Petroleum Production Operations, A.A.S. - Advanced

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The Advanced Petroleum Production Operations Associate of Applied Science degree is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of those who wish to be employed in the oil and gas industry.

Completion of the degree requires a total of 60-64 credits. Students must complete all General Education, Energy Core curriculum (ENGY courses), Technical Core requirements, and one of the three options provided.

Note: Student must earn a grade of ‘C’ or higher in all courses to obtain a Petroleum Production Operations A.A.S. degree.

SJC First Year Experience Requirement: 3 Credits

FYEX-1110 First-Year Seminar 3

General Education Requirements: 16-17 Credits

Communications:

Mathematics:

MATH-1130 G-Survey of Mathematics 3 OR
MATH-1170 G-Math for Technical Careers 4 OR
MATH-1220 G-College Algebra 3 OR Higher

Laboratory Science:

Social/Behavioral Science:

Social/Behavioral Science 3

Computer Science:

Energy Pathway Core Requirements: 15 Credits

Choose 5 courses from below:

Program Core Requirements:

Core Electives 6 - Select two courses from any of these SOE programs: Maintenance Mechanic, IPOP, INST, Commerical Construction Safety, Occupational Safety (SAFE 250-261, excluding SAFE 256), or Tribal Energy Management.
GEOL-1110 G-Physical Geology 3 AND
GEOL-1110L G-Physical Geology Lab 1
OR
GEOL-1180 G-Introduction to Petroleum Geology 3 AND
GEOL-1180L G-Introduction to Petroleum Geology Lab 1
ENER-1120 Introduction to the Wellhead 0.5
ENER-1130 Introduction to Separators & T 0.5
ENER-1160 Introduction to Plunger Lift S 0.5
ENER-1170 Introduction to Pumping Unit 0.5
ENER-1180 Introduction to Gas Lift 0.5
ENER-1190 Intro to Gas Measurement 0.5
ENER-1195 Introduction to Dehydration 0.5
ENER-1210 Introduction to Automation 0.5
ENER-1220 Introduction to Compression 0.5
ENER-1310 Basic Electrical Theory 0.5
ENER-1320 Basic Engine Theory 0.5
ENER-1330 Compressor Valves 0.5
ENER-1340 Using a Multi-meter 0.5
ENER-1350 Emissions Detection, Analysis, 0.5
ENER-1370 Reading Measurement Tools 0.5
ENER-1410 Introduction to Disposal Well 0.5
ENER-2140 Why We Use Compression 0.5
ENER-2150 Advanced Separator 0.5
ENER-2160 Advanced Liquid and Gas Measur 0.5
ENER-2170 Introduction to Cathodic Prote 0.5
ENER-2180 Gas Measurement Witnessing 0.5
ENER-2190 Wellsite Motor Valves and Cont 0.5
ENER-2200 Pressure and Temperature Contr 0.5
ENER-2490 Energy Industry Economics 0.5
ENER-2510 Production Chemicals 0.5
Humanities 6 (Two Courses)
LSOP-1110 Production Field Tech 2
LSOP-2310 Theory of Line Locating 0.5
SAFE-1140 HAZ WOPER 24 Hour 2
SAFE-1390 Composite Safety Training 3

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 60-64 Credits

Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Students:

Students who for any reason are unable to follow this course sequence must contact an academic advisor.