Circular Economy in Chemical Engineering (5 cr)
Code: TE00BF94-3002
General information
Enrollment
03.06.2019 - 15.09.2019
Timing
02.09.2019 - 20.12.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Engineering and Business
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 20
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Chemical and Materials Engineering
Teachers
- Liisa Lehtinen
Objective
The participants are able to describe the different concepts of circular economy and resource efficiency. The participants are able to name and describe different implementations of circular economies in the fields of chemical engineering, food technology and materials technology. The participants are able to recognize and describe the business potential of new innovations and entrepreneurship in circular economy
Content
The course is a non-stop virtual course in English. The participants are able to study individually with a flexible time schedule.
- Concepts of circular economy and resource efficiency
- Bioeconomics, food loss in food production chain, sharing economy
- Innovations, service and new business opportunities
Location and time
Course in a non-stop course. The student can flexible proceed in own speed.
Materials
The course will be held in English. Students gather their own material. Web-based material in Optima
Teaching methods
Task based learning, , literature study, web based material
Exam schedules
No exams
International connections
International students, Entrepreneurship, Project work, Digi-learning
Completion alternatives
No other implementations
Student workload
Circular Economy is studied via several Web-based Tasks. Total hours 5 x 26,7 h.
Content scheduling
The course consists of several individual tasks that can be studied within own time-schedule. The course can be started any time.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment is based on Task reports.