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 currently employed in the oil and gas industry.

Completion of the degree requires a total of 60-61 credits. Students must complete all General Education, Energy Core curriculum (ENGY courses), Technical Core requirements, and one of the three options provided.

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

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

General Education Requirements: 15-16 credits

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/Fine Arts & Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 cr. (Contact the School of Energy for recommendations.)

Energy Core Requirements: 15 credits

Students may select 15 credits from the Energy core requirements.

Technical Core Requirements: 25 credits

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-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 Multi-meter 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-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.
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 0.5 cr.
ENER-251 Production Chemicals 0.5 cr.
GEOL-110 Introduction to Geology 4 cr. OR
GEOL-120 Introduction to Petroleum Geology 4 cr.
LSOP-111 Production Field Tech 2 cr.
LSOP-230 Theory of Line Locating 0.5 cr.
SAFE-114 HAZ WOPER 24 Hour 2 cr.
SAFE-139 Composite Safety Training 3 cr.

Options: 5 credits

Select one of the three options below:

Option 1

ENER-280 Cooperative Work Experience 1-6 cr.

Option 2

Select 5 credits from any of the following School of Energy programs:

Occupational Safety (SAFE) 250-261
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Industrial Process Operator
Instrumentation (must meet program prerequisites, INST-115 recommended).

Option 3

Select 5 credits from the following:

BIOL-110 Non-Majors Biology 4 cr.
BIOL-122 Introductory Biology II 4 cr.
CHEM-110 Introductory Chemistry 4 cr.
CHEM-111 General Chemistry I 4 cr.
CHEM-112 General Chemistry II 4 cr.
ECON-251 Macroeconomics 3 cr.
HIST-131 U.S. History to 1865 3 cr.
HIST-132 U.S. History from 1865 3 cr.
MUSI-110 Introduction to Music 3 cr.
PHIL-110 Introduction to Philosophy 3 cr.
PHYS-121L Introduction to Physics - Lab 1 cr.
PHYS-121 Introduction to Physics 3 cr.
THEA-110 Introduction to Theatre 3 cr.

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 60-61 credits

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.

Fall 1

ENGL-111 Freshman Composition 3 cr. OR
ENGL-118 Technical Composition 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
Take 9 credits from the ENGY core curriculum. APPO students should include ENGY-125 Introduction to Oil and Gas and ENGY-126 Introduction to Gas Compression as part of their selection.