The course takes place in period

4 (2022-03-14 to 2022-07-31)

Level/category

Professional studies

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

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
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2022-03-15 09:00 - 12:00 F249 Miljö och resurser Makkonen-Craig Stewart
Skön Kim
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
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
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
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
2022-05-24 09:00 - 12:00 F143 Environment and resources Group project presentations Makkonen-Craig Stewart
Skön Kim
2022-05-24 09:00 - 12:00 F249 Miljö och resurser 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

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