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Sustainable Development

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: IYTA0103
Type: Compulsory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: I-YT 2012
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study: 1 (2012-2013)
Credits: 2 cr
Responsible Teacher: Niemelä, Riitta
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2012-2013

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
3I-YT-1N2013-03-04 – 2013-04-26Riitta NiemeläFinnish2013-02-11 – 2013-03-04
4I-YT-1V2013-03-04 – 2013-05-24Riitta NiemeläFinnish2013-02-11 – 2013-03-04

Learning Outcomes

The student understands the relation between current public debate and development needs, and sustainable development. The student is able to identify the essential factors influencing the living conditions of humans and our environment. The student can justify the development needs for the environment and the society.

Student's Workload

The total amount of student's work is 54 h, which contains 28 h of contact studies.

Contents

Sub-areas of sustainable development. Indicators for the development. Global view on the environment. Topical issues on sustainable development.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Materials provided by the lecturer.
Gustafsson (toim.) 2005. Maailmanlaajuiset ympäristöongelmat – Uhkakuvista yhteistyöhön. Turun yliopisto.
Hakala, Harri & Välimäki, Jari 2003. Ympäristön tila ja suojelu Suomessa. Helsinki. Gaudeamus (suitable parts)

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Introductory lectures and group work on the themes of the course.

Assessment Criteria

Grade 1: The student knows those subjects of the course, which are necessary for the forthcoming studies and working life.

Grade 3: The student is well-abled to utilize the course contents.

Grade 5: The student is able to apply creatively the contents of the course.

Assessment Methods

Exam and written reports.


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