Ken Hodgert to Teach Petroleum Course at Bow Valley College

Calgary, Canada, March 24, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Hodgert & Associates Ltd. and Bow Valley College announced that Ken Hodgert, C.E.O. of Hodgert & Associates Ltd., will be teaching his "A Study of the Petroleum Industry - Certificate Course" to the Continuing Education Students at Bow Valley College.

Overview of the course:

This course covers more than just the basics of Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream petroleum sectors. It is designed for people looking for employment in the oil patch, and is also suited for current industry employees to gain a broader knowledge of this complex industry.

Topics Covered:

    What is petroleum?
    Uses of Petroleum and its Products
    History of the petroleum Industry
    Geology
    Exploration:
    • Oil & Gas Traps
    • Core Samples
    • Seismology
    • Map Reading
    Land Acquisition
    Drilling Operations
    Completions
    Production
    Recovery
    Heavy Oil Production
    Processing
    Pipelines
    Refining
    Marketing
    Offshore & Frontier projects
    Environmental Concerns
    Employment Opportunities
    Land sale exercise
    Final Exam

This class will be taught at Bow Valley College's Downtown Calgary Campus. Classes will be on Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 6 pm until 9 pm for three weeks. Starting April 3, 2007.

To register for this course:

http://www.bowvalleycollege.ca/courses_programs/continuing_ed/oil_gas.htm

About Ken Hodgert:

Ken Hodgert is the founder and C.E.O. of Hodgert & Associates Ltd. and has been teaching students from around the world his innovative course. He has more than 22 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry.

About Bow Valley College:

Bow Valley College is a leader in health and business career training, adult upgrading and English as a Second Language. Each year, more than 11,000 students attend Bow Valley College at eight locations in Calgary and at more than 20 communities in southern Alberta. In our 41-year history, BVC has helped more than 250,000 students get there faster.

Bow Valley College Main Campus: 332 - 6 AVE SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2G 4S6

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