Based on the book, AI for Good, by Juan M. Lavista Ferres and William B. Weeks. Artificial intelligence is transforming how we address the world's most pressing challenges, from sustainability to healthcare. This course explores AI’s significant role in tackling climate change, improving disaster relief, and enhancing healthcare.

AI for Good: Solutions for Sustainability, Health, and Aid

AI for Good: Solutions for Sustainability, Health, and Aid

Instructor: Wiley-Expert Edge Course Instructors
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Recommended experience
Beginner level
This course is for individuals interested in AI applications for social good. A basic understanding of AI and data science is recommended.
Recommended experience
Recommended experience
Beginner level
This course is for individuals interested in AI applications for social good. A basic understanding of AI and data science is recommended.
What you'll learn
How AI is used to address wildlife conservation challenges.
How deep learning and geospatial data can aid in monitoring the environment.
Techniques for using AI to predict and mitigate the effects of disasters.
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March 2026
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There are 31 modules in this course
In this section, we define intelligence as learning ability, analyze data filtering mechanisms, and evaluate AI's potential to enhance societal good through unbiased analysis and decision-making.
What's included
2 videos2 readings1 assignment
2 videos•Total 2 minutes
- Course - Overview Video•1 minute
- What Is Artificial Intelligence and How Can It Be Used for Good - Overview Video•1 minute
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
- Introduction•10 minutes
- What If Artificial Intelligence Were Used to Improve Societal Good?•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Foundations of Artificial Intelligence•10 minutes
In this section, we explore machine learning as data-driven rule generation, emphasizing its practical applications and limitations, including bias, generalization, and ethical considerations.
What's included
1 video7 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Artificial Intelligence: Its Application and Limitations - Overview Video•1 minute
7 readings•Total 85 minutes
- Introduction•10 minutes
- The Power of Artificial Intelligence•10 minutes
- Predictive Power Does Not Imply Causation•15 minutes
- Models Can Be Gamed•15 minutes
- AI Expertise Alone Cannot Solve World Problems•15 minutes
- The Training Process: Learning Language Through Data•10 minutes
- LLMs as a Language Aid•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Exploring Artificial Intelligence: Applications and Challenges•10 minutes
In this section, we explore common data analysis processes, define key performance measures, and outline the course structure for effective learning.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Commonly Used Processes and Terms - Overview Video•1 minute
1 reading•Total 15 minutes
- Commonly Used Processes and Terms - The Reading•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Foundations of Data Science and Research Practices•10 minutes
In this section, we explore deep learning applications for geospatial data, focusing on pattern recognition, model implementation, and data processing workflows for environmental and remote sensing tasks.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Deep Learning with Geospatial Data - Overview Video•1 minute
1 reading•Total 15 minutes
- Deep Learning with Geospatial Data - The Reading•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Geospatial Data and Deep Learning Fundamentals•10 minutes
In this section, we examine nature-dependent tourism's environmental impacts, evaluate sustainable management methods, and analyze findings for conservation strategies.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Nature-Dependent Tourism - Overview Video•1 minute
2 readings•Total 30 minutes
- Introduction•15 minutes
- Discussion•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Sustainable Tourism and Environmental Stewardship•10 minutes
In this section, we explore bioacoustic monitoring techniques for wildlife detection. We analyze sound data and design systems for species identification, enhancing conservation and ecological research.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Wildlife Bioacoustics Detection - Overview Video•1 minute
2 readings•Total 45 minutes
- Introduction•15 minutes
- Findings•30 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Bioacoustics and Machine Learning in Wildlife Detection•10 minutes
In this section, we explore satellite data analysis for whale tracking, remote sensing techniques for marine monitoring, and conservation strategies using satellite information.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Using Satellites to Monitor Whales from Space - Overview Video•1 minute
1 reading•Total 30 minutes
- Using Satellites to Monitor Whales from Space - The Reading•30 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Satellite Applications in Marine Conservation•10 minutes
In this section, we examine giraffe social network structures using behavioral data collection and network analysis. The focus is on understanding wildlife interactions and their implications for conservation.
