I am a petroleum engineering student. I have great passion for programming. In fact, i do PHP, Python and Java. I am considering changing my study field to Electrical/Electronic Engineering where i can develop my skills in programming. I intend to make something good of programming, let's say, embedded systems, etc. ( I am a 100level student.). What is your take in this? Or can I make much impart in my current course of study?

follow your passion. change to elect if u can

Unfortunately, changing your major might not help much in improving your skills in programming depending on the university you are currently enrolled in. Also, think about the application of programming rather than just learning to program.  I would suggest if possible, that you minor in programming and major in Petroleum Engineering. 

You should also continue to hone your skills in programming by developing solutions applicable to the petroleum engineering field.

Those who have subject matter expertise in which to apply their programming or systems development skills to are always better off.  The world of IT is now tightly intertwined with every facet of business in every industry.

Ok. I have actually thought of that. But since I am a neophyte in the field of petroleum engineering, I am still at loss as to where programming is applied.

samm:

Unfortunately, changing your major might not help much in improving your skills in programming depending on the university you are currently enrolled in. Also, think about the application of programming rather than just learning to program.  I would suggest if possible, that you minor in programming and major in Petroleum Engineering. 

You should also continue to hone your skills in programming by developing solutions applicable to the petroleum engineering field.

Those who have subject matter expertise in which to apply their programming or systems development skills to are always better off.  The world of IT is now tightly intertwined with every facet of business in every industry. 

agi-tuedor:

Ok. I have actually thought of that. But since I am a neophyte in the field of petroleum engineering, I am still at loss as to where programming is applied.

Well, I'd say that since you've already gotten yourself up and running with Programming, you should stick with petroleum engineering.  As you learn more about the field, you can always check to see where you can apply your knowledge of programming. And trust me there will be plenty of them.

It only means, you'd spend a lot of effort keeping up to speed with both but it will pay off well for you in the long run.

Thanks a lot for your response.

if p engineering u want to study den b tru wit first,after which u can den further by learning program because computer course is too verse dat u can never b satify no matta d courses u ve as a skill