ChemE major needs advice on a minor

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around recommendations for minors for a Chemical Engineering major, particularly in relation to interests in the petroleum and mining industries. Participants explore various academic paths that could complement a ChemE degree.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that minoring in Geoscience would be beneficial for entering the oil and gas industry, emphasizing the importance of geology in understanding oil/gas reservoirs.
  • Another participant echoes the sentiment about Geoscience, reinforcing its relevance to the oil and gas sector.
  • A different participant recommends taking business classes and possibly classes in petroleum engineering, suggesting that relevant coursework may be more advantageous than formal minors.
  • This participant also proposes that focusing on specific classes related to job fields, such as natural gas processing or chemical refining, could enhance employability.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the potential value of Geoscience for the petroleum industry, but there are differing opinions on whether to pursue formal minors or focus on relevant coursework instead.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about the relevance of specific minors and classes to career goals are present, but these are not universally accepted or explored in depth.

Who May Find This Useful

Students in Chemical Engineering or related fields considering minors or additional coursework relevant to the petroleum and mining industries may find this discussion beneficial.

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Hello,
Currently I'm going to school for Chemical Engineering, I was planning on dual majoring in chemistry but decided not as not to make my life more difficult then it is. I was wondering if there was anyone who had any good recommendation on minors. I'm really interested in the petroleum and mining industry at the moment. I was looking at possibly minoring in Geoscience and Finance. I would like some advice on good minors for a ChemE.
 
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Geoscience would probably be good if you want to go into the oil and gas industry. Geology is a hugely important part of any oil/gas reservoir.
 
thegreenlaser said:
Geoscience would probably be good if you want to go into the oil and gas industry. Geology is a hugely important part of any oil/gas reservoir.
Seconded.
 
Jafar.emir said:
Hello,
Currently I'm going to school for Chemical Engineering, I was planning on dual majoring in chemistry but decided not as not to make my life more difficult then it is. I was wondering if there was anyone who had any good recommendation on minors. I'm really interested in the petroleum and mining industry at the moment. I was looking at possibly minoring in Geoscience and Finance. I would like some advice on good minors for a ChemE.

Take some business classes for sure.If your school has petroleum engineering a few classes in that would also be a good idea. You may also want to consider not getting minors per se. Instead, take classes relevant to your job field (that can go on a resume) like say natural gas processing or chemical refining, etc.
 

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