CHEG 230 and PEEG 302

This course describes energy storage technologies and fundamentals, including operating principles, physical components, materials/media, construction, mass and energy transfer/conversion processes, and energy storage applications.听 Technologies include electrical, mechanical, thermal, chemical, electrochemical, at micro- to utility-scale for the main application sectors. Technical characteristics and performance criteria of energy storage systems, and economic aspects, are described and applied.

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EENG 399/499 Engineering Internship

Prerequisites: GENS 300 and Junior Standing

Students are required to participate in an approved internship program that spans 8 weeks and includes at least 240 contact hours or 16 weeks, which requires a minimum of 480 contact hours. The internship provides students with practical experience, allowing them to integrate theory with 鈥渞eal-world鈥� situations, which enhances their learning and soft skills. It is academically supervised by a faculty member and professionally supervised by the company鈥檚 internship supervisor, who provides feedback to the university about the student鈥檚 progress. A formal report documenting the work undertaken during the internship must be submitted to the department within the first two weeks of the semester following the internship.听 The report and the complete course activities are graded on a Pass/Fail basis.

EENG 497 Senior Design Project I (1-6-3)

Prerequisites: Senior Standing

Corequisites: EENG 312

Participation in team projects dealing with design and development of a product or a system, in accordance with project-specific objectives and constraints. Number of projects will be offered by the different engineering departments, some of which will be multi-disciplinary in nature. This will provide an opportunity to exercise initiative, engineering judgment, self-reliance and creativity, in a team environment similar to the industry environment. The design projects require students to use engineering standards in their design process, developing suitable criteria for selection based on their acquired engineering skills, experience, and other pertinent resources. Oral and written presentations are required.

EENG 498 Senior Design Project II (0-9-3)

Prerequisites: EENG 497

Continuation of EENG 497 Senior Design Project I

EENG 420 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy (2-3-3)

Prerequisites: EENG 310

The course covers the sedimentological and stratigraphic methods used to analyze and interpret sedimentary sequences. Students learn to interpret physical processes and depositional environments from sedimentary structures and textures, and to apply sequence stratigraphic methods to interpret and model facies and sedimentary basin evolution. Modern and ancient examples from the Middle East, particularly from the UAE, are included. The course includes three days of fieldwork.

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EENG 421 Geophysical Imaging (2-3-3)

Prerequisites: MATH 211 and PHYS 122 and EENG 210

This course introduces the theory, methods, and applications of geophysical imaging techniques with an emphasis on seismic exploration and production applications. The course concentrates on processing reflection seismic data to produce a 2D or 3D geologically interpretable seismic section or volume. Furthermore, the course covers potential field exploration methods and corresponding laboratory work using geophysical software to interpret and process field data.

EENG 422 Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: EENG 310

This course presents an overview of the challenges and technological solutions associated with carbon emissions. It also evaluates the scope of carbon capture and storage (CCS) from a sustainable energy transition perspective. The course focuses on modern carbon capture techniques including pre- and post-combustion capture. The course also describes the geological storage of CO₂, associated subsurface trapping mechanisms, utilization of CO₂ for enhanced hydrocarbon recovery, site selection criteria, and monitoring techniques.

EENG 423 Reservoir Characterization (2-3-3)

Prerequisites: EENG 210 and EENG 310

This course introduces basic rock characteristics and their core- and log-based measurements. Specific topics are discussed including sedimentology, diagenesis, porosity, permeability, Darcy鈥檚 law, saturations, resistivity, and Archie鈥檚 law. The course also covers well-logging tools and their principles of operation. Data integration to create a 3D reservoir static model along with geostatistics are included.

EENG 424 Reservoir Geology (2-3-3)

Prerequisites: EENG 313

The course covers the most important elements of reservoir geology with an emphasis on carbonate reservoirs. The course concentrates on the integration of core, seismic, well, and petrophysical data. Various aspects of reservoir modeling, facies modeling, and diagenetic influences on geological models are covered. The course includes two full days of geological fieldwork to study the depositional environment of carbonate reservoirs.

EENG 425 Reservoir Engineering (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: EENG 252 and PEEG 302

The course explores the utilization of subsurface geological reservoirs to produce and store fluids or use them for heat exchange purposes. Mechanisms governing fluid flow in porous media and the development of representative models are the key subjects of the course. Issues of fluid displacement, fluid storage, and sequestration are discussed. The course concludes with testing, evaluation, and judging of subsurface engineering.

EENG 426 Well Construction and Production (2-3-3)

Prerequisites: EENG 252 and PEEG 302

The course is about the well being the only communication venue between the surface and the subsurface. Well drilling design, drilling rig components and classifications, drilling fluids, casing design and running, and completion of the well all are discussed thoroughly. This course also utilizes the Total System Analysis technique for the design and performance analysis of the production system starting from the reservoir through the wellbore to the production separator. Artificial lift techniques of gas lift and electrical submersible pumps (ESP) are also taught.

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EENG 431 Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Management (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: NUCE 300 and EENG 210

This course covers nuclear fuel cycles and waste management, encompassing the entire journey from ore extraction to waste disposal. It explores the front end of the cycle including how fuel is delivered to the nuclear power plant and utilized. Further, the back end of the cycle, including fuel reprocessing and waste disposal is covered. Each stage is detailed on a global scale and examined with respect to international markets and capacities.

EENG 440 Integration of Renewable Energy Resources (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: ELEN 421

The course provides up-to-date knowledge about the technical issues relating to the integration of renewable generation resources. The various generating technologies are introduced and the impact of renewables on the electricity power network is presented. The course focuses on electrical issues such as grid connection, voltage regulation, frequency-control, islanding, protection, and control. Regulatory issues are also addressed.