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Fall 2026 Syllabus
Instructor
Vahid Atashbari
Email: vatashbari@ysu.edu
Course Description
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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.