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Degree at a Glance

Degree Type

Associate of Applied Science

Location

Greeley Campus

Credits

Tuition*

Est. Lab/ Course Fees

$95

Other Fees

$150

In-District

$5,620

In-State

$8,500

WUE

$12,400

Out-of-State

$29,440

*Check Cashier's Office for current tuition rates

Contact Info

David Sordi

Department Chair and Instructor, Industrial Technology and Oil & Gas

david.sordi@aims.edu

970-339-6257

Oil and Gas TechnologiesCertificates

Gain Valuable Industry Skills With an Oil and Gas Technologies Certificate

Earning a certificate is a cost-effective way to explore an area of interest without committing to a full academic degree program. With two certificate options, students can obtain an introductory look into the oil and gas field and then choose to continue on to obtain more in-depth knowledge.

These certificates can also serve as a starting point to begin an associate degree in the oil and gas technologies program at Aims.

Introduction to Oil and Gas Technologies Certificate

Receive a comprehensive education in energy technologies and petroleum fundamentals in use today. Students will also learn how to thrive in an oil and gas organization by understanding principles that lead to success such as business ethics, time management and team building.

Row Groupings	Certificate Requirements:	Credits
required	AEC 2660 - Construction Safety and Loss Prevention Explores construction site hazards and unsafe practices related health and safety regulations and standards, and loss and theft prevention. Training in basic first aid and CPR is included. Course is not repeatable for credit.	2
required	ELT 2367 - Introduction to Robotics Introduces basic robotics. Enables the student to program a robot in a higher-level language to perform various tasks. Covers building and interfacing of sensor circuits. Course is not repeatable for credit.	1
required	ENY 1000 - Introduction to Energy Technologies Introduces the energy technologies in use today and those that are in the research stage as possible alternatives. This course presents technologies including active solar heating, passive solar heating, wind energy systems, biomass, photovoltaics, co-generation, low and high head hydro, hydrogen, geothermal, power towers and energy storage systems. Course is not repeatable for credit.	3
required	MAN 1002 - Business Ethics and Values Explores the foundations of business ethics which includes influences and guidelines to help you make good decisions at work. Students will identify traits of ethical people and ethical organizations, such as, integrity, character, honesty, self-control, and self-sacrifice. Course is not repeatable for credit.	1
required	MAN 1017 - Time Management Provides a clear sense of purpose for the following: structured goals, overcome barriers, leverage practical strategies, tools, and techniques to develop and implement an effective time management framework. Course is not repeatable for credit.	1
required	MAN 1025 - Team Building Introduces the concept of working as a team member. This course emphasizes the ability to negotiate, collaborate, build consensus, and make quality decisions. Course is not repeatable for credit.	1
required	PET 1000 - Petroleum Fundamentals Provides an overview of the petroleum technology industry including petroleum origins, geology, mapping techniques, and exploration technology. Course is not repeatable for credit.	3

Total Credits for Certificate		12

Oil and Gas Production Technologies Certificate

Learn a wide range of fundamentals and applications used in the oil and gas production technologies field. Emphases include surveying, geographic information systems, construction equipment, oil and gas production, process technology and more.

Row Groupings	Certificate Requirements:	Credits
required	AEC 2620 - Surveying The course includes the fundamentals of plane surveying and basic surveying instruments. It emphasizes construction-related aspects of surveying and the development of skills in using surveying field information. Surveying projects are generally covered in coordinated and fieldwork segments. Course is not repeatable for credit.	3
required	GIS 1001 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Surveys the development, application and use of geographic information systems (GIS). Course is not repeatable for credit.	3
required	AEC 2600 - Construction Equipment, Methods, and Planning Investigates construction equipment capabilities, requirements, and associated methods. Also focuses on basic management and scheduling principles and procedures. Course is not repeatable for credit.	2
required	PET 1700 - Oil and Gas Production I Familiarizes the student with the duties and responsibilities of the oil and gas production technician. Specifically, students will discuss the history of the oil market, fundamentals of drilling and well completion, and operation of the equipment and systems used by the oil and gas production technician today. Course is not repeatable for credit.	3
required	PRO 1000 - Introduction to Process Technology Provides an overview or introduction into the field of Process Operations within the process industry. The course will introduce the roles and responsibilities of process technicians, the environment in which they work, and the equipment and systems in which they operate. Course is not repeatable for credit.	4
required	PRO 1300 - Process Technology I: Equipment Provides an overview or introduction into the field of equipment within the process industry. This course will introduce many process industry-related equipment concepts including purpose, components, operation, and the Process Technician's role for operating and troubleshooting the equipment. Course is not repeatable for credit.	4

Total Oil and Gas Production Technologies Credits		16