Learning Outcomes

Carbon Reduction Measures

Carbon Culprits and Companies who Got It Right

How to Reduce Carbon Emissions and Go Green

Lesson Summary

First, this module starts by explaining the concepts and terminology. You will view all the various applications of carbon emissions and carbon budgets. Next, we will help you analyze the corporate motivation behind the companies. Finally, we will help you answer: Is a carbon sink biological or man-made? Why do people use so many fossil fuels?

Introduction to Carbon Reduction Measures and Becoming Green - Course assessment

This free online course investigates carbon reduction measures and evaluates the best practices to become ‘green’.

Introduction to Carbon Reduction Measures and Becoming Green

Carbon dioxide or C02 is a gas that is released naturally into the atmosphere during respiration, combustion and organic decomposition. Today, many people are aware of CO2. We provide you with an understanding of CO2 and explain what studying carbon dioxide can do for you. We then discuss all the components and benefits of CO2. We provide information to assist you in understanding the evidence of climate change.

Introduction to Environmental Quality Monitoring

Environmental Quality

Chemicals of Concern

Water Quality Screening Parameters

Water Quality Parameters

Air Quality Parameters - Sustainability

PM - Particulate Matter

In this module, you will learn about pollutants in the environment, exposure pathways, their effects on organisms, screening factors and the dimensions of particulate matter.

Physical/Chemical Properties of Interest

Partition Constants

Soil-Air Partition Constants

Application-Example of Equilibrium Partitioning

In this module you will learn about physical chemical properties of interest,  partitioning of organic chemicals, measurement of partition constants and the application of partitioning in solids and water.

Introduction to Environmental Monitoring and Sampling

Environmental Sampling

Environmental Analysis: Quality Control - Part 1

Environmental Analysis: Quality Control - Part 2

In this module, you will learn about environmental monitoring and sampling, its objectives, measurement instruments and the importance of quality control and quality assurance.

Environmental Analysis of Organics in Water

Environmental Analysis: Quality Control - Part 3

Tutorial

Tutorial cont'd.

In this module you will learn about environmental analysis of organics in water, quality control and mass of A in water, air and solids.

Analysis Methods - Introduction and Water Quality Parameters

Analysis Methods - Water Quality Parameters

Analysis Methods - Review of Standard Methods

Analysis Methods - Organics in Water

Analysis Methods - Overall Methodology for Organics

Analysis Methods - Chromatography Fundamentals

Analysis Methods - Gas Chromatography

Analysis Methods - Gas Chromatography (Mass Spectrometry)

Analysis Methods - Liquid Chromatography

In this module you will learn about analysis methods, water quality parameters, review of standard methods, methodology for organics and chromatography.

Monitoring Methods for Air: PM - Part 1

Monitoring Methods for Air: PM - Part 2

Monitoring Methods for Air: Vapor - Part 1

Monitoring Methods for Air: Vapor - Part 2

Monitoring methods for Air - Vapor - Part 3

Monitoring and Measurement of Microorganisms

In this module you will learn about monitoring methods for air, covering particulate matter and vapor and the measurement of micro organisms.

Diploma in Environmental Quality Monitoring and Analysis - Course Assessment

Learn about environmental pollution, from its sources to its health effects, in this free online course.

Diploma in Environmental Quality Monitoring and Analysis

In this free online course you will learn about how a pollutant flows in the environment from emission, to how it is transported, and the health effects it has on people and living things. Several questions will be answered under the environmental risk assessments with the ultimate objective of finding out how regulatory bodies can intervene to control these effects. Start this course today and expand your skills as an environmental scientist.

Basics of Environmental Chemistry and Biology

Basics of Water and Wastewater Treatment

Basics of Air Pollution Control

Basics of Solid Waste Management

This module explores the scope of environmental engineering. Study the roles of environmental engineers and how chemistry and microbiology address environmental pollution problems. We also discuss water and wastewater treatment, air pollution control, solid and organic waste management, anaerobic digestion, and biogas generation.

Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering - Course Assessment

This free online sustainability course explains how environmental engineers align technology with the natural world.

Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering

Environmental engineering principles are crucial for designing and implementing pollution control strategies and technologies. This environmental engineering course explains how to align technology with the natural environment and develop technical solutions that improve the quality of human life in sustainable ways. We study environmental pollution control, water and wastewater treatment, air pollution control and solid waste management.

Segregated Ballast Tanks

Double Hull and Double Bottom Requirements for Oil Tankers

Prevention of Oil Pollution from Oil Tankers

Accidental Oil Outflow Performance

Hypothetical Outflow of Oil From Tanker Due to Damage

Limitations of Size and Arrangement of Cargo Tanks

Intact Stability, Subdivisions, and Damaged Stability

Slop Tanks

This module discusses the applications of the Segregated Ballast Tanks as well as the double hull and double bottom requirements for oil tanks. This module also highlights the regulation to oil tankers of 5,000 tonnes deadweight and the damages resulting from the hypothetical outflow of oil from a tanker. The arrangement of cargo tanks, as well as stability conditions and slop tanks, will also be covered in this module.

