COURSE SYLLABUS: PTRT 1301 – OVERVIEW OF THE PRETROLEUM INDUSTRY
LOCATION: HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE - NORTHEAST CAMPUS; RM 314
CLASS DATES: September 20, 2014 to December 14, 2014
TERM: Fall, 2014
MEETING TIME: Thursday from 2:00PM- 5:00PM
CREDIT HOURS: 3.00
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (NORTHEAST CAMPUS) MISSION STATEMENT:
Houston Community College will be the most relevant community college in the country. We will be the
opportunity institution for every student we serve – essential to our community’s success.
WELCOME:
We welcome each of you to a semester of intricate study based upon an industry-related inquiry of the
salient features of the oil and gas industry. Each student should be prepared to exit this course with a
more expanded view of this industry than when they first entered. Scholarship is the key and that is
what will be expected.
Course Description:
A snapshot-view of the entire petroleum industry will be undertaken. A
summary of the current knowledge and technical aspects will be reviewed with
regard to the various petroleum technologies i.e., geology, exploration, land
management, drilling, completion, production, transportation, marketing, and
refining.
Prerequisites:
None
Course Goals:
To enable the student’s awareness of the operational and salient features and
facts which comprise the oil industry and therefore, be able to communicate
with an enhanced knowledge base about this industry.
Instructor Information:
Instructor: Collins Nwaneri
Phone Number: Class Appointment Only (As needed)
Collins.Nwaneri@hccs.edu (Primary)
Collinzo_01@yahoo.com (Secondary)
Email:
Course schedule: Thursday 2:00 PM- 5:00 PM
Office Hours: As per instructors Schedule and by appointment only
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PTRT 1301 Course Syllabus
Note: (*): Denotes that item may be changed or amended with total agreement with
students, teacher and Department Head.
COURSE SYLLABUS: PTRT 1301 – OVERVIEW OF THE PRETROLEUM INDUSTRY
LOCATION: HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE - NORTHEAST CAMPUS; RM 314
CLASS DATES: September 20, 2014 to December 14, 2014
TERM: Fall, 2014
MEETING TIME: Thursday from 2:00PM- 5:00PM
CREDIT HOURS: 3.00
Instructors Biography:
Education:
Principal Engineer/Consultant for an independent
company that provides services to oil and gas
companies/affiliates. Dec. 2013
Project Engineer –Drilling Software (NOV) 2011 - 2013
Engineering Specialist (Archer) – 2010 - 2011
Drilling Services Engineer (Halliburton) 2010
Technical Services Engineer (Pathfinder) – 2007 - 2009
Drilling Services Engineer (Halliburton) – 2000 - 2007
Environmental Services (GWC) – 1999 - 2000
Petroleum Engineer (Chevron Nig.) – 1997-1998
M.S Petroleum Engineering from the University of Louisiana, Lafayette
B.Eng Petroleum Engineering from the Federal University of
Technology, Nigeria
TEXTBOOK’S
INFORMATION:
Lab Requirements:
Students with
Disabilities:
The Oil & Gas Industry: A Nontechnical Guide
ISBN 978-1-59370-254-0
BY: Joseph Hilyard
Additional information will be provided as needed via instructor handouts.
None
"Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric,
vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must
contact the Disability Services Office at the respective college at the beginning
of each semester. Faculty is authorized to provide only the accommodations
requested by the Disability Support Services Office."
For questions, contact Donna Price at 713-718-5165 or the Disability Counselor
at each college. Also visit the ADA web site at:
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PTRT 1301 Course Syllabus
Note: (*): Denotes that item may be changed or amended with total agreement with
students, teacher and Department Head.
COURSE SYLLABUS: PTRT 1301 – OVERVIEW OF THE PRETROLEUM INDUSTRY
LOCATION: HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE - NORTHEAST CAMPUS; RM 314
CLASS DATES: September 20, 2014 to December 14, 2014
TERM: Fall, 2014
MEETING TIME: Thursday from 2:00PM- 5:00PM
CREDIT HOURS: 3.00
http://www.hccs.edu/students/disability/index.htm. Faculty Handbook/Faculty
Orientation is also available at
http://www.hccs.edu/students/disability/faculty.htm.
STUDENT
ADVISOR
Should you have any questions concerning courses or career directions please
contact the personnel in the main office in Ste 100 - who will advisor you
accordingly.
METHOD OF
INSTRUCTION:
A lecture format is used and the employment of power point slides and
handouts will supplement the material where needed. A more practical and
basic format of explanation will be employed so that the student will be able to
obtain a basic understanding of the oil and gas industry. Students are
encouraged to ask questions and will be expected to participate in class. It is
therefore important for each student to read the assignments and come
prepared to participate. If you miss a class you will be responsible to getting the
information missed.
