PUBLISHED 2020-2021 Credit Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Courses in MSE
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MacPhail School of Energy
PROP 266 - Process Operations II
Course Description:
Operate, monitor, troubleshoot process operations, describe process operations, Oil Treater Lab, Compressor Lab, Gas Dehydration Lab, Field Operations: Conventional Separators, Design, Normal Operation, Hydrate Control, Dehydration - Glycol Equipment and Operation, Stabilization Equipment, Hydrocarbons - Storage and Loading, Sulphur: Claus Process, and Plant Tail Gas Cleanup.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
Equivalent(s):
PROP 271, PROP 273
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PROP 270 - Unit Operations
Course Description:
This course will examine operation of Gas Plants, Pulp Mills, Steam-Related Oil, Food and Saw mill processes and Hot Oil Systems. Students will review these processes and then select an elective to narrow their study on either Refrigeration Plant Operations or Gas Plant Operations, depending on interest. Students choosing Refrigeration Plant Operation will focus on the following topics: Refrigeration Plant Safety, Refrigeration Theories, Piping Connections, Auxiliary Equipment, Compression Refrigeration, Control, Absorption Refrigeration and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems (HVAC). Students will be trained on the safe operation of a refrigeration system. Students choosing Gas Plant Operations will focus on the following topics: Field Operation Requirements, Motive Power Equipment Operation, Gas Plant Processing Equipment and Operation, Electrical Systems and Plant Control.
1.5 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
Required Materials
CONTINUING EDUCATION CALENDAR
NETWORK LEARNING CALENDAR
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Equivalent(s):
PWEN 282
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PROP 425 - Gas Process Engineering - Advanced
Course Description:
A comprehensive course that deals with gas from receipt of the product at the plant, through sour gas treatment, dew point control, fractionation, NGL recovery, sulphur recovery, cryogenics, transmission, and storage. The course will also examine compression and refrigeration, water-hydrocarbon systems as well as an in-depth study of appropriate calculations using industrial examples.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
Required Materials
CONTINUING EDUCATION CALENDAR
NETWORK LEARNING CALENDAR
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
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PTOP 3350 - Technology in Canadian Oil and Gas Operations
Course Description:
This course explores current trends in exploration and development in the Canadian oil and gas industry. The subjects of petroleum geology and engineering are discussed, and provide context for other topics, including why we have hydrocarbon accumulations in Western Canada; how they are trapped; and how we explore for and produce hydrocarbons. Case studies of the oil sands and other key development plays in Canada will be included.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
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PTPR 207 - Fundamentals of Petroleum Operations
Course Description:
A solid foundation of the oil and gas industry is provided including perspectives in exploration, drilling, completions, production, facilities, pipelines, and product processing. Students will become aware of the business of oil and gas relating to markets, regulations, responsibilities, and potential employment opportunities for graduates.
3 Credits
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PTPR 250 - Surface Production Operations
Course Description:
Production Facilities offers detailed insight into the gathering, field handling, and processing of oil and gas. Areas of study include conventional oil and gas as well as oil sands and liquid natural gas operations. Students will gain an understanding of the latest codes, specifications, and regulations as well as operate production equipment at SAIT lab facilities.
1.5 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
Required Materials
CONTINUING EDUCATION CALENDAR
NETWORK LEARNING CALENDAR
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Equivalent(s):
PTPR 261
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PTPR 322 - Sub-Surface Production Operations
Course Description:
Analyze and evaluate cased hole wellbore configurations, flowing bottomhole pressure data, inflow performance, and artificial lift systems to maintain or re-determine the predicted production profile of an oil and/or gas well.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
Required Materials
CONTINUING EDUCATION CALENDAR
NETWORK LEARNING CALENDAR
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
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PTPR 360 - Well Completions and Stimulations
Course Description:
Analyze, evaluate, and apply basic concepts for the completion of conventional and unconventional oil and gas wells. Students will gain knowledge of the industry recommended practices, regulations, planning, and procedures involved in well completions and the stimulation or remediation of fluid inflow for optimal production.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
Equivalent(s):
PTPR 370
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PTPR 412 - Production Operations Engineering
Course Description:
This course deals with the procedures involved in placing a well on production, including completion methods, well stimulation by acidizing or fracturing, wellheads, chokes, artificial lift methods, valves and surface lines. Methods of analyzing an oil well pressure buildup test are handled with example problems to determine the reservoir permeability and skin factor on the well. Problem areas such as hydrate formation, corrosion, emulsion problems and phase measurement are discussed. Surface facilities such as separators, treaters, dehydration systems and metering are introduced, with calculation methods for sizing two and three phase separators, and pressure drop estimation methods in surface lines and fittings.
