Introduction to circular economy (5 cr)
Code: EE00EC09-3005
General information
Enrollment
08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024
Timing
01.09.2024 - 09.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Metsätalouden ja ympäristöteknologian koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 36
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
Teachers
- Anne Vaarasuo
Teacher in charge
Liisa Routaharju
Groups
-
EEMI24SPEnvironmental Engineering, full-time studies
- 03.09.2024 12:30 - 14:30, Introduction to circular economy EE00EC09-3005
- 19.09.2024 10:00 - 12:00, Introduction to circular economy EE00EC09-3005
- 30.09.2024 10:00 - 12:00, Introduction to circular economy EE00EC09-3005
- 08.10.2024 12:30 - 14:30, Introduction to circular economy EE00EC09-3005
- 15.10.2024 12:30 - 14:30, Introduction to circular economy EE00EC09-3005
- 04.11.2024 10:00 - 12:00, Introduction to circular economy EE00EC09-3005
- 11.11.2024 10:00 - 12:00, Introduction to circular economy EE00EC09-3005
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?
Opiskelumateriaali
All sections consist of a theory part and assignments.
Main topics are covered in weekly online lectures, but students are expected to search for information independently.
No specific textbook is required, but good information sources include the websites of Ellen MacArthur foundation, Sitra, UN and the EU website for circular economy. More detailed information is given on lectures.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
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?
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
None
Tentit ja muut määräajat
Assignment due dates announced in the beginning of the course.
Kansainvälinen yhteistyö
None
Opiskelijan työmäärä
135 h (5CU), more detailed description given in the beginning of the course.
Toteutuksen osien kuvaus
Announced later
Further information
Detailed description given in the beginning of the course.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Completing the course requires studying the theory material and completing the given assignments. All assignments are evaluated and influence the course grade. The maximum amount of points for each assignment is indicated in the instructions. The course grade is determined by the sum of points collected as follows:
• Grade 1: 50-59 points
• Grade 2: 60-69 points
• Grade 3: 70-79 points
• Grade 4: 80-89 points
• Grade 5: 90- points