Opinto-opas

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- to utilize digital repositories and cloud services for professional activities
- to search for information from different data sources in the topic area
- to know the most important tools and software used in their profession
- to utilize different calculation programs and tools and apply them in different field / thematic tasks

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Online: moodle and zoom. Course also includes independent study and assignments.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Course material is handed in Moodle.

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle online course.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

1 ect equals to 27 hours of work.

Sisältö

- Digital data repositories
- Cloud data services
- Statistical tools and analysis
- GIS tools and analysis
- Visualisation of analysis

Arviointimenetelmät

Evaluation is based on course work and assignments.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Student has not reached learning outcomes of the course.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Student know basic professional vocabulary, has basic know-how and has basic skills to search information and apply it to solve simple tasks and problems.
Student can apply learned techniques to course work and assignments.
Mandatory assignments are completed and approved.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Student know professional vocabulary, has know-how and has skills to search information and apply it to solve tasks and problems.
Student can apply learned techniques in different ways to course work and assignments.
Mandatory assignments are completed and graded at least Good.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Student know professional vocabulary, has know-how, motivation and has skills to search information and apply it to solve tasks and problems.
Student can apply learned techniques in different ways to course work and assignments.
Mandatory assignments are completed and graded excellent.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- to apply digital tools in circular economy development projects
- to act as a responsible member of the team and use digital / online tools in project management
- to make a practical project and present results in a form of a digital online publication

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

This course is divided to 2 parts:

- A one week Bio-based battle course organized by NHL University of Applied Sciences, for which the students will receive 2 credits. Students will work in a multidisciplinary groups with students from different universities in Finland and the Netherlands.

- A project work offered by the teacher or student's work place. This counts as 3 credits.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

The course starts in March from 18-24th.
Participation is obligatory for the bio-based battle week.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

The material for the bio-based battle will be provided during that week by NHL.

For the project, the material and support will be provided by the teacher according to the project requirements and students' needs.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Should be discussed with the teacher.

Työelämäyhteistyö

Students will work on the real case company challenges.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

No exam

Oppimisympäristö

Online platforms, Teams and Zoom

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The workload is 135 h (5 credits) and most of the work is done independently.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Does not sufficiently participate in the initial lecture or mentoring activities and / or does not select an acceptable applied project or perform the required presentations and reporting relating to at an acceptable level.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Performs presentations and reporting relating to the chosen personal applied project at a minimal level.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Performs presentations and reporting relating to the chosen personal applied project reasonably well.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Performs presentations and reporting relating to the chosen personal applied project excellently.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- factors influencing entrepreneurial attitude in personal, organizational and society levels
- idea and innovation development methods
- what kind of support services, tools and methods exist to develop business ideas
- what kind of circular business models exist and importance of innovation in business models
- how to make a project/business plan, start the business and plan business acceleration

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Opinnot sisältävät luentoja kampuksella.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Sähköinen oppimisalusta (Moodle)

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Ei ole

Työelämäyhteistyö

Check out English page

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Sovitaan erikseen tapauskohtaisesti

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Opintopisteen keskimääräinen kuormitus on 27 t.

Sisältö

Katso englanninkielen sivu

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

Edeltävä osaamista ei vaadita

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Katso englanninkielen sivu

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Katso englanninkielen sivu

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Katso englanninkielen sivu

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Katso englanninkielen sivu

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- basic principles of the RDI -project and how to apply them into the real-life projects
- importance of networking, team building and management methods
- European Union’s research, development and innovation (RDI) funding
- project ideation and brainstorming, how to pitch project ideas, how to carry out project and project reporting

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

On-line lectures and independent course work either in pairs/ small groups or individually.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Activity in courses is required, attendance at lectures is encouraged.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Lecture material and LAB circular economy RDI project descriptions, as well as additional EU project material as indicated by the lecturer.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

N/A

Oppimisympäristö

On line

Arviointimenetelmät

Evaluation is based on course assignments about the subject matter:

Research Development and innovation basics
Case studies from circular economy RDI projects
Practical work on drawing up project plans of your own

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Required assignments are not delivered or they are inadequate, or they are not submitted during the course implementation.
Assessment results are less than 50% of the total points.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student
- knows the principles of circular economy in RDI projects
- is familiar with the concepts of RDI
- knows examples of circular economy projects

