Program Overview

Program Overview

The program in question is "Vätgas för nyfikna," which translates to "Hydrogen for the Curious." This program is a Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) designed to provide an introduction to hydrogen and its role in creating a sustainable and environmentally friendly society.

Program Details

Omfattning (Scope)

• The program spans 3 weeks, with 4 hours of study per week, or can be completed at the student's own pace.

Kurstyp (Course Type)

• The course is a MOOC, open to all interested parties.

Plats (Location)

• The course is conducted online.

Sprĺk (Language)

• The MOOC is available in both Swedish and English.

Pris (Price)

• The course is free of charge.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will gain an understanding of the following topics:

• Why hydrogen is interesting and its potential applications.
• How hydrogen is produced.
• Methods of hydrogen distribution and storage.
• Safe handling practices for hydrogen.
• The role of hydrogen in transitioning to a sustainable and environmentally friendly society.

Target Audience

The course is designed for anyone curious about hydrogen, with a prerequisite of high school-level knowledge in chemistry and physics.

Faculty

The course instructors include:

• Biträdande professor Erik Elfgren
• Professor Rikard Gebart
• Professor Michael Försth
• Dr. Cecilia Wallmark
• Professor Andrea Toffolo
• Professor Xiaoyan Ji
• Professor Kentaro Umeki
• Professor Thomas Wĺgberg from Umeĺ University.

Course Structure

The course is delivered through a combination of:

• Text readings
• Films
• Interactive exercises
• Quizzes
• Discussions Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a certificate.

About the University

Luleĺ University of Technology is a rapidly growing institution with world-leading competence in several research areas. It has a total turnover of 2.3 billion SEK per year, with 1,800 employees and 21,600 students.