The course, developed under the European Commission-funded and ANEFA-led Horizon Project DigiEcoQuarry, Aggregates: Mining, Application, Digitalization, and Sustainability (5th Edition) is now published on UPM Open (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid) and is available for enrollment here.
To enroll in the course, you just must follow this link, log in to the platform, and select this MOOC under the My Courses section. The MOOC will start on March 3, 2025, and finish on April 27, 2025.
This MOOC is designed to provide insight into the origin and processes involved in the extraction, treatment, and processing of aggregates, which are the most widely used raw materials after water. It also explores their applications in daily life and industry, addressing sustainability, environmental concerns, and social dimensions, as well as the integration of digitalization and artificial intelligence in these processes.
Course Objectives
The goal of this course is for students to gain fundamental knowledge about aggregates, their origin, exploitation, key applications, recycling, sustainability, environmental interaction, and the digitalization processes being applied and developed in this industry. The course is structured into modules that cover the basic concepts.
Who is the course for?
- University, high school, and secondary school students
- Graduates
- University, high school, and secondary school teachers