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student
-- knows the principles of circular economy in RDI projects and is able to discuss it
- is familiar with the concepts of RDI and can apply them to working life
- understands the principles circular economy projects, and is able to analyse the RDI content involved

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student
-- knows the principles of circular economy in RDI projects and is able to discuss it excelently
- is familiar with the concepts of RDI and can apply them to working life and justify well the choices involved
- understands the principles circular economy projects, and is able to analyse in depth the RDI content involved

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- to understand the principles and objectives of the Circular Economy in the context of resource efficiency
- to know the benefits and solutions of zero waste approach
- to know recycling industry solutions
- to know safe energy recovery and waste management solutions

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

has gained skills to work in multidisciplinary environments having also the professional attitude to work and communicate in the international teams

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- to know generally used environmental impact assessment procedures and their practical applications in different countries as part of environmental policies
- to understand typical environmental impacts related to e.g. soil construction, industrial sites, energy projects and natural resource extraction having significant environmental impacts
- to know public participation and citizen science based practices and methods used during EIA
- to understand different comparison methods, their background and applications used during EIA
- environmental impact data gathering and management tools like gis applications and spreading models.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an online course. Through this course, students will learn the introduction and definition of Environment Management and EIA and the related policies and regulatory frameworks. Moreover, the EIA procedure, scoping & screening will be taught with different EIA methods, tools and techniques. Throughout different case examples, students will learn the EIA reporting, decision making and project management as well as the implementation and follow up of the EIA statements and reports.
Each session of the course includes group work and assignments for better understanding and reviewing the topics that have been discussed in each session.
In addition there will be individual assignments to pass this course.
The individual and group work assignments worth 40% of the final grade.
The final project is 50% of the final grade and is done in the group of 4-5 students.
More detailed description of the teaching material will be provided in the introduction of the first session.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

This Course is held during Autumn semester 7.11.2023 - 12.12.2023.
Active participation of the course is 10% of the final grade.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

This course is taught based on different scientific books, articles and resources. The course materials will be uploaded after each session in moodle and the additional learning material will be provided for the students' interest in the topic and further learning.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Can be discussed with the instructor. Students should inform the teacher ASAP to discuss.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

No Exam

Oppimisympäristö

Online learning platform, ZOOM and Teams.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The average work load for this course is estimated to be 135 hours (5 ECTS). The main part of the study module´s work load consists of independent and group work, about 115 hours (including individual assignments and final group work). The time allocation for contact learning is about 20 hours.

Sisältö

- Introduction to Environment Management & EIA
- Legal, Policy & Regulatory Framework
- EIA Procedure - Scoping & Screening and Establishing Baseline Conditions
- EIA Methods, Tools and Techniques
- EIA Reporting & Review of EIA Quality
- Decision Making & Project Management
- LCA as a tool for EIA

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

less than 50p is fail 0

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Grade 1: 50 - 59 p
Grade 2: 60 - 69 p

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Grade 3: 70 - 79 p
Grade 4: 80 - 89 p

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Grade 5 requires a minimum of 90 p

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- to know the most important international environmental agreements (e.g. IPCC, Green Deal, UN SDGs, EU’s Circular Economy) and their consequence in operational level actions
- to understand the principles of EU’s environmental regulation and legislation system
- to understand the Finnish environmental regulation and legislation system as well as their implementation as a part of the EU regulation system.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

This course is a self-study course. The studying method was chosen, because understanding legislation requires thinking and searching for information. You will also listen to lecture videos, also, but giving ready answers will not help you in working life.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Available in the course platform.

Oppimisympäristö

LUT/LAB-Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 ects equals with 135 working hours.

Sisältö

The course deals with the most important international environmental agreements (e.g. IPCC, Green Deal, UN SDGs, EU’s Circular Economy) and their consequence in operational level actions and will understand the principles of EU’s environmental regulation and legislation system and the Finnish environmental regulation and legislation system as well as their implementation as a part of the EU regulation system.

