This short course has been designed by award-winning climate change experts and passionate educators to give you an insight into the greatest challenge of our era. Through completing the course, you'll gain a deeper understanding of core climate concepts such as mitigation, adaptation, climate justice, carbon footprinting, net zero and solutions frameworks. We'll look at … [Read more...] about Climate Solutions
Physical Science and Engineering
Modelling and simulation of mechanical systems
The course provides the principles of modelling and simulation of modern mechatronic systems, which are mechanical systems integrated with several types of sensors and actuators. The aim of the course is to show different methodologies to improve the potential of mechanical systems by transforming them into mechatronic systems based on virtual models. In particular, the … [Read more...] about Modelling and simulation of mechanical systems
Adding Electronics to Rapid Prototypes
Hello, everyone! Welcome to this course on Adding Electronics to Rapid Prototypes. This is part of the Rapid Prototyping and Tooling specialization. In this course, I’ll cover the basics of electric circuits, breadboards, and multimeters. I’ll then discuss different options for connecting electrical components as well as discuss different types of motors and actuators. … [Read more...] about Adding Electronics to Rapid Prototypes
Using Rapid Prototyping in the Engineering Design Process
Hello, everyone! Welcome to this course on Using Rapid Prototyping in the Engineering Design Process. This is part of the Rapid Prototyping and Tooling specialization. In this course, I’ll cover the engineering design process and how it can be used to solve open-ended problems. I’ll discuss the different stages of prototyping and why it is advantageous to produce prototypes … [Read more...] about Using Rapid Prototyping in the Engineering Design Process
Batteries and Electric Vehicles
Batteries and Electric Vehicles: This course will focus on aspects of battery performance in zero emission vehicles, EV charger networks and second life applications of EV batteries, and standards and regulatory requirements. … [Read more...] about Batteries and Electric Vehicles