Introduction to Petroleum Industry (PTRT 1301)

Instructor: John Galiotos

An overview of the entire petroleum industry; purposes and proper procedures in a variety of different petroleum technologies: exploration, drilling, production, transportation, marketing, and refining.

Student Learning Outcomes

Determine activities and analyze relationships between finding, producing, and transporting oil and gas; and select and use terms and phrases associated with the petroleum industry.   Development of leadership skills and critical thinking strategies that promote employment readiness, retention, advancement, and promotion.  Identify characteristics of employees who are well-qualified for employment and worthy of promotion and retention in the workforce.

SCANS

  • Explain critical thinking strategies within the context of strong leadership.
  • Apply effective business communication skills.
  • Utilize data and information to make effective decisions.
  • Identify roles and strategies used in group processes and team building.