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Sustainable Energy Development SEDV

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 only in Quito, Ecuador and 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.

Graduate Cou rses

Graduate Cou 601 H(3-0)

(formerly Energy and the Environment 601)

Energy Systems I: Non-Renewable Energy

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.

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Graduate Cou 603 H(3-0)

(formerly Energy and the Environment 603)

Energy Systems II: Renewable Energy

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).

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Graduate Cou 605 H(3-0)

(formerly Energy and the Environment 605)

Ecology, Sustainable Development and Indigenous Cultures

Examines the inter-relationships between ecological systems, indigenous cultures and sustainable development in the LAC Region. 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.

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Graduate Cou 607 H(3-0)

(formerly Energy and the Environment 607)

Water Pollution and its Impact on the Energy Sector

Causes and consequences of water pollution and management practices and technologies for prevention, mitigation and control of pollutant effluents.

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Graduate Cou 609 H(3-0)

(formerly Energy and the Environment 609)

Air Pollution and its Impact on the Energy Sector

Causes and consequences of air pollution and management practices and technologies for prevention, mitigation and control of pollutant emissions.

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Graduate Cou 611 H(3-0)

(formerly Energy and the Environment 611)

Land Pollution and Waste Management in the Energy Sector

Causes and consequences of land pollution and management practices and technologies for prevention, mitigation and control of pollution. Waste management principles and effective practices.

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Graduate Cou 613 H(3-0)

(formerly Energy and the Environment 613)

Energy Systems III: Planning and Energy Economics

Financial principles and evaluation techniques and their application to energy investment planning and to assessment of energy conservation opportunities and policies.

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Graduate Cou 615 H(3-0)

(formerly Energy and the Environment 615)

Environmental Impact Assessment in the Energy Sector

Techniques, principles and practices for environmental impact assessment, with application to energy development projects.

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Graduate Cou 617 H(3-0)

(formerly Energy and the Environment 617)

Human Resource and Management in the Energy Sector

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.

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Graduate Cou 619 H(3-0)

(formerly Energy and the Environment 619)

Environmental Law in the Energy Sector

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.

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Graduate Cou 621 H(3-0)

(formerly Energy and the Environment 621)

Environmental Management Tools in the Energy Sector

Environmental management tools including strategic policies; structures; impact and production assessment; audits; indicators and reporting; life cycle assessment; risk management; and economic instruments.

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Graduate Cou 623 H(3-0)

(formerly Energy and the Environment 623)

Strategic Environmental Planning for Energy Organizations

A strategic approach to managing environmental and social issues facing energy organizations and its economic rationale in a competitive global market place.

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Graduate Cou 625 H(3-0)

(formerly Energy and the Environment 625)

Research Project

An environmental situation or issue which students are expected to research and prepare a plan to address.

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Graduate Cou 627 H(3-0)

(formerly Energy and the Environment 627)

Major Project

Completion and presentation of an individual project that is related to an environmental issue or problem faced by the LAC area.

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Graduate Cou 629 H(3-0)

(formerly Energy and the Environment 629)

Advanced Seminars

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Graduate Cou 631 H(3-0)

(formerly Energy and the Environment 631)

Introduction to Energy and the Environment in Latin America

Introduction to energy project management in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) regions with a focus on sustainable development and environmental management strategies.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Program Director.

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Graduate Cou 699 H(3-0)

(formerly Energy and the Environment 699)

Topics in Energy and the Environment

Intensive study of selected topics in energy and the environment and related subjects. Course will reflect changing content needs and faculty interests.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Program Director.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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