The course is included in these curricula and study modules

Level/category

General 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

Competence in sustainability.

Learning outcomes

Understand the principles of sustainability and
sustainable development goals, and be able to
relate them to sustainable materials and
renewable
energy, and consider how engineering can
provide
more sustainable solutions. Understand the
mechanisms and latest scientific results on the
environment, including the climate and
biodiversity. Awareness of the impacts of raw
material extraction and processing, and their
context within planetary boundaries. Ability to
identify the potential environmental impacts
from
engineering products and processes, and
consider
appropriate climate mitigation strategies
including carbon capture storage and
utilization.

Course contents

Sustainability principles, climate and resources,
energy generation and storage, renewable
materials, material recycling, carbon capture,
storage and utilization, and climate engineering.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

None

Previous course names

None

Recommended or required reading

Material provided in itslearning

Study activities

  • Lectures - 12 hours
  • Excursions and demonstrations - 9 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 20 hours
  • Individual studies - 65 hours
  • Internet-based studies - 29 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 diary, group project presentation

Teacher

Makkonen-Craig Stewart

Examiner

Makkonen-Craig Stewart

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Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

Until further notice

Assessment methods

Date will be announced later - Reports and productions

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