1.5 Credits
Required Materials
CONTINUING EDUCATION CALENDAR
NETWORK LEARNING CALENDAR
This course has an exam(s) that must be proctored. Proctor fees will apply. Learn more about our exam proctor options.
For international students only: Department approval is required prior to registration. For more information please contact international@sait.ca
For more information contact distance.education@sait.ca or call 1.888.284.7051 (Toll free in North America).
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
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PTPR 465 - Advanced Production Engineering
Course Description:
This course will cover the following topics: nodal analysis and production optimization, identification of production bottlenecks; emulsion-breaking and treater operations, types of chemicals used, use of combined thermal and chemical treatments; selected topics in artificial lift methods, pump selection, sucker rod pump dynamometer tests, gas lift design; cementing operations; acidizing and fracturing workover treatment design, additives used, proppant selection, application to vertical and horizontal wells; completion methods for horizontal wells; corrosion and control methods in downhole and surface equipment.
1.5 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
Required Materials
CONTINUING EDUCATION CALENDAR
NETWORK LEARNING CALENDAR
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
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PTPR 470 - Well Completions, Stimulations, and Workovers
Course Description:
Well completions, stimulations and workover operations are important interventions that are required to optimize the economic recovery of petroleum resources. This course includes such topics as well programming, wellbore design and integrity, production logging, formation damage and acid stimulation with an emphasis on hydraulic fracturing.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
- DRLG 412
- PTPR 412
- One of:
Required Materials
CONTINUING EDUCATION CALENDAR
NETWORK LEARNING CALENDAR
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
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PTPR 1255 - Overview of the Canadian Oil and Gas Industry
Course Description:
This course is designed for non-science students to increase their literacy in a highly technical field. It provides a perspective of the oil industry as a whole, as well as potential roles that support the industry. Topics will include an overview of global energy markets, the role of the oil industry in the Canadian economy, and differences between the Canadian and international petroleum industries. Also discussed are the sources of oil and gas and how it is brought to market, and the future of the oil industry in Canada.
3 Credits
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PWEN 251 - Power Qualification Theory I
Course Description:
This course will prepare you to write the Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA) Fourth Class Power Engineer’s Certificate of Competency Part A exam. It includes materials and welding, piping and valves, basic electricity, basic control and instrumentation, pumps, low-pressure boiler design, high-pressure boiler design, fittings, parts and operation. You will also learn the theory that will supplement your practical experience in the lab and help you achieve the Certificate of Competency.
3 Credits
Corequisite(s):
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PWEN 262 - Power Qualifications Lab I
Course Description:
This course will prepare you to write the Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA) 4th Class Power Engineer’s Certificate of Competency (Part A) exam. It includes the topics of materials and welding, piping and valves, basic electricity, basic control and instrumentation, pumps, low-pressure boiler design, high-pressure boiler design, fittings, parts and operation. You will spend a large part of your time in the lab learning the practical applications of the theory covered in lectures.
3 Credits
Corequisite(s):
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PWEN 273 - Power Qualifications Lab II
Course Description:
This course will prepare you to write the Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA) 4th Class Power Engineer’s Certificate of Competency (Part B exam). It includes the topics of prime movers, engines, compressors and air compressors, turbines, lubrication, power boilers, heating boilers and accessory equipment, refrigeration and heating/ventilation/air-conditioning. You will spend a large part of your time in the lab learning the practical applications of the theory covered in lectures.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
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PWEN 274 - Power Qualifications Theory II
Course Description:
This course will prepare you to write the Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA) 4th Class Power Engineer’s Certificate of Competency (Part B exam). It includes the topics of prime movers, engines, compressors and air compressors, turbines, lubrication, power boilers, heating boilers and accessory equipment, refrigeration and heating/ventilation/air-conditioning. You will also learn the theory that will supplement your practical experience in the lab and help you achieve the Certificate of Competency.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
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PWEN 282 - Unit Operations
Course Description:
This course will familiarize the students with the types of plants that a Power Engineer could be employed; Specific topics covered include hot oil systems, steam related food processes, gas plants, sour gas plants, refinery and upgrading, enhanced oil recovery, pulp mills and sawmills, and alternate energy production.
