Resource efficiency and life cycle thinkingLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You learn the basics of life cycle thinking and are familiar with the resource efficiency opportunities of circular economy activities. You are able to identify environmental impacts caused by the main life cycle phases of product or service systems as well as the potential for managing such impacts. You are able to describe the essential mechanical, biological and thermal methods of waste treatment and justify their use as tools for circular economy and the green transition.

Content

What is life cycle thinking?

How is the life cycle of product or service system described?

How do mechanical, biological and thermal waste treatment methods support circular economy?

Evaluation

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
b. assess information sources critically.
c. work as team members in working life expert duties and identify and describe the problems of the professional field.
e. choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices.
g. apply critically the ethical principles of the professional field in different situations.