Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2011

14. - Engineering

This series comprises instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the solution of practical problems.

14.25 - Petroleum engineering

This subseries comprises instructional program class 14.2501.

14.2501 - Petroleum engineering

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems for locating, extracting, processing and refining crude petroleum and natural gas, including prospecting instruments and equipment, mining and drilling systems, processing and refining systems and facilities, storage facilities, transportation systems, and related environmental and safety systems.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • chemical and petroleum engineering
  • oil and gas engineering
  • petrochemical engineering
  • petroleum engineering

• Exclusion(s)

  • chemical engineering(14.0701)
  • mining and mineral engineering(14.2101)
  • oil and gas drilling(46.0504)
  • petroleum engineering technology(15.0903)
  • plastics engineering(14.3201)