COURSE SYLLABUS:
Oil & Gas Production 1
COURSE NUMBER:
IPTN-1600
CLASS LOCATION:
CLASS LOCATION: IPT Bldg. 137 (Classroom & Lab)
C REDIT HOURS:
Three credit hours for financial aid, tuition, and other considerations.
PREREQUISITES:
None
INSTRUCTOR:
Earl Michel
OFFICE HOURS:
Tuesday thru Thursday 1:30 – 5:00**
*Speak to me or send me an e-mail about other available times.*
OFFICE PHONE NUMBER:
985-448-7994
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
earl.michel@fletcher.edu
TEXTBOOK:
Fundamentals of Petroleum
Fifth Edition
ISBN 978-0-88698-231-7
MATERIALS: Textbook, Note taking materials: ink pens, highlighters,
spiral notebook, loose leaf paper, binder, etc.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Provides an overview of the work done by the Petroleum Technician.
Also an Introduction to geology, exploration, drilling, workover, wellheads, production, and refining and
processing. Focuses on the operation of equipment and systems used in oil and gas production. Topics
also include the wellhead, well shut-in, emulsion separator systems, heat and chemical treatment
systems and S, H & E issues.
COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: Gives the students a basic understanding of the oil & gas industry.
Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:
1. Understand basic concepts of drilling, completion, producing,
exploration, wellhead equipment, gas treatment, oil treating,
separating equipment, wire lining and other oil & gas operations.
2. Be knowledgeable and aware of the basic oilfield terminology and
operations.
EVALUATION AND GRADING: written test, ongoing oral evaluation, class participation and final written
exam. To satisfactorily complete this course, an overall
Average of C or better is required.
Assignments
40%
Attendance
15%
Quizzes /Exams
35%
Final Exam
10%
GRADING SCALE:
DROP DATE:
100 - 93%
92.9 – 83%
82.9 – 70%
69.9 – 60%
Below 60 %
A – Excellent
B – Above Average
C - Average
D – Below Average
F – Failure
A grade of “W” will be issued if the student officially withdraws from the Course by the
drop Date of Oct.24, 2014. Note: A grade of “F” will be issued any time the teacher has
to drop the student during the semester, especially for excessive absences.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
The student is expected to:
 Adhere to all school and departmental guidelines
 Attend all scheduled class meetings
 Be prepared for class by bringing all required materials and completed
assignments to class. (Bring text book)
 Complete all assigned work and submit all work by the assigned due dates
 Behave in an appropriate manner.
 Actively participate in discussions and provide constructive feedback
 Inform the instructor immediately of technology difficulties or Problems that
may delay submission of assignments.
 Provide the instructor with an e-mail address (If you do not have one, you can
set up a free account through Yahoo or Hotmail etc.)
ATTENDANCE
90 % of success is showing up!
The first step in being a successful student is showing up for class, physically and mentally. This course is
designed to enrich and prepare students for the oil and gas industry through assigned reading, research,
and classroom discussion. Daily assignments are part of the student’s grade. Students should notify the
instructor whenever they are aware of upcoming absences.
1. Students are expected to attend all classes. When a student is absent from class, the student is
responsible to get notes from classmates and make arrangements with instructor for missed
assignments.
2. All labs must be done and completed. Should it be necessary to make up a lab class, you are to
schedule a time with your instructor to make it up (even if it is Friday).
3. Students may be dropped from class for excessive absences with an “F” for the course. Students
with excessive absences may be encouraged to withdraw with a “W” before receiving the “F”.
4. Students who have jobs are other reasons they cannot attend certain classes should email the
instructor during the first week of the semester. With a list of dates that will be missed and the
reason for absence.
CLASSROOM RULES:
1. Students must stop talking when roll call begins.
2. Students must TURN OFF Cell phones and other technology equipment except computers
before entering the classroom, and these items must remain off during class time. DO NOT
ANSWER A CELL PHONE IN THE CLASSROOM!
