Introduction to circular economyLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: EE00EC09
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Responsible person
- Liisa Routaharju
Objective
You understand the sustainable use of diminishing natural resources and the need to allocate them efficiently. You understand circular economy as a tool for achieving sustainability and the new business opportunities the transition to circularity may create. You are familiar with the obstacles to the transformation from linear to circular economy and with the ways these may be overcome.
Content
What are linear and circular economy models and what do they mean in terms of natural resources? What are the advantages of shifting from linear to circular economy?
Materials
Waste management
Enrollment
08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024
Timing
01.09.2024 - 09.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 36
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
Teachers
- Anne Vaarasuo
Teacher in charge
Liisa Routaharju
Groups
-
EEMI24SPEnvironmental Engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You understand the sustainable use of diminishing natural resources and the need to allocate them efficiently. You understand circular economy as a tool for achieving sustainability and the new business opportunities the transition to circularity may create. You are familiar with the obstacles to the transformation from linear to circular economy and with the ways these may be overcome.
Content
What are linear and circular economy models and what do they mean in terms of natural resources? What are the advantages of shifting from linear to circular economy?
Materials
All sections consist of a theory part and assignments.
Main topics are covered in weekly online lectures, but students are expected to search for information independently.
No specific textbook is required, but good information sources include the websites of Ellen MacArthur foundation, Sitra, UN and the EU website for circular economy. More detailed information is given on lectures.
Teaching methods
You understand the sustainable use of diminishing natural resources and the need to allocate them efficiently. You understand circular economy as a tool for achieving sustainability and the new business opportunities the transition to circularity may create. You are familiar with the obstacles to the transformation from linear to circular economy and with the ways these may be overcome.
We’ll be looking for answers to these questions:
• What are linear and circular economy models and what do they mean in terms of natural resources?
• What are the advantages of shifting from linear to circular economy?
Employer connections
None
Exam schedules
Assignment due dates announced in the beginning of the course.
International connections
None
Student workload
135 h (5CU), more detailed description given in the beginning of the course.
Content scheduling
Announced later
Further information
Detailed description given in the beginning of the course.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Completing the course requires studying the theory material and completing the given assignments. All assignments are evaluated and influence the course grade. The maximum amount of points for each assignment is indicated in the instructions. The course grade is determined by the sum of points collected as follows:
• Grade 1: 50-59 points
• Grade 2: 60-69 points
• Grade 3: 70-79 points
• Grade 4: 80-89 points
• Grade 5: 90- points
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 31.10.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
Teachers
- Liisa Routaharju
Teacher in charge
Liisa Routaharju
Groups
-
EEMI23SPEnvironmental Engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You understand the sustainable use of diminishing natural resources and the need to allocate them efficiently. You understand circular economy as a tool for achieving sustainability and the new business opportunities the transition to circularity may create. You are familiar with the obstacles to the transformation from linear to circular economy and with the ways these may be overcome.
Content
What are linear and circular economy models and what do they mean in terms of natural resources? What are the advantages of shifting from linear to circular economy?
Materials
All sections consist of a theory part and assignments.
Main topics are covered in weekly online lectures, but students are expected to search for information independently.
No specific textbook is required, but good information sources include the websites of Ellen MacArthur foundation, Sitra, UN and the EU website for circular economy. More detailed information is given on lectures.
Teaching methods
You understand the sustainable use of diminishing natural resources and the need to allo-cate them efficiently. You understand circular economy as a tool for achieving sustainability and the new business opportunities the transition to circularity may create. You are familiar with the obstacles to the transformation from linear to circular economy and with the ways these may be overcome.
We’ll be looking for answers to these questions:
• What are linear and circular economy models and what do they mean in terms of nat-ural resources?
• What are the advantages of shifting from linear to circular economy?
Employer connections
None
Exam schedules
No exam.
Assignment due dates announced in the beginning of the course.
Please note late submission reduces points.
International connections
None
Student workload
135 h (5CU), divided as follows:
• Online lectures 14 h. Self study material about 21h.
• Section 1 assignments about 15h
• Section 2 assignments about 35h
• Section 2 assignments about 35h
• Section 4 assignments about 15h
Content scheduling
Part 1: introduction to CE
Part 2: Natural resources: our only planet
Part 3: Maintaining value; the shift from linear to circular economy
Part 4: Conclusions
Further information
Main topics are covered in weekly online lectures. Attendance to these is optional, but highly recommended as they are likely to help you complete the course assignments. Lectures are recorded, when possible, and the recordings added on Learn. Please note that a lecture is cancelled if there are fewer than 5 participants, in which case no recording is made either.
Schedule added on learn.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Completing the course requires studying the theory material and completing the given assignments. All assignments are evaluated and influence the course grade. The maximum amount of points for each assignment is indicated in the instructions. The course grade is determined by the sum of points collected as follows:
• Grade 1: 50-59 points
• Grade 2: 60-69 points
• Grade 3: 70-79 points
• Grade 4: 80-89 points
• Grade 5: 90- points
Enrollment
22.08.2022 - 28.08.2022
Timing
05.09.2022 - 28.10.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
Teachers
- Liisa Routaharju
Teacher in charge
Liisa Routaharju
Groups
-
EEMI22SVPEnvironmental Engineering, online/full-time studies
Objective
You understand the sustainable use of diminishing natural resources and the need to allocate them efficiently. You understand circular economy as a tool for achieving sustainability and the new business opportunities the transition to circularity may create. You are familiar with the obstacles to the transformation from linear to circular economy and with the ways these may be overcome.
Content
What are linear and circular economy models and what do they mean in terms of natural resources? What are the advantages of shifting from linear to circular economy?
Materials
Material in Learn
Teaching methods
You understand the sustainable use of diminishing natural resources and the need to allo-cate them efficiently. You understand circular economy as a tool for achieving sustainability and the new business opportunities the transition to circularity may create. You are familiar with the obstacles to the transformation from linear to circular economy and with the ways these may be overcome.
We’ll be looking for answers to these questions:
• What are linear and circular economy models and what do they mean in terms of natural resources?
• What are the advantages of shifting from linear to circular economy?
Employer connections
None
Exam schedules
Announced in the beginning of the course
International connections
International CE policy discussed
Student workload
Online lectures 14 h. Self study material about 21h.
• Section 1 assignments about 15h
• Section 2 assignments about 35h
• Section 2 assignments about 35h
• Section 4 assignments about 15h
Overall about 135 h.
Content scheduling
• Section 1: Introduction: what is circular economy?
• Section 2: Natural resources: only one planet
• Section 3: Maintaining value: the shift from linear to circular economy
• Section 4: Conclusions
Further information
Attendance on online lectures is optional, but recommended. Lectures will be recorded (when possible) and recordings added on Learn.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The course grade is based on the collected points as follows:
• Grade 1: 50-59 points
• Grade 2: 60-69 points
• Grade 3: 70-79 points
• Grade 4: 80-89 points
• Grade 5: 90- points
Please note that late submission reduces points (-1p/day).