PTRT 1303 - Drilling

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
A study of practices and procedures for drilling operations. Rig equipment, casing design, fishing, and proper procedures to successfully drill a well are discussed.
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing.
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Describe fundamental operations in the drilling industry. 2 - Identify the five major systems and equipment of a drilling rig. 3 - Describe specific downhole problems. 4 - Explain solutions to downhole problems. 5 - Describe proper procedures to successful drill a well. 6 - Describe casing design. 7 - Explain reasons for and methods of fishing.