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The Art of Structural Engineering: Vaults
by Maria Garlock- 0.0
6 Weeks
Learn about the design of classic and contemporary vaults and discover how structural engineering is a creative discipline and art form. In this engineering course you will learn how to analyze vaults (long-span roofs) from three perspectives: Efficiency = calculations of forces/stresses Economy = evaluation of societal context and cost Elegance = form/appearance based on engineering principles, not decoration...
Nature Based Metropolitan Solutions
by Arjan van Timmeren , Taneha Kuzniecow Bacchin , Filippo Lafleur , Geert van der Meulen- 0.0
6 Weeks
Discover the potential benefits of nature-based solutions (NBS) in metropolitan areas and develop strategies for their implementation. How can ecosystems contribute to quality of life and a more livable, healthier and more resilient urban environment? Have you ever considered all the different benefits the ecosystem could potentially deliver to you and your surroundings?...
$50
Seguridad Vial en América Latina y el Caribe: de la teoría a la acción
by Dalve Soria Alves , Edgar Zamora , Marisela Ponce de León , Ana María Pinto- 0.0
10 Weeks
Conoce los principales retos y herramientas de seguridad vial en America Latina y el Caribe. ¡Un curso de la region para la region con expertos de mas de 10 paises! Los siniestros de transito estan posicionados como la principal causa de muerte en America Latina y el Caribe. La inseguridad vial afecta a todos los ciudadanos....
$25
Sustainable Urban Environments
by Garth Myers , Mary Rickel-Pelletier- 0.0
6 Weeks
Learn how integrated systems and individual actions can shape sustainable cities, generating higher quality of life for the future. How can we strengthen sustainability? By empowering individuals and communities to transform and balance dynamic natural resources, economic prosperity, and healthy populations. In this course, you’ll explore productive and disruptive social, ecological, and economic intersections – the “triple bottom line....
$50
Mechanics of Deformable Structures: Part 1
by David Parks , Simona Socrate- 0.0
12 Weeks
Study the foundational mechanical engineering subject “Strength of Materials”. Learn to predict deformation and failure in structures composed of elastic, elastic-plastic and viscoelastic elements. Many natural and man-made structures can be modeled as assemblages of interconnected structural elements loaded along their axis (bars), in torsion (shafts) and in bending (beams). This is the second course in a 3-part series....
$99
Urban Design for the Public Good: Dutch Urbanism
by Remon Rooij , Leo van den Burg , Rients Dijkstra , Marjolein van Esch- 0.0
8 Weeks
Through a unique Dutch approach learn how to design landscapes and cities in response to social and environmental challenges. Are you an urban planner, designer, policy maker or involved or interested in the creation of good living environments? This course will broaden your scope and diversify your take on the field of urban planning and design....
$50
Modern Japanese Architecture: From Meiji Restoration to Today
by David B. Stewart , Koichi Yasuda- 0.0
6 Weeks
Explore traditional Japanese architecture and related political influences starting with the introduction of Western building styles in the 19th century to the influence of Le Corbusier in the mid-20th century. New building materials and construction methods reflected changing times, and the radical contrast between tradition and modernism in the nation was clearly visible in Japan’s architecture and politics....
$69
Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Part 1: The Electrical Properties of the Neuron
by David Cox- 0.0
5 Weeks
Learn how electricity makes the neurons in your brain tick. Fundamentals of Neuroscience is a three-courseseries that explores the structure and function of the nervous system—from the inner workings of a single nerve cell to the staggering complexity of the brain and the social interactions they enable. Fundamentals of bioelectricity The importance of resting potential...
$169
Introduction to Biology - The Secret of Life
by Eric S. Lander , Michelle Mischke , Graham Walker , Brian White- 0.0
16 Weeks
Explore the secret of life through the basics of biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, recombinant DNA, genomics and rational medicine. Read fully to understand the verified-certificate option. Join Professor Eric Lander and the MITx Biology team in an exciting learning experience available for free to all enrolled learners. The 7. 00x Introduction to Biology Competency Exam....
$150
Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Part 3: The Brain
by David Cox- 0.0
8 Weeks
Discover what makes your brain tick in this third course in our introductory series in neuroscience. The human brain is a fantastically complex system, capable of transforming a torrent of incoming information into thought and action. Each lesson will challenge you with interactive segments, animations, and documentaries that explore the richness and complexity of the brain....
$169