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Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente
by Paula Iturbide , María del Pilar Ardanza de Rumi , Marina Vega , Adriana Alicia Perez , Stella Maris Diez- 4.6
Approx. 14 hours to complete
La progresiva toma de conciencia sobre la interrelación entre los procesos de desarrollo y la sostenibilidad del medioambiente en Latinoamérica, hacen necesarios incursionar en los conocimientos de disciplinas básicas ambientales como: Biología, Química, Física y Estadísticas. Los objetivos de la introducción a la Biología tienen como fines entre otros: 1. Conocer la constitución de la materia viva;...
Oceanography: a key to better understand our world
by Jordi Serra- 4.5
Approx. 29 hours to complete
The course for a round the world regatta leads the boats through the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic, Southern Indian and South Pacific Oceans. On their voyage, the skippers come across a large variety of oceanographic situations: strong currents, floating ice, wave formations of every kind and biological diversity. To follow this course does not require previous knowledge of oceanography....
Oceanografía: una clave para entender mejor nuestro mundo
by Jordi Salat , Jordi Serra- 4.7
Approx. 29 hours to complete
En este curso, el estudiante aprenderá las bases de la ciencia oceanográfica. Cómo se clasifica y se ha formado el fondo marino, cómo funcionan los actuales sistemas de análisis del mar por satélite, la química del océano y los procesos que han llevado a su formación. 1A. El Mediterráneo: un modelo de océano - Temperatura, salinidad, presión y densidad....
Introduction to Sustainability
by Dr. Jonathan Tomkin- 4.7
Approx. 25 hours to complete
This course introduces the academic approach of Sustainability and explores how today’s human societies can endure in the face of global change, ecosystem degradation and resource limitations. The course focuses on key knowledge areas of sustainability theory and practice, including population, ecosystems, global change, energy, agriculture, water, environmental economics and policy, ethics, and cultural history....
Solar Energy Basics
by Neal Abrams- 4.8
Approx. 15 hours to complete
This course gives you an introduction to the fundamentals of solar power as it applies to solar panel system installations. You will learn to compare solar energy to other energy resources and explain how solar panels, or photovoltaics (PV for short), convert sunlight to electricity. Introduction to solar power systems Welcome to Solar Energy Basics...
Oil & Gas Industry Operations and Markets
by Lincoln Pratson- 4.8
Approx. 8 hours to complete
The oil and gas industry has an enormous impact on all aspects of daily life. Individuals, corporations, and national governments make financial and policy decisions based on the cost, use, and availability of these two natural resources. In the operations module, the course provides an overview of the production of oil and gas, from initial exploration to final transport....
Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities
by Dr. Kes McCormick , Prof. Lena Neij , Prof. James Evans , Prof. Harriet Bulkeley- 4.7
Approx. 7 hours to complete
How can we shape our urban development towards sustainable and prosperous futures? This course explores sustainable cities as engines for greening the economy in Europe and around the world. We place cities in the context of sustainable urban transformation and climate change. We connect the key trends of urbanization, decarbonisation and sustainability....
Global Environmental Management
by Henrik Bregnhøj , Steffen Foss Hansen- 4.7
Approx. 11 hours to complete
Learn about the best environmental technologies for a sustainable development and how they are managed in various settings around the world. This course gives you an opportunity to learn about global trends that influence our environment and the living conditions and how different management systems and approaches that are used around the world to manage the environment....
Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Nature and Innovation
by Prof. Harriet Bulkeley , Dr. Kes McCormick , Dr. Bernadett Kiss , Prof. Christine Wamsler , Dr. Yuliya Voytenko Palgan , Dr. Helen Toxopeus- 4.7
Approx. 13 hours to complete
How can we work with nature to design and build our cities? This course explores urban nature and nature-based solutions in cities in Europe and around the world. We connect together the key themes of cities, nature, sustainability and innovation. We discuss how to assess what nature-based solutions can achieve in cities....
Municipal Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries
by Dr. Christian Zurbrügg , Imanol Zabaleta , Félix Schmidt- 4.8
Approx. 22 hours to complete
Have you come across large piles of garbage in neighbourhoods and streets and smelly waste disposal sites polluting the environment of low- and middle-income countries? Do you want to know what kind of sustainable solutions are appropriate to better manage waste and enhance recycling and recovery? If yes, this course is for you!...