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Science and Engineering of Climate Change
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 9 hours
  • Course by EDHEC Business School
  • Offered by

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Global warming is one of the most significant challenges of the century and tackling it in the most effective way requires a good understanding of its physical, social and financial aspects. The Science and Engineering of Climate Change course offers an introduction to the science of climate change and to the existing technologies to mitigate its effects. Are we sure that the climate is changing? How confident are we that climate change is anthropogenic? Are we heading for a climate catastrophe? Why are greenhouse gases associated with global warming? What options do we have to cope with these facts? Which of the many proposals are realistic, and which are just wishful thinking? By the end of this course, you will have the necessary conceptual tools to provide your own answers to these questions. This MOOC is divided into four modules. With the first two you will understand how scientists measure climate and its evolution, how climate models work and how greenhouse gases within the atmosphere play a central role in determining the climate. The last two modules introduce the main technologies that can be used to reduce carbon emissions and carbon concentration in the atmosphere, and, in the light of the facts explained in the first part of the course, explain how these technologies can be best combined. The MOOC is for those who want to understand not only the basics of climate-change science, but also what we can really and effectively do to curb the present trend in the planet’s temperatures. No previous knowledge is required.

Modules

Untitled Lesson

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 1 Graded Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Discussion Prompt Module 1

6 Videos

  • Introductory video: The Big Questions - The Big Picture - The Big Plan
  • Units
  • Is Climate Changing?
  • What Was Past Climate Like? Part I
  • What Was Past Climate Like? Part II
  • What Is Abrupt Climate Change

1 Readings

  • Additional Material Module 1

Untitled Lesson

    • 8 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 2 Graded Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Discussion Prompt Module 2

8 Videos

  • Is the Current Climate Change Anthropogenic?
  • The Carbon Cycle
  • The Earth’s Energy Balance
  • Black Body Radiation
  • A Simple Climate Model
  • A Simple Climate Model - The 1-Layer Model
  • A Simple Climate Model - The n-Layer Model
  • The Atmospheric Lifetime of CO2

1 Readings

  • Additional Material Module 2

Untitled Lesson

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 3 Graded Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Discussion Prompt Module 3

4 Videos

  • Energy Efficiency
  • Carbon Capture and Sequestration
  • Why are negative emissions technologies important?
  • Forestation and Deforestation

1 Readings

  • Additional Material Module 3

Untitled Lesson

    • 7 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 4 Graded Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Discussion Prompt Module 4

7 Videos

  • Bio Fuels
  • Wind Energy
  • Solar Energy
  • How Nuclear Fission Works
  • The Safety of Nuclear Power Plants
  • Nuclear Energy - What Happened at Chernobyl?
  • Nuclear Energy - Fusion

1 Readings

  • Additional Material Module 4

Auto Summary

Discover the "Science and Engineering of Climate Change" course, designed for those eager to understand climate change's scientific, technological, and social dimensions. This foundation-level MOOC, led by Coursera, spans 540 minutes and requires no prior knowledge. It covers climate measurement, models, greenhouse gases, and carbon reduction technologies. Ideal for anyone seeking actionable insights on addressing global warming, with a flexible starter subscription option.

RICCARDO REBONATO - EDHEC BUSINESS SCHOOL
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RICCARDO REBONATO - EDHEC BUSINESS SCHOOL