Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems
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Approx. 17 hours to complete
Course Summary
Learn about the unique architecture and construction of igloos in this fascinating course. Discover the history and cultural significance of igloos, as well as the science behind their design.Key Learning Points
- Explore the history and culture of igloos and their significance to indigenous peoples
- Learn about the science behind igloo construction and how it keeps inhabitants warm
- Discover the unique challenges and advantages of living in an igloo
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the unique design and construction of igloos
- Appreciate the cultural significance of igloos to indigenous peoples
- Gain insight into the challenges and advantages of living in an igloo
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge of igloos is required
- A basic understanding of science and engineering concepts will be helpful
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Online
Similar Courses
- Cultural Anthropology
- Indigenous Peoples and Climate Change
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Shivani Sharma
- Nanook of the North
Related Books
Description
Learn about the three phases of the urban value chain: planning, governance and regeneration. With lecturers from all around the world and concrete case studies, this course will give you a comprehensive overview about the “Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems”.
Knowledge
- Analyse the evolution in city planning and the related strategies impacting the creation of urban space
- Understand the main challenges of urban governance in its institutional, financial, economic and social dimensions
- Assess the different strategies for urban renewal
Outline
- Preamble
- Teaser
- Introduction to the MOOC
- Evaluation
- Certificate
- Course discussions
- Where to get help
- Before starting your learning journey…
- Designing cities
- Introduction to the 1st week
- Urban settlement patterns: the north american suburb
- Land-use strategies in big cities: laying out the principles
- The city as a socio-technical system
- Digitalization of urban planning and Malaysia as a case study
- Case study: planning and designing India's capital city
- What have we learned?
- Week description and objectives
- Useful readings
- Additional readings
- Useful links
- What you have learned
- Practice Quiz
- Practice Quiz
- Practice Quiz
- Practice Quiz
- Practice Quiz
- Graded Quiz
- Governing cities - Part 1
- Introduction to the 2nd week
- Governance of Large Urban Systems: the case of Istanbul
- How does digitalization impact city governance?
- How policy/people/technology will affect the future of mobility?
- Dealing with Financial Emergencies in Large Urban Systems
- Complex Metropolitan Governance: the Singapore case study
- Resilience planning & governance in Istanbul
- What have we learned?
- Week description and objectives
- Useful readings
- What you have learned
- Practice Quiz
- Practice Quiz
- Practice Quiz
- Practice Quiz
- Graded Quiz
- Governing cities - Part 2
- Introduction to the 3rd week
- Water utilities: structure, regulation, pricing, and affordability
- Housing urbanism: collective representation and its impact in the city
- Social Dimensions of Transport
- Participation in practice: historical background and key concepts for inclusive participatory processes
- Case study: Urban Water Restoration
- What have we learned?
- Week description and learning objectives
- Additional contents
- what you have learned
- Practice Quiz
- Practice Quiz
- Practice Quiz
- Practice Quiz
- Practice Quiz
- Graded Quiz
- Regenerating cities
- Introduction to the 4th week
- Domicology: A New Paradigm of the Built Environment and Sustainability
- Drawing board to operations: Smart City Iskandar Puteri
- Rethinking sustainable cities: what challenges? The DistritoTec project
- Regeneration of Comfortable Environment: St. Petersburg, Russia
- Urban regeneration in Istanbul: a case-based overview of housing renewal
- What have we learned?
- Week description and objectives
- Useful readings
- What you have learned
- Discover the IGLUS Way
- Win a prize!
- Practice Quiz
- Practice Quiz
- Practice Quiz
- Practice Quiz
Summary of User Reviews
The Iglus course on Coursera has received positive reviews from users. Many users have praised the course for its engaging content and knowledgeable instructors.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Engaging content and knowledgeable instructorsPros from User Reviews
- Easy-to-follow lectures
- In-depth coverage of iglu building techniques
- Clear explanations of concepts
- Interactive quizzes and assignments
- Helpful peer feedback
Cons from User Reviews
- Limited hands-on experience
- Some technical difficulties reported with the online platform
- Not suitable for advanced learners
- Some users found the course to be too basic
- No certification or accreditation offered
Matthias Finger
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