Bachelor of Sciences in Geosciences With Petroleum Geotechnology
Bachelor of Sciences in Geosciences with concentration in Petroleum Geotechnology program at the University of Houston-Downtown provides a strong foundation in basic geology, and petroleum geoscience, preparing students with the knowledge and skills needed to understand petroleum systems and subsurface resources.
Graduates are well prepared for careers in the oil and gas industry and related energy sectors, as well as for graduate study. Students benefit from small class sizes, faculty mentoring, modern laboratory facilities, hands-on learning experiences, and opportunities to participate in fieldwork, and undergraduate research.
Program Learning Outcomes
- PLO1: Problem Solving: Graduates will be able to carry out independent project-based activities, using geological observations and data to solve a problem.
- PLO2: Basic Knowledge: Graduates will have the basic knowledge of their curriculum, including elements of mineralogy, petrology, stratigraphy, and plate tectonics.
- PLO3: Laboratory Skills: Graduates will have laboratory skills common to modern laboratories, particularly in the use of a Brunton compass and a petrographic microscope.
Degree Plan Information
Students should meet with a UHD Academic Advisor to develop their own plan.
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