ACM | Petroleum Engineering Technology

Overview

The Petroleum Engineering Technology Program prepares students to work as Petroleum Engineering Technicians in the oil and gas industry as well as related industries. The program provides education and training for students aiming for careers in various fields involving Petroleum Engineering Technology and related applied sciences and engineering technologies. It trains petroleum engineering technicians in areas of upstream and downstream operations. The petroleum industry hires individuals for multiple field and office positions such as Petroleum Engineering Technicians, Production Operators, Field Service Technicians, Rig Officers, Well Operation Technician, Refinery Operators.
Upon completion of the degree requirements, the student will receive a Diploma – Associate of Science Degree (AS) in Petroleum Engineering Technology.

Program Educational Objectives

The Petroleum Engineering Technology Program is designed to prepare students for continued learning and successful careers. Within few years of graduation, our alumni are expected to:

Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to address and solve technical problems.
Effectively communicate, collaborate, and lead in diverse teams.
Advance their professional competencies to progress in their careers or pursue further education.
Consistently adhere to ethical values and exhibit social awareness in their professional endeavors.

Student Learning Outcomes

The Petroleum Engineering Technology Program adopts the “Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology – Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission” (ABET – ETAC) student outcomes. Graduates of Petroleum Engineering Technology must demonstrate:

An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline
An ability to design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to the discipline
An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in well-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature
An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results; and
An ability to function effectively as a member of a technical team

Students graduating with a Petroleum Engineering Technology degree are well-prepared for careers in upstream sectors such as exploration, drilling, and production. They are equipped for roles in well planning and design, drilling and logging operations, production optimization, environmental and safety compliance, and field development. Common industries for employment include: oil and gas exploration companies, drilling contractors, service companies, reservoir consulting firms, and energy technology companies.

Degree Requirements

Credit requirement
65 credit hours

Duration
2 Years

The Diploma (Associate of Science Degree) in Petroleum Engineering Technology requires a minimum total of 65 credit hours and a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.00.

(2) ET 131
(1) PET 101
(3) PET 113
(3) PET 170
(3) PET 137
(4) PET 172
(3) PET 173
(3) PET 270
(3) PET 231
(3) PET 223
(1) PET 299
(3) PET 274
(2) PET 300

Quantitative Reasoning (8 credits):

(4) MA 165
(4) MA 166

Scientific Ways of Knowing (8 credits):

(4) PHYS 218
(4) CHM 115

In order to graduate, Petroleum Engineering Technology students will have to secure and finish a certificate of First Aid obtained from a certified provider.

English Language and Communication Skills (10 credits):

(3) ENGL 100
(4) ENGL 107
(3) COM 114

General Education Requirement (GEE) (5 credits):

Students must satisfy the requirements of General Education as per the following conditions:

Courses must be drawn from the Liberal Arts Department and from the General Education areas below (refer to the Liberal Arts Department section in the ACM Course Catalogue).
The General Education areas are defined as follows:
1. English Language and Communications Skills
2. Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing
3. Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing
4. Interdisciplinary Ways of Knowing
Courses may also be drawn from math, science, and professional selective courses as offered by ACM and with the Director’s permission.
Courses that are already required under a category other than General Education Elective cannot be considered as a GEE course.
ACM has the right to advise a student on a specific course under the GEE category.
ACM has the right to assign some of the credits in the “General Education Requirement (GEE)” which are to be considered as part of the degree requirements in the form of course(s) available in the course catalogue (other than existing courses in the GEE category) with the Director’s approval. For example, Professional Selective and Internship Courses may be offered at ACM's discretion as mandatory selectives to be considered as part of the degree requirements.

Minimum Petroleum Engineering Technology Core Requirements

Math and Science Requirements

Quantitative Reasoning (8 credits):

Scientific Ways of Knowing (8 credits):

Additional Requirements

Liberal Arts Requirements

English Language and Communication Skills (10 credits):

General Education Requirement (GEE) (5 credits):