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Plasma Physics: Applications
by Ambrogio Fasoli , Paolo Ricci , Alan Howling , Christian Theiler- 0.0
10 Weeks
Learn about plasma applications from nuclear fusion powering the sun, to making integrated circuits, to generating electricity. This physics course, taught by world-renowned experts in the field, will provide you with an overview of applications in plasma physics. In the first part of this course, you will learn how nuclear fusion powers our Sun and the stars in the Universe....
$169
A Resilient Future: Science and Technology for Disaster Risk Reduction
by Silvia Hostettler , Additional Instructors- 0.0
7 Weeks
Discover how science and technology help us reduce disaster risk and increase resilience. This course aims to introduce participants to existing and emerging technologies suitable for disaster risk reduction while promoting the overall aim of sustainable development. The course focuses on three main natural hazards- floods, landslides and earthquakes. Image: “Earthquake in Nepal” by Asian Development Bank (www....
$199
Mind of the Universe - Robots in Society: Blessing or Curse?
by Virginia Dignum , Jordi Bieger , Rijk Mercuur- 0.0
5 Weeks
Learn about the societal impact of artificially intelligent robots andwhat you can do about it. Combining artificial intelligence with robotics may offer positive implications for our society and our well-being. However, it also raises a lot of ethical questions. In this course we will discuss questions and dilemmas such as: will artificially intelligent robots take away our jobs?...
$50
Cellular Solids Part 2: Applications in Medicine
by Lorna J. Gibson , Jessica Sandland- 0.0
4 Weeks
Learn how to apply foam models to trabecular bones and osteoporosis as well as to scaffolds for tissue engineering. This course should be taken with 3. 054. 1x: Cellular Solids Part 1. Application of the foam models to trabecular bone Modeling of bone loss in osteoporosis Application of foam models to tissue engineering scaffolds...
$49
Tsunamis and Storm Surges: Introduction to Coastal Disasters
by Tomoya Shibayama- 0.0
6 Weeks
Learn about natural coastal disasters and how you can help improve global disaster management. In 2011, a magnitude 9. 0 earthquake triggered a major tsunami that devastated northeast Japan, killing more than 15,000 people and crippling a nuclear power plant. Natural disasters like this one can be seen throughout our Earth’s history....
$49
Introduction to Web Cartography: Part 2
by Lorenz Hurni- 0.0
6 Weeks
Explore the fascinating world of Web Cartography and learn how to produce web maps yourself. Want to produce cartographic visualizations to better communicate the results of your project or research? Or you are just interested in using modern web technologies for cartographic purposes? Then, this is the course for you! Some additional material will be provided during the course....
$50
Surface Science: Methods of Surface Analysis
by Yaroslav A. Sadovskiy- 0.0
8 Weeks
Discover contemporary surface analysis techniques and learn how to choose the right method for your research. There is a vast variety of contemporary surface analysis methods that you can use for your research. This course describes the most widely used analysis methods in contemporary surface science. The information each method can and cannot give...
$49
Cellular Solids Part 3: Applications in Nature
by Lorna J. Gibson , Jessica Sandland- 0.0
3 Weeks
Learn how to apply models for cellular materials to natural materials such as wood, cork, monocotyledon leaves, skulls, palm and bamboo. In this engineering course, we will explore sandwich structures and cellular solids that occur in nature, and we will consider examples of engineering design inspired by natural materials. Examples of engineering design inspired by natural cellular solids...
$49
Environmental Engineering: Air Pollution and Treatment
by Jong Kwon Choe , Seon Young An- 0.0
5 Weeks
Understand different types of air pollution problems (including climate change), what causes them and how we can prevent or minimize these air problems. This course will cover fundamental science and engineering principles dealing with air environmental systems. First, we focus on what pollutants can be present in air and how these pollutants move and spread in the air....
$49
Water Surface Waves: Small-amplitude waves
by Yong Sung Park , Minjae Lee- 0.0
4 Weeks
To understand linear water wave theories and to apply it to engineering problems This course will cover formulation of small amplitude waves and its properties. First, we will solve the potential flow problem with linearized boundary conditions in order to get solution for velocity potential. l Essential knowledge of fluid dynamics for water waves...
$49