Environment now (5 cr)
Code: EE00EC20-3001
General information
Enrollment
12.04.2021 - 25.04.2021
Timing
06.09.2021 - 10.12.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
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
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EEMI20SPEnvironmental Engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You can identify current environmental issues. You are able to relate environmental issues to a wider context. You understand the impact of politics on environmental issues. You are able to discuss environmental issues competently. You can provide well-grounded solutions to environmental problems. You can interpret sources critically and search for information from reliable sources.
Content
What are the current environmental problems?
How do political decisions and geopolitics relate to environmental issues?
How are environmental issues discussed constructively?
How to solve environmental problems?
How do you justify your opinion expertly?
What is a good source and where to find one?
Materials
Material available in Learn or from Xamk library. Some openly accessible internet material may be used.
Teaching methods
Lectures, group discussions and presentations
Employer connections
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Exam schedules
No exam.
Two PBL cycles, each reported, presented and peer evaluated.
Learning cycle 1 presentations 21.10.2021
Learning cycle 2 presentations 02.12.2021
Individual learning diary due 09.12.2021.
International connections
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Student workload
Preliminary assignment (given by the beginning of September) 5 h
PBL cycle lectures, reporting, presenting and peer evaluations 60h
Individual learning diary 70h
Total student workload 135h
Content scheduling
There are two problem based learning cycles. The first cycle focuses on the reasons of environmental problems and the second on the possible solutions.
More detailed information given in the beginning of the course.
Preliminary assignment given before the beginning of September.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment methods and criteria
PBL cycles 1 and 2 are reported and presented.
Each student peer evaluates other students.
Individual learning diary has to be accepted for a passing grade.