Students who take classes in energy sciences are introduced to a variety of technological and environmental topics, depending on the program. These may include climate and atmosphere, renewable energy systems, geo-energy, energy and land use, biofuels and combustion technology.

Online summer courses are offered by the overwhelming majority of post-secondary institutions. Online learning allows students to take courses from virtually anywhere in the world. Students looking for a nontraditional classroom experience should consider taking online summer courses.