Sustainable development dimensions and challengesLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to identify sustainability challenges in general and in relation to your own field of expertise. You are able to describe the sustainability transformation required in the field of technology and are able to justify investments necessary for sustainability.

Content

What are sustainability challenges in practice on the international and national levels?
What challenges does the sustainability deficit present in technical fields?
What is the role of megatrends?
What are the opportunities provided by circular economy?
What types of investments are required for sustainability action?

Evaluation

Students can
a. utilize bid data in decision making.
b. solve complex problems with data and information.
d. systematically analyze the importance and value of data.