Sustainable Development and Circular Economy
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IEYX1004 |
| Type: | Compulsory |
| Curriculum: | ET 2019 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2020-2021) |
| Semester: | Spring |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Laitinen, Asseri |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2020-2021
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3001 | KT2019-2, KT2019-2A, KT2019-2B | 2020-09-01 – 2020-12-31 | Riitta Niemelä | Finnish | 2020-08-17 – 2020-09-11 |
| 3002 | ET2019-2, ET2019-2A, ET2019-2B, YT2019-2, YT2019-2A, YT2019-2B | 2020-09-01 – 2020-12-20 | Lotta Saarikoski, Riitta Niemelä, Tarja Launonen | Finnish | 2020-08-17 – 2020-09-11 |
Learning Outcomes
The student knows the principles of Sustainable Development and Circular Economy. He understands the targets of Sustainable Development and Circular Economy in today's and future societys and global causes for Sustainable Development and Circular Economy.
The student is familiar with the business models of Circular Economy and the sectors of Sustainable Development. The student is able to apply Sustainable Development and Circular Economy concepts into businesses.
Contents
Resource scarcity. The sectors of Sustainable Development. Circular Economy and its business models. Sustainable Development and Circular Economy in businesses.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material given by lecturer, Circular Economy publications made by The Finnish Innovation Fund, Sitra.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures. Project work of the topic given by a client.
Assessment Criteria
1: The student masters the most essential knowledge required for following corses and working life.
3: The student is able to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit independently.
5: The student is able to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit independently and is able apply the learnt knowledge in new contexts.
Assessment Methods
Project work, project management, self evaluation, group evaluation.