Energy Transition and Sustainable Economies
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | VV00BN02 |
| Curriculum: | VAPVAL 2022 |
| Level: | Continuing Education etc. |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Niemelä, Riitta |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Courses
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3001 | H-VV | 2022-09-15 – 2023-07-31 | Riitta Niemelä | English | 2022-09-15 – 2023-07-31 |
Learning Outcomes
This online self-study course will prepare students to familiarize themselves with the challenges and opportunities of energy transition and take critical steps towards sustainability in its ecological, economic and social dimension.
Contents
In this course, students will be acquainted with the need of energy transition from the perspectives of various roles, including that of the producer, consumer and prosumer. Students will also recognise the importance of energy transition for sustainable development in its widest sense, consisting of ecological, economic, social and cultural aspects. On completing the course, students will understand how energy transition supports climate change mitigation and adaptation. They will also understand the way in which energy transition and circular economy are related and mutually reinforcing. In addition, students will know what is being done in Vaasa region for energy transition and how the region’s energy cluster acts as a leader in the international development of the field.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
The course is completed by independently working in an online environment and taking an exam in Moodle. The exam consists of multiple-choice questions covering the course topics. The course is graded “passed” or “failed”.
Students’ activity in MOOC environment is expected to consist of the following:
- Watching the introductory film and interviews available on the course site.
- Reading and familiarization with the text materials available on the course site.
- Taking tests that measure students’ knowledge and skills in content areas.
- Writing short, self-reflective essays on various course topics. The course teacher can comment on students’ work and can give feedback.
Execution
This is a MOOC course, available for independent study on the FutureLearn platform (https://www.futurelearn.com/partners/hanken-school-of-economics). The course is provided by Hanken School of Economics (https://www.hanken.fi/en/students/study-programmes/courses-open-all-cooperation-studies-moocs-study-modules/hanken-moocs) in cooperation with Vaasa Higher Education Consortium. The course is open year-round.
Further Information
This is a MOOC course, available for independent study on the FutureLearn platform (https://www.futurelearn.com/partners/hanken-school-of-economics). The course is provided by Hanken School of Economics (https://www.hanken.fi/en/students/study-programmes/courses-open-all-cooperation-studies-moocs-study-modules/hanken-moocs) in cooperation with Vaasa Higher Education Consortium. The course is open year-round.
If you have any questions please contact Tommi Lehtonen (tommi.lehtonen@uwasa.fi) or Mikaela Krohn (mikaela.krohn@hanken.fi).
Course material
All the material are available in the FutureLearn platform (https://www.futurelearn.com/partners/hanken-school-of-economics).