1.5 Credits
Equivalent(s):
PROP 270
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PWEN 284 - Basic Plant Operations II
Course Description:
This course will help prepare students to write the ABSA 4th Class Part B exam including the topics of Prime Movers, Engines, Pumps, Compressors and Air Compression, Lubrication, Power Boilers, Heating Boilers and accessory equipment. Students will spend a large portion of their time in the lab learning material practical to the theory.
6 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
Required Materials
CONTINUING EDUCATION CALENDAR
NETWORK LEARNING CALENDAR
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
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PWEN 285 - Basic Plant Operations I
Course Description:
This course will prepare students to write the ABSA 4th Class Part A exam which includes Sketching and Drawings, Materials and Welding, Piping and Valves, Basic Electricity, Basic Control and Instrumentation, Low Pressure Boiler Design, High Pressure Boiler Design, Fittings, Parts and Operation, and Feedwater systems; Prime Movers, Engines, Compressors and Air Compressors, and Turbines. Students will spend the majority of their time in the lab learning practical applications to the theory and gaining practical experience towards earning the 4th Class Power Engineering certification.
6 Credits
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QUAL 352 - Quality Assurance & Quality Control
Course Description:
You will gain a strong understanding of the quality assurance and quality control protocols currently practiced in today’s laboratories. The QA/QC course offers you the opportunity to participate in an industrial round robin program. Topics covered include sampling, statistical analysis, method development, charting, documentation, audits and accreditation, QA planning, and corrective actions.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
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RESR 252 - Fundamentals of Reservoir Engineering Technology
Course Description:
This course covers fundamentals of reservoir engineering technology including: rock and fluid properties; fundamentals of thermodynamics and phase behavior for reservoir engineering, calculations of oil and gas resources using volumetrics, planimetrics and material balance methods, Ideal and real gas laws, sweet and sour gases, gas mixtures; calculation of oil and gas PVT parameters; Darcy’s law, permeability and incompressible fluid flow.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
- MATH 238
- CHEM 232
- GEOL 246
Equivalent(s):
RESR 234
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RESR 335 - Intermediate Reservoir Engineering Technology
Course Description:
This course builds on fundamental concepts of reservoir engineering technology and includes: gas processing, calculation of recoverable and marketable gas, decline curve analysis, bottom hole pressures, full oil material balance, drive mechanisms, waterflood analysis, relative permeabilities, and fluid flow into a damaged/stimulated wellbore.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
Equivalent(s):
RESR 334
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RESR 350 - Advanced Reservoir Engineering Technology
Course Description:
This course focuses on advanced reservoir topics including Gas Well Testing, Pressure Transient Analysis, Oil Well Testing, Drawdown and Buildup Analysis, Horizontal Wellbores, Heavy Oil Recovery Methods, Thermodynamics of Thermal Recovery, Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD), Steam Flooding, Cyclic Steam Stimulation (CSS).
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
Equivalent(s):
RESR 344
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RESR 412 - Reservoir
Course Description:
The course provides an introduction to the different types of reservoirs, production drive mechanisms, absolute and effective porosity, permeability and relative permeability concepts, phase behaviour of hydrocarbon fluids, and Darcy’s Law. Oil and gas reserves categorization and estimation will also be introduced, including volumetric, material balance, and decline curve analysis methods.
1.5 Credits
Required Materials
NETWORK LEARNING CALENDARThis course has an exam(s) that must be proctored. Proctor fees will apply. Learn more about our exam proctor options. For international students only: Department approval is required prior to registration. For more information please contact international@sait.ca For more information contact distance.education@sait.ca or call 1.888.284.7051 (Toll free in North America).