3. No food or drinks are allowed in the classroom.
4. NO TOBACCO in classroom or lab
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Students should complete all assignments in a timely manner.
2. Review the chapter associated with each lesson to help you understand the concepts.
3. Assignments will not be accepted any later than the due date without extenuating
circumstances.
TESTS AND EXAMS:
1. Students will take 3 or more exams and a Final Exam.
2. Students must attend class at the scheduled times for these exams. If a student is not present, a
score of “I” will be earned for that exam.
3. Make-Up tests will only be administered for documented absences.
4. If a student misses a test and has documentation for the absence, arrangements to take the
make- up test must be made as soon as possible. Makeup tests must be taken of returning to
school.
5. Final Exams must be taken during Final Exam Week on the schedule date and time.
6. Exam allotted time will be given before exam start.
E-MAIL ADDRESS: Every student has his/her own e-mail account, which is
firstnamelastname@my.fletcher.edu The e-mail address is password: P@ssword
ACADEMIC HONESTY: Plagiarism, cheating and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. In
addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions which may be imposed through the regular institutional
procedures as a result of academic misconduct, your instructor will assign an “F” for the exercise or
examination that evidences academic misconduct for the first offense and assign an “F” for the course
for repeated offenses.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: The FTCC complies with Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities
Act. Students with disabilities who seek accommodations must make their requests known by
contacting Student Affairs at the beginning of each semester. If a disability is identified later in the
semester, a non-retroactive accommodation plan will be developed.
TRANSFER OF COURSE CREDIT: Transferability of this course is not guaranteed. It is at the discretion of
the receiving institution to accept the course for transfer credit. Student(s) should check with the receiving
institution concerning this course.
Dress Code Students Attire shall be of the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Long Pants
Shoes with toes enclosed
Safety Glasses in lab
Shirts with sleeves, without offensive writing or graphics
Students that are not dressed properly will be asked to leave and return in the proper clothes. You are
in a technical field and we will work with different equipment, tools and parts. The industry you have
chosen will require this type of clothing and it important to get used to wearing it. We will supply hard
hats and gloves for your use and expect them to be returned. Field visits, most companies require we
show up wearing the proper safety gear and use back in parking at their facilities.
Fall Semester Syllabus Form
IPTN 1600 – Oil and Gas 1
Session
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Introduction – Syllabus
Course Overview – The Job Of The Production Operator
Discuss the layout of text book and how it will be used for the course.
View DVD Black Gold.
Petroleum Geology (Part 1.1)
pages 9 thru 42 in text book
Petroleum Geology – Pt. 2
Petroleum Exploration( Part1.2) Pages 43 thru 74 in text book
Drilling Operations (Part 2.1) Pages 107 thru 202 in text book
Drilling Operations Pt. 2
Offshore Drilling (Part 2.1) Pages 203 thru 237 in text book
Fishing (Part 2.1) Pages 248 thru 254 in text book
Well Control (Part 2.2) Pages 257 thru 278 in text book
Production Practices (Part 3.1) Pages 281 Thru 317 in text book
Well fluid flow chart.
Surface Handling of well fluid (Part 3.1) Pages 325 thru 363 in text book
10
14
Separation and Treatment
Emulsions, types of treatment
Emulsion Chemical Treatment
Emulsion Heat Treatment
Review
Review for Final Exam
15
Final Exam Week
11
12
L. E. Fletcher Technical Community College
Course Name:
IPTN 1600 – Oil & Gas Production 1
I have received information about the course from the instructor, a copy of the syllabus and the
schedule to be followed for this course. I understand the procedures for completing assignments and
submitting work, along with guidelines for attendance, daily participation, testing, and general
classroom procedures, which all determine the successful completion of this course.
I have asked and/or will ask the instructor questions regarding any material I do not understand.
I agree to abide by the stated procedures and policies.
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