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Wood Science: Beyond Building
by Lawrence Osborn , Jeffrey Slahor- 4.6
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Approx. 11 hours to complete
The central question of this course: “why study wood? ” If “why study wood” is the question, one answer would be that it is the only raw material available to us that is truly renewable in human life span terms. In short, wood is a far more diverse, green, and renewable resource than you might have imagined....
Global Postharvest Loss Prevention: Fundamentals, Technologies, and Actors
by Dr. Prasanta Kalita- 4.7
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Approx. 13 hours to complete
This course provides an overview of the issue of postharvest loss of grains by exploring essential physical, technical, and social dimensions of postharvest supply chains and loss prevention methods globally. Each year, estimates suggest that 1/3 of all food produced is lost or wasted, making postharvest loss a critical global food security and sustainability issue of today....
Introduction to GIS Mapping
by Don BoyesTop Instructor- 4.9
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Approx. 14 hours to complete
In the course project, you will create your own GIS data by tracing geographic features from a satellite image for a location and theme of your choice. This course is for anyone who wants to learn about mapping and GIS. You will need a Windows computer with ArcGIS Desktop installed. (software is not provided)...
Global Warming II: Create Your Own Models in Python
by David Archer- 4.2
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Approx. 32 hours to complete
This class provides a series of Python programming exercises intended to explore the use of numerical modeling in the Earth system and climate sciences. The scientific background for these models is presented in a companion class, Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change. Time-Dependent Energy Balance Model Welcome...
Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 1
by Stéphane Joost , Marc Soutter , Fernand Koffi Kouamé , Amadou Sall- 4.5
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Approx. 16 hours to complete
Organisé en deux parties, ce cours présente les bases théoriques et pratiques des systèmes d’information géographique. - Il propose une introduction aux systèmes d’information géographique qui ne requiert pas de connaissances préalables en informatique - Il s’agit d’un cours pratique qui repose sur l’utilisation de logiciels libres, notamment QGIS ), ce cours est fait pour vous!...
GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design
by Don BoyesTop Instructor- 4.9
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Approx. 20 hours to complete
In this course, you will learn how to find GIS data for your own projects, and how to create a well-designed map that effectively communicates your message. The first section focuses on the basic building blocks of GIS data, so that you know what types of GIS files exist, and the implications of choosing one type over another....
Spatial Analysis and Satellite Imagery in a GIS
by Don BoyesTop Instructor- 4.9
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Approx. 14 hours to complete
In this course, you will learn how to analyze map data using different data types and methods to answer geographic questions. First, you will learn how to filter a data set using different types of queries to find just the data you need to answer a particular question. You will then learn how to analyze raster data....
Geographical Information Systems - Part 1
by Stéphane Joost , Marc Soutter , Fernand Koffi Kouamé , Amadou Sall- 3.6
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Approx. 16 hours to complete
This course is organized into two parts presenting the theoretical and practical foundations of geographic information systems (GIS). - Together theses courses constitute an introduction to GIS and require no prior knowledge. - By following this introduction to GIS you will quickly acquire the basic knowledge required to create spatial databases and produce high-quality maps and cartographic representations....
Geodesign: Change Your World
by Prof. Kelleann Foster- 4.7
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Approx. 11 hours to complete
What happens when creativity and science come together? The power to design our world is unleashed, providing tools to inform choices about how we live! Geodesign is the glue—it’s a process that deploys creativity to connect information to people, using collaboration to better inform how we design our world. Week 1: Shared Languages...
Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 2
by Marc Soutter , Stéphane Joost , Fernand Koffi Kouamé , Amadou Sall- 4.3
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Approx. 13 hours to complete
Ce cours constitue la seconde partie d'un enseignement consacré aux bases théoriques et pratiques des systèmes d’information géographique. - Il propose une introduction aux systèmes d’information géographique qui ne requiert pas de connaissances préalables en informatique. - Il s’agit d’un cours pratique qui repose sur l’utilisation de logiciels libres, notamment QGIS....
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