Arviointimenetelmät

Scoring is divided between the following assignments.
Essay
Case study
Podcasts/videos
Learning diary

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Non-appearance
Missing assignments within the course schedule.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

50% of the points achieved.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

70% of the points achieved.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

90% of the points achieved.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- to identify the main environmentally harmful substances
- to know the basic methods (physical and chemical) to monitor and measure environmental impacts
- to know the principles of the factors affecting pollutants formation and distribution in the environment
- to compare measured values with the limit values and other regulations

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Luennot, moodle, nettikirja

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Moodle, nettikirja moodlessa

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle, luennot, nettikirja

Sisältö

desibelit
lämpösäteily
radioaktiivisuus
ilmanlaatu
veden laatu
menetelmät ekologiassa
saasteet ja eri mitta-asteikot

Arviointimenetelmät

Tehtävät, viikkolaskarit

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Ei osaa ratkaista opettajan asettamia matemaattisluonnontieteellisiä ongelmia ja muita kysymyksiä
Kirjalliset tehtävät ei tehty.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Käyttää yksittäisiä ammattikäsitteitä ja osoittaa perehtyneisyytensä alan tietoperustaan ja osaa etsiä yksittäisiin matemaattisluonnontieteellisiin ja muihin tieteellisiin ongelmiin johdonmukaisesti tietoa. Osaa soveltaa opittuja tekniikoita opettajan antamiin matemaattisluonnontieteellisiin ongelmiin.
Tekee kirjalliset tehtävät minimitasolla.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Käyttää keskeisiä ammattikäsitteitä johdonmukaisesti ja osaa etsiä ongelmanratkaisun kannalta oleelliset tiedot. Osaa monipuolisesti ratkaista opettajan asettamia matemaattisluonnontieteellisiä ja muita ongelmia.
Tekee kirjalliset tehtävät hyvin.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Käyttää ammattikäsitteitä asiantuntevasti ja osaa etsiä tietoa ongelmanratkaisuprosessin eri vaiheissa. Osaa ratkaista kaikki tai lähes kaikki opettajan asettamat matemaattisluonnontieteelliset ongelmat sekä muut kysymykset.
Tekee kirjalliset tehtävät erinomaisesti.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- to know the key technological solutions used for air, soil, waste, energy, water management to minimize environmental impacts
- to search information about BAT- and other advanced environmental technologies due to the BREF and other documents available
- to understand the role of the circular economy in the resource efficient industrial economy

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

The course is a virtual course. Also, assignments and exams are done independently or in teams. There will be lectures of which exact timing and content will be informed in the course´s Moodle platform.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

The study module will start on the week 3 and last for seven weeks. The contact learning sessions will be arranged every second week. It is recommended to participate contact learning sessions. The deadlines for assignments and exams will be informed in the beginning of the study module.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

All materials used in the course will be achievable online and delivered in Moodle.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

All specific arrangements should be agreed with teachers in responsible of the course.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Will be informed in the beginning of the course.

Oppimisympäristö

On line learning platforms: Moodle, ZOOM and Teams

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The average theoretical workload for this course is about 135 hours (5 ECTS). The main part of the study module´s workload consists of independent and group work, about 80 hours. The time allocation for contact learning (lectures, workshops) is about 16 hours. There is also about 40 hours allocated for final exam, preparation and execution.

Sisältö

The course observes basic technological solutions used for air, soil, waste and water management to minimize environmental impact of the human activities. The advanced environmental technologies are introduced in accordance with the European Union system of the Best Available Technologies (BATs) and Best Available Techniques Reference Documents (BREFs). Also, the role of circular economy to minimize environmental effect will be dealt.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No prerequirements.

Arviointimenetelmät

All of the assignments and exam given by teachers must be done (and approved). The more detailed evaluation criterias will be informed in the beginning of the study module.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student´s knowledge does not meet the competence requirements of the course.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Will be informed in the beginning of the course.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Will be informed in the beginning of the course.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Will be informed in the beginning of the course.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- to identify different textile fibers and plastics
- sort and treat different recyclable materials by various methods
- estimate the energy content of selected materials

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Kurssilla tehdään erilaisia laboratorioharjoituksia työparin kanssa. Laboratorioharjoitusten työselostukset tehdään annettujen ohjeiden mukaisesti.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Kurssin laboratorioharjoituksissa on pakollinen läsnäolo.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Laboratoriotöiden ohjeet ja teoriat löytyvät kurssin Moodle-sivulta.

Arviointimenetelmät

Kurssin arvosana muodostuu arvioiduista työselostuksista

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Opiskelijan osaaminen ei täytä kurssille asetettuja tavoitteita.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Opiskelija
- osaa noudattaa laboratorioharjoituksiin annettuja ohjeita ja sääntöjä
- osaa toimia laboratoriossa turvallisesti

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Opiskelija
- osaa käyttää keskeisiä ammattikäsitteitä johdonmukaisesti
- osaa raportoida laboratorioharjoitukset annettujen ohjeiden mukaisesti
- osaa noudattaa turvallisuusohjeita

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Opiskelija
- osaa käyttää ammattikäsitteitä asiantuntevasti
- osaa etsiä tietoa tiedonhankintaprosessin vaiheiden mukaisesti, perustella tietolähteiden valintaa ja käyttöä sekä arvioida erilaisia tietolähteitä
- osaa raportoida laboratorioharjoitukset annettujen ohjeiden mukaisesti
- osaa noudattaa turvallisuusohjeita

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- to understand material flow cost accounting
- to know how material efficiency auditing works in practice
- to understand how industrial symbioses can bring added value to companies

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Lectures, courseworks and seminars according to a separate program.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Lectures 5 x 4h

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Available in Moodle.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternative performances.

Työelämäyhteistyö

The course contains assignments connected with working life based projects and competences.

Oppimisympäristö

The course contains assignments connected with working life based projects and competences.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The time and load of the course is 5 x 27 hours of which about 80% is independent work.

Sisältö

The course introduces material flow cost accounting (MFCA) and principles of material efficiency auditing in companies. Recycled and renewable materials circulation will be looked with the concept of industrial symbiosis.

Competences

The Student will learn:
• to understand material flow cost accounting
• to know how material efficiency auditing works in practice
• to understand how industrial symbioses can bring added value to companies

Arviointimenetelmät

Courseworks and presentations need to be acceptable.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Assignments don´t fulfill the criteria of the course.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Student
- identifies the principles related to the MFCA
- is able to present a supervised evaluation how material efficiency auditing and industrial symbioses can bring added value to companies
- is able to use professional source material

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Student
- is able to identify and present the principles related to the MFCA
- is able to prepare a feasible evaluation how material efficiency auditing and industrial symbioses can bring added value to companies
- is able to use scientific and professional source material

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Student
- is able to critically identify and present the principles related to the MFCA
- is able to draw up an independent feasible evaluation how material efficiency auditing and industrial symbioses can bring added value to companies
- is able to successfully use international and scientific as well as professional source materials

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- formulate and clarify the research topic
- formulate the research design
- use secondary data
- collect primary data through interviews
- collect primary data through questionnaires
- analyze qualitative and quantitative data
- write and present the project report

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Research methods and reporting will be carried out as a virtual course. In this course students will learn how to perform a research project and all the necessary methodological skills for their future bachelor's thesis. Students will learn how to identify the topic and develop the research questions based on their topic of interest. In addition, different methods and tools for collecting and analysing data will be dealt with in the course.
As well as the on-line lectures there will be individual assignments that will involve the main skills required for research, presenting results, critically reviewing what has been written and available in the literature and ultimately to prepare students for whiting their own final thesis/ report.
Whenever possible and relevant the subject areas looked at will deal with the broader scientific fields of environmental technology, sustainability and circular economy.

More detailed and descriptive information will be uploaded in moodle.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

The course material is prepared based on scientific books and articles and other sources.Some useful background material:

Various publications on statistical theory and methods provide useful supportive reading.

Also publications such as:
Educational Research, Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Qualitative and Quantitative Research, Third Edition by John W. Creswell (2008)

Research Methods in Practice by Dahila K . Remler and Gregg G. Van Ryzin (2011)

All the course material will be uploaded in moodle soon after each session, as well as additional supporting material.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Can be discussed with the lecturer if needed. Generally, the course can be followed through the recordings and material provided in cases where it is not possible to follow the lectures live. If not possible to participate in any live lectures a certain amount of additional written reporting can be foreseen.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

There will be no examinations.

