ENER 1510 - Foundations of Oil, Gas, and Well Plugging Operations
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 44181,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Vahid Atashbari
Email: vatashbari@ysu.edu
Course Description
1510. Foundations of Oil, Gas, and Well Plugging Operations. Overview of the historical development, terminology, and operational framework of the oil and gas industry. Topics include the history of drilling and production in the United States and the Appalachian Basin, oilfield terminology, well construction and production processes, orphaned and abandoned well problem, and plugging and abandonment operations. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | Oil and Gas Engineering for Non-Engineers | Quinta Nwanosike Warren | 9780367607692 |
| Optional | Oil & Gas Production in Nontechnical Language | Martin S. Raymond & William L. Leffler | 9781593703868 |
| Optional | Fundamentals of Oil & Gas Industry for Beginners | Samir Dalvi | 9789352064199 |
| Optional | The Oil & Gas Industry: A Nontechnical Guide | Joseph Hilyard | 9781593702540 |
| Optional | Nontechnical Guide to Petroleum Geology, Exploration, Drilling and Production | Hyne, Norman J. | 9781593704933 |
No required textbook for this course. However, the books listed above are recommended.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Introduction to Oil and Gas Industry | ||
| 8/31 | Petroleum Geology and Hydrocarbon Exploration | ||
| 9/7 | Introduction to Drilling | Quiz 1 | |
| 9/14 | Drilling Rid Systems | ||
| 9/21 | Casing and Cementing | ||
| 9/28 | Introduction to Production | Quiz 2 | |
| 10/5 | Surface Production Equipment | ||
| 10/12 | Sampling and Inspection | ||
| 10/19 | Well Logging and Well Testing | Quiz 3 | |
| 10/26 | Well Plugging and Abandonment | ||
| 11/2 | Oilfield Economies | ||
| 11/9 | Appalachian Basin Oil and Gas Resources | Quiz 4 | |
| 11/16 | Orphan Wells | ||
| 11/23 | Oilfield Safety | ||
| 11/30 | Summary and Overview | Quiz 5 | |
| 12/7 | Final Exam - online |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.