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Ecolabels (1 cr)

Code: AV00EA71-3001

General information


Timing

02.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Virtual portion

1 op

RDI portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS and Continuing Education

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

10 - 100

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology

Teachers

  • Liisa Routaharju

Teacher in charge

Liisa Routaharju

Objective

Students learn to identify some commonly used sustainability labeling schemes and understand how these schemes are used to promote sustainability in business by helping consumers make informed decisions. Difference between ecolabels and other sustainability tools, like management systems is also discussed.

Content

Basic ideology of labeling schemes
Commonly used labeling schemes
Global ecolabeling network

Materials

Material announced on the course LEARN platform

Teaching methods

Virtual independent studies in "LEARN" learning environment.

Students learn to identify some commonly used sustainability labeling schemes and understand how these schemes are used to promote sustainability in business by helping consumers make informed decisions. Difference between ecolabels and other sustainability tools, like management systems is also discussed.

Employer connections

-

Exam schedules

Independent studies between 2.5.-30.9.2020.

Student workload

1 ECTS equals about 27 hours of student work.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Approved/to be completed/failed