Introduction to circular economy (5 cr)
Code: EE00EC09-3001
General information
Enrollment
15.08.2020 - 04.09.2020
Timing
01.09.2020 - 16.10.2020
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
-
EEMI20SPEnvironmental 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
Independent study material available in LEARN. Students are expected to research relevant literature and websitesindependently to complete assignments.
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
Voluntary (but recommended) webinars (all times Finnish time)
1.9.2020 at 12-14
8.9.2020 at 12-14
22.9.2020 at 12-14
29.9.2020 at 12-14
6.10.2020 at 12-14
13.10.2020 at 12-14
Assignments due (possible changes announced in Learn)
A1-1: 7.9.2020 at 8:00
A1-2: 7.9.2020 (part 1)/14.9.2020 (part 2)
A1-3: 14.9.2020 at 8:00
A2-1: 28.9.2020 at 8:00
A2-2: 28.9.2020 at 8:00
A3-1: 12.10.2020 at 8:00
A3-2: 26.10.2020 at 8:00
A3-3: 12.10.2020 at 8:00
A4-1: 26.10.2020 at 8:00
A4-2: 26.10.2020 at 8:00
Student workload
5 ECTS equals about 135 hours of student work
Assignments
A1-1-3, A2-2, A3-1-3, A4-1-2 are individual assignments
A2-1 is a group assignment
See course description in Learn for more details.
Content scheduling
Course consists of four sections. All sections have to be completed to pass the course.
Section 1: Introduction
Section 2: Natural resources: our one planet
Section 3: Maintaining value: the shift from linear to circular economy
Section 4: Conclusions
Further information
Studies are carried out using the Xamk Learn platform "Introduction to Circular Economy (AUTUMN 2020)"
https://learn.xamk.fi/course/view.php?id=2069
Webinars will be arranged in TEAMS. Links to TEAMS webinars will be added in LEARN
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
All assignments and exams have to be accepted in order to receive a passing grade.
• Grade 1: 50-59 points
• Grade 2: 60-69 points
• Grade 3: 70-79 points
• Grade 4: 80-89 points
• Grade 5: 90- points
There is no exam and the grade is determined based on assignments.
Delayed submission reduces points.