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Sustainable Energy Capstone Assessment
by Professor Peta Ashworth- 0.0
2 Weeks
Apply the knowledge and skills you acquired in the Sustainable Energy MicroMasters program through in-depth assessment. The Capstone Assessment is the last step to complete the Sustainable Energy MicroMasters® credential, designed to test knowledge and skills gained in: ENGY0x Energy Principles and Renewable Energy ENGY1x Climate Science and Policy ENGY2x Energy and Development...
$50
Cellular Solids 1: Structures, Properties and Engineering Applications
by Lorna J. Gibson- 0.0
9 Weeks
Learn how to model the mechanical properties of honeycombs and foams and to apply the models to material selection in engineering design. In this engineering course, we will explore the processing and structure of cellular solids as they are created from polymers, metals, ceramics, glasses and composites. Cellular Solids 2: Applications in Medicine...
$99
Cellular Solids Part 2: Applications in Medicine
by Lorna J. Gibson- 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
Cellular Solids Part 3: Applications in Nature
by Lorna J. Gibson- 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
Introduction to Continuum Physics
by Krishna Garikipati- 0.0
10 Weeks
Learn the physics of continuum systems by collaborating with learners like yourself to solve problems and understand fundamental concepts. If you want to learn the basic physics of solids, fluids, heat and mass transport, this is the course you have been looking for. The course begins with an overview of vectors and tensors....
$49
“Monotsukuri” Making Things in Japan: Mechanical Engineering
by Hiroto Tanaka- 0.0
4 Weeks
Learn essential Mechanical Engineering fundamentals and the Japanese principle of Monotsukuri through the construction of a "puff puff boat. " Instruction includes video lectures from TokyoTech Faculty and interviews with Japanese Craftsmen. Utilizing a new kind of format in which learners engage in their own hands-on project as well as viewing video lectures and answer quizzes, this course introduces fundamental topics in mechanical engineering....
$50
Elements of Structures
by Simona Socrate , Alexie M. Kolpak- 0.0
10 Weeks
An introduction to the subject “strength of materials. " In this course you will learn to predict the mechanical response of deformable elastic structural elements like rods, beams and shafts. 2. The course covers fundamental concepts of continuum mechanics, including internal resultants, displacement field, stress, and strain. This is the first course in a 3-part series....
$99
Advanced Introductory Classical Mechanics
by David E. Pritchard , Zhongzhou Chen , Chris Chudzicki- 0.0
13 Weeks
This is a college-level Introductory Newtonian Mechanics course designed for both students and teachers. It covers all of the topics and learning objectives specified in the College Board Course Description for Advanced Placement® Physics C (Mechanics) course. It covers Newton’s Laws, Kinematics, Energy, Momentum, Rigid Body Rotation, and Angular Momentum. These principles also underlie the 12 online laboratory activities....
The Health Effects of Climate Change
by Aaron Bernstein , Ashish Jha- 0.0
7 Weeks
Learnhow global warming impacts human health, and the wayswe can diminish those impacts. Our world's climate is changing. Of the top twenty hottest years ever recorded, sixteen have occurred in the last two decades. This warming has already had a profound effect. Many feel powerless in the face of this challenge, but you can make a difference....
$149
Solid Waste Management
by OLC and SURR- 0.0
6 Weeks
Solid waste is one of the most pressing issues of our time. World over, people are generating greater amounts of garbage without much thought. The phrase “out of sight, out of mind” holds true for many of us when it comes to waste issues. SWM also contributes to new sources of energy thus tackling climate change challenges....
$5