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RESR 424 - Advanced Reservoir Engineering
Course Description:
The fundamentals of pressure transient analysis in oil and gas reservoirs are discussed in this course. The course covers standard drawdown and build up tests required as per AER Directive 40, the available methods use to analyze these tests, and their application to various reservoir types. Waterflood prediction methods for Single-Layer and Multi-Layer models and the determination of waterflood recovery factors are covered.
1.5 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
Required Materials
CONTINUING EDUCATION CALENDAR
NETWORK LEARNING CALENDAR
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
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RESR 425 - Reservoir Simulation
Course Description:
This course covers the fundamentals and the theory of numerical reservoir modeling. Commercial numerical reservoir simulators are used to study the performance and recovery of reservoirs with complex geometry under primary and secondary drive mechanisms. The water flooding and miscible flooding techniques are studied through several reservoir simulation projects.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
Required Materials
CONTINUING EDUCATION CALENDAR
NETWORK LEARNING CALENDAR
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
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RESR 464 - Heavy Oil Recovery
Course Description:
This course deals with the latest production methods used for recovery of heavy oil using horizontal, vertical and multilateral wells, cold production, thermal techniques with steam flooding, CSS, SAGD, VAPEX, in-situ combustion, waterflooding and EOR techniques. Methods of predicting well and field productivities will be examined for the major recovery processes. The course will examine heavy oil PVT and analytical techniques, geology, field projects both within Canada and internationally, production problems, regulatory and fiscal issues. Comparisons with light oil production methods will be made, and differences in refining, upgrading, pipelining and transportation requirements for heavy oil will be highlighted.
1.5 Credits
Required Materials
CONTINUING EDUCATION CALENDAR
NETWORK LEARNING CALENDAR This course has an exam(s) that must be proctored. Proctor fees will apply. Learn more about our exam proctor options. For international students only: Department approval is required prior to registration. For more information please contact international@sait.ca For more information contact distance.education@sait.ca or call 1.888.284.7051 (Toll free in North America). ACADEMIC CALENDAR
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RESR 473 - Oilsands Mining and Processing
Course Description:
This course examines the methods used for surface mining recovery of oil sands and oil shales, the transportation methods to the processing plant, and various separation methods used to separate the bitumen and heavy oil from the sands. The different separation methods such as flotation and gravity will be discussed.
1.5 Credits
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RREG 202 - Regulatory, Health, Safety and Environment
Course Description:
In this course, you will learn about the reporting requirements in the water and wastewater industry. You will prepare simulated reports for federal, provincial and local governments, as well as First Nations regulatory agencies. You will address safety in the workplace by learning to conduct health, safety and environmental reviews of the safety standards, practices and certificates that are required in the industry. You will also explore risk assessments in water and wastewater facilities.
3 Credits
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RSMG 300 - Risk Management
Course Description:
In this course, you will be introduced to types of risk encountered when working with water, including: social, political, technical, financial, environmental (e.g. climate change and extreme events), and supply and demand risks. The techniques that you will learn to manage risk will cover hazard identification, risk assessments, emergency planning, and resilience building.
3 Credits
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SAFE 412 - Safety in the Petroleum Industry
Course Description:
The following topics are covered in this course: building a safety program, safety and environmental law, general industrial safety, process safety management, hazard identification and control, worksite inspections, contractor control, emergency response planning, incident investigation and analysis, and safety program audits. WHMIS and TDG certificates may be earned if time permits.
1.5 Credits
Required Materials
CONTINUING EDUCATION CALENDAR
NETWORK LEARNING CALENDAR
This course has an exam(s) that must be proctored. Proctor fees will apply. Learn more about our exam proctor options.
For international students only: Department approval is required prior to registration. For more information please contact international@sait.ca
For more information contact distance.education@sait.ca or call 1.888.284.7051 (Toll free in North America).
