Big Data and the Environment

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Big Data and the Environment
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  2. Prerequisites & Facts
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What is the course about?

Big Data and the Environment
The course Big Data and the Environment is an online class provided by University of Reading through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

From sources such as satellites, sensors and social media, how can environmental data analytics benefit business and research?

Course description
  • Use current examples to explore the potential benefits of environmental big data
  • 3 weeks
  • From weather fluctuations to the spread of an invasive species, what problems can scientists address by analysing these vast data collections? What are the potential benefits for business, research and our daily lives?
  • Find out about possible career paths and gain insights from industry experts and research scientists working on a range of current projects. From urban planning to monitoring wildlife, explore the complexities of managing and analysing big data to seek innovative solutions.
  • Sources of big data, including satellites for looking at the surface of the Earth
  • Environmental analytics and the link to big data
  • Computing power, processing and storage for environmental data
  • The importance of open data
  • The challenges of working with data
  • The skills and knowledge of a data scientist
  • Citizen science for climate simulation and ecology
  • Real-life examples of environmental analytics
  • The power of visualising data
  • Sources of big data, including satellites for looking at the surface of the Earth
  • Environmental analytics and the link to big data
  • Computing power, processing and storage for environmental data
  • The importance of open data
  • The challenges of working with data
  • The skills and knowledge of a data scientist
  • Citizen science for climate simulation and ecology
  • Real-life examples of environmental analytics
  • The power of visualising data
  • Explain the characteristics and identify sources of big data
  • Explore applications of data in environmental science for business
  • Understand the skills necessary to be a data scientist
  • Discuss the importance of open data and participate in citizen science
  • This course is aimed at professionals seeking a better understanding of environmental big data and the potential these offer to address key questions and underpin novel solutions for business.
  • It is also relevant to anyone studying environmental topics with a general interest in big data analytics and the complexities and issues surrounding the collection, curation and application of these vast data sets.
  • University of Reading
  • The University of Reading has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and enterprise.
  • Institute for Environmental Analytics
  • A world-leading applied Research and Development organisation, helping customers who understand the opportunities of environmental data analytics to manage risk and improve business.
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Prerequisites & Facts

Big Data and the Environment

Course Topic

Personal Development, Personal Transformation

University, College, Institution

University of Reading

Course Skill Level

see course summary

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Degree & Cost

Big Data and the Environment

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / University of Reading you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.
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School: University of Reading
Topic: Data Science, Nature & Environment, Science, Engineering & Maths

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