Smart green cities: An introduction
Dates & timetable:
To be announced soon!
Description:
In an era of rapid urbanisation and unprecedented global challenges, the concept of smart and sustainable cities has emerged as a bright and hopeful spot. Cities are not just centres of commerce and culture; they are at the forefront of tackling some of humanity’s most pressing problems. This course will provide learners with a foundational understanding of key concepts and principles related to urban sustainability and smart city technologies.
Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate the core principles of sustainable and smart cities.
- Discuss the role of energy efficiency and RES in smart cities, analyze sustainable transportation options, explore and create smart mobility solutions, examine and generate green infrastructure solutions.
Sustainable development goals:
- SDG8: Decent work and economic growth
- SDG9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- SDG11:Sustainable cities and communities
Sector:
Urban
Thematic area:
Smart Green cities
HASHTAGS/KEY WORDS:
#economy #policies #infrastructure #recycling
Volume (ECTS):
1
Language:
English
Hard skills:
Analysing solutions on sustainable energy and transport Analysing policies for smart and sustainable cities
Soft skills:
Cooperation Problem thinking
Study format:
Online
Study methods:
Lectures case studies interactive learning visual aids
Hours
Synchronous contact hours: 10
Asynchronous hours & self directed learning: 15
Entry requirements:
Communication in English at a B2 level.
Assessment:
Exercises, presentations, case study analysis, creative solutions
Provider:
Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest
Stage of accreditation:
Part of a Bachelor program accredited by UTCB and by Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ARACIS)
