DELFT UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Courses proposed in 2020-2021 | |
Responsible Innovation
About this course :
There is no doubt that technological innovation is one of the key elements driving human progress. However, new technologies raise ethical questions, have serious implications for society and the environment and pose new risks, often unknown and unknowable before the new technologies reach maturity. The first part of the course focuses on ethical questions, frameworks, and concerns with respect to new technologies. The last part of the course (weeks 5, 6 and 7) is about value sensitive design process which take into account social and moral concerns, and conflicting values. Case studies during the course include nanotechnology, self-driving vehicles, smart meters for electricity, autonomous weapons, nuclear energy and CO2 capture and storage. Affordable innovations for low-income groups and emerging markets are also covered in the course. The course is for all engineering students who are looking for a methodical approach to judge responsible innovations from a broader – societal- perspective.
Domain - Engineering, Physics
Semester 1 Duration - 12-11-2020 - 28-02-2021 Deadline for registering - 02-11-2020
Prerequisites : None
Exam : Asynchronous (exam can take place at different dates and times)
Paper and oral exam Paper assignment: assess and discuss the ethical issues, societal implications and risks of a new technology on the basis of the concept of responsible innovation. Further requirements for the paper will be detailed on edX. Deadline for submission will be announced. Interviews will be planned after submission of your paper. In addition, you have to successfully complete the quizzes and contribute to the discussion forum.
Exam resit available : Yes
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Level Master All years
Study credits 3
Language English |
Courses proposed in 2019-2020 | |
IMAGE ABILITY - Visualizing the Unimaginable
About this course : Enhance your communication to illustrate and convey complex messages, concepts and ideas clearly to your audience using the right visual language - By the renowned facutly of Architecture, 3rd in QS World Ranking.
Domain - Communication
Semester 1 Duration - 12-09-2019 - 16-12-2019 Deadline for registering - 26-08-2019 Entry requirements Secondary school and some basic drawing skills with computer software are required. Assessment : The assessment will exist of an assignment. The details for this assignment and the deadline will be communicated in the course itself. It is possible to do a resit.
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Level 3 year bachelor
Study credits 6
Language English
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The Basics of Transport Phenomena
About this course : Learn the basic framework to work on a broad spectrum of engineering problems concerning transfer of heat, mass and momentum. Learn through examples of everyday processes at home, in the lab and in industry.
Domain - Engineering, Applied Physics, Chemistry Semester 1 Duration - 09-09-2019 - 19-12-2019 Deadline for registering - 26-08-2019 Entry requirements Basic knowledge of calculus (derivative, integral, simple differential equations) and thermodynamics (concepts of first law and second law, properties of fluids, heat effects). This course targets students who are in the last phase of or have completed a bachelor in engineering, science.
Assessment The assessment of this course consists of two tests. One midterm test (Part 1; exact date and time to be announced) and a final exam ( Part 1+2; exact date and time to be announced).Both exams are three hour exams (open questions). The midterm exam counts for 30% towards the final grade. The final exam (part 2)covers all modules (so both MOOCs) and counts towards 70% of the final grade. A resit of the final exam is organised (exact date and time to be announced).
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Level 3 year bachelor
Study credits 6
Language English
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Responsible Innovation : Ethics, Safety and Technology
About this course : How to assess new technlogies and deal with the risks and ethical questions raised by their development.
Domain - Engineering, Policy Analysis & Management
Semester 1 Duration - 07-10-2019 - 16-12-2019 Deadline for registering - 26-08-2019 Entry requirements None
Assessment The assessment will exist of an oral exam via Skype. The date and time of this exam will be scheduled in accordance with the availability of the teacher and the student. Next to that, students have to write a paper. It is possible to do a resit.
