EXERM 4310 - Introduction to Electricity and Power Generation
Course Description
Explore how electricity powers the world around you and why it matters in real life. Learn the difference between direct and alternating current and where each is used in everyday systems. Understand how electricity is generated, from traditional power plants to renewable energy sources. Through this course, you will also gain insight into modern energy systems and the technologies shaping how power is produced, distributed, and used today.
As you build your competencies, this course may also support your progress toward the SETP™ Sustainable Energy Technologies Professional designation.
This course may be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG), with final approval determined by CAPG administrators. Employers and applicants can review the CAPG guidelines and full details on the University of Alberta’s Continuing Education website.
Who Should Take This Course?
Aimed at industry executives, environmental professionals, project managers, power producers and regulators, those working in government agencies, utility companies, and energy agencies, as well as developers and investors interested in expanding their career or business with renewable energy.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- 🗸 Describe the ever-expanding global clean energy technology market and what employment opportunities exist for renewable energy professionals
- 🗸 Understand how electricity works at an atomic level.
- 🗸 Explain the history of static and current electricity production.
- 🗸 Describe the differences between direct current and alternating current.
- 🗸 Define basic formulas and units of measurement employed in the energy sector.
Notes
- 🗸Fully online asynchronous course.
- 🗸This course applies to the Renewable Energy Technologies Certificate Program and Renewable Energy Essentials Series.
- 🗸Credentialed by the Foundational Technologies Institute (FTI), an independent organization, to meet standards of quality, practicality, and alignment to business needs. Assessment activities include readings, quizzes and assignments. Homework, readings, and quizzes should take an average of 4 to 6 hours each week.
- 🗸 Assessment activities include: discussions, assignments, and quizzes.
Recommendations
Students intending to complete a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements.
Applies Towards the Following Programs
- Renewable Energy Essentials Certificate : Courses in the Certificate
- Renewable Energy Technologies Certificate : Core Courses
- Solar Energy Development and Design Certificate : Courses in the Certificate
- Wind Energy Development and Design Certificate : Courses in the Certificate