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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Introduction to Battery-Management Systems programme by Coursera is the first course in Algorithms for Battery Management Systems Specialization. This Specialization comprises five courses devoted to requirements and understanding of the Battery Management systems. This course takes approximately 24 hours to finish, and the teaching medium is English.
The University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Colorado System jointly offer the Introduction to Battery-Management Systems online course. The course instructor is Professor Gregory Plett, who is a faculty in the University's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The concepts are explained clearly with a unique teaching style, making the subject more compelling.
Furthermore, the Introduction to Battery-Management Systems programme starts from a basic level and progresses to develop a deep understanding of lithium-ion cells and battery management systems. The certification course has a broad curriculum spread over five weeks of lectures and activities. Students are awarded a certificate when they successfully complete the course.
The Highlights
- Self-paced training
- 100% online
- Shareable certificate
- Flexible deadlines
- Subtitles available in English
- Intermediate-level course
- Financial aid available
- Discussion board
- Lectures in English
- Fast completion (approximately 24 hours)
Programme Offerings
- Course completion certificate
- Discussion Board
- Shareable Certificate
- Graded Assignments
- online learning
- Self-paced training
- Free Enrolment.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
Introduction to Battery-Management Systems programme:
Head | Amount |
1 Month | Rs. 6,634 |
3 Months | Rs. 13,268 |
6 Months | Rs. 19,903 |
What you will learn
Once you finish the Introduction to Battery-Management Systems programme, you will become proficient in the following:
- A good foundation in lithium-ion terminology
- Functions and purpose of battery management systems
- Identification and purpose of key parts of lithium-ion cells
- Learning how current, temperature, and isolation is 'measures' by battery management systems
- Compute stored energy in battery packs
- You can list the steps of manufacturing various kinds of lithium-ion cell and their possible failure modes
Who it is for
Admission Details
To apply for the Introduction to Battery-Management Systems programme, you must follow the below-mentioned steps:
Step 1. Visit Coursera’s website.
Step 2. look for “Introduction to battery-management system ” to open the page with course information.
Step3. Click on the ‘Enroll for free’ option.
Step 4. Follow the instructions and enrol for the course. First-time subscribers might also get the ‘free trial’ option.
Step 5. Lastly, pay the fee if you want to subscribe to the specialization course and access the study materials.
Application Details
To join the Introduction to Battery-Management Systems online course, you will have to sign up on Coursera using either your email ID or Google account. Once you have completed the sign-up process, you can start the course instantly. Additionally, you can sign in using your Google/Facebook/Coursera ID. You can also get a seven-day free trial option from Coursera.
The Syllabus
Videos
- 1.0: Introduction to the specialization1
- 1.1.1: Welcome to the course!
- 1.1.2: Introducing important battery terminology
- 1.1.3: What are the parts of an electrochemical cell?
- 1.1.4: How does an electrochemical cell store and release energy?
- 1.1.5: What are the best materials to use in an electrochemical cell?
- 1.1.6: Example electrochemical (incl. PbA and NiMH) cells
- 1.1.7 Summary of "Battery boot camp" module plus next steps
Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.0
- Frequently asked questions
- Course resources
- How to use discussion forums
- Earn a course certificate
- Are you interested in earning an MSEE degree?
- Notes for lesson 1.1.1
- Notes for lesson 1.1.2
- Notes for lesson 1.1.3
- Notes for lesson 1.1.4
- Notes for lesson 1.1.5
- Notes for lesson 1.1.6
- Notes for lesson 1.1.7
Assignments
- Specialization prerequisite quiz
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.1.1
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.1.2
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.1.3
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.1.4
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.1.5
- Quiz for week 1
Discussion Prompt
- Introduce Yourself
Videos
- 1.2.1: Benefits of lithium-ion cells
- 1.2.2: What makes lithium-ion cells different from electrochemical cells?
