Applied Geostatistics Citation

Program Description 

This cita­tion is designed to pro­vide geo­sci­en­tists, as well as min­ing and petro­le­um engi­neers, with knowledge and skills that will allow them to bet­ter quan­ti­fy resources and reserves. 

Is This Program Right For You?

This pro­gram fills an important niche between the con­ven­tion­al one-week inten­sive course and a two-year master’s degree pro­gram. It is ide­al­ly suit­ed to those from indus­try who seek a more in-depth under­stand­ing of mod­ern geo­sta­tis­ti­cal tools. 

Testimonials 

• “The instruc­tion and lab super­vi­sion were top-notch.”
• “Such a great course! What I enjoyed the most was the mas­tery of both sub­ject con­tent, knowl­edge deliv­ery, and moti­va­tion­al leadership.”

Learning Objectives 

• Apply specialized knowledge and skills for enhanced job performance and career advancement.
• Understand the place of geostatistical models of heterogeneity and uncertainty in modern resource/reserve evaluation.
• Acquire important geostatistical concepts and tools.
• Explore and apply simulation/uncertainty management concepts.
• Top­ics cov­ered include geo­log­ic rock types and sto­chas­tic mod­el­ing, trends and non-sta­tion­ar­i­ty, var­i­ograms for spa­tial con­ti­nu­ity mod­el­ing, krig­ing for opti­mal esti­ma­tion of resources, sim­u­la­tion for uncer­tain­ty quan­tifi­ca­tion, mul­ti­vari­ate mod­el­ing, and deci­sion-mak­ing in pres­ence of uncertainty.

What will I receive? 

Upon completion of all program requirements, you will receive an Applied Geostatistics Citation 

Cost  

• The approximate cost of this Certificate is $8,000 CAD
• Pay as you go - students pay on a course-by-course basis as they register. 
• An application fee of $100 is required for admis­sion into the program
• Cours­es are GST-exempt
• Consider applying for the Cana­da-Alber­ta Job Grant

Program Details

• This program is comprised of one course, with a total of 170 instructional hours
• This program is designed for part-time study and can generally be completed within four months
• It is recommended that students have a bachelor’s degree in engi­neer­ing, geo­science, or relat­ed field
• Course is pass/fail for a grade of CR/NC. Students need to pass assessments.
• Students are expected to spend 60 hours on lecture material, 40 hours on informal learning and interaction, and up to 90 hours on the exercises. The time required for the exercises could exceed this amount if customized to a project. Sixteen comprehensive assignments will be distributed.
• Courses are offered online bichronous or blended. Please check the course section for details. Further details on delivery formats can be found here 
• Course materials are provided by the instructor. Some courses may require additional resources. This information can be found in the course section details

Your Instructors 

• Our instructors are not just educators; they are industry experts, adult learning specialists, and professionals deeply connected to the pulse of their respective fields. 

How to Apply

• We are open to stu­dents with a variety of educational and professional back­grounds. Our expec­ta­tion is that you have a com­mit­ment to learn and achieve your con­tin­u­ing edu­ca­tion goals
• To apply, download the Application for Program Admission
• The admission fee is $100

• Programs change occasionally, so we recommend applying for admission early. Once admitted, your requirements to complete the program are locked in. You can be confident that completed and eligible courses will continue to apply to your program.
   

How to Apply for your Credential

• Students can verify their program requirements and progress by logging into the University of Alberta’s student portal, Bear Tracks, to view your Academic Advisement
• A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 is required to graduate
• To qualify for program completion, you must submit a request to obtain your credential
• For a breakdown of details and how to qualify, visit the program completion page
• Upon completing this credential, you are eligible to become a UAlberta Associate Alumni

International Students

• International Students are welcome to enroll in our courses, with the only requirement being a stable internet connection. 
• Contact the Program Office for course fees for international students completing courses in this program.
• Students are responsible for ensuring that they are proficient in English so that they can fully participate in classes
• Please note that non-credit programming does not qualify for a study permit, therefore this program cannot be used for immigration to Canada. Foreign nationals authorized to work in Canada who are prohibited from engaging in studies as a condition of their work permit are allowed to engage in distance learning courses. For more information, please contact University of Alberta International Student Services

Student Services and Policies

Further information can be found on withdrawals, refunds+ transfers, assessment and grading, Program Admission

Support Services

Student Service Centre - for payment and registration inquiries

• Program Office - for course/program inquiries and the Canada Alberta Job Grant
• eClass support
• IT assistance
• Learning remotely

[Contact us]

cpag@ualberta.ca