Discharge Arrangement for Tankers

Systems and Arrangements

Crude Oil Washing Requirements

Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control System (ODMCS)

Oil/Water Interface Detector

This module discusses the preventing oil pollution by ships from the discharge arrangement for tankers, segregated or clean ballast, Ballast Water Management Convention. This module also analyses the regulations and system requirements of the oil pollution prevention convention. Oil filtering equipment and the cargo operations of the oil record books will also be covered in this topic.

MARPOL Equipment List

Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP)

Reception Facilities

Pollution Prevention - STS Operations

Requirements for the Antarctic

This module discusses various equipment for preventing oil pollution by ships operating in polar waters as well as different regulations guiding the ship to ship operations. You will learn about the Antarctic treaty and the Polar Code which regulate ship operations to prevent pollution.

Regulations and Requirements of Oil Tankers - Course Assessment

Learn about the regulations and practices that prevent oil pollution from ships and tankers in this free online course.

Regulations and Requirements of Oil Tankers

This free online course guides you through the rules governing oil tankers and highlights the protocols and pollution prevention equipment that check the activities of oil tankers at sea. These regulations and practices combine to keep oil tankers sailing safely and prevent the kind of spill that can devastate our oceans. This course suits those interested in the legal and technical measures that protect our fragile marine environments.

Measuring Pressure

Measuring Force and Torque

Measuring Displacement and Acceleration

Measuring Sound

In this module, you will learn about measuring force, pressure, torque, displacement, acceleration, and sound, as well as the derivation for their respective formulae and units. Also, learn about the differences and similarities between force and torque, displacement and accelerations, and other vectors.

Measuring Thermo-Physical Properties

Flow Visualization

Measuring Air Pollution Sampling

Problem Solving II

In this module, you will learn about Thermo-Physical and Air Pollution Sampling Measurement. You will also learn how to measure thermophysical properties, visualize flow, measure air pollution sampling, as well as solve numerical problems related to thermo-physical and air pollution sampling experiments and research.

Mechanical Measurement System for Advanced Measurements - Course Assessment

Learn how to conduct advanced, accurate measurements using mechanical measurement systems in this free online course.

Mechanical Measurement Systems for Advanced Measurements

The free online course on Mechanical Measurement System for Advanced Measurements teaches you how to correctly conduct advanced measurements for pressure, force, torque, displacement, acceleration, soundwaves, thermal conductivity, viscosity, humidity and air pollution using the elements and functions of different mechanical measurement system instruments with relevant examples for each quantity. You will also learn about using shadowgraphs.

Introduction to Prevention of Pollution by Oil from Ships

Protection of the Marine Environment

Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

UNCLOS on Marine Pollution

This module discusses the rights and responsibilities of nations with respect to the use of the world's oceans, establishing guidelines for businesses, the environment, as well as the management of marine natural resources. This module also discusses the major conventions formed to curb marine pollution and regulate the use of the world's oceans by individual states.

Sources and Effects of Marine Pollution

Bunkering operation

Loading and Discharging Oil Cargo

Bilges Pumping and Tank Cleaning

On Board Maintenance Checklist for Pollution

Pollution From HNS Cargoes

Effects of Pollution of Air by Ships

Pollution From Ballasting Operation of Ships

Trash in the Ocean

This module discusses the various sources of marine pollution from ships and possible pollution incidents during oil bunkering. In this module, pollutions from pumping out bilges and tank washing, as well as the reasons for air pollution from ships, will as be outlined. The reasons for ballast water control as well as the impact of garbage and trash from ships as ocean pollutants will also be covered in this module.

Important Articles and Protocols of MARPOL

MARPOL Annexes

MARPOL Amendments

This module highlights the definitions, applications, port state control as well as reports contained in the articles and protocols of the MARPOL. This module also covers the MARPOL convention that was incorporated to address pollution at sea and in coastal waters as well as the adoption and enforced dates of the MARPOL convention. The tabulated structure and adopted date of the MARPOL conventions will also be covered in this module.

Application and Exemption

Survey Requirements

IOPP Certificate - Duration and Validity

Requirements for Machinery Spaces

Oil Fuel Tank Protection

This module analyses the applications and exemptions of the MARPOL Annex I as well as the survey requirements of the MARPOL Annex I on sea pollution by ship due to oil spillage. This module also covers the requirements and conditions for machinery spaces as well as the conditions for the applications of oil fuel tank protection on tanks. The duration and validity of the IOPP Certificate will also be highlighted in the module.

First Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Introduction to Oil Content Monitor

Bilge Oil Separator

Oil Record Book

Oil Record Book - Machinery Space

PSC and Control of Operational Discharge of Oil

This module outlines the basics operations that carry out the functions of the separation of oily water as well as the legal record of proper compliance and evidence of things done right. This module also highlights the inclusion conditions and exemptions of the completion of the Oil Record book. The port state as well as the conditional discharge of oil in various vessels will also be covered in this topic.

Second Assessment

Diploma in Prevention of Pollution by Oil from Ships - Final Assessment

Learn about regulations and methods aimed at preventing oil pollution from ships and tankers in this free online course.

Diploma in Prevention of Pollution by Oil from Ships

‘Diploma in Prevention of Pollution by Oil from Ships’ is a free online course that provides an effective guide to understanding the protection of the marine environment. Learn about the sources, effects and conventions to curb marine pollution as you analyze the relevant equipment, regulations and up-to-date terminology of this important field.

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