Smart green cities: An introduction

Dates & Timetable:
Application for this micro-credential is open until 03/04/2025.
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Monday, 05/05/2025 | 16:00-18:00 Central European Time – Croatia, France, Germany, Spain, or 17:00-19:00 Eastern European Time – Cyprus, Greece, Lithuania, Romania, or 15:00-17:00 Western European Time – Ireland |
Monday, 12/05/2025 | |
Monday, 19/05/2025
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Monday, 26/05/2025
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Monday, 02/06/2025 | |
Monday, 09/06/2025 |
Description:
In recent years, the topic of sustainable and smart cities has evolved due to rapid urbanization, advancements in technology, and the growing urgency to combat climate change. It has become a trending topic as cities worldwide face increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, and enhance the quality of urban living. For students, gaining knowledge about this topic is crucial as it equips them with the skills and understanding needed to address the complex challenges of future urban development. Understanding smart city strategies prepares them to lead innovations in urban sustainability, energy, mobility, and circular economy.
Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate the core principles of sustainable and smart cities.
- Discuss the role of energy efficiency and RES in smart cities, analyse sustainable transportation options, explore and create smart mobility solutions, examine and generate green infrastructure solutions.
Sustainable development goals:
- SDG4. Quality education
- SDG6. Clean water and sanitation
- SDG7. Affordable and clean energy
- SDG9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- SDG10. Reduced inequalities
- SDG11. Sustainable cities and communities
- SDG12. Responsible consumption and production
- SDG13. Climate action
If you need some extra assistance with the application, here is a step by step instruction on how to complete the application form.
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:
Presentations Discussions Group work Individual work Project
Hours
Synchronous contact hours: 10
Asynchronous hours & self directed learning: 15
Entry requirements:
Bachelor student in one of the 9 partner universities of EU-CONEXUS, providing a proof of English proficiency of at least B2 level (certificate or online test).
Assessment:
Group work, projects, presentations, evaluation of assignments, debates
HOST UNIVERSITY:
Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, Romania
Stage of accreditation:
Part of a Bachelor program accredited by UTCB and by Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ARACIS)