Climate Adaptation Engineering
Dates & Timetable:
Application for this micro-credential will be opened in Spring semester of academic year 2024/2025
Description:
The course explores the measures implemented to minimize vulnerability and enhance the resilience of built infrastructure. Students will learn about various strategies such as improving design standards, strengthening structures, utilizing innovative materials, and modifying inspection and maintenance practices, among others. The course delves into the impact of climate change variables on infrastructure and examines risk-management policies through the lens of real-world case studies. The instructor of this course also adopts a forward-thinking approach by addressing multiple facets of climate change. The content is presented in a manner that is easily understandable to students, emphasizing practical decision-making outcomes.
Learning Outcomes:
- Recognise the risks posed by climate change to infrastructure
- Determine adaptation strategies for various infrastructures
Sustainable development goals:
- SDG9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- SDG11: Sustainable cities and communities
If you need some extra assistance with the application, here is a step by step instruction on how to complete the application form.
Sector:
Sustainability
Thematic area:
Climate change and resilience
HASHTAGS/KEY WORDS:
#climate #engineering #infrastructure #strategy
Volume (ECTS):
1
Language:
English
Hard skills:
Soft skills:
Decision making Problem solving
Study format:
Online
Study methods:
Online lectures individual work
Hours
Synchronous contact hours: 0
Asynchronous hours & self directed learning: 25
Entry requirements:
Communication in English at a B2 level.
Assessment:
Online tests, individual reports
HOST UNIVERSITY:
La Rochelle Universitรฉ, France
Stage of accreditation:
As part of the Diploma Supplement
