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Mechanics of Deformable Structures: Part 2
by David Parks , Simona Socrate- 0.0
8 Weeks
Study the foundational mechanical engineering subject “Strength of Materials”. In this course you will learn to analyze multi-axial states of stress and strain, selecting “objective” failure criteria, and to predict linear elastic structural response using energy methods. This is the third course in a 3-part series. The three courses in the series are:...
$99
Energy Within Environmental Constraints
by David Keith , Daniel Thorpe- 0.0
10 Weeks
A quantitative introduction to the energy system and its environmental impacts. Humanity faces an immense challenge: providing abundant energy to everyone without wrecking the planet. If we want a high-energy future while protecting the natural world for our children, we must consider the environmental consequences of energy production and use. How can we proceed?...
$139
Natural Resources for Sustainable Development
by Lisa Sachs , Patrick Heller , NR Faculty- 0.0
12 Weeks
Explore the sustainable development opportunities and challenges in using oil, gas and minerals. Natural resources represent a potentially transformational opportunity to support development but are ultimately finite How do we make the most of them without destroying the planet? This course is for: Climate change activists or practitioners looking to understand the balance of sustainable resource use and business investment...
$49
Environmental Pollution Events and Emergency Response Introduction
by Guangjin Tian- 0.0
15 Weeks
In this course, we will discuss and analyze major environmental pollution incidents at home and abroad, in terms of the responses to these incidents, as well as the management of environmental emergencies, to gain a deep understanding of these environmental issues. Familiarity with China’s environmental pollution incident emergency response system and ex post evaluation....
$49
Building expertise on developing sustainable and resilient infrastructure
by Bruno OBERLE , Katharina Rehfeld , Katharina Schneider-Roos , Louis Downing- 0.0
9 Weeks
This course provides knowledge, builds expertise and provides tools on the planning, financing, procurement and contracting of sustainable and resilient infrastructure projects. In this context you will be introduced to SuRe®, an international voluntary standard for infrastructure and you will learn how SuRe® helps to make infrastructure more sustainable and resilient....
$50
Globalisation and Sustainable Development
by Subas Dhakal- 0.0
4 Weeks
Learn about the current state of our world and the nexus between globalisation and sustainable development This course offers theoretical and real-world insights into why and how globalisation can be used as a conduit for sustainable development. Globalisation is associated not only with significant economic development opportunities but also with pressing environmental and social challenges....
$99
Transforming Our World: Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
by Jeffrey D. Sachs- 0.0
1 Weeks
What will it take to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030? In this course, learn all about the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The goals include a set of key areas of focus, as well as detailed targets to put our planet on track for this continuing sustainability through 2030 and beyond....
$25
Vacuum Systems and Technology
by Valikov A. Roman- 0.0
3 Weeks
Learn the principles of vacuum systems and their applications in modern technologies. Vacuum technology is key to our high-tech society. It is is used for a large number of technical processes and products, including computer chips, nanostructures, microelectronic coatings and components as well as chemical and biological techniques. How to design and calculate necessary parameters of vacuum systems;...
$49
Electrical, Optical & Magnetic Materials and Devices
by Caroline Ross , Jessica Sandland- 0.0
16 Weeks
In 3. 15x we will explore the electrical, optical, and magnetic properties of materials and learn how electronic devices are designed to exploit these properties. This course will explain the basis of the electrical, optical, and magnetic properties of materials including semiconductors, metals, organics and insulators, and will show how devices are built to take advantage of those properties....
$150
Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
by Olindo Isabella , Ravi Vasudevan- 0.0
11 Weeks
Explore the wide range of solar energy applications and learn to design a real PV installation with excellent performance and reliability. In this course you will learn how to turn solar cells into full modules; and how to apply full modules to full photovoltaic systems. The effects of the position of the sun and solar irradiance on PV module performance...
$250