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Overview
What you will study
In the Alternative and Innovative Energy course offered by Athabasca University , you will examine alternative energy resources including solar, biomass, hydrogen, geothermal, wind, hydroelectric, and nuclear energy.
Through a series of self-guided course materials including textbook readings, videos, interviews and examples from industry experts, and an artificial intelligence simulation exploring solar energy in Alberta, you will discover the various innovative and alternative approaches to energy in Canada and around the world.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Outline the principles behind solar energy and how it can be harnessed
- Describe how hydroelectricity can be generated from flowing water
- Explain nuclear power generation and types of nuclear power reactors
- Describe geothermal power generation and heating
- Outline how biomass resources can be used as energy resources
- Explain the use of hydrogen as an energy resource
- Outline the basics behind wind power and how it can be used to generate power
- Explain the principles behind tidal and wave energy and how they can be harnessed
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
Energy Engineering Sustainable Energy View 4 other Short Courses in Energy Engineering in CanadaWhat 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
- 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 science degree looking to pursue a specialization in energy
- Individuals looking to raise their awareness in the energy economy
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.
Funding
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