PTLO 101 - Introduction to the Petroleum Industry
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Keywords
Oilfield , Oil and Gas , Drilling , Oilfield Maintenance , Oilfield Service , PTLO , Petroleum Lease Operator , Oilfield Lease Operator , Pumper , Hydraulics , GIS , Geology , Environmental , Downhole , Petroleum
Project
TREND Consortium
Authors
McGillivray, Gerald
Date Submitted
2016-09
Material Type
Syllabus
Secondary Material Type
Quality Assurance Report -- Subject Matter Expert Report
Quiz/Test
Quiz/Test
Institution
Williston State College
Industry Partner
WSC Petroleum Advisory Council provided Petroleum Program curriculum guidance and feedback within the context of industry needs.
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 2
Additional Public Access
Abstract
An introduction to the various aspects of the petroleum industry including equipment, systems, instrumentation, operations, and the various scientific principles involved. The course also addresses a variety of petroleum technologies: exploration, drilling, production, transportation, marketing, and chemical processing industries. The importance of safety as well as environmental issues are also discussed. Current event topics of the oil industry will be discussed freely in this class as it relates to the scheduled subject or chapter.
Industry (NAISC)
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction -- Oil and Gas Extraction -- Oil and Gas Extraction (2111)
Occupation (SOC)
Construction and Extraction Occupations -- Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining (47-5013)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Construction Trades (46)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Certificate
Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
Associate Degree
Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
Associate Degree
Educational Level
2nd Year Community College or equivalent