The program information below was valid for the fall 2016 term (September 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016). This is the archived version; the most up-to-date program information is available through the current Graduate Studies Academic Calendar.
The Graduate Studies Academic Calendar is updated 3 times per year, at the start of each academic term (January 1, May 1, September 1). Graduate Studies Academic Calendars from previous terms can be found in the archives.
Students are responsible for reviewing the general information and regulations section of the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar.
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Admit term(s)
- Fall
- Winter
- Spring
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Delivery mode
- Online
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Length of program
- 1 mandatory course and 3 elective courses must be completed within two years (six terms).
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Program type
- Diploma
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Registration option(s)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Study option(s)
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Additional program information
- The GDip in Green Energy program uses a state-of-the-art interactive instruction facility called the Live-Link. This remote learning environment is enabled through the use of smart boards and multi-point interactive video conferencing.
- The Live-Link technology provides an immersive, real-time experience where students seamlessly participate with the instructor and others in the class as if they were in the same location.
- If students miss a class, they will have the opportunity to watch a recorded session of the class and email questions to the instructor.
- When using the E5 Live System the minimum requirements to ensure the quality of the experience are:
- Up to date computer or laptop with 1GB video card and current drivers.
- Wired network connection with a minimum 1 Mbps to 2 Mbps upload speed.
- Web camera, microphone, speakers or headphones.
- Microsoft Windows OS or current Mac OS (Linux is not supported at this time).
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Minimum requirements
- Four-year Bachelor’s degree in a related area of study, with an overall average of 75% in the last two years.
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Application materials
- Résumé
- Transcript(s)
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References
- Number of references: 2
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Type of references:
1 must be academic.
- English language proficiency (ELP) (if applicable)
- Graduate Academic Integrity Module (Graduate AIM)
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Courses
- The GDip program is completed by taking 4 graduate level courses and without pursuing a formal graduate studies degree program. Students can study part-time, taking 1 course per term, or full-time, taking 2 courses per term. 1 mandatory course and 3 elective courses must be completed within two years (six terms).
- Students must complete the following courses:
- Mandatory course:
- ME 659 Energy and Environment
- Choose 3 electives from the following list of courses:
- ME 751 Fuel Cell Technology
- ME 753 Solar Energy
- ME 760 Special Topics in Thermal Energy: Building Energy Performance
- ME 760 Special Topics in Thermal Energy: Low Energy Building Systems
- ME 760 Special Topics in Thermal Energy: Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gases
- ME 765 Special Topics in Fluid Mechanics: Wind Energy
- Link(s) to courses: for information about these courses, please contact Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs
- Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering (ME) courses
