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Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action
by Michaela Zint- 4.8
Approx. 25 hours to complete
Are you concerned about climate change? Would you like to learn how to address and respond to this challenge? If so, this course is for you. Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action is intended to help learners understand, address and respond to climate change as individuals and in partnership with their communities and political leaders....
Wind resources for renewable energies
by Alexandre Stegner , Philippe Drobinski , Riwal Plougoven , Martial Haeffelin- 3.7
Approx. 17 hours to complete
The main goal of this course is to get the necessary knowledge on atmospheric and fluid dynamics in order to quantify the wind resource of a local or regional area. Then, we will see what are the turbines characteristics to consider in order to estimate the electricity production from an isolated turbine or from a turbine farm....
Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries
by Harald Winkler- 4.7
Approx. 18 hours to complete
This course challenges you to consider how one might lift societies out of poverty while also mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. We explore the inherent complexity of developing country governments wanting to grow their economies in a climate friendly way. You will be introduced to an approach with which to address this challenge....
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...
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....
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]...
Introduction to Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage
by Rick Johnston , Sara Marks- 4.8
Approx. 14 hours to complete
It is well known that water treatment at the household level can lead to dramatic improvements in drinking water quality. But does Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage (HWTS) also have global relevance? What are the potential treatment solutions and how do they function? Introduction to HWTS Trailer 1. 1 Introduction to the course...