CLASS POLICIES:
Academic
Honesty:
All HCC rules, policies, and regulations apply as they are described in the 2007
HCC Student Handbook.
Attendance and
Withdrawal Policies:
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All students are required to be present during class sessions. Students must
communicate with the faculty in cases they need to be absent from a class
period. Withdrawal policies apply as they are described in the HCC policy, rules,
and regulations. All students must consult the HCC Student Handbook and
College Catalogue regarding withdrawal policies. In general three (3) unexcused
absences or an excess of five (5) tardies recorded will be grounds for dismissal.
PTRT 1301 Course Syllabus
Note: (*): Denotes that item may be changed or amended with total agreement with
students, teacher and Department Head.
COURSE SYLLABUS: PTRT 1301 – OVERVIEW OF THE PRETROLEUM INDUSTRY
LOCATION: HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE - NORTHEAST CAMPUS; RM 314
CLASS DATES: September 20, 2014 to December 14, 2014
TERM: Fall, 2014
MEETING TIME: Thursday from 2:00PM- 5:00PM
CREDIT HOURS: 3.00
Course Requirements
and Grading Policy:
All students are required to be on time for lectures and highly encouraged and
challenged to participate during lectures in the course.
Letter Grade
Test/Project Score
A
90-100
Testing:
Student
Survey:
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80-89
C
70-79
D
60-69
F
0-59
A test will be given as described below for which the maximum score will be 100 points
per test. Final Exams- shall count for 70% of the Student’s grade. Pop Quiz and Mid-term
Exam will make up the remaining 30%.
Project
Guidelines:
Make-UP
Policy:
B
A minimum of Two Projects - (100 Points each). Each project will be represented by a
minimum of 5 copies and maximum of 10 pages (or copies) word document/power
point presentation with the appropriate number of type written pages that adequately
describes the project given. It is important to note that the number of slides and
number of pages should not exceed Ten (10) and Ten (10) respectively. Students will use
internet and library resources to do their projects. All detailed explanations regarding
projects will be given to students for their assignments, projects, etc.
No make-up tests will be allowed
Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System
At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is
necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked
to answer a short online survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The
anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your professor and division
PTRT 1301 Course Syllabus
Note: (*): Denotes that item may be changed or amended with total agreement with
students, teacher and Department Head.
COURSE SYLLABUS: PTRT 1301 – OVERVIEW OF THE PRETROLEUM INDUSTRY
LOCATION: HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE - NORTHEAST CAMPUS; RM 314
CLASS DATES: September 20, 2014 to December 14, 2014
TERM: Fall, 2014
MEETING TIME: Thursday from 2:00PM- 5:00PM
CREDIT HOURS: 3.00
chair for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the
Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term.
Course Content:
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Origin of Oil and Gas
Oil Overview
Natural Gas Overview
Searching for and Evaluating Oil and Gas
Drilling and Completion: Onshore
Drilling and Completion: Offshore
Managing Oil and Gas Production
Transportation Oil
Transporting Natural Gas by Pipeline
Transporting Natural Gas as LNG
Converting Oil into Products
Converting Natural Gas into Products
Petroleum Trading
Emerging Challenges for the Petroleum Industry
Additional Topics of Inquiry
WORLDWIDE OUTLOOK/DEMAND AND SUPPLY
U.S. OUTLOOK/DEMAND AND SUPPLY
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
TRANSPORTATION
POLITICS OF OIL
OTHER FORECASTS
NOTE: The above topics are to follow an outline as follows:
 Review
 Outlook
 Keys to the Future
PTRT 1301 Course Syllabus
Note: (*): Denotes that item may be changed or amended with total agreement with
students, teacher and Department Head.
COURSE SYLLABUS: PTRT 1301 – OVERVIEW OF THE PRETROLEUM INDUSTRY
LOCATION: HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE - NORTHEAST CAMPUS; RM 314
CLASS DATES: September 20, 2014 to December 14, 2014
TERM: Fall, 2014
MEETING TIME: Thursday from 2:00PM- 5:00PM
CREDIT HOURS: 3.00
ACADEMIC CALENDAR:
September 25:
Class Overview and Orientation – discussion of syllabus, grading policy, course
structure and etcetera.