- 1.2.3: Negative electrodes for lithium-ion cells
- 1.2.4: Positive electrodes for lithium-ion cells
- 1.2.5: Electrolytes and separators for lithium-ion cells
- 1.2.6: Is lithium going to run out?
- 1.2.7: Summary of "How lithium-ion cells work" module plus next steps
Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.2.1
- Notes for lesson 1.2.2
- Notes for lesson 1.2.3
- Notes for lesson 1.2.4
- Notes for lesson 1.2.5
- Notes for lesson 1.2.6
- Notes for lesson 1.2.7
Assignments
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.2.1
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.2.2
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.2.3
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.2.4
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.2.5
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.2.6
- Quiz for week 2
Videos
- 1.3.1: What are the primary functions of a BMS?
- 1.3.2: What are some reasons for modular design?
- 1.3.3: How to sense all cell voltages in a BMS?
- 1.3.4: How to sense module temperature in a BMS?
- 1.3.5: How to sense battery-pack current in a BMS?
- 1.3.6: How to control contactors with a BMS?
- 1.3.7: How to sense electrical isolation in a BMS?
- 1.3.8: How to control the battery-pack temperature with a BMS?
- 1.3.9: Summary of "BMS sensing and high-voltage control" module plus next steps
Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.3.1
- Notes for lesson 1.3.2
- Notes for lesson 1.3.3
- Notes for lesson 1.3.4
- Notes for lesson 1.3.5
- Notes for lesson 1.3.6
- Notes for lesson 1.3.7
- Notes for lesson 1.3.8
- Notes for lesson 1.3.9
Assignments
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.3.1
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.3.2
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.3.3
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.3.4
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.3.5
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.3.6
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.3.7
- Quiz for week 3
Videos
- 1.4.1: How can a BMS protect the user and battery pack?
- 1.4.2: How must a BMS interface with other system components?
- 1.4.3: Why must a BMS estimate SOC and SOH?
- 1.4.4: What are cell SOC and battery-pack SOC?
- 1.4.5: How do I compute cell available energy and power?
- 1.4.6: How do I compute battery-pack available energy and power?
- 1.4.7: What kinds of diagnostics must a BMS report?
- 1.4.8: Summary of "BMS Design Requirements 2-5" module plus next steps
Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.4.1
- Notes for lesson 1.4.2
- Notes for lesson 1.4.3
- Notes for lesson 1.4.4
- Notes for lesson 1.4.5
- Notes for lesson 1.4.6
- Notes for lesson 1.4.7
- Notes for lesson 1.4.8
Assignments
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.4.1
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.4.2
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.4.3
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.4.4
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.4.5
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.4.6
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.4.7
- Quiz for week 4
Videos
- 1.5.1: How are lithium-ion cell electrodes fabricated?
- 1.5.2: How is a lithium-ion cell assembled?
- 1.5.3: What are normal lithium-ion cell aging processes?
- 1.5.4: What are abnormal cell aging processes and failure modes?
- 1.5.5: Summary of "How are Cells Made? How Can they Fail?" module plus next steps
Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.5.1
- Notes for lesson 1.5.2
- Notes for lesson 1.5.3
- Notes for lesson 1.5.4
- Notes for lesson 1.5.5
Assignments
- Quiz for lesson 1.5.1
- Quiz for lesson 1.5.2
- Quiz for lesson 1.5.3
- Quiz for lesson 1.5.4
Instructors
CU Boulder Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
No, the Introduction to Battery-Management Systems programme by Coursera is not available in the audit mode.
Once you have finished the certification course successfully, you will have in-depth knowledge of how lithium-ion batteries work and the requirements of the battery-management system.
The Introduction to Battery-Management Systems course is flexible. You can complete the certification course at your convenience; you can easily reset deadlines, complete assignments, and listen to lectures at your pace.
There is no option of earning university credit when pursuing Coursera Introduction to Battery-Management Systems course. However, some universities may accept course completion Certificates for credit.
No, this course is offered at an intermediate-level.