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
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SFTY 201 - Chemical Safety
Course Description:
In this course, students will learn about the many potential hazards encountered when working with chemicals. Course topics include proper handling and storage practices, incident prevention measures, and the care and use of personal protective equipment. The course also addresses the related Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation, emphasizing the Working with Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and waste disposal. Students will learn about the toxic nature of various chemicals and their environmental effects, effective emergency response strategies and the legal consequences of failure to comply with legislation.
1.5 Credits
Equivalent(s):
SAFE 280
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SFTY 215 - Safety and Environment
Course Description:
This course will provide you with an introduction to safety problems and safe practices in the power engineering workplace, and an appreciation of the potential environmental impact of air, water and noise. You will discuss the perception off risk, environmental responsibility and sustainable development, and relate safety to processes as it relates to pressures and temperatures in the lab.
1.5 Credits
Equivalent(s):
ENVS 243
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TECH 200 - Developments in Data Technology
Course Description:
This course introduces fundamental techniques for collecting water-related data in the field. Students will have an opportunity to demonstrate techniques in a hands-on environment which will be developed further in a natural setting in field school in a future course. Technology plays a critical role in data collection and students will learn about common technologies that supplement the fundamental techniques they have learnt. Since technology tends to evolve quite rapidly, students will conduct a research project on emerging technologies in the water-related data field.
3 Credits
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THRM 208 - Thermodynamics I Theory
Course Description:
Density and pressure, temperature and heat, moments and forces, scalars and vectors, linear velocity and acceleration, force, work, pressure, power and energy, calorimetry, expansion and contraction, gas laws, laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamics of steam, and effects of throttling steam.
3 Credits
Equivalent(s):
THRM 203
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THRM 224 - Thermodynamics
Course Description:
This course deals with introductory level mechanics and thermodynamics. The level of difficulty is appropriate for candidates preparing to write the Alberta Boilers Fourth class exam.
1.5 Credits
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THRM 235 - Thermodynamics
Course Description:
A basic foundation of thermodynamics is provided with an emphasis on the application of thermodynamics to solve practical problems encountered in chemical engineering. Topics include: first and second law of thermodynamics, phase behaviour and thermodynamic properties of pure substances, application of steam tables and Mollier charts. Theoretical concepts are reinforced through related lab activities.
3 Credits
Equivalent(s):
THRM 254
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THRM 258 - Thermodynamics II Theory
Course Description:
Steam properties and processes. Carnot and Rankine cycles, refrigeration properties and processes, psychrometric properties and air conditioning processes.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
Equivalent(s):
THRM 253
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THRM 317 - Thermodynamics III Theory
Course Description:
You will study the basic theory and application of thermodynamic principles used in Power Engineering. As part of this course you will perform calculations on heat transfer and cycle performance, and investigate turbine operation in a basic steam power plant.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
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THRM 318 - Thermodynamics
Course Description:
THRM 318 consists of both Theory and Lab components. In the Theory portion: You will complete the study of bonding, equilibria and kinetics for ideal and real systems. Topics covered include heterogeneous redox reactions as they apply both to corrosion control and to various analytical techniques; equilibrium calculations with acids, bases and buffers; phase equilibria of ideal and real two component systems, and a macroscopic study of liquids, crystals, surfaces, and colloidal suspensions; The course ends with a kinetic and thermodynamic study of nuclear chemistry. The lab portion of the course covers corrosion control and monitoring, and electro-analytical techniques.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
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THRM 319 - Thermodynamics I Lab
Course Description:
In Thermodynamics Lab I, you will apply the theoretical knowledge you acquired in power and thermodynamics theory classes.
1.5 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
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THRM 357 - Thermodynamics IV Theory
Course Description:
In Thermodynamics IV Theory, you will learn how to perform calculations on plant equipment other than those in the Rankine cycle. This will include air compression systems, internal combustion engine cycles, and large as well as small gas turbines. These calculations will enable you to measure machine efficiency and performance.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
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THRM 359 - Thermodynamics II Lab
Course Description:
In Thermodynamics II Lab, you will apply theoretical knowledge you acquired in power and thermodynamics theory classes.
