Petroleum Geology

Certificate Develop a deeper understanding of Petroleum Geology to help facilitate work in the energy sector.

Study the origin, occurrence and exploration of hydrocarbon fuels to aid in the production of oil and gas.

Program type: Certificate - Graduate Format: On Campus or Online Est. time to complete: 1 year Credit hours: 9

Why earn a petroleum geology certificate?

This flexible online or on-campus Petroleum Geology graduate certificate is designed for individuals who already work in the energy sector who wish to enhance their knowledge, skills and understanding of petroleum geology, its applications and related fundamentals. Inside the Harold Hamm School of Geology and Geological Engineering you'll have the opportunity to utilize state-of-the-art technology in analytical facilities, and take courses offered by no other college in the state.

When You Earn a Petroleum Geology Certificate

A certificate in Petroleum Geology demonstrates your ability to: Understand Petroleum Geology and its applications Work with state-of-art technology for research Anticipate trends in the oil and gas industry

This online graduate certificate is offered online or on campus - an excellent pairing for students seeking a Petroleum Engineering degree. It also adds a competitive edge to careers in Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering and more.

Petroleum Geology at UND

Take courses at UND related to the production of oil and gas offered by no other university in the state. North Dakota, the second largest oil producing state in the country (ND DMR), is home of the Harold Hamm School of Geology and Geological Engineering located on the campus of its flagship university, UND. The College of Engineering & Mines houses the Wilson Laird Core Library that serves as the archive for 80 miles of cores obtained by oil and gas companies in the Williston Basin of North Dakota. Conduct research and lab work in extraordinary analytical facilities ideally suited for scientific and engineering studies of petroleum bearing rock.

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