Advanced Petroleum Production Operations, A.A.S.

General Education Requirements

• SOCI-110 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr. OR
• PSYC-120 Introduction to Psychology 3 cr.

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• COSC-125 Business Microcomputer Applications 3 cr. OR
• COSC-137 Energy Industry Microcomputer 3 cr.

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• ENGL-111 Freshman Composition 3 cr. OR
• ENGL-118 Technical Composition 3 cr.

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• ENGL-211 Advanced Composition 3 cr. OR
• ENGL-218 Advanced Technical Composition 3 cr.

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• MATH-113 Math for Technical Careers 4 cr. OR Higher*

Required Courses

• COMM-111 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr. OR
• COMM-120 Bus & Prof Communication 3 cr.

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• GEOL-110 Introduction to Geology 4 cr. OR
• GEOL-120 Introduction to Petroleum Geology 4 cr.

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• GIST-115 Map Use, Interpretation & Des 4 cr. OR
• GIST-151 GIS I 4 cr.

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• ENER-112 Introduction to the Wellhead 0.5 cr.
• ENER-113 Introduction to Separators & Tanks 0.5 cr.
• ENER-116 Introduction to Plunger Lift Systems 0.5 cr.
• ENER-117 Introduction to Pumping Unit 0.5 cr.
• ENER-118 Introduction to Gas Lift 0.5 cr.
• ENER-119 Intro to Gas Measurement 0.5 cr.
• ENER-120 Introduction to Dehydration 0.5 cr.
• ENER-121 Introduction to Automation 0.5 cr.
• ENER-122 Introduction to Compression 0.5 cr.
• ENER-217 Introduction to Cathodic Protection 0.5 cr.
• LSOP-230 Theory of Line Locating 0.5 cr.
• ENER-180 Cooperative Work Experience I 7 cr.
• ENER-214 Why We Use Compression 0.5 cr.
• ENER-215 Advanced Separator 0.5 cr.
• ENER-216 Advanced Liquid and Gas Measurement 0.5 cr.
• ENER-240 Reduced Production Rates 1 cr.
• ENER-280 Cooperative Work Experience II 9 cr.

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• SAFE-114 HAZ WOPER 24 Hour 2 cr. AND
• SAFE-139 Composite Safety Training 3 cr.

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• A total of 5 SAFE credit hours from the SAFE courses below:
• SAFE-251 Hazard Communication & Right-To-Know 1 cr.
• SAFE-252 Environmental Management 2 cr.
• SAFE-253 Safety & Health Training 1 cr.
• SAFE-254 Worker’s Compensation 1 cr.
• SAFE-255 Fleet Safety 1 cr.
• SAFE-256 Risk Assessment & Hazard Control 3 cr.
• SAFE-257 Emergency Preparedness 1 cr.
• SAFE-258 Fire Prevention and Protection 2 cr.
• SAFE-259 Industrial Hygiene 2 cr.
• SAFE-260 Personal Protective Equipment 1 cr.
• SAFE-261 Ergonomics and Human Factors 1 cr.

Total Core Requirements: 40

ENER Electives:

Choose 5 credits

• ENER-110 Oil & Gas Employee Immersion 4 cr.
• ENER-130 Introduction to Oil and Gas 0.5 cr.
• ENER-131 Basic Electrical Theory 0.5 cr.
• ENER-132 Basic Engine Theory 0.5 cr.
• ENER-133 Compressor Valves 0.5 cr.
• ENER-134 Using a Multimeter 0.5 cr.
• ENER-135 Emissions Detection, Analysis, & Control 0.5 cr.
• ENER-136 Overview of the Natural Gas Industry 0.5 cr.
• ENER-137 Reading Measurement Tools 0.5 cr.
• ENER-138 Rotary Compressor Concepts 0.5 cr.
• ENER-139 Shaft Alignment 0.5 cr.
• ENER-140 Laptop Usage for Technical Careers 0.5 cr.
• ENER-141 Introduction to Disposal Well Operations 0.5 cr.
• ENER-211 Regulators and LL Controllers 0.5 cr.
• ENER-212 Purging Air From a Vessel Or System 0.5 cr.
• ENER-218 Gas Measurement Witnessing 0.5 cr.
• ENER-219 Wellsite Motor Valves and Controllers 0.5 cr.
• ENER-220 Pressure and Temperature Controllers 0.5 cr.

Oil and Gas Industry Training Courses

(Can be used in place of 4 ENER elective credits)

Total Degree Credits: 60-61

Suggested Course Sequence Full-time Students:

Students accepted into this selective admission program must follow the required course sequence outlined below in order to remain in and complete the program.
Students who for any reason are unable to follow this course sequence must contact an academic advisor.

Suggested Course Sequence Part-time Students: