(5 cr)
Code: TE00BF95-3002
General information
Enrollment
03.08.2019 - 16.09.2019
Timing
02.09.2019 - 31.12.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Engineering and Business
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 20
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Chemical and Materials Engineering
Teachers
- Liisa Lehtinen
Objective
The participants are able to describe why moving towards circular economies is essential for mankind. They are able to describe the challenges that nations, companies and individuals face while trying to execute circular economies. The participants are able to name and describe cases of and means for conquering such challenges. The participants are able to exhibit good reporting skills.
Content
The course is a literature survey that can be conducted individually or in groups. The topic investigated is determined separately for each participant. The survey may concern a current topic that is studied within an RDI project, or a more general topic. The participants can also freely suggest a topic of their own interest. In most cases, the participants are able to study individually with a flexible time schedule.
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.
Teaching methods
literature study, web based material
Exam schedules
No exam.
International connections
International students, Project work, Digi-learning
Completion alternatives
No other implementations
Student workload
Circular Economy is studied via literature study. Total hours 5 x 26,7 h
Content scheduling
The course consists of literature reserch that can be done within own time-schedule. The course can be started any time.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment is based on reporting. The assessment is based on thesis evaluation criteria which can be found from Messi.