The course is included in these curricula and study modules

Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

2

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

Within this study unit we will focus on the
following competency:
Sustainability

SDGs in focus:
#7 Affordable and clean energy
#9 Industry, innovationand infrastructure
#12 Responsible consumption and production
#13 Climate action
#17 Partnerships for the goals

Learning outcomes

Once you have completed the study unit you will:

Understand the principles of sustainability and
sustainable
development goals, and be able to relate them to
engineering
projects, and consider how engineering can provide
more sustainable
solutions. (knowledge, attitude)

Understand the principles of energy, its
consumption, conventional
and renewable generation, its storage and future
trends. (knowledge,
attitude)

Be aware of the diversity and sustainabilities of
conventional and
renewable engineering and construction materials.
(knowledge)

Be able to identify the demand and development of
sustainable energy
and materials in the Nordic region. (knowledge,
attitude)

Course contents

Lectures, group projects, excursions, guest
presentations, laboratory demonstration

Prerequisites and co-requisites

None

Recommended or required reading

Study materials will be provided in itslearning

Study activities

  • Lectures - 24 hours
  • Excursions and demonstrations - 12 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 24 hours
  • Individual studies - 75 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

  • Demonstrations and proficiency exams
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

Learning diary, group presentation

Teacher

  • Makkonen-Craig Stewart
  • Skön Kim

Examiner

Makkonen-Craig Stewart

Home page of the course

Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

Until further notice

Assessment methods

  • Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions

Course and curriculum search