The course is included in these curricula and study modules

Level/category

Extension studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Optional

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

2

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

In this study unit the focus lies on the following
competencies:
Sustainability

SDGs in focus:
#7 AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
#8 DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
#9 INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
#11 SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
#12 RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
#13 CLIMATE ACTION

Learning outcomes

Once you have completed the study unit you will
have:

An understanding the fundamentals of circularity
in the context of sustainability in both technical
and biological spheres. (Knowledge)

The ability to apply systems thinking to identify
material and energy closed loops and zero-waste
solutions, and to relate circularity to
transformations in economic and social dimensions
such as the sharing economy. (Skill, Attitude)

Course contents

Lectures, external MOOC, group exercises, group
project, excursions, guest presentations,
participation in events

Previous course names

Circular Economy, PM 1 008 (0)

Study activities

  • Lectures - 27 hours
  • Excursions and demonstrations - 10 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 27 hours
  • Individual studies - 44 hours
  • Internet-based studies - 27 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

Group project, individual learning diary

Teacher

  • Linderbäck Paula
  • Makkonen-Craig Stewart

Examiner

Linderbäck Paula

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

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