Akkuarvoketju
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TT00BI96 |
| Curriculum: | I-SA STV2022 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 4 (2025-2026) |
| Semester: | Autumn |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Heiska, Juho |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Learning Outcomes
After the course, the student has a good overall picture of the whole battery value chain. The student understands how the value chain is set up and what are the critical steps and can evaluate business opportunities within the value chain.
Student's Workload
135 hours, with 50 hours of contact teaching.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Basics of battery technology module.
Contents
Overview of the lithium-ion battery value chain from mining, refining, precursor and active material synthesis, cell manufacturing and assembly, electrochemical characterization and testing, logistics, applications, economy, reuse, and recycling forming a closed-loop part of a circular economy. Management of the battery value chain and business opportunities of energy storage.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material shared by the teacher.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Contact teaching, exercises, online teaching, and independent studies.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5: The student can provide creative solutions in all the course-related exercises.
Grade 3: The student can solve the course-related exercises.
Grade 1: The student can solve the basic course-related exercises.
Assessment Methods
Teacher's evaluation, assignments, and an exam.
Further Information
Juho.Heiska@vamk.fi