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WATER AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT

MICRO-CREDENTIAL IN WATER AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT

About this Module

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Approx. 20 hours to complete

What you will learn

This micro-credentials provides an understanding of the smart city water and energy management. Learners will explore, identify and describe related resources in water and energy management for the smart city. Through online learning, learners will learn how to optimize resource usage, reduce costs, enhance sustainability, etc. of water and energy management. The module provides an understanding of smart city water and energy management. It focuses on exploring and identifying resources to optimize usage, reduce costs, and enhance sustainability. It comprises four topics. 1. Water management in urban areas 2. Protection and Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystem 3. Sustainable Ground Water Management 4. Energy Management for Smart City

What skills you will gain

Based on the provided document, learners will gain the following skills and knowledge from the "Water and Energy Management" micro-credential course:Understanding Core Concepts: Gaining a foundational understanding of water and energy management specifically for smart cities.Urban Water Management: The ability to describe different types of water management used in urban areas. Ecosystem Protection: Demonstrating methods for the protection and restoration of aquatic ecosystems. Groundwater Sustainability: Applying sustainable management practices for groundwater. Smart City Energy Systems: Explaining how energy management functions within a smart city system. Resource Identification: Exploring, identifying, and describing resources related to water and energy management. Optimization and Sustainability: Learning practical ways to optimize resource usage, reduce costs, and enhance overall sustainability in water and energy management.

Total contents and assessments

4 videos (content), additional materials, 4 quizzes, 1 case study

Module Details

CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )
MODE/DURATION : Flexible
LENGTH : 32 days
EFFORT : 2
LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CERTIFICATE : Yes
CPD POINT : 0
PRICE : Free

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Syllabus

Description:
This topic covers the introduction of water management in urban areas covering three aspects. In storm management, the types of green infrastructure are described. The water conservation strategies in the construction and operation phases for water-efficient fixtures, rain harvesting systems, and greywater recycling technologies, along with the application of wastewater treatment and reuse technologies, are introduced.
Learning Outcomes:

To understand the concept of water management in urban areas
To describe the different types of green infrastructure
To apply water conservation strategies in the construction and operation phases
To distinguish wastewater treatment and reuse technologies
Subtopics of Unit 1:

Storm Management and Green Infrastructure
Rain Gardens
Biowales
Permeable Pavements
Constructed Wetlands
Water Conservation Strategies in the Construction and Operation Phases
Water-Efficient Fixtures
Rainwater Harvesting Systems
Graywater Recycling Technologies
Wastewater Treatment and Reuse Technologies
Membrane Filtration
Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection
Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR)

Description: This topic covers an introduction to the essentials of protecting and restoring aquatic ecosystems. It covers the description of riparian buffer zones, their functions and benefits, the strategies for habitat restoration with examples, and the key components and strategies of watershed management initiatives.
Learning Outcomes:

To understand the importance of protecting aquatic ecosystems
To determine the types of restoration actions
To relate to watershed management initiatives
Subtopics of Unit 2:

Introduction
Riparian Buffer Zones
Habitat Restoration Projects
Watershed Management Initiatives

Description:
This topic covers the introduction of sustainable groundwater management practices, which are essential for preserving groundwater resources. It involves strategies to maintain the balance between groundwater extraction and natural replenishment, monitoring groundwater quality, and preventing contamination.

Learning Outcomes:
To identify groundwater management practices
To explain the benefits of groundwater management
To recommend integrated groundwater management strategies
Subtopics of Unit 3:

Introduction
Aquifer Recharge
Groundwater Management
Sustainable Extraction Practices
Benefits of Groundwater Management
Integrated Groundwater Management

Description: This topic covers the types of renewable energy used in smart cities, such as solar, wind, turbines, and hydrogen. The general concept and idea of energy management applied in smart cities are explained.

Learning Outcomes:
To understand how energy management is used in smart cities
To explain energy resources used in smart city applications
To describe effective energy management strategies for smart cities

Subtopics of Unit 4:
1. Introduction to Energy Management
2. Renewable Energy Resources for Smart Cities
3. Effective Energy Management for Smart Cities