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Course Description

This micro-credentials course provides a critical introduction to non-technical factors that impact Clean Energy Pathways (CEPs).

The factors covered in this course include:

  • Public perception
  • Socioeconomic drivers
  • Life-cycle assessment
  • Legal and regulatory framework
  • Indigenous perspective

The SECE program is designed to educate hydrocarbon industry professionals interested in exploring new opportunities in the rapidly emerging area of clean energy. 

Course Details

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Discuss information about CEPs revealed by public opinion surveys in various countries
  • Understand key socioeconomic drivers for the energy transition
  • Explain the basic principles of life-cycle assessment and how this approach is applied to technology innovation, including CEPs
  • Understand the legal and regulatory framework for subsurface tenure in Alberta as it applies to CEPs
  • Discuss the importance of public perception of induced (human-caused) seismicity as an example of an impact of developing CEPs
  • Discuss several distinct Indigenous perspectives on the energy transition and CEPs in Canada

Format:

  • Asynchronous content: videos, assigned readings; at your own schedule
  • Synchronous content: webinars, panel discussions; scheduled in D2L

Assessments:

  • Knowledge checks: not graded, but required to ensure understanding achieved
  • Final exam: graded, letter-grade assigned, requirement of B- for successful completion

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Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Nov 20, 2023 to Dec 03, 2023
Hours
10.0
Delivery Options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $399.00
Instructor(s)
  • Christopher Clarkson
  • David Eaton
Section Notes

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources
 
Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

Program structure is three courses as follows:
Course 1 (SCE601) – Clean Energy Pathways using the Subsurface
Course 2 (SCE602) – Subsurface Characterization and Evaluation
Course 3 (SCE603) – Regulatory, Economic, Indigenous and Public Perception Aspects of Clean Energy Pathways

Format:
Asynchronous content – videos, assigned readings; at your own schedule
Synchronous content – webinars, panel discussions; scheduled in D2L, Thursdays, noon - 1:00 pm (MT)

Assessments:
Knowledge checks – not graded, but required to ensure understanding achieved
Final exam per course – graded, letter-grade assigned, requirement of B- for successful completion

Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Mar 25, 2024 to Apr 07, 2024
Hours
10.0
Delivery Options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $399.00
Instructor(s)
  • Christopher Clarkson
  • David Eaton
Section Notes

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources page. 
 
Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

Program structure is three courses as follows:
Course 1 (SCE601) – Clean Energy Pathways using the Subsurface
Course 2 (SCE602) – Subsurface Characterization and Evaluation
Course 3 (SCE603) – Regulatory, Economic, Indigenous and Public Perception Aspects of Clean Energy Pathways

Format:
Asynchronous content – videos, assigned readings; at your own schedule
Synchronous content – webinars, panel discussions; scheduled in D2L, Thursdays, noon - 1:00 pm (MT)  

Assessments:
Knowledge checks – not graded, but required to ensure understanding achieved
Final exam per course – graded, letter-grade assigned, requirement of B- for successful completion

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