When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

People, Technology and the Future of Mobility

People, Technology and the Future of Mobility

Instructor: Elisabeth Gerber

15,322 already enrolled

Included with

Learn more

6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

668 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

Flexible schedule

2 weeks at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

97%

Most learners liked this course

6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

668 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

Flexible schedule

2 weeks at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

97%

Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

Learn about cutting-edge electric and autonomous vehicle technology.
Examine the opportunities and challenges posed by new mobility through the perspectives of public policy, health, law, urban planning, and economics.
Understand how you can play a role in transforming the future of mobility.

Skills you'll gain

Details to know

Shareable certificate

Add to your LinkedIn profile

Assessments

11 assignments

Taught in English

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Learn more about Coursera for Business

logos of Petrobras, TATA, Danone, Capgemini, P&G and L'Oreal

There are 6 modules in this course

Welcome to the People, Technology, and the Future of Mobility course! This course provides a lay-person’s introduction to some of the major technological innovations currently underway in the mobility space and asks learners to apply a variety of social science concepts to understand the likely social impacts of these technologies. The course is appropriate for learners from all backgrounds and does not require prior training in engineering or social science.

The content presented in this course draws on a number of interviews and lectures and was created through a partnership with Siemens. The course also includes an interactive 360 video experience that allows learners to explore the key components of an autonomous vehicle, go on a ride-along in an autonomous car, and learn about new sensing technology we could see in smart cities of today and tomorrow. This course challenges learners to envision mobility of the future that is safer, cleaner, and more equitable. We will examine recent technological advances, as well as the socio-economic and policy implications, of two major evolving mobility-related technology spaces: electrification and automation.

Module details

In Week 1 of the course, we'll lay out some of the basic concepts that we’ll be working with throughout the course, concepts like Mobility, Electrification & Automation

What's included

5 videos4 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts1 plugin

5 videosTotal 27 minutes

What is the Future of Mobility?5 minutes
Mobility Defined4 minutes
What is Electrification?4 minutes
What is Automation?5 minutes
Mobility Past, Present and Future: Rail to Roads to?9 minutes

4 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Your Learning Journey in this Course5 minutes
Course Syllabus10 minutes
Course-Pre Survey5 minutes
Optional: Key Moments in Transportation History: Document version0 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 35 minutes

Week 1 Quiz30 minutes
Mobility Terms Knowledge Check5 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 25 minutes

Meet Your Fellow Global Classmates10 minutes
Did Science Fiction Get it Right?15 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Key Moments in Transportation History15 minutes

In week 2, we'll start talking about electrification. What is the state-of-the-art technology, in terms of batteries and other features of the vehicles themselves.

What's included

5 videos2 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

5 videosTotal 52 minutes

Introduction to Electric Vehicles3 minutes
How Does a Li-ion Battery Work? 6 minutes
How Batteries are Managed 8 minutes
Let's Make a Battery at the UM's Battery Lab26 minutes
How Safe are Batteries 7 minutes

2 readingsTotal 60 minutes

Components of Electric Vehicles30 minutes
What is the Future of Battery Technology?30 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 35 minutes

Week 2 Quiz30 minutes
What are EVs Made of? Knowledge Check 5 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 15 minutes

Share Your Insights on the UM Battery Lab15 minutes

In week 3, we'll continue our discussion of electrification, shifting our focus from batteries to the electricity infrastructure that will support electric vehicles. We'll also think about stakeholders and different perspectives on electrification.

What's included

7 videos5 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts

7 videosTotal 52 minutes

Charging and Charging Infrastructure 9 minutes
Electric Vehicles & the Power System6 minutes
Industry Perspectives on Applications of Electrification (Part 1)11 minutes
Industry Perspectives on Applications of Electrification (Part 2)7 minutes
Government Perspectives on Applications of Electrification | Interview with Missy Stults5 minutes
Public-Private Partnerships10 minutes
Stakeholder Mapping Process4 minutes