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Petroleum Engineering Technology (Co-op)

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  • School of Engineering Technology
  • Duration: Three Years
  • Start Date: September 2023

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    Locations & Delivery Modes

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    On Campus: All courses in this program will be delivered onsite at a CNA campus or at an approved location. Some courses may have online elements.
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    Blended: Some courses, or parts of courses, in this program will be delivered onsite at a CNA campus or at an approved location, while other courses, or parts of courses, will be delivered online or virtually to students at another location.
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    Online - Asynchronous: Delivered fully online with no scheduled classes, and allows students to learn on their own schedule, in a flexible environment, within a certain time frame.
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    Online Synchronous: Delivered fully online with live, scheduled videoconference classes. The instructor and the students in the course engage with the course content and each other at the same time, from different locations.
    Ridge Road - On Campus delivery

    Description


    The world demand for energy is growing and the oil and gas industry will supply much of this energy for decades to come.  The sustained discoveries of oil and gas along the East Coast coupled with continued oil and gas discoveries on the Grand Banks of Newfoundland and Labrador, and in the Arctic Regions, renews Canada’s commitment to become self-sufficient in its fossil energy needs. As a result, the industry continues to demand highly skilled engineering technologists to fulfill many roles. The three-year TAC Accredited Petroleum Engineering Technology (Co-op) program is designed to train technologists for lucrative careers in the oil and gas industry, which is supported by the increased interest in sustainable methods of further enhancing science and technology to develop these reservoirs.

    ACCREDITATION
    This program is accredited by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board under the mandate of the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists.

    The academic credentials of graduates of accredited technology programs are recognized internationally by the signatories of the Sydney Accord.

    Graduates completing this program are automatically eligible for membership in the Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists of Newfoundland and Labrador (AETTNL), as well as any similar association in Canada.

    Upon completion of this program graduates may choose to further their education by completing a bachelor degree in technology or engineering at one of several institutions that have articulation agreements with College of the North Atlantic.

    OBJECTIVES
    As a petroleum engineering technologist, the graduate will have the knowledge and skill that will allow him/her to:
    1. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to participate in finding solutions to sustainable Oil and Gas development.
    2. Construct and interpret maps and sections using surface geology, subsurface (drill hole) geology and geophysical data.
    3. Interpret topographic maps & profiles, geologic maps & sections, and seismic data to assist in land-based and offshore resource exploration and development.
    4. Analyze drill cuttings, drill core, and data from open-hole & cased-hole logging tools to evaluate reservoir formations in terms of porosity, permeability, fluid saturation and net pay.
    5. Assist in planning, designing, inspecting, supervising, and constructing oil and gas wells.
    6. Assist in estimating petroleum reserves and optimizing productivity using petroleum engineering principles.
    7. Select, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain the equipment associated with the separation of the produced gas/oil/water fluids.

    CURRICULUM
    General education consisting of Project Management Skills (theoretical and applied), Communication Skills (oral and written), Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Electrotechnology, Computers, Engineering Graphics, Technology Awareness, and Student Success.

    Specific education consisting of technical courses covering Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Materials and Processes, Instrumentation and Capstone Project.

    Practical education employing labs and shops focused on Drilling, Production, Facilities, Reservoir and Geology.

    Work exposure consisting of field experience, gained from a minimum 12 week work term which provides students the opportunity to gain valuable related work experience.

    CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
    Graduates of this program may obtain employment in all aspects of the petroleum industry. These opportunities include but are not limited to oil and natural gas exploration, production and processing, refining, oil and gas pipeline construction, gas utilities, as well as a variety of related activities associated with refining and transportation.

    Graduates with two years of progressive work experience may be eligible to receive the designation of Professional Technologist (P. Tech) upon completion of a Professional Practice and Ethics Exam.

    CERTIFICATIONS 
    Students in Petroleum Engineering Technology (Co-op) program will be required to complete the following safety certifications throughout their three-years of study:
    - H2S Awareness
    - WHMIS
    - Standard First Aid/Heart Start
    - Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) - during the second year of studies.
    *Students should be aware that additional fees may apply for external certifications.
    Note:
    Students will also be required to complete a number of non-credit co-op education seminars throughout the program (resume writing, job search skills and interview preparation).

    ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
    Eligibility for admission to an Engineering Technology program requires the applicant to meet one of the following four academic criteria:
     
    1.  High School
    High School Graduation Certificate with a 60% overall average in the following (or equivalent):
    i. English (2 credits) (minimum 60%) from: 3201
    ii.  Mathematics (4 credits) chosen from:
    Advanced:  2200, 3200 (50% minimum in each course)
    Academic:  2201 (50% minimum), 3201 (60% minimum)
    Note: Students who received a combined average of 70% in high school Academic Mathematics 2201 and 3201, or a pass in both high school
    Advanced Mathematics 2200 and 3200 can be exempted from Math 1700. Students must apply for the exemption.
    iii. Science (4 credits) two of which must be selected from:
    Biology: 3201
    Physics: 3204
    Chemistry: 3202
    Earth Systems: 3209
    Note: The remaining two Science credits to be chosen from the highest Science mark in level 1, 2 or 3.
    2.  Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Transition
    Comprehensive Arts and Science (Transition) Certificate with the following courses:
    i. Math (60% MINIMUM) MA1040
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    , MA1041
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    ii. Two Science courses chosen from one of the following three combinations:
    a. Introductory Biology: BL1020
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    , BL1021
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    b. Introductory Chemistry: CH1030
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    , CH1031
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    c. Introductory Physics: PH1050
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    , PH1051
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    Note: It is strongly recommended that CAS students who intend to enroll in Engineering Technology programs complete both of the Chemistry courses and both of the Physics courses.
    3.  Adult Basic Education (ABE)
    Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with Degree and Technical Profile including the following courses (or equivalent):
    i. English (60% minimum) 3101A, 3101B, 3101C or 3102A, 3102B, 3102C
    ii. Mathematics (60% minimum) 1101A, 1101B, 1101C, 2101A, 2101B, 2101C, 3101A, 3101B, 3101C
    iii. Science from one of the following sections:
    a. Biology 1101, 2101A, 2101B, 2101C, 3101A, 3101B, 3101C
    b. Chemistry 1102, 2102A, 2102B, 2102C, 3102A, 3102B, 3102C
    c. Physics 1104, 2104A, 2104B, 2104C, 3104A, 3104B, 3104C
    Applicants with Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with a different Profile may be eligible for admission to the program provided the appropriate selection of courses including those outlined above have been completed.
    4.  Mature Student Requirements
    Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, are 19 years at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.

