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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

Coursera charges subscription fees of Rs. 6,486 every month after the 7 days free trial is completed.

Introduction to Battery-Management Systems programme:

Head	Amount
1 Month	Rs. 6,486
3 Months	Rs. 12,973
6 Months	Rs. 19,459

What you will learn

Knowledge of engineering

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

Electrical EngineerElectronics Engineer

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
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Notes for lesson 1.1.1
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Practice Exercises

Specialization prerequisite quiz
Practice quiz for lesson 1.1.1
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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

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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

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Practice Exercises

Practice quiz for lesson 1.2.1
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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
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Practice Exercises

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

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Practice Exercises

Practice quiz for lesson 1.4.1
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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
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Practice Exercises

Quiz for lesson 1.5.1
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Quiz for lesson 1.5.4

Instructors

CU Boulder Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Can I audit the Introduction to Battery-Management Systems certification course?

No, the Introduction to Battery-Management Systems programme by Coursera is not available in the audit mode.

2: Which skills will I acquire from this course?

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.

3: Are there weekly deadlines for the modules?

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.

4: Will I earn university credits for completing the course?

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.

5: Is this a beginner level course?

No, this course is offered at an intermediate-level.