Instruction offered by members of the Faculties of Environmental Design, Law, Schulich School of Engineering and the Haskayne School of Business.
Note: The following courses are taught at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) campus in Quito, Ecuador and at the ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½. Enrollment is limited to students admitted to the MSc in Sustainable Energy Development program, or approved by the Director, Centre for International Management, Haskayne School of Business.
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Sustainable Energy Development
601
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Energy Systems I: Non-Renewable Energy
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Explore the interaction between non-renewable resources (petroleum, natural gas, coal, thermal stations, hydro) and the environment. Consider the technical and environmental aspects within the energy and environment cycle for evaluation and management.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
Also known as:
(formerly Energy and the Environment 601)
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Sustainable Energy Development
603
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Energy Systems II: Renewable Energy
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Study renewable energy sources as prospective energy suppliers for the future, along with conditions for sustained implementation of renewable energy technologies (biomass, solar, wind, geothermal, co-generation).
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
Also known as:
(formerly Energy and the Environment 603)
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Sustainable Energy Development
605
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Ecology, Sustainable Development and Indigenous Cultures
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Examines the inter-relationships between ecological systems, indigenous cultures and sustainable global development. Provides a case based analysis of selected issues and strategic management mechanisms for dealing with these issues in the energy project development and approval process.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
Also known as:
(formerly Energy and the Environment 605)
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Sustainable Energy Development
607
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Water Pollution and its Impact on the Energy Sector
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Causes and consequences of water pollution and management practices and technologies for prevention, mitigation and control of pollutant effluents, water usage and management in energy development.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
Also known as:
(formerly Energy and the Environment 607)
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Sustainable Energy Development
609
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Air Pollution and its Impact on the Energy Sector
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Causes and consequences of air pollution and management practices and technologies for prevention, mitigation and control of pollutant emissions.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
Also known as:
(formerly Energy and the Environment 609)
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Sustainable Energy Development
611
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Land Pollution and Waste Management in the Energy Sector
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Causes and consequences of land pollution and management practices and technologies for prevention, mitigation and control of pollution. Waste management principles and effective practices in the development of energy projects.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
Also known as:
(formerly Energy and the Environment 611)
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Sustainable Energy Development
613
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Energy Systems III: Planning and Energy Economics
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Financial principles and evaluation techniques and their application to energy investment planning and to assessment of foundations in energy economics and policies.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
Also known as:
(formerly Energy and the Environment 613)
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Sustainable Energy Development
615
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Environmental Impact Assessment in the Energy Sector
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Principles and professional practice of environmental impact assessment, with application to energy development projects.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
Also known as:
(formerly Energy and the Environment 615)
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Sustainable Energy Development
617
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Human Resource and Management in the Energy Sector
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The major concepts and theories of management and organizational dynamics as they impact on the energy sector: interpersonal effectiveness and self awareness, motivation, group dynamics, project teams, supportive communication, stress, leadership, power, influence and conflict, organizational culture, processes of change. An application, skill development, managerial issues, and workplace trends focus.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
Also known as:
(formerly Energy and the Environment 617)
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Sustainable Energy Development
619
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Environmental Law in the Energy Sector
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Legal systems, nature and sources; international environmental law and its implementation; fundamental legal concepts including jurisdiction, procedural fairness, liability, property and contract; environmental regulatory systems and alternative instruments; judicial review; enforcement and compliance; non-judicial dispute resolution.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
Also known as:
(formerly Energy and the Environment 619)
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Sustainable Energy Development
621
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Environmental Management Tools in the Energy Sector
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Environmental management tools including strategic policies; structures; impact and production assessment; audits; indicators and reporting; life cycle assessment; risk management; and economic instruments.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
Also known as:
(formerly Energy and the Environment 621)
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Sustainable Energy Development
623
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Strategic Environmental Planning for Energy Organizations
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A strategic approach to managing environmental and social issues facing energy organizations and its economic rationale in a competitive global market place.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
Also known as:
(formerly Energy and the Environment 623)
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Sustainable Energy Development
625
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Research Project
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An introduction to research methodology and to energy environmental issues. Knowledgeand skill are demonstrated through the completion of an interdisciplinary projects.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
Also known as:
(formerly Energy and the Environment 625)
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Sustainable Energy Development
627
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Group Research Project
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Completion and presentation of a group project that is related to a current environmental issue or problem.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
Also known as:
(formerly Energy and the Environment 627)
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Sustainable Energy Development
629
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Advanced Seminars
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Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
Also known as:
(formerly Energy and the Environment 629)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Sustainable Energy Development
699
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Topics in Energy and the Environment
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Intensive study of selected topics in energy and the environment and related subjects. Course will reflect changing content needs and faculty interests.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
Also known as:
(formerly Energy and the Environment 699)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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