University of Colorado Boulder
Sensors for a Carbon Free World Specialization
University of Colorado Boulder

Sensors for a Carbon Free World Specialization

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

(34 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
2 months at 10 hours a week
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

Overview

  • Understand the core engineering principles of electrical vehicle charging and motor systems, wind turbines, and solar panels.

  • Analyze complex schematics, mechanical assemblies, and core functions for systems in electric vehicles, wind turbines, and solar panels. 

  • Define the correct sensor for an electric vehicle application, wind turbine or solar panel.

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Taught in English
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May 2025

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • Examine traction motor, inverter, transmission and battery charging hardware

  • Specify the correct sensor for an electric vehicle application

Skills you'll gain

Category: Electric Power Systems
Category: Power Electronics
Category: Electrical Engineering
Category: Torque (Physics)
Category: Emerging Technologies
Category: Control Systems
Category: High Voltage
Category: Electronics
Category: Electrical Equipment
Category: Low Voltage
Category: Thermal Management
Category: Energy and Utilities
Category: Semiconductors
Category: Electrical Power
Category: Design Specifications
Category: Engineering Calculations
Category: Basic Electrical Systems
Category: Electronic Components

What you'll learn

  • Examine the turbine blades, rotor, generator, transformer, gearbox, foundation

  • Specify the correct sensor for a wind turbine application

Skills you'll gain

Category: Vibrations
Category: Electrical Power
Category: Control Systems
Category: System Monitoring
Category: Architectural Engineering
Category: Engineering Calculations
Category: Mechanical Engineering
Category: Torque (Physics)
Category: Electric Power Systems
Category: Mechanical Design
Category: Three-Phase

What you'll learn

  • Describe solar farm architecture and how solar energy is captured

  • Describe how solar panels work and how they are manufactured

  • Describe how solar energy is transmitted to the grid through inverters

Skills you'll gain

Category: Environmental Monitoring
Category: Electronic Components
Category: Semiconductors
Category: Power Electronics
Category: Energy and Utilities
Category: Emerging Technologies
Category: Electrical Systems
Category: Manufacturing Processes
Category: Electrical Power
Category: Basic Electrical Systems
Category: Physics

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Jay Mendelson
University of Colorado Boulder
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