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 University of Calgary Calendar 2013-2014 COURSES OF INSTRUCTION Course Descriptions S Sustainable Energy Development SEDV
Sustainable Energy Development SEDV

SEDV 601 603 605 607 609 611 613 615 617 619 621 623 625 627 629 699
 

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 University of Calgary.  Enrolment is limited to students admitted to the MSc in Sustainable Energy Development program, or approved by the Director, Sustainable Energy Development Program.
 
Graduate Courses
 
Sustainable Energy Development 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.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Sustainable Energy Development Program or consent of the Program Director.
Also known as: (formerly Energy and the Environment 601)
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Sustainable Energy Development 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).
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Sustainable Energy Development Program or consent of the Program Director.
Also known as: (formerly Energy and the Environment 603)
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Sustainable Energy Development 605       Ecology, Sustainable Development and Indigenous Cultures
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): Admission to the Sustainable Energy Development Program or consent of the Program Director.
Also known as: (formerly Energy and the Environment 605)
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Sustainable Energy Development 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, water usage and management in energy development.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Sustainable Energy Development Program or consent of the Program Director.
Also known as: (formerly Energy and the Environment 607)
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Sustainable Energy Development 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.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Sustainable Energy Development Program or consent of the Program Director.
Also known as: (formerly Energy and the Environment 609)
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Sustainable Energy Development 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 in the development of energy projects.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Sustainable Energy Development Program or consent of the Program Director.
Also known as: (formerly Energy and the Environment 611)
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Sustainable Energy Development 613       Energy Systems III: Planning and Energy Economics
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): Admission to the Sustainable Energy Development Program or consent of the Program Director.
Also known as: (formerly Energy and the Environment 613)
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Sustainable Energy Development 615       Environmental Impact Assessment in the Energy Sector
Principles and professional practice of environmental impact assessment, with application to energy development projects.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Sustainable Energy Development Program or consent of the Program Director.
Also known as: (formerly Energy and the Environment 615)
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Sustainable Energy Development 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.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Sustainable Energy Development Program only or consent of the Program Director.
Also known as: (formerly Energy and the Environment 617)
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Sustainable Energy Development 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.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Sustainable Energy Development Program or consent of the Program Director.
Also known as: (formerly Energy and the Environment 619)
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Sustainable Energy Development 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.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Sustainable Energy Development Program or consent of the Program Director.
Also known as: (formerly Energy and the Environment 621)
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Sustainable Energy Development 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.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Sustainable Energy Development Program or consent of the Program Director.
Also known as: (formerly Energy and the Environment 623)
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Sustainable Energy Development 625       Research Project
An introduction to research methodology and to energy environmental issues. Knowledge and skill are demonstrated through the completion of an interdisciplinary project.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Sustainable Energy Development Program or consent of the Program Director.
Also known as: (formerly Energy and the Environment 625)
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Sustainable Energy Development 627       Group Research Project
Completion and presentation of a group project that is related to a current environmental issue or problem.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Sustainable Energy Development Program or consent of the Program Director.
Also known as: (formerly Energy and the Environment 627)
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Sustainable Energy Development 629       Advanced Seminars

Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Sustainable Energy Development Program or 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       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.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Sustainable Energy Development Program or consent of the Program Director.
Also known as: (formerly Energy and the Environment 699)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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