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The Chalmers University of Technology is offering free online course
on Sustainability in Everyday Life. In order to benefit fully from this
course, students should have passed compulsory school at least 9 years
and be comfortable working with a computer or similar device.
This course will arm students with the information and skills
required to make more sustainable choices every day. This course will
start on February 1, 2018.
Course At A Glance
Length: 6 weeks
Effort: 6-8 hours pw
Subject: Environmental Studies
Institution: Chalmers University of Technology and edx
Languages: English
Price: Free
Certificate Available: Yes, Add a Verified Certificate for $ 49
Session: Course Starts on February 1, 2018
Providers’ Details
Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and offers
education in technology, science, shipping and architecture with a
sustainable future as our global vision.
About This Course
Daily headlines warn of new chemical dangers, species on the edge of
extinction, global warming– framing our planet as “at risk.”
Some people stop listening, others get alarmed, while some others
want to learn more in hopes of making a difference in the world.
Why Take This Course?
This course is organized into five key themes: chemicals,
globalization, climate change, food and energy. These five themes
represent challenges that people face day-to-day managing choices
relating to sustainability.
In the final task of this course, you will demonstrate how you have
acquired the skills and knowledge to organize your everyday life
sustainably.
Learning Outcomes
Appreciate the complexity of sustainable development and understand how it relates to everyday life.
Critically evaluate and reflect on the information flow from the public media.
Develop cognitive and decision-making skills that can be applied to issues and problems in everyday life.
How to discuss these topics appropriately, and encourage others to make informed decisions regarding sustainable living.
Instructors
Anna Nyström Claesson
Anna Nyström Claesson is a senior lecturer in sustainable development
at Environmental Systems Analysis and has long experience in teaching
and developing courses in sustainable development for university
engineering students.
Matty Janssen
Matty Janssen’s research focuses on environmental assessment of
technologies for production of biofuels, bio-based chemicals and
bio-based materials, at early stages of development.
Requirements
In order to benefit fully from this course you should have passed
compulsory school of at least 9 years and be comfortable working with a
computer or similar device.
How To Join This Course
Go to the course website link
Create an edX account to SignUp
Choose “Register Now” to get started.
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