What's included
1 video3 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Social Networks of Giraffes - Overview Video•1 minute
3 readings•Total 45 minutes
- Introduction•15 minutes
- Methods Used•15 minutes
- Discussion•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Social Dynamics of Giraffes•10 minutes
In this section, we explore data collection and analysis for wildlife monitoring, identifying spatial conflict patterns and designing predictive mitigation strategies to enhance conservation and community safety.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Data-Driven Approaches to Wildlife Conflict Mitigation in the Maasai Mara - Overview Video•1 minute
2 readings•Total 30 minutes
- Introduction•15 minutes
- Findings•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Data-Driven Strategies in Wildlife Conservation•10 minutes
In this section, we explore remote sensing techniques for mapping industrial poultry operations. Key concepts include scalable methods, spatial data analysis, and applications in agricultural planning.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Mapping Industrial Poultry Operations at Scale - Overview Video•1 minute
1 reading•Total 15 minutes
- Mapping Industrial Poultry Operations at Scale - The Reading•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Mapping Industrial Poultry Operations at Scale•10 minutes
In this section, we analyze solar potential using GIS data and irradiance metrics to evaluate land suitability for solar projects in India.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Identifying Solar Energy Locations in India - Overview Video•1 minute
1 reading•Total 15 minutes
- Identifying Solar Energy Locations in India - The Reading•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Solar Energy and Land Use in India•10 minutes
In this section, we explore remote sensing techniques for mapping glacial lakes and assessing risks of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) using satellite imagery and environmental monitoring.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Mapping Glacial Lakes - Overview Video•1 minute
2 readings•Total 30 minutes
- Introduction•15 minutes
- Findings•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Advancements in Glacial Lake Monitoring and Analysis•10 minutes
In this section, we explore AI models for forecasting solar panel degradation, analyzing performance factors, and designing predictive maintenance strategies to enhance renewable energy system reliability.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Forecasting and Explaining Degradation of Solar Panels with AI - Overview Video•1 minute
2 readings•Total 30 minutes
- Introduction•15 minutes
- Findings•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- AI-Driven Solar Panel Degradation Analysis•10 minutes
In this section, we examine post-disaster building damage assessment methods, focusing on structural analysis, data collection, and safety protocols for effective recovery.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Post-Disaster Building Damage Assessment - Overview Video•1 minute
2 readings•Total 30 minutes
- Introduction•15 minutes
- Methods Used•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Post-Disaster Building Damage Assessment Techniques•10 minutes
In this section, we explore methods for classifying dwelling types using supervised learning and data analysis techniques. The focus is on practical applications for urban planning and real estate decision-making.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Dwelling Type Classification - Overview Video•1 minute
2 readings•Total 30 minutes
- Introduction•15 minutes
- Findings•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Dwelling Type Classification and Risk Assessment•10 minutes
In this section, we examine earthquake damage assessment methods, focusing on structural failure patterns and seismic impact evaluation for disaster response applications.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Damage Assessment Following the 2023 Earthquake in Turkey - Overview Video•1 minute
1 reading•Total 15 minutes
- Damage Assessment Following the 2023 Earthquake in Turkey - The Reading•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Post-Earthquake Damage Analysis and Technology•10 minutes
In this section, we explore methods to evaluate food security, analyze regional access patterns, and design data collection frameworks for informed decision-making.
What's included
1 video3 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Food Security Analysis - Overview Video•1 minute
3 readings•Total 45 minutes
- Introduction•15 minutes
- Methods Used•15 minutes
- Findings•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Food Security Analysis and Predictive Modeling•10 minutes
In this section, we explore BankNote-Net for assistive currency recognition, focusing on open datasets and machine learning models for accessibility applications.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- BankNote-Net: Open Dataset for Assistive Universal Currency Recognition - Overview Video•1 minute
2 readings•Total 25 minutes
- Introduction•10 minutes
- Findings•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- BankNote-Net Dataset and Assistive Currency Recognition•10 minutes
In this section, we examine broadband infrastructure performance, factors affecting connectivity, and strategies for improving network access. Key concepts include reliability, deployment planning, and practical solutions for enhanced connectivity.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Broadband Connectivity - Overview Video•1 minute
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Broadband Connectivity - The Reading•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Broadband Connectivity and Data Privacy Fundamentals•10 minutes
In this section, we explore NLP techniques for conflict monitoring, focusing on sentiment analysis, event detection, and tracking geopolitical changes through text data.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Monitoring the Syrian War with Natural Language Processing - Overview Video•1 minute
2 readings•Total 30 minutes
- Introduction•15 minutes
- Methods Used•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Analyzing Text Data for Conflict Insights•10 minutes
In this section, we examine patterns of misinformation spread, evaluate detection methods, and assess impacts on public trust. It provides practical strategies for identifying and mitigating false narratives.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- The Proliferation of Misinformation Online - Overview Video•1 minute
2 readings•Total 30 minutes
- Introduction•15 minutes
- Findings•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Navigating the Digital Information Landscape•10 minutes
In this section, we explore how open data enhances AI development by improving model reliability and ethical deployment through transparency and accessibility.
