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Explorando la Energía Sustentable
by Julio Vergara , César Sáez Navarrete- 4.8
Approx. 12 hours to complete
Este curso introductorio aborda conceptos de energía sustentable y describe tecnologías avanzadas que pueden sustituir progresivamente las actuales dominadas por el carbón, el petróleo y gas natural, cuyas emisiones está perturbando progresivamente el clima, lo que puede afectar el desarrollo y la convivencia internacional. Se estudia la evolución del clima global y los escenarios que se contemplan....
Our Energy Future
by Dr. Stephen Mayfield- 4.7
Approx. 37 hours to complete
This course is designed to introduce students to the issues of energy in the 21st century – including food and fuels – which are inseparably linked – and will discuss energy production and utilization from the biology, engineering, economics, climate science, and social science perspectives. General Course Materials Syllabus How to Use Discussion Forums...
Mobilités et véhicules électriques
by Virginie BOUTUEIL , Émeric FORTIN- 4.7
Approx. 15 hours to complete
L’objectif de ce MOOC est d’aider ses apprenants, quel que soit leur profil, leur formation ou leur pays d’origine, à construire une réponse personnelle à des questions comme celles-ci : - Les voitures électriques seront-elles les dernières à circuler dans les métropoles du XXI° siècle ? - Le véhicule électrique est-il réservé aux riches des pays du Nord ?...
Introduction to the Arctic: Climate
by Paul Myers, Ph.D- 4.6
Approx. 9 hours to complete
The University of Alberta, the University of Tromso and the University of the Arctic invite you to explore this four week course that examines the environment and climate of the circumpolar North. This course is the result of an international collaboration and provides you with an insight into our planet's North....
Introducción a la geotermia
by Dra. Rosa María Prol Ledesma- 4.9
Approx. 15 hours to complete
Este curso está enfocado en introducir a las técnicas de exploración en Geotermia a profesionistas (de todas las Ingenierías y Licenciaturas en Geociencias, Ambientalistas, Economistas y carreras afines) interesados en las energías limpias. Les proporcionará información científica y técnica sobre las bases y nuevas corrientes para fomentar el interés en la energía geotérmica....
GIS Data Formats, Design and Quality
by Nick Santos- 4.9
Approx. 28 hours to complete
In this course, the second in the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialization, you will go in-depth with common data types (such as raster and vector data), structures, quality and storage during four week-long modules: Week 1: Learn about data models and formats, including a full understanding of vector data and raster concepts....
Solar Energy and Electrical System Design
by Gay E Canough- 4.7
Approx. 17 hours to complete
This course supplies learners with the insights necessary for properly planning, and therefore successfully installing, a photovoltaic (PV) system per design specifications. It directs learners through the important steps of initial site inspection and evaluating appropriate locations for PV systems, and features unique elements of residential, small, industrial and utility-scale solar applications....
Introduction to Faecal Sludge Management
by Dr. Linda Strande- 4.7
Approx. 21 hours to complete
Do you want learn how to apply concepts of sustainable faecal sludge management (FSM) on a city-wide scale? This course starts with an overview of what faecal sludge is and an introduces you to the engineering fundamentals and required information for the design and selection of technologies. An introduction to faecal sludge management...
The Effect of Fires on People, Property and the Environment
by James Milke, PhD- 4.7
Approx. 14 hours to complete
Fires impact people, property and the environment in all countries around the world. In some cases, the resulting losses are extraordinary, causing hundreds of deaths, widespread damage to property and contents and significant impacts on the environment. Introduction to Fire Behavior Fire Protection Engineering [10:58] Flames [11:08] Products of Fires [18:43]...
Análisis de Sistemas de Transporte
by Ricardo Giesen , Felipe Delgado , Juan de Dios Ortuzar- 4.7
Approx. 11 hours to complete
Este curso es una introducción a las metodologías fundamentales para la gestión, planificación y evaluación de sistemas de transporte de pasajeros. Se aprenderán técnicas usadas en la práctica para estimar la demanda, modelar la operación y realizar análisis económicos de proyectos de transporte. Conceptos básicos Introducción al curso Importancia y principales desafíos de los sistemas de transporte...