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Petroleum Technology (Certificate)

Bowie and Graham Campuses Only

Program Requirements : The Petroleum Technology certificate program is THEA exempt.

Certification Requirements :  30 semester hours is required for completion of the Petroleum Technology certificate.

Certificate Requirements

First Semester

PTRT 1301INTRODUCTION TO PETROLEUM INDUSTRY

3 credit hours

PTRT 1313INDUSTRIAL SAFETY

3 credit hours

PTRT 1321OIL FIELD HYDRAULICS

3 credit hours

CNBT 1311CONSTRUCTION METHODS & MATERIALS

3 credit hours

PTRT 1307RECOVERY AND PRODUCTION METHODS

3 credit hours

Total Credit Hours:15

Second Semester

CETT 1302ELECTRICITY PRINCIPLES

3 credit hours

PTRT 1324PETROLEUM INSTRUMENTATION

3 credit hours

PTRT 1303DRILLING

3 credit hours

PTRT 2323NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION

3 credit hours

PTRT 2331WELL COMPLETIONS

3 credit hours

Total Credit Hours:15

Total Credit Hours: 30

*A comprehensive program exam will constitute the capstone experience for this certificate.