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

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The Petroleum Production Operations Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree program is designed to provide technically oriented entry-level students with knowledge and skills of production processes and equipment operations. Students will be able to perform basic tasks in the field including effectively operating a primary separator, monitoring wellhead pressures, and troubleshooting most types of surface equipment in their area of responsibility.

Note: The student must earn a grade of C or higher in all courses to obtain a certificate or AAS degree. Students who wish to be employed in the Energy field must have a clean driving record and may be required to take a drug and alcohol test or submit to a background check.

SJC First Year Experience Requirement: 0-3 Credits

FYEX-1110 First-Year Seminar 3

General Education Requirements: 16-18 Credits

Communications:

Mathematics:

Mathematics 3-4 (Excluding MATH-2110 )

Laboratory Science:

Geology 1110 and Geol 1110L are required.

Social/Behavioral Science:

Social/Behavioral Science 3

Energy Pathway Core Requirements: 15 Credits

Choose 5 courses from below:

Program Core Requirements: 32 Credits

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 60-66 Credits

Notes:

MATH-1170 was previously a 3 credit course. A student who previously completed the 3 credit MATH-1170 successfully has satisfied the MATH requirement.

Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Students:

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