INTEGRATED PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
IPTN 1030 – PROCESS DIAGRAMS (3-2-2)
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 1010. Course topics include identification and application
of electrical, piping, instrumentation, mechanical and process drawings used in job planning.
Identification of lines, symbols, lean symbols; Interpretation of views, dimensions, and
tolerances. Includes PFD, P&ID, Safe Charts, PE&I, electrical and electrical one-line
drawings. (150903)
IPTN 1050 – PETROLEUM COMPUTATIONAL METHODS (3-3-0)
Prerequisite: Eligible for DVMA 0930, APMA 1040 or permission of IPTN Department
Head. Computational methods to solve problems in the petroleum industry. (150903)
IPTN 1100 – APPLIED ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS (3-2-2)
Prerequisite: Eligible for IPTN 1050 or permission of IPTN Department Head. Introduces
the concepts of electricity: Direct and Alternating currents, Ohm’s Law, magnetism, series
and parallel circuits, meters, solid-state devices, transistor circuits, digital electronics and
PLC’s. The NEC and marine electricity topics will be covered. (150903)
IPTN 1210 – INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTATION I (3-2-2)
Prerequisite: IPTN 1030. An introductory course focusing on the concepts of automatic
control and the instruments used to sense, measure, transmit and control production and
pipeline processes. Participants also study instrument symbols, terminology, controllers,
regulators, control loops, P&ID and other instrumentation drawings. (150903)
IPTN 1220 – INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTATION II (3-2-2)
Prerequisite: Prior completion of IPTN 1210 and IPTN 1100 or permission of IPTN
Department Head. A continuation of Industrial Instrumentation I with emphasis on control
schemes, switches, annunciators, signal conversion and transmission, digital control
systems, programmable logic control systems, and distributed control systems.
Instrumentation I & II include pneumatic, electronic, digital and mechanical controls and
systems. (150903)
IPTN 1310 – IPT EQUIPMENT I (3-2-2)
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL1010 Includes the fundamentals and operation of the
integrated diesel, diesel electric, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic power and control
systems used in production and pipeline operations. Course topics also include piping,
tubing, hoses, fittings, valves and pumps. (150903)
IPTN 1320 – IPT EQUIPMENT II (3-2-2)
Prerequisite: Prior completion of or concurrent enrollment in IPTN 1310 or permission of
IPTN Department Head. The course is a continuation of IPT Equipment I and includes
compressors, turbines, tanks, vessels, and the other specialized equipment used in
production and pipeline operations. Other topics include unit alignment, maintenance,
troubleshooting and repair of equipment and controls. (150903)
IPTN 1400 – FLUID MECHANICS (3-1-4)
Prerequisite: Completed IPTN 1050, and eligible for ENGL 1010 or permission of IPTN
Department Head. Includes a study of measurements, properties, principles of fluid flow,
and calculations for oil and gas measurement conversions. (150903)
IPTN 1500 – OFFSHORE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE (3-2-2)
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 1010. A study of BSEE, BOEM, OSHA, DOT and USCG
standards and regulations applicable to production and pipeline operations is included. Other
topics include safety inspections, audits, incident investigations, emergency evacuations,
record keeping and environmental awareness. (150903)
IPTN 1600 – OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION I (3-2-2)
Prerequisite: Prior completion of or concurrent with IPTN 1310, and eligible for ENGL
1010. Provides an overview of the job requirements for an oil and gas production technician.
Focuses on operation of the equipment and systems used in oil and gas production.
Wellhead, emulsion separation systems, heat and chemical treatment systems are included
topics. (150903)
IPTN 1610 – OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION II (3-2-2)
Prerequisite: Prior completion of IPTN 1600. Builds upon the concepts of Oil and Gas
Production I and progresses through compression systems, dehydration systems, produced
water treatment and handling artificial lift and enhanced recovery techniques, pumping
systems, transportation systems, and environmental factors. (150903)
IPTN 2000 – PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT (4-3-2)
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 1010. Introduces effective communication skills, team
collaboration, decision-making process, and quality control. Planning, scheduling,
performance management, safety planning, facility economics, security, conflict
management, and leadership skills are also covered. Includes practical exercises utilizing oil
and gas activities. (150903)
IPTN 2100 – INTRODUCTION TO DEEP WATER SYSTEMS AND
TECHNOLOGY (3-2-2)
Prerequisite: IPTN 1030. An introductory study of the concept of deep-water exploration,
production, and transportation of oil and gas. The course will provide an introduction to the
special equipment, systems, abnormal; operating conditions, and operations of deep-water
production facilities. Topics include sub-sea wellhead and production systems, ROVs UTAs,
UWILD inspections, gas-lift optimization, chemical injections, hydrates, operation of subsea wells, and safety and control systems required for deep-water production and facilities.
(150903)
IPTN 2200 – PRODUCTION SAFETY SYSTEMS (3-2-2)
A study of the installation, operation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of the safety
devices and production equipment used on offshore platforms. Topics include flow,
pressure, temperature and level sensors, gas and fire detection devices, surface and subsurface safety valves. (150903)
IPTN 2500 – CAREERS IN THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY (2-2-0)
Prerequisite: CPTR 1100, ENGL 1010.Develops skills necessary for a career in the
petroleum industry. Topics include: employability skills, job seeking skills, interview skills,
mechanical aptitude, and employers expectations. (150903)