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

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

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

Completion of the degree requires a total of 60-61 credit hours. Students must complete all General Education, Energy Core curriculum (ENGY courses) and Technical requirements. In addition the student may select 9 credit hours from three options provided.

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

Contact the School of Energy at 505-566-4100 or 866-327-1233 or access the San Juan College Website for a current schedule.

General Education Requirements

ENGL-111 Freshman Composition 3 cr. OR
ENGL-118 Technical Composition 3 cr.
ENGL-211 Advanced Composition 3 cr. OR
ENGL-218 Advanced Technical Composition 3 cr. OR
COMM-110 Public Speaking 3 cr. OR
COMM-111 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr. OR
COMM-120 Bus & Prof Communication 3 cr.
MATH-113 Math for Technical Careers 4 cr. OR
MATH-115 Intermediate Algebra-Applications 4 cr. OR
MATH-130 Conceptual Mathematics 3 cr. OR
MATH-160 College Algebra 3 cr. OR Higher
COSC-125 Business Microcomputer Applications 3 cr. OR
COSC-137 Energy Industry Microcomputer 3 cr.
HUMANITIES REQUIREMENT - Select 3 credits from the Humanities/Social Behavioral Sciences Category. Contact School of Energy advisors for recommendations.

Total General Education Requirements: 15-16

Energy Core

Required Technical Core Courses

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-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.
SAFE-114 HAZ WOPER 24 Hour 2 cr.
SAFE-139 Composite Safety Training 3 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-137 Reading Measurement Tools 0.5 cr.
ENER-138 Rotary Compressor Concepts 0.5 cr.
ENER-139 Shaft Alignment 0.5 cr.
ENER-141 Introduction to Disposal Well Operations 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.
ENER-250 Energy Industry Economics .5 cr.
ENER-251 Production Chemicals .5 cr.
LSOP-111 Production Field Tech 2 cr. OR
COMP-113 Natural Gas Engine Theory 3 cr.

Total Core Requirements: 30

Option 1

ENER-280 Cooperative Work Experience II 9 cr.

Option 2

Select 9 credits from any of the following School of Energy programs: Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, Industrial Process Operator, Natural Gas Compression or Occupational Safety (SAFE) 250-261 courses.

Option 3

Select 9 credits from the following: MUSI 110 , THEA 110 , PHIL 110 , HIST 131 , HIST 132 , ECON 251 , BIOL 110 , BIOL 122 , CHEM 110 , CHEM 111 , CHEM 112 , (or PHYS 121 & PHYS 121L )

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.

Spring 2

ENER-280 Cooperative Work Experience II 9 cr.
OR Choose Option 2: Select 9 credits from any of the following School of Energy programs: Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Process, Natural Gas Compression or Occupational Safety (SAFE 250 - 261)

OR Choose Option 3: Select 9 credits from the following; MUSI-110, THEA-110, PHIL 110, HIST-211, HIST 212, ECON 251, BIOL-110, BIOL-122, CHEM 110, CHEM 111, PHYS-111 (OR PHYS-121 & 121L)
ENER-218 Gas Measurement Witnessing 0.5 cr.
ENER-220 Pressure and Temperature Controllers 0.5 cr.
ENER-141 Introduction to Disposal Well Operations 0.5 cr.
ENER-219 Wellsite Motor Valves and Controllers 0.5 cr.
ENER-250 Energy Industry Economics .5 cr.
ENER-251 Production Chemicals .5 cr.

Summer 2

ENGL-211 Advanced Composition 3 cr. OR
ENGL-218 Advanced Technical Composition 3 cr.
COMM-110 Public Speaking 3 cr. OR
COMM-111 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr. OR
COMM-120 Bus & Prof Communication 3 cr.

Suggested Course Sequence Part-time Students:

Fall 1

MATH-113 Math for Technical Careers 4 cr. OR
MATH-115 Intermediate Algebra-Applications 4 cr. OR
MATH-130 Conceptual Mathematics 3 cr. OR
MATH-160 College Algebra 3 cr. OR Higher
ENGY-125 Introduction to Oil and Gas Industry 3 cr.

Spring 1

ENGL-111 Freshman Composition 3 cr. OR
ENGL-118 Technical Composition 3 cr.
ENGY-126 Introduction to Natural Gas Comperssion 3 cr.

Summer 1

ENGL-211 Advanced Composition 3 cr.
ENGL-218 Advanced Technical Composition 3 cr.
COSC-125 Business Microcomputer Applications 3 cr. OR
COSC-137 Energy Industry Microcomputer 3 cr.

Fall 2

Spring 2

LSOP-230 Theory of Line Locating 0.5 cr.
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.
LSOP-111 Production Field Tech 2 cr. OR
COMP-113 Natural Gas Engine Theory 3 cr.

Summer 2

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-137 Reading Measurement Tools 0.5 cr.
ENER-141 Introduction to Disposal Well Operations 0.5 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-217 Introduction to Cathodic Protection 0.5 cr.

Fall 3

ENER-141 Introduction to Disposal Well Operations 0.5 cr.
ENER-218 Gas Measurement Witnessing 0.5 cr.
ENER-219 Wellsite Motor Valves and Controllers 0.5 cr.
SAFE-114 HAZ WOPER 24 Hour 2 cr.
SAFE-139 Composite Safety Training 3 cr.
Select 3 credits from the Humanities/Social Behavioral Sciences Category. Contact School of Energy Advisors for recommendations.

Spring 3

ENER-280 Cooperative Work Experience II 9 cr.
OR Select Option 2: Select 9 credits from any of the following School of Energy programs: Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Process, Natural Gas Compression or Occupational Safety (SAFE courses, SAFE 250-251)

OR Select Option 3: Select 9 credits from the following; MUSI-110, THEA-110, PHIL-110, HIST-211, HIST 212, ECON 251, BIOL-110, BIOL-122, CHEM-110, CHEM-111, CHEM-112, PHYS-111 (OR PHYS-121 & 121L)