Academic year 2021 - 2022

There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.

Academic year 2022 - 2023

•   Sustainable development research methods KK00EN45-3001 15.08.2022-31.12.2022  5 credits  (KKMI22SY) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  You are able to observe changes and development needs in the environment.
  You are able to generate and limit research questions related to sustainability challenges.
  You are able to use reliable literature in planning your development or research project.
  You are able to critically evaluate the reliability of the literature used.
  You are familiar with different research methods and able to make a research plan.
  You are able to implement your research plan in a manner that does not jeopardize the reliability and usability of your results.
  You are able to report your development and research project in a way that demonstrates both mastering the subject contents and the research reporting practices.

  Course contents

  What are the topics of sustainability research and development?
  What constitutes a good project plan and thesis?
  What methods are used for data acquisition?
  Which research methods are used and what are their general principles?
  How do I conduct applied research?
  How do I evaluate the reliability of my results?
  How do I professionally report my development and research project following the ethical guidelines of my field of expertise?

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Arto Sormunen

  Teacher(s)

  Arto Sormunen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  15.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • KKMI22SY

  Unit, in charge

  Metsätalouden ja ympäristöteknologian koulutusyksikkö (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Master's Degree Programme in Kestävän kehityksen teknologiat

  Unit location

  Mikkeli Campus

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

•   Sustainable development dimensions and challenges KK00EN44-3001 15.08.2022-31.12.2022  5 credits  (KKMI22SY) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  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.

  Course contents

  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?

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Henna Kauppi

  Teacher(s)

  Henna Kauppi

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  15.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • KKMI22SY

  Unit, in charge

  Metsätalouden ja ympäristöteknologian koulutusyksikkö (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Master's Degree Programme in Kestävän kehityksen teknologiat

  Unit location

  Mikkeli Campus

  Evaluation scale

  1-5