The course takes place in period

1 (2019-08-01 to 2019-10-27)

Level/category

General 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

Aim of the course is to give introduction to
material and energy efficiency, life cycle
thinking and analysis, material recycling,
biobased raw materials

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student is
expected to be able to understand the factors
of material efficiency and energy efficiency,
evaluate the sustainable materials and
processes, to evaluate the benefits of material
recycling / biobased raw materials, and to be
aware of environmental legislation (national
and EU)

Course contents

Theory-based instruction on sustainability
principles, the circular economy, sustainable
energy, sustainable materials, plastic waste
sustainability R&D, water treatment and life
cycle assessment
Excursions to several different facilities

Prerequisites and co-requisites

None

Previous course names

None

Recommended or required reading

Material provided in itslearning

Study activities

  • Lectures - 10 hours
  • Excursions and demonstrations - 40 hours
  • Individual- and group instruction - 10 hours
  • Practical exercises - 0 hours
  • Small-group work - 0 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 30 hours
  • Individual studies - 30 hours
  • Internet-based studies - 15 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

Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

Learning and excursion diary
Group project on life cycle analysis

Examiner

Makkonen-Craig Stewart

Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

Until further notice

Course enrolment period

2019-03-18 to 2019-09-02

Assessment methods

Date will be announced later - Reports and productions

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