GRADUATE CATALOG - The Petroleum Institute

Graduate Catalog |Graduate Courses in Applied ChemistryCHEM 520 COMPUTATIONAL CHEMISTRYThe course presents fundamental principles in molecular modeling, simulation and theoretical chemistry, linksmicroscopic phenomena and interactions with macroscopic properties and also models complex chemical systems.Students will use state-of-the art molecular simulation tools and will perform simulations of real oil and gas industrysystems as well as performing energy minimization and mechanism-testing calculations.Pre-requisites Graduate standing and instructor consent for non-chemistry majorCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)CHEM 523 APPLIED INORGANIC CHEMISTRYThe course covers the chemistry of main group elements, transition metals and f-block elements that are important in thepetroleum industry, and presents various significant areas such as group theory, MO theory, ligand field theory andcoordination chemistry related to applications and instrumental characterization in advanced inorganic chemistry.Pre-requisites Graduate standing and instructor consent for non-chemistry majorCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)CHEM 525 APPLIED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY AND INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSISThis course applies advanced instrumental methods to analyze and characterize oil and gas components. It alsofocuses on a scientific study of the properties and behavior of hydrocarbons and their derivatives associated with thepetroleum industry.Pre-requisites Graduate standing and instructor consent for non-chemistry majorCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)CHEM 530 ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL CATALYSISThe course covers fundamental aspects of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis including catalyst manufacturingand characterization and their most representative industrial applications for both chemical commodities and finechemicals, respectively.Pre-requisites Graduate standing and instructor consent for non-chemistry majorCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)CHEM 540 ADVANCED ORGANOMETALLICS AND APPLICATIONSThe course covers the chemistry of organometallic compounds that are important in the petroleum industry, and presentsvarious significant areas such as ligand substitution, reductive elimination, migratory insertion and olefin polymerizationrelated to applications in advanced organometallic chemistry.Pre-requisites Graduate standing and instructor consent for non-chemistry majorCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)CHEM 550 SPECTROCHEMICAL STUDIESThis course covers the application of spectroscopic methods to determine the structure of organic molecules. Structuredetermination is approached through problem solving using a variety of spectroscopic methods. Hands-on experience isachieved through the laboratory component.Pre-requisites Graduate standing and instructor consent for non-chemistry majorCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(2 – 3 – 3)CHEM 555 PETROLEUM PRODUCTION AND PROCESS CHEMISTRYThis course covers those areas of the oil & gas industry where chemicals play a key role in solving production, processand refining issues. The course provides advanced knowledge on the understanding and use of chemicals to preventproduction problems, improve production/efficiency and extend the life of the oil well, reservoir and equipment.Pre-requisites Graduate standing and instructor consent for non-chemistry majorCo-requisites NoneRestrictions None(3 – 0 – 3)Page 74