Bachelor of Sciences in Geosciences With Petroleum Geotechnology
Undergraduate (Bachelors)
On Campus (In-Person)
Downtown Location
The Petroleum Geotechnology degree program at the University of Houston-Downtown provides both a broad-based curriculum in the liberal arts, the Natural Sciences and a set of courses specific to geology and a petroleum geotechnology focus. This concentration requires several courses that cover a broad range of petroleum and petroleum industry-related topics. The degree is designed to meet the needs of those interested in graduate work in geology and careers in the oil and gas industry that requires knowledge of petroleum-related issues. Valuable courses include:
- paleontology
- stratigraphy
- mineralogy
- petrology
- structural geology
- mathematics
- engineering
- technical report writing
Additionally, the geochemistry degree program will prepare students for rewarding careers through smaller classes, faculty mentoring, modern labs, hands-on experience and flexible class options. Students are encouraged to participate in an appropriate field experience or research activity as part of their curriculum.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates who earn a BS in Geosciences will be able to:
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of the discipline (Basic Knowledge).
- Demonstrate laboratory skills common to modern laboratories (Laboratory Skills).
- Effectively communicate scientific information in writing and in oral presentations (Communication Skills).
- Demonstrate the use of scientific reasoning to analyze and interpret data and implement project-based activities (Scientific Reasoning and Research).
- Work as part of a team (Teamwork).
- Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical standards for the responsible conduct of scientific research and its applications (Ethics).
Degree Plan Information
The following four-year degree plan is based on the UHD 2021-2022 academic catalog. Students should meet with a UHD Academic Advisor to develop their own plan.
- Catalog Degree Description
- Four Year Degree Plan
- Transfer Information
- Integrated Requirements
- Minor Requirements
Admissions and Declaration Of Major
Students may be admitted to and declare a major in Chemistry With Biochemistry if they meet the following criteria:
- Continuing students at UHD must have
- Students transferring to UHD must have
- Freshmen who meet the Freshman Admissions criteria to UHD and the following criteria will be declared upon admission
Careers
There are a number of career options to choose from in the field of petroleum geotechnology; and many graduates work for large oil companies or independent companies. Most geochemists divide their time between working in offices, laboratories, refineries, and in the field. Depending on the area of interest students study within their degree, career options include:
- Petroleum Engineer
- Petroleum Technicians
- Geotechnicians
- Chemical Engineers
- Biochemist
- Geochemist
- Physical Chemist
- Organic Chemist
- Analytical Chemist
Suggested Minors
- Environmental Sciences 22 Hours Minimum
- Biology 22 Hours Minimum
- Physics 20 Hours Minimum
Scholarship Opportunities
Financial Aid
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