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2015-2016 Academic Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Petroleum Production Operations, A.A.S.


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(This degree was previously titled Petroleum Technology Lease Operator Career Program or Fundamentals of Petroleum Production Operations)

The Production Operations Associate of Applied Science 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.

This program is selective and has program-specific admissions requirements. Interested students must FIRST complete the SJC Application for Admission AND the LSOP/COMP Annual Program Application (including all required documentation) prior to May 15 for consideration for the subsequent fall semester. A complete application does not guarantee an interview for selection into the program.

To receive an application packet:

  1. Call the School of Energy at (505) 327-5705 or toll free (866) 426-1233 and request one by mail or email, or
  2. Come by our office, or
  3. Visit us online at http://www.sanjuancollege.edu/energy and click on the Production Operations program link, scroll to “Download” and select “Annual Program Application.”

Interested students must:

  • Apply to and be accepted by San Juan College using the San Juan College Application for Admission form, available online, and submit the completed forms with:
    • Unofficial college transcripts (if applicable) or high school transcripts
    • MVD driving record for last 7 years
    • Accuplacer Test scores (printed from San Juan College)

Instructor approved admission requirement for all LSOP and COMP classes.

A student must earn a grade of C or higher in all courses to obtain a certificate or degree.

Note(s):


*Only MATH 115  satifies the pre-requisite for MATH 160  . MATH 160  is required for students continuing their education in the Bachelor of Business Administration/Oil and Gas Production program through New Mexico Highlands University or the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science through Texas A&M Commerce.

Total General Education Requirements: 15-16


Total Course Requirements: 45


Total Credit: 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:


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