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Overview
What you will study
The Earth Materials, Environment, and Energy Resources course offered by Athabasca University considers Earth’s place in the solar system and the composition of Earth. You will explore geological processes, the plate tectonics theory, Earth’s energy profile, Canada’s energy future, and the environmental effects of energy exploitation. You will learn to identify minerals/rocks as well as explain the origin and composition of earth material.
Through a series of self-guided course materials such as readings, interactive activities, and videos, you will understand the interactions of humans and earth material and discuss the effects of resource exploitation on the environment. You will also identify energy resources central to modern economies.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Describe the key role played by energy resources in human development
- Identify diverse energy resources central to modern economies
- Explain the origin and composition of earth materials as they pertain to energy resources
- Explain the interaction of humans and earth materials
- Discuss the effect of resource exploitation on the environment
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
- On-Demand
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Disciplines
Earth Sciences Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental SciencesWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Oil and gas professionals looking to improve their scientific knowledge in the foundations of energy and extraction
- Business Owners in Oil & Gas industry who want to understand the recent science of the current energy mix
- Current employees in the energy sector looking to upskill
- Recent graduates with a science degree looking to pursue a specialization in energy
- Those who are interested in Faculty of Science programs and want a place to start
- Individuals looking to raise their awareness in the energy of fossil fuels
Tuition Fee
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International
600 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 600 CAD for the full programme during 3 months. -
National
600 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 600 CAD for the full programme during 3 months.
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