PETE 435 Technical Presentations II
College: College of Engineering
Department: Petroleum Engineering
Type: W
Status: Approved
REPORT ON RECERTIFICATION OF W COURSE: PETE 435
CERTIFICATION PERIOD: 9/1/22 to 9/1/26
We recommend that PETE 435 Technical Presentations II be certified as a writing (W) course. We have reviewed a representative syllabus and have determined that the course meets or exceeds the following criteria: (1) 70% of the final grade is based on writing quality; (2) the total number of words is 2950; (3) the instructor to student ratio is 1:22; and (4) the assigned writing is appropriate to the major.
PETE 435 is a one-credit course that assigns one graduate assistant for every 22 students. Students write an abstract and a technical paper. For the paper they submit 4 sections in draft form as well as a full draft, which receives instructor feedback. Students read about writing specific to the petroleum engineering industry, for example, from the style guide for the Society of Petroleum Engineers. Students practice writing and revisions and review samples similar to what they are expected to produce.
CERTIFICATION PERIOD: 9/1/22 to 9/1/26
We recommend that PETE 435 Technical Presentations II be certified as a writing (W) course. We have reviewed a representative syllabus and have determined that the course meets or exceeds the following criteria: (1) 70% of the final grade is based on writing quality; (2) the total number of words is 2950; (3) the instructor to student ratio is 1:22; and (4) the assigned writing is appropriate to the major.
PETE 435 is a one-credit course that assigns one graduate assistant for every 22 students. Students write an abstract and a technical paper. For the paper they submit 4 sections in draft form as well as a full draft, which receives instructor feedback. Students read about writing specific to the petroleum engineering industry, for example, from the style guide for the Society of Petroleum Engineers. Students practice writing and revisions and review samples similar to what they are expected to produce.