Ecolabels (1 cr)
Code: AV00EA71-3001
General information
- Timing
- 02.05.2020 - 30.09.2020
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 1 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 1 cr
- RDI portion
- 1 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Distance learning
- Unit
- Vanha_Open UAS and Continuing Education (vanhettu)
- Campus
- Ecampus
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 10 - 100
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
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
Course material
Material announced on the course LEARN platform
Study forms and 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.
RDI and work-related cooperation
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Timing of exams and assignments
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