Natural Gas Compression Technology - Associate of Applied Science
The Natural Gas Compression Associate of Applied Science Degree is a program that provides the technical basics and knowledge of gas compression procedures, skills, maintenance, and the use of equipment to prepare for entry-level employment, it covers the safety procedures in the workplace, troubleshooting, repairing and operating the natural gas engines and relative materials.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 61-62 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| This degree requires courses from Area I, II, IV, and V; students do not need to take any additional General Education courses to meet the requirement | 13-14 | |
Area I: Communications | ||
| Composition I | 4 | |
Area II: Mathematics | ||
Any Area II Mathematics course for 3-4 credits 1 | ||
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
An Area IV course for 3 credits from the list in the footnote 2 | ||
Area V: Humanities | ||
| United States History I | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| ENGL 2210G | Professional & Technical Communication | 3 |
| Core Requirements | ||
| HIST 1120G | United States History II | 3 |
| INMT 237 | Hydraulics I | 2 |
| INMT 165 | Equipment Processes | 4 |
| INMT 205 | Programmable Logic Controllers and Applications | 4 |
| NGEC 133 | Natural Gas Engine Repair Technology | 5 |
| NGEC 175 | Natural Gas Compression Technology I | 4 |
| NGEC 245 | Natural Gas Engine Management and Control Technology | 5 |
| NGEC 185 | Natural Gas Compression Technology II | 4 |
| NGEC 246 | Fuel and Emissions Technology | 5 |
| OEET 110 | Basic Electricity and Electronics | 4 |
| OETS 100 | Industrial/Construction Safety | 2 |
| OETS 118 | Mathematics for Technicians | 3 |
| Total Credits | 61-62 | |
- 1
See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
- 2
The Area IV courses that are recommended for this degree:
- ANTH 1115G Introduction to Anthropology
- ECON 1110G Survey of Economics
- ECON 2110G Macroeconomic Principles
- ECON 2120G Principles of Microeconomics
- GEOG 1120G World Regional Geography
- GEOG 1130G Human Geography
- POLS 1120G American National Government
- POLS 1110G Introduction to Political Science
- SOCI 1110G Introduction to Sociology
A Suggested Plan of Study
Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| OETS 100 | Industrial/Construction Safety | 2 |
| OETS 118 | Mathematics for Technicians | 3 |
| INMT 237 | Hydraulics I | 2 |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences Course 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| OEET 110 | Basic Electricity and Electronics | 4 |
| INMT 165 | Equipment Processes | 4 |
| ENGL 2210G | Professional & Technical Communication | 3 |
| NGEC 133 | Natural Gas Engine Repair Technology | 5 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| INMT 205 | Programmable Logic Controllers and Applications | 4 |
| NGEC 175 | Natural Gas Compression Technology I | 4 |
| NGEC 245 | Natural Gas Engine Management and Control Technology | 5 |
| HIST 1110G | United States History I | 3 |
| HIST 1120G | United States History II | 3 |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Spring | ||
| NGEC 185 | Natural Gas Compression Technology II | 4 |
| NGEC 246 | Fuel and Emissions Technology | 5 |
| Area II: Mathematics Course 1 | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 12-13 | |
| Total Credits | 61-62 | |
- 1
See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
- 2
The Area IV courses that are recommended for this degree:
- ANTH 1115G Introduction to Anthropology
- ECON 1110G Survey of Economics
- ECON 2110G Macroeconomic Principles
- ECON 2120G Principles of Microeconomics
- GEOG 1120G World Regional Geography
- GEOG 1130G Human Geography
- POLS 1120G American National Government
- POLS 1110G Introduction to Political Science
- SOCI 1110G Introduction to Sociology