About the Petroleum Unconventional Energy Sources Certificate Program
The certificate program in Unconventional Energy Sources is a specialized certification to meet the current demands of the oil industry for professionals with better understanding of the exploitation and performance of unconventional resources. Tailored for working engineers, courses are delivered asynchronously, meaning students may view recorded lectures at their convenience. Additional guidance and interaction is provided between students and professors in online meet-ups and discussions.
- PETR 6330 HYDRAULIC FRACTURING
- PETR 6332 RESERVES ESTIMATION
- PETR 6340 UNCONVENTIONAL ENERGY RESOURCES
- PETR 6352 UNCONVENTIONAL SHALE RESERVOIRS
About the Fundamentals of Petroleum Engineering Certificate
This certificate program is intended for basic awareness of Petroleum Engineering. These courses are suitable for professionals in areas of specialization other than petroleum engineering. The certificate is intended to give professionals the basic understanding of petroleum engineering.
- PETR 6351 INTRODUCTION TO PETROLEUM ENGINEERING
- PETR 6362 RESERVOIR ENGINEERING 1
- PETR 6328 PETROLEUM FLUID PROPERTY & PHASE EQUILIBRIUM
- PETR 6364 ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF OIL & GAS RESERVOIRS
Why the University of Houston?
Located in the Energy Capital of the World, the University of Houston is arguably the best place to pursue a certificate or a degree in petroleum engineering. Houston is home to more energy professionals than any other city in the world. The UH petroleum engineering department has grown to be the largest program in the Cullen College of Engineering, underlining the ever-growing demand for a highly-skilled petroleum engineering workforce in the city of Houston and beyond.
Additional Information
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To receive additional information regarding this program contact the Program Advisors:
Anne Sturm
Petroleum Engineering Academic Advisor
Email: masturm [at] uh.edu (masturm[at]uh[dot]edu)
Trina Johnson
Petroleum Engineering Academic Advisor
Email: tajohnson [at] uh.edu (tajohnson[at]uh[dot]edu)
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