What's included
1 video3 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Unlocking the Potential of AI with Open Data - Overview Video•1 minute
3 readings•Total 45 minutes
- Introduction•15 minutes
- Findings•15 minutes
- Discussion•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Exploring Open Data and AI Collaboration•10 minutes
In this section, we explore diagnostic techniques for middle ear disease using acoustic immittance. Key concepts include analyzing data for abnormalities and designing screening protocols for early detection.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Detecting Middle Ear Disease - Overview Video•1 minute
2 readings•Total 30 minutes
- Introduction•15 minutes
- Methods Used•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Detecting Middle Ear Disease and AI Applications•10 minutes
In this section, we examine strategies for early leprosy detection in vulnerable populations. Key concepts include risk factor analysis, targeted screening, and public health intervention planning.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Detecting Leprosy in Vulnerable Populations - Overview Video•1 minute
1 reading•Total 15 minutes
- Detecting Leprosy in Vulnerable Populations - The Reading•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- AI and Leprosy Detection in Vulnerable Communities•10 minutes
In this section, we explore automated segmentation techniques for prostate cancer metastases using machine learning. The focus is on improving diagnostic accuracy and real-world application in medical imaging.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Automated Segmentation of Prostate Cancer Metastases - Overview Video•1 minute
2 readings•Total 25 minutes
- Introduction•15 minutes
- Findings•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Prostate Cancer Metastases Segmentation Insights•10 minutes
In this section, we explore strategies for screening premature infants for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in low-resource settings. Key concepts include automated image analysis, mobile application development, and accessible diagnostic tools for early intervention.
What's included
1 video3 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Screening Premature Infants for Retinopathy of Prematurity in Low-Resource Settings - Overview Video•1 minute
3 readings•Total 40 minutes
- Introduction•15 minutes
- Retinal Image Selector•10 minutes
- Findings•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Screening Premature Infants for Retinopathy of Prematurity•10 minutes
In this section, we examine the long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2, analyze post-COVID-19 health patterns, and evaluate clinical research methodologies to improve patient care and public health strategies.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 - Overview Video•1 minute
2 readings•Total 25 minutes
- Introduction•10 minutes
- Findings•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Long-Term Impacts of COVID-19 and Research Methods•10 minutes
In this section, we explore the use of AI for pancreatic cyst classification, analyzing imaging data with machine learning, and evaluating clinical performance to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Using Artificial Intelligence to Inform Pancreatic Cyst Management - Overview Video•1 minute
2 readings•Total 30 minutes
- Introduction•15 minutes
- Findings•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Artificial Intelligence in Pancreatic Cyst Management•10 minutes
In this section, we explore the use of NLP in developing chatbots for smoking cessation. Key concepts include conversational design, RCT evaluation, and real-world health applications.
What's included
1 video4 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- NLP-Supported Chatbot for Cigarette Smoking Cessation - Overview Video•1 minute
4 readings•Total 50 minutes
- Introduction•15 minutes
- Methods Used•10 minutes
- Findings•15 minutes
- Final Version of QuitBot•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- NLP-Driven Support for Smoking Cessation•10 minutes
In this section, we explore using satellite data to map population movement, analyze building density with remote sensing, and estimate people per structure for urban and public health applications.
What's included
1 video4 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Mapping Population Movement Using Satellite Imagery - Overview Video•1 minute
4 readings•Total 60 minutes
- Introduction•15 minutes
- Building Density Estimated from Remote Sensing Data•15 minutes
- Estimating People per Structure•15 minutes
- Findings•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Analyzing Population Movement with Satellite Data•10 minutes
In this section, we explore AI and GPT models in diagnostics, radiology, and patient decision-making.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- The Promise of AI and Generative Pre-Trained Transformer Models in Medicine - Overview Video•1 minute
2 readings•Total 30 minutes
- Introduction•15 minutes
- Radiology•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- AI and GPT Models in Medical Advancement•10 minutes
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