2024-25 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

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2024-25 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

Petroleum Engineering Technology, A.A.S.

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Petroleum Engineering Technology is a program designed to prepare individuals to work as Petroleum Engineering Technicians in the oil and gas and related industries. The petroleum industry hires these highly skilled individuals for multiple field and office positions.

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Program CIP Code: 15.0903

Cost of Attendance: https://www.hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/tuition-calculator/

The credit totals are displayed in two key locations: 1. At the end of each semester: You’ll find the total number of credits for that specific semester. 2. At the end of the degree plan: The total number of credits for the entire degree program is listed at the bottom of the plan.

First Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework Credits: 3
PTRT 1301 - Introduction to Petroleum Industry Credits: 3
MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credits: 3
CPMT 1303 - Introduction to Computer Technology Credits: 3

Semester Total: 12

Second Semester ‐ Spring

PTRT 1470 - Petroleum Data Management I Exploration Credits: 4
PTRT 1370 - Petroleum Geology Credits: 3
ENGL 1301 - Composition I Credits: 3
PTRT 1313 - Industrial Safety Credits: 3

Semester Total: 13

Third Semester ‐ Summer

PTRT 1472 - Petroleum Data Management II-Drilling and Production Credits: 4

Semester Total: 4

Second Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

PTRT 1473 - Exploration and Production II Credits: 4
MATH 1325 - Calculus for Business & Social Sciences Credits: 3
PTRT 2370 - Petroleum Operations Credits: 3
PTRT 1270 - Introduction to Engineering Technology Credits: 2

Semester Total: 12

Second Semester ‐ Spring

PTRT 2331 - Well Completions Credits: 3
XXXX #3## - Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective Credits: 3 ²
PTRT 2323 - Natural Gas Production Credits: 3
XXXX #3## - Humanities/ Fine Arts Elective Credits: 3 ²

Semester Total: 12

Third Semester ‐ Summer

PTRT 2372 - Internship-Petroleum Technology / Technician Credits: 3
PTRT 2470 - Petroleum Data Management III Facilities and Performance Credits: 4 (Capstone)

Semester Total: 7

Total Minimum Credits for the AAS Degree: 60

¹ Consult with an advisor to determine the appropriate elective.
² A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog.

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