• ERS 4130: Oil and Gas Law

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Focuses on the basic legal rules and principles governing the ownership and development of oil and gas, derived from a combination of property, contract, administrative, tort, and constitutional law. Prerequisite: ERS 2010 AND WB/C2
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• ERS 4135: Advanced Energy Law

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Covers oil, gas and other energy development and financing arrangements including assignments, leases , farmouts, joint operating agreements, purchase and sale agreements, service agreements and marketing agreements. Covers oil, gas and other energy development regulation, including, oil and gas conservation commission and state and federal environmental regulation. Introduces other forms of energy development, including, but not limited to, renewables, nuclear, CCUS, hydrogen, and the various agreement and regulatory nuances of such energy development. Covers ethical issues that may arise in energy development. Prerequisite: ERS 4130.
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• ERS 4480: Carbon Capture and Storage

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  To stabilize climate change, carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a key option for deeply reducing carbon dioxide (CO ) emissions from fossil fuel-fired energy systems. This course offers a systematic view of CCS and then addresses technical, economic, and policy issues related to CCS and its applications.
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• ERS 4481: GEOL Carbon Sequestration

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Various aspects of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage, including Policy & Regulations, Geology, Geostatistics, and Engineering. Students will learn geological concepts, models of the subsurface, engineering of fluids and flow, policy and regulations related to CO2 emissions, pore-volume use, injection, monitoring and safety.
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• ERS 4482: Global Climate Governance

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  The 2015 Paris Agreement marked a new, more participatory and decentralized, approach to global climate governance which provides countries with substantial latitude to develop plans to adapt to climate impacts and reduce emissions. This course will examine the conceptual framework of climate governance and the challenges of its implementation.
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• ERS 4502: Energy Finance

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introduces students to key methods used to evaluate investments in energy projects from the perspective of the developer as well as the lender and other stakeholders. Topics include project finance modeling, techno-economic considerations, business structures, regulatory and legal issues, risk analysis, and deal terms.
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• ERS 4900: Energy Res Mgmt Capstone

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Required to work within an integrated team to research and analyze data to inform an energy resource management plan. Apply the content knowledge and process skills learned throughout the program and further refine their ability to communicate with professional, academic, and public audiences through writing and oral presentation. Prerequisites: AGEC 3400, ENR 3000/4000 or GEOG/ESS 3480.
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• ERS 4950: Leadership for Nat Res Mgmt

  2.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Will provide Crew Leaders in the Wyoming Conservation Corps with an understanding of the complex dynamics of natural resources management while also equipping students with the tools to confidently lead groups of students on conservation-oriented service-learning projects on Wyoming's public lands during the summer months. Dual listed with ERS 5950. Cross listed with ENR 4950. Prerequisites: ENR 3700, Wyoming Conservation Corps, or consent.
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• ERS 4960: Energy Field Studies

  1.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Various facets of energy resource management and development are covered by visits to oil and gas wells, coal mines, power plants, wind farms and other energy production and research sites. A trip is normally planned for 5 to 6 days. Prerequisite: WB; ERS/ENR 1000 or ECON/ERS 1300
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• ERS 4965: Undergraduate Research

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Research activities on an energy-related project of limited scope or as part of a laboratory project of greater scope under the advisement of a faculty member. Students will work 4 to 10 hours per week. Submit a written report summarizing the results of the research. Prerequisite: WA; SP or SE.
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