1.5 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
Required Materials
CONTINUING EDUCATION CALENDAR
NETWORK LEARNING CALENDAR
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
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WATR 200 - Bio-Chemical Processes for Water and Wastewater
Course Description:
Using laboratory procedures, you will explore the fundamentals of process control and regulatory testing. You will get hands on experience in the water and wastewater labs conducting testing as per the American Water and Wastewater Association (AWWA) standards and methods. You will also receive the framework for troubleshooting operational upsets and ways to optimize the water and wastewater process.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
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WATR 201 - Wastewater Treatment and Collection Fundamentals
Course Description:
This course explores wastewater treatment and collection systems. You will gain an understanding of operator responsibilities and wastewater treatment operation management, starting with a wastewater source and ending with a receiving water body. Through theory and labs, you will learn how to operate a variety of wastewater treatment and collection systems.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
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WATR 202 - Water Treatment and Distribution Fundamentals
Course Description:
This course examines water treatment and distribution systems. You will learn about the management of these operations from the source to the tap. Through theory and labs, you will gain the knowledge and skills to operate a wide variety of water treatment and distribution systems.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
WATR 220
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WATR 203 - Water Fundamentals
Course Description:
This course introduces hydrology, hydraulics, and hydrogeology concepts including fluid dynamics, the water cycle, types of water bodies, and watershed land-water interactions. It will provide you with a foundation of knowledge and skills for later courses in the Integrated Water Management program. This course uses calculations and basic geospatial mapping to support theory.
3 Credits
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WATR 204 - Water and Environment
Course Description:
In this course, you will learn the importance of water within its natural environment, examining the impacts of water contaminants, the sustainability/resilience of water ecosystems, and techniques like bioengineering for conservation and restoration of water ecosystems. The basics of climate change science and its impacts on water management will also be developed. Your lectures will be supported by a laboratory component.
3 Credits
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WATR 205 - Water, Governance, and Law
Course Description:
Water, Governance and Law introduces you to water governance in Alberta (e.g. Water Act) and how its regulations and policies are implemented across locations, governing bodies, and project types. The development of new regulations will also be discussed, such as for emerging water contaminants. Your theory classes will be complimented by specific project case-studies and industry and government speakers.
3 Credits
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WATR 206 - Water Management
Course Description:
This course introduces the human demands on water and the associated interactions between industry sectors, different levels of government, and society. Topics include strategies for managing water from varying perspectives and assessing the impacts of water management on stakeholders and the environment. A small laboratory component, including field visits within Calgary, will support the classroom-based setting.
3 Credits
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WATR 220 - Industrial Water and Wastewater Process and Operations
Course Description:
This course provides an overview of treatment processes in municipal water and wastewater treatment plants, focusing on the operation of industrial wastewater treatment equipment. You will examine the processes of industrial wastewater generation, preliminary treatment, physical-chemical treatment, filtration and membrane separation, softening and organic matter removal, as well as explore the role of a water operator in plant operation and maintenance. You will review the water and wastewater treatment process, identify key treatment equipment, explain the working mechanisms of the equipment, safely perform maintenance on the equipment, collect representative samples, perform laboratory testing, and interpret and apply analysis data in the process operation.
3 Credits
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WATR 300 - Climate, Geopolitical and Economic Drivers of Water
Course Description:
In this course, you will develop water-related climate change mitigation skills, such as: forecasting (emergency scenarios and future water availability), monitoring, alarm systems, and designing emergency response and recovery plans. The design of appropriate and resilient water management solutions will also be discussed, touching on performance management frameworks and measuring impact.
3 Credits
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WATR 301 - Water Management Economics
Course Description:
In this course, you will expand knowledge on the economic valuation of water and water management projects. The topics you will cover includes: circular economics, economic assessments of alternatives, valuation of environmental goods and services, cost-benefit analysis, asset management, and finance and funding models.
3 Credits
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WATR 302 - Innovation and Disruption in Water Systems
Course Description:
In this course, you will explore new techniques to challenge existing water systems, such as stormwater design and water recycling/re-use. Existing innovations discussed include: green roofs, rain gardens, permeable pavement, bio-engineering applications, zero-line discharge, reduced-line discharge. You will be introduced to useful tools within both lectures and labs to support ‘disruptive water management’.
3 Credits
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