The course is included in these curricula and study modules
The course takes place in period
4 (2022-03-14 to 2022-07-31)
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
1
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
Competence in sustainability
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this study unit:
You understand the mechanisms and latest
scientific results on the environment,
including
the climate, biodiversity and impact categories
in
life cycle assessments. (Knowledge)
You are aware of the impacts of raw material
extraction and processing, and their context
within planetary boundaries. (Attitude)
You understand the role of engineers in
relevant
sectors such as materials engineering,
construction and the bioeconomy. (Attitude)
You can identify the potential environmental
impacts of engineering products and processes.
Skills
You understand environmental management
standards
and carbon capture storage and utilization.
(Knowledge)
You can consider appropriate climate mitigation
strategies. (Skills)
Course contents
Planetary boundaries, environmental impacts
(climate, LCA categories, biodiversity),
environmental management, carbon capture storage
and utilization, climate engineering
Prerequisites and co-requisites
None.
Recommended or required reading
All learning materials will be provided in
itslearning.
Study activities
- Lectures - 24 hours
- Excursions and demonstrations - 6 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 17 hours
- Individual studies - 85 hours
- Seminars - 3 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 project presentation
Teacher
- Makkonen-Craig Stewart
- Skön Kim
Examiner
Makkonen-Craig Stewart
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (104 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
Until further notice
Course enrolment period
2022-02-28 to 2022-03-27
Assessment methods
- Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
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2022-03-15 | 09:00 - 12:00 | F249 | Miljö och resurser | Makkonen-Craig Stewart Skön Kim |
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2022-03-29 | 09:00 - 12:00 | F249 | Miljö och resurser | Hybrid lesson: small auditorium (F249) and online in Teams https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NzVkN2MxMDEtYTNhMS00NWNhLWFhYTctMDFhMGJmOWJhOGEx%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2286080f64-b23d-4f93-8c43-e65f2588b9c3%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%224d76c94d-9c47-4e8d-9a6f-977b83870276%22%7d | Makkonen-Craig Stewart Skön Kim |
2022-04-05 | 09:00 - 12:00 | E385 | Miljö och resurser | Hybrid lesson: computer room E385 and online in Zoom (https://arcada.zoom.us/my/makkonst, passcode = Arcada2022) | Makkonen-Craig Stewart Skön Kim |
2022-04-12 | 09:00 - 12:00 | E385 | Miljö och resurser | Hybrid lesson: computer room E385 and online in Zoom (https://arcada.zoom.us/my/makkonst, passcode = Arcada2022) | Makkonen-Craig Stewart Skön Kim |
2022-04-19 | 09:00 - 12:00 | F249 | Miljö och resurser | 9:00-11:00 Hybrid lesson: small auditorium (F249) and online in Zoom (https://arcada.zoom.us/my/makkonst, passcode = Arcada2022) 11:00-12:00 Field work exercise (voluntary) | Makkonen-Craig Stewart Skön Kim |
2022-04-26 | 09:00 - 12:00 | F249 | Miljö och resurser | 9:00-11:00 Hybrid lesson: small auditorium (F249) and online in Zoom (https://arcada.zoom.us/my/makkonst, passcode = Arcada2022) 11:15-12:00 Excursion to Prakticum (voluntary) | Makkonen-Craig Stewart Skön Kim |
2022-05-03 | 09:00 - 12:00 | F249 | Miljö och resurser | Hybrid lesson in the small auditorium and online in Teams (not Zoom!): https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MmFjZGNhYTItNjc5NC00OGEyLThiMWEtMmNjMmQyMWRlZTli%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2286080f64-b23d-4f93-8c43-e65f2588b9c3%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%224d76c94d-9c47-4e8d-9a6f-977b83870276%22%7d | Makkonen-Craig Stewart Skön Kim |
2022-05-10 | 09:00 - 12:00 | E385 | Miljö och resurser | Hybrid lesson: computer room E385 and online in Zoom (https://arcada.zoom.us/my/makkonst, passcode = Arcada2022) | Makkonen-Craig Stewart Skön Kim |
2022-05-13 | 08:45 - 12:00 | Environment and resources | Excursion to the Geological Survey of Finland (GTK). Meet for coffee in front of the GTK auditorium, Vuorimiehentie 5, 02151 Espoo. | Makkonen-Craig Stewart Skön Kim |
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2022-05-17 | 09:00 - 12:00 | F249 | Miljö och resurser | Hybrid lesson in the small auditorium (F249) and online in Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZjQ5MDgwMzgtN2ZlMi00M2UyLTgxODQtOTg3NWIzN2M3ZTJm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2286080f64-b23d-4f93-8c43-e65f2588b9c3%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%224d76c94d-9c47-4e8d-9a6f-977b83870276%22%7d | Makkonen-Craig Stewart Skön Kim |
2022-05-19 | 09:00 - 12:00 | Environment and resources | Excursion to PacTec, FoodTec & PlastExpo Nordic trade fair in Helsinki. Register first at https://pfsptec.messukeskus.com/. Meet inside main entrance to Messukeskus (Messuaukio 1, 00520 Helsinki). | Makkonen-Craig Stewart Skön Kim |
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2022-05-20 | 09:30 - 11:30 | Environment and resources | Virtual excursion to Viikinmäki waste water treatment plant. Online in Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YmI0MjViNmQtM2VkYS00NTIxLTk5YTAtN2NiOThjZTllMTQ2%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2298ae7559-10dc-4288-8e2e-4593e62fe3ee%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2267654007-3771-4e86-86ca-c9c40770bbbf%22%7d | Makkonen-Craig Stewart Skön Kim |
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2022-05-20 | 14:00 - 16:00 | Environment and resources | Guest expert lecture by Prof. Ari Laaksonen, Finnish Meteorological Institute, on aerosols in the atmosphere. Online in Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NWY4ZGY1M2EtNGU1OS00Y2Q1LThhMDUtMWM1MmE5MWYwMDQ5%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2286080f64-b23d-4f93-8c43-e65f2588b9c3%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%224d76c94d-9c47-4e8d-9a6f-977b83870276%22%7d | Makkonen-Craig Stewart Skön Kim |
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2022-05-24 | 09:00 - 12:00 | F249 | Miljö och resurser | Group project presentations | Makkonen-Craig Stewart Skön Kim |
2022-05-24 | 09:00 - 12:00 | F143 | Environment and resources | Group project presentations | Makkonen-Craig Stewart Skön Kim |
2022-05-24 | 13:30 - 14:45 | Environment and resources | Excursion to Origin by Ocean. Meet shortly before 13:30 at KCL PARK, Tekniikantie 2, 02150 Espoo. | Makkonen-Craig Stewart Skön Kim |