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Big Data and the Environment 

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Overview

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

Duration

3 weeks

Total fee

Free

Mode of learning

Online

Schedule type

Self paced

Difficulty level

Beginner

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Credential

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Big Data and the Environment
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Highlights

  • Current examples to explore the potential benefits of environmental bigdata
  • Learn from eminent and reputed instructors
  • Course develooped by The University of Reading who has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and enterprise.
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Big Data and the Environment
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Course details

Skills you will learn
What are the course deliverables?
  • In this course yu will be able to 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
More about this course
  • 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.

Big Data and the Environment
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Curriculum

Week 1: Introduction to big 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

Week 2: Data to Discovery

The importance of open data

The challenges of working with data

The skills and knowledge of a data scientist

Week 3: Big and Small Data

Citizen science for climate simulation and ecology

Real-life examples of environmental analytics

The power of visualising data

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Students Ratings & Reviews

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Other: I was always interested in Big data and this course helped me bring a stop to my curiosity. i finally understood what it entails and what all is expected from a person in this domain. loved the course, and will definitely do more courses from Futurelearn.
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