Lecture one (1): Chapter One (1): Origins of Oil and Gas, Chapter two (2): Oil
Overview
October 02:
Lecture Two (2): Chapter Three (3): Natural Gas Overview,
Pop-Quiz I – Lecture one (1)
October 09:
Lecture Three (3): Chapter Four (4): Searching for and Evaluating Oil and Gas
Assignment I: Established by instructor
October 16:
Lecture Four (4): Chapter Five (5): Drilling and Completion- Onshore
Assignment I is due today
October 23:
Lecture Five (5): Chapter six (6): Drilling and Completion- Offshore,
Chapter seven (7): Managing Oil and Gas Production
Project I – Group project: Established by Instructor
October 30:
Lecture Six (6): Chapter eight (8): Transporting Oil, Chapter nine (9):
Transporting Natural Gas by Pipeline
Project I is due today
Mid-Term Exam [Covers Lecture Two (2) through Lecture Five (5)]
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PTRT 1301 Course Syllabus
Note: (*): Denotes that item may be changed or amended with total agreement with
students, teacher and Department Head.
COURSE SYLLABUS: PTRT 1301 – OVERVIEW OF THE PRETROLEUM INDUSTRY
LOCATION: HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE - NORTHEAST CAMPUS; RM 314
CLASS DATES: September 20, 2014 to December 14, 2014
TERM: Fall, 2014
MEETING TIME: Thursday from 2:00PM- 5:00PM
CREDIT HOURS: 3.00
November 06:
Lecture Seven (7): Chapter ten (10): Transporting Natural Gas as LNG
November 13:
Lecture Eight (8): Chapter eleven (11): Converting Oil into Products
Assignment II
November 20:
Lecture Nine (9): Chapter twelve (12): Converting Natural Gas into Products
Chapter Fourteen (14): Petroleum Trading
Pop Quiz II – Covers Lecture’s Six (6), Seven (7) and Eight (8)
Project II – Individual project: Established by Instructor
Assignment II is due today
December 04:
Lecture Ten (10): Chapter Fifteen (15): Emerging Challenges for the Petroleum
Industry,
Class Presentation of Project II and Final Exam Review
Project II is due today
December 11:
Final Examination: Covering Lectures one (1) through Lecture ten (10)
Notes: The instructor chooses to supplement any of the above-mentioned subjects with industry-based
articles and publications.
OTHER STUDENT INFORMATION (CLUBS, TUTORING, WEB RESOURCES, ETC.)
Students are encouraged to join the Petroleum Engineering Technology Students Association. Additional
help and support is available upon request. Students are encouraged to join the Society of Petroleum
Engineers Gulf Coast section. Classes will also be held at industry sites per request, for additional
training/learning opportunities. Students will be notified in advance.
Students are encouraged to visit informative sites of:
The American Chemical Society
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PTRT 1301 Course Syllabus
Note: (*): Denotes that item may be changed or amended with total agreement with
students, teacher and Department Head.
COURSE SYLLABUS: PTRT 1301 – OVERVIEW OF THE PRETROLEUM INDUSTRY
LOCATION: HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE - NORTHEAST CAMPUS; RM 314
CLASS DATES: September 20, 2014 to December 14, 2014
TERM: Fall, 2014
MEETING TIME: Thursday from 2:00PM- 5:00PM
CREDIT HOURS: 3.00
The American Institute of Chemical Engineers
The Center for the Advancement of Process Technology
The Gulf Coast Process Technology Alliance
Students are encouraged also to join the American Chemical Society Students Affiliates Section
PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS: EACH PROJECT IS DUE TO BE PRESENTED IN WORD-PROCESSED-WRITTEN
VERSION AND BOUND IN A REPORT FORMAT ON THE DAY INDICATED HEREIN ABOVE.
PTRT 1301-PROJECT NO. 1: Will be assigned by Professor
PTRT 1301- PROJECT NO. 2: Will be assigned by Professor
PROJECT FORMAT: It is important to mention that each and every project is to be presented in the
following format:
Item:
Maximum Points:
I.
Title Page: 5- points
II.
Table of Contents: 5 -points
III.
Introduction and Body: 80 points
IV.
Summary or Conclusion: 10 points
V.
References and Appendix - Optional
Notes: Any project with an initial score below 70% is allowed one resubmission – less 10 points. Any
late project will be assessed a penalty of 30 Points.
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PTRT 1301 Course Syllabus
Note: (*): Denotes that item may be changed or amended with total agreement with
students, teacher and Department Head.
COURSE SYLLABUS: PTRT 1301 – OVERVIEW OF THE PRETROLEUM INDUSTRY
LOCATION: HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE - NORTHEAST CAMPUS; RM 314
CLASS DATES: September 20, 2014 to December 14, 2014
TERM: Fall, 2014
MEETING TIME: Thursday from 2:00PM- 5:00PM
CREDIT HOURS: 3.00
Date:
September 25, 2014
I ________________________________ acknowledge receipt of the
class syllabus for Fall Semester 2014 as herein described and
do hereby agree to the conditions set forth therein.
Furthermore, I agree to meet at the following class time and
day as follows:
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PTRT 1301 Course Syllabus
Note: (*): Denotes that item may be changed or amended with total agreement with
students, teacher and Department Head.