Course Syllabus
Contact Information
Course Details
For a list of course activities, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Course Description
This course is an elective course in the engineering track of the online master’s degree program in Natural Gas Engineering and Management. This course will include an overview of underground natural gas storage from subsurface reservoirs to safety and regulation and will cover related topics of natural gas fundamentals, geological considerations, supply and demand, role of regulations, current development status, challenges and future trends.
Course Delivery
Asynchronous Online: Learning takes place online and asynchronously within a course site, typically hosted in a learning management system (LMS).
Course Prerequisites
Admission to the program and graduate standing.
Course Materials
Optional Textbooks
- Evans, Evans, D. J, Chadwick, R. A, & Geological Society of London. (2009). Underground gas storage: Worldwide experiences and future development in the UK and Europe / edited by D.J. Evans and R.A. Chadwick. (Geological Society special publication; no. 313). London: Geological Society.
- This book is available online from OU Libraries through the link above.
- Flanigan, O. (1995). Underground gas storage facilities: Design and implementation / Orin Flanigan. Houston: Gulf Pub.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)
- Demonstrate fundamental knowledge and skills in the principles and practices of the Natural Gas industry
- Employ simulation/prediction tools, methods and techniques for successful implementation of management and engineering processes in Natural Gas
- Apply critical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills to complex engineering and management problems
- Collaborate with and effectively lead multifunctional teams to achieve project objectives
- Present and effectively communicate work to a wide audience using appropriate technical language, formatting, and writing conventions consistent with flagship engineering societies’ style guides
- Exhibit global awareness and strategic perspectives as they relate to the Natural Gas industry
- Analyze the market, identify trends and opportunities in future energy markets and adapt to changes
Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) Alignment
| CLO | Description | PLO |
|---|---|---|
| A | Explain the basics of natural gas markets and the role of underground storage in the natural gas supply and demand | 1, 3, 7 |
| B | Outline different types of underground storages, advantages and disadvantages, operation applications, and best practices. | 1, 3 |
| C | Describe the role of safety and regulation in the entire underground storage process and be able to conduct project evaluation by regions under market uncertainties | 1, 3, 4, 7 |
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-term Exam | Exam with T/F, multiple choice, chart reading, and short answer questions. | 50% |
| Final Exam | Exam with T/F, multiple choice, chart reading, and short answer questions. | 50% |
| Total | 100% |
Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 90–100% | A |
| 80–89% | B |
| 70–79% | C |
| 60–69% | D |
| Below 60% | F |
Course Components
Course Policies
Communication
Contact via the messaging system in Canvas or my OU email is recommended. Instructors will normally reply within 24 hours M-F.
Late Policy
Only very special requests for make-up exams will be considered (on a case-by-case basis), since you will be given a range of time to take the exams. Homework and other assignments will be more flexible.
Plagiarism
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This page outlines the University's expectations of academic honesty, defines misconduct, provides examples of prohibited conduct, and explains the sanctions available for those found guilty of misconduct. The rules outlined therein will be used for this course.
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