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Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes
by Jorge Santiago-Aviles- 4.7
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Approx. 15 hours to complete
What do you picture when you hear the term “renewable energy? ” Do you imagine fields of solar panels, giant windmills, or huge hydroelectric dams? Those are all examples of large-scale, grid-tied systems. In this course, we’ll go much smaller and focus on off-grid, stand-alone systems. We will explore the key components of photovoltaic, wind, and hydroelectric systems....
Transformation of the Global Food System
by Katherine Richardson- 4.8
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Approx. 12 hours to complete
The UN predicts we will be 9-10 billion people on Earth in 2050. Providing so many people with nutritious foods is a massive challenge and one that cannot be met by simply upscaling current practices regarding food production and consumption. Providing humanity with nutritional food is at the center of all decisions related to sustainable development....
Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development
by Martin Schlaepfer , Anthony Lehmann , Juliet Jane Fall- 4.7
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Approx. 18 hours to complete
Ecosystem services are a way of thinking about – and evaluating – the goods and services provided by nature that contribute to the well-being of humans. This MOOC will cover scientific (technical), economic, and socio-political dimensions of the concept through a mix of theory, case-studies, interviews with specialists and a serious-game....
Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change
by David Archer- 4.6
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Approx. 39 hours to complete
This class describes the science of global warming and the forecast for humans’ impact on Earth’s climate. Intended for an audience without much scientific background but a healthy sense of curiosity, the class brings together insights and perspectives from physics, chemistry, biology, earth and atmospheric sciences, and even some economics—all based on a foundation of simple mathematics (algebra)....
Environmental Management & Ethics
by Steffen Foss Hansen , Lauge Peter Westergaard Clausen- 4.6
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Approx. 13 hours to complete
Decision-makers often turn to scientists and engineers to assist them to navigate through complex environmental, health and societal challenges pervaded by systemic uncertainty, ambiguity and ethical implications. Welcome and introduction Introduction to Environmental Management & Ethics Introduction to Environmetal Management & Ethics Environmental ethics Introduction to Environmental Ethics Land ethics Deep ecology...
Algae Biotechnology
by Dr. Stephen Mayfield , Ira "Ike" Levine- 4.8
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Approx. 7 hours to complete
For decades, researchers have been studying microalgae to understand their biological functions and how we can use technology to harness algae’s power to create a wide range of commercial products. S. Department of Energy. Introduction to Algae Biotechnology Welcome to Algae Biotechnology Potential and Challenges of Algae Biotechnology Potential and Challenges of Algae Biotechnology...
Creativity, Innovation and Transformation
by Dr. Kathryn W. Jablokow , Dr. Darrell Velegol , Dr. Jack V. Matson , Dr. Armend Tahirsylaj- 4.4
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Approx. 18 hours to complete
Our lives are being disrupted by pandemics, global warming, wars, political chaos, and technological innovations. The course consists of four main Modules: Innovation Toolbox Creative Diversity CENTER Transformation The course offers unique ways to: Discover our unique creative and innovative nature Grow our sense of responsibility to ourselves and our community...
Electric Vehicles and Mobility
by Émeric FORTIN , Virginie BOUTUEIL- 4.5
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Approx. 20 hours to complete
The purpose of Electric Vehicles and Mobility is to help you, whatever your profile, your training or your country, find your own answers to questions such as: - Will electric vehicles be the last to be allowed in megalopolises in the 21st century? - Does the environmental gain from vehicle electrification justify heavy investment in charging infrastructure?...
Sustainable Agricultural Land Management
by George J. Hochmuth, Ph.D.- 4.8
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Approx. 20 hours to complete
This course will cover the agricultural and urban water quality issues in Florida, their bases, land and nutrient management strategies, and the science and policy behind the best management practices (BMPs). Students will learn to evaluate BMP research and analyze its role in determining practices and policies that protect water quality....
Planet Earth...and You!
by Dr. Stephen Marshak , Dr. Eileen Herrstrom- 4.9
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Approx. 42 hours to complete
Earthquakes, volcanoes, mountain building, ice ages, landslides, floods, life evolution, plate motions—all of these phenomena have interacted over the vast expanses of deep time to sculpt the dynamic planet that we live on today. Planet Earth presents an overview of several aspects of our home, from a geological perspective. We consider volcanoes, types of eruptions, and typical rocks found there....
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