Nov 22, 2025  
PUBLISHED 2025-2026 Credit Catalog 
    
PUBLISHED 2025-2026 Credit Catalog

DRLG 266 - Fundamentals of Drilling


Description
The basics of drilling technology are explored. This includes types of drilling rigs, drill strings, bits, and fluids (mud) to select the most appropriate, and cost effective technology for a given well.



3 Credits

Time Guidelines
The standard instructional time for this course is 90 hours.


Prerequisites
 

  • MATH 238

Equivalents
DRLG 265