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Level 3 Year Bachelor
Study credits 3
Language English
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Solar energy
About this course : This course introduces the technology that converts solar energy into electricity, heat and solar fuels with a main focus on electricity generation. In the third edition of Solar Energy, you will learn to design a complete photovoltaic system. This course introduces the technology that converts solar energy into electricity, heat and solar fuels with a main focus on electricity generation. Photovoltaic (PV) devices are presented as advanced semiconductor devices that deliver electricity directly from sunlight. The emphasis is on understanding the working principle of a solar cell, fabrication of solar cells, PV module construction and the design of a PV system. You will gain a greater understanding of the principles of the photovoltaic conversion- the conversion of light into electricity.
Domain - Engineering
Semester 2 Duration - 04-03 -2020 - 31 - 05 -2020 Deadline for registering - Entry requirements Basic knowledge of physics and mathematical skills, such as integration and differentiation, are preferred.
Assessment Written exam
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Level 3 Year Bachelor
Study credits 2
Language English
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Courses proposed in 2018-2019 | |
Building with nature
About this course : If you’re interested in the concept of building with nature, then this is the engineering course for you. This course explores the use of natural materials and ecological processes in achieving effective and sustainable hydraulic infrastructural designs. You will learn the Building with Nature ecosystem-based design concept and its applications in water and coastal systems. During the course, you will be presented with a range of case studies to deepen your knowledge of ecological and engineering principles...
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Level Last year bachelor/ start master's
Study credits 1
Language English |
Topology in Condensed Matter
About this course : The idea behind topological systems is simple: if there exists a quantity, which cannot change in an insulating system where all the particles are localized, then the system must become conducting and obtain propagating particles when the quantity (called a "topological invariant") finally changes.
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Domain - Applied Physics
Start date course semester 2
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Level master's
Study credits 6
Language English |
Solar energy
About this course : In the third edition of Solar Energy, you will learn to design a complete photovoltaic system. This course introduces the technology that converts solar energy into electricity, heat and solar fuels with a main focus on electricity generation. Photovoltaic (PV) devices are presented as advanced semiconductor devices that deliver electricity directly from sunlight. The emphasis is on understanding the working principle of a solar cell, fabrication of solar cells, PV module construction and the design of a PV system...
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Level Bachelor's 3rd year
Study credits 2
Language English |
Data analysis : Take It to the MAX()
About this course : EX101x is for all of those struggling with data analysis. That crazy data collection from your boss? Megabytes of sensor data to analyze? Looking for a smart way visualize your data in order to make sense out of it? We’ve got you covered! Using video lectures and hands-on exercises, we will teach you cutting-edge techniques and best practices that will boost your data analysis and visualization skills... More information -PDF- To register
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Level Bachelor
Study credits 5
Language English |
Creative problem solving and Decision Making
About this course : Explore complex, multi-actor systems in which one factor influences all other factors. For instance, how innovative energy technologies merge into the existing energy system, or how new transport possibilities impact current processes. Armed with this information, learn to decide whether they should be further developed, consider possible negative results and weigh associated costs...
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Domain - Systems Engineering, Policy Analysis & Management
Start date course semester 2
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Level Bachelor's 3rd year
Study credits 2
Language English |
Transport phenomena-Basics and Advanced
About this course
Have you ever wondered why ventilation helps to cool down your hot chocolate? Do you know why a surfing suit keeps you warm? Why iron feels cold, while wood feels warm at room temperature? Or how air is transferred into aqueous liquids in a water treatment plant? How can we sterilize milk with the least amount of energy? How does medicine spread in our tissue? Or how do we design a new cooling tower of a power plant? All these are phenomena that involve heat transfer, mass transfer or fluid flow...
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Domain - Applied Physics/Chemistry/Engineering Start date course semester 1
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Level 2/3 year bachelor
Study credits 6
Language English
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Responsible innovation
About this course There is no doubt that technological innovation is one of the key elements driving human progress. However, new technologies also raise ethical questions, have serious implications for society and the environment and pose new risks, often unknown and unknowable before the new technologies reach maturity. They may even lead to radical disruptions. Just think about robots, self-driving vehicles, medical engineering and the Internet of Things...
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Domain - Systems Engineering, Policy Analysis & Management
Start date course semester 1 |
Level End Bachelor
Study credits 3
Language English |
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