    International Applicants – English Proficiency
    All international applicants must meet the College’s English language proficiency requirements for acceptance into regular programs. The College will accept these recognized tests of English language proficiency (TOEFL paper based 550, TOEFL Internet based 79, TOEFL computer based 213 or equivalent, IELTS Academic Test overall band score of 6.0, or Pearson PTE 53 or greater, etc.).
    If a language proficiency test other than those referenced above was used, applicants can forward for assessment.
    If an international applicant has attended an educational institution (high school or post-secondary) for a period of three years or more where the official language of instruction was English, the English language proficiency test will not be required.
    Note: Some programs may require specific English language requirements and proficiency scores that differ from those stated above; therefore international applicants are advised to please refer to the specific program admission requirements as identified in the College Calendar.
     

    Courses


    CODE TITLE Hrs/wk
    Semester 1 Fall Cr Le La
    CH1120
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    Chemistry 4 3 2
    PH1150
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    Applied Physics 5 4 2
    EG1110
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    Engineering Graphics 3 2 2
    MC1850
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    Spreadsheet Applications 1 0 2
    MA1700
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    Mathematics 4 3 2
    CM1400
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    Technical Report Writing I 3 3 0
    LW1540
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    Law, Ethics & Sustainability 3 3 0
             
    Semester 2 Winter Cr Le La
    CH1121
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    Chemistry 4 3 2
    EG1430
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    AutoCAD Essentials 3 2 2
    MA1101
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    Mathematics 5 5 0
    CM1401
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    Technical Report Writing II 3 3 0
    FM2102
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    Fluid Mechanics 3 3 1
    GE1520
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    Physical Geology 3 2 2
    CI2250
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    Hydraulics 1 1 1
             
    Semester 3 Intersession Cr Le La
    CF3201
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    Materials & Corrosion 4 3 2
    GE1502
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    Petroleum Geology I 4 3 2
    SP2455
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    Petroleum OHS Management 3 3 0
    SE2150
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    Safety Certifications 0 0 0
    The Course and Lab hours per week are based on a 15 week semester. In Intersession, the Course and Lab hours will be adjusted to reflect the shorter semester length. Refer to course outline.
             
    Semester 4 Fall Cr Le La
    CH2330
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    Petroleum Organic Chemistry 3 2 2
    MA2100
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    Mathematics 5 5 0
    CM2800
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    Oral/Written Communication Skills 3 3 0
    TD2100
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    Thermodynamics 3 3 1
    GE2510
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    Petroleum Geology II 4 3 2
    CF2545
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    Mechanics of Solids 3 3 1
    CI1125
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    Process Instrumentation and Control Systems 2 2 1
             
    Semester 5 Winter Cr Le La
    CH2335
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    Petroleum Chemistry 3 2 2
    MA1670
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    Statistics 4 4 1
    TD3140
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    Heat Transfer 3 3 1
    PM2130
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    Drilling 4 3 2
    PM2230
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    Completions 4 3 2
    PM2321
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    Reservoir Estimates 4 3 2
             
    Semester 6 Spring Cr Le La
    WT1400
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    Work Term 5 0 0
    The Course and Lab hours per week are based on a 15 week semester.  The Course and Lab hours will be adjusted to reflect the shorter semester length.  Refer to course outline.
             
    Semester 7 Fall Cr Le La
    PR3150
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    Project Management & Financial Analysis 4 4 0
    PM2420
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    Logging and Formation Evaluation 5 4 2
    PM2140
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    Well Planning 4 3 2
    PM2520
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    Oil Facilities 3 3 1
    PM2222
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    Production 3 3 1
    PM2330
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    Reservoir Analysis 4 3 2
    PR2880
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    Capstone Project I (Seminar) 0 1 0
    The credit hour from PR2880
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    Capstone Project I (Seminar) in Semester 7 is allotted to PR2881
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    Capstone Project II in Semester 8.
             
    Semester 8 Winter Cr Le La
    PR3110
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    Petroleum Risk Assessment 2 2 1
    PM2402
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    Production Logging & Applications 3 2 2
    PM2180
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    Well Control 2 1 3
    PM2530
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    Gas Facilities & Flow Assurance 4 3 3
    PM2600
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    Intervention 4 3 2
    EN3400
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    Environmental Mgmt. and Protection 3 3 0
    PR2881
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    Capstone Project II 4 3 0

     

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