Oppimisympäristö

The online learning platforms,Zoom and Moodle will be used. There may be the option of a small number of in person in Lahti campus/hybrid sessions offered, but in this case presence in the classroom will not be compulsory for these.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The total workload for this course is 135 hours (5 ECTS credits). The main part of the study module´s work load consists of independent about 115 hours (including individual assignments and a certain amount of small group work). The time allocation for contact learning is18 hours.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No

Arviointimenetelmät

Evaluation will be based on a variety of research-based individual written tasks, presentation activity and a certain amount of groupwork with reporting.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Assignments are not performed or they do not fulfill the criteria of the course.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student
- identifies the principles related to the preparation of a bachelor’s thesis /report
- is able to present a supervised research plan for the thesis
- is able to use source materials and research methods with the assistance of supervision
- is able to use professional source material to a certain extent
- is able to utilise the key principles of scientific writing with supervision.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student
- is able to identify and present the principles related to the preparation of a bachelor’s thesis /report
- is able to prepare a feasible research plan for the thesis
- is able to evaluate to some extent source materials and research methods
- is able to use scientific and professional source material
- is able to apply fairly well the key principles of scientific writing.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student
- is able to critically identify and present the principles related to the preparation of a bachelor’s thesis /report
- is able to draw up an independent and feasible research plan for the thesis
- is able to critically evaluate possible source materials and research methods
- is able to successfully use international and scientific as well as professional source materials
- masters the key principles of scientific writing.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- to understand the signification of the risk management in different administrative and industrial sectors.
- to develop security within as a part of the own work
- to be able to identify, evaluate, quantify and monitor potential insecurity and risks
- to be able to make suggestions for avoidance and reductions,
- to know how to use management tools

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- to know different sustainability evaluation frame works and models
- to know the basics and applications of life cycle analyses (LCA)
- to evaluate carbon and material footprints
- to know how to manage life cycle, sustainability elements and the foot prints of products and services

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- to know the factors that effects on the material, energy and resource efficiency of sustainable process engineering
- to know the principles of the process engineering and product design tools taken the sustainability aspects into account ( e.g. life cycle assessment (LCA) approach)
- to use on a general level CAD/Solid Works programmes

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

The course is a virtual course. Also, assignments are done independently or in teams. There will be 4 contact learning sessions, which exact timing and content will be informed in the course´s Moodle platform.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

The study module will start on the week 10 and last for eight weeks. The contact learning sessions will be arranged every second week. It is recommended to participate contact learning sessions. The deadlines for assignments will be informed in the beginning of the study module.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

All materials used in the course will be achievable online and delivered in Moodle.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

All specific arrangements should be agreed with teachers in responsible of the course.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Will be informed in the beginning of the course.

Oppimisympäristö

On line learning platforms: Moodle, ZOOM and Teams

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The average theoretical workload for this course is about 135 hours (5 ECTS). The main part of the study module´s workload consists of independent and group work. The time allocation for contact learning (lectures, workshops) is about 16 hours.

Sisältö

The course focuses on resource efficiency (materials, water, energy) and mitigation of emissions in process industry.
The tools (LCA, Carbon footprint etc.) to evaluate the environmental impact of the production are introduced.
Further more after completing the course student has basic level ability to use AutoCAD software /Solid Works programmes.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No prerequirements.

Arviointimenetelmät

All of the assignments given by teachers must be done (and approved). The more detailed evaluation criterias will be informed in the beginning of the study module.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student´s knowledge does not meet the competence requirements of the course.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Will be informed in the beginning of the course.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Will be informed in the beginning of the course.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Will be informed in the beginning of the course.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- to appreciate the principles of sustainable water management in a context of circular economy and sustainable development goals
- to understand the importance of hydrological cycles for maintaining environmental and societies well being
-to know the main unit processes and technologies to prevent contamination of environment due to the inefficient wastewater and sludge management
- to know the factors that effects on the selection of the purification method and plant design of the wastewater treatment

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

This is an On-line course including exercises done individually or in pairs, also few web-quizzes are available.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

The course will be open from 15.9.2023 until 31.12.2023. During that period student can do the exercises by his/her one schedule. All of the obligatory tasks must be returned before deadline.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

All of the materials needed in the course is found from Course´s Moodle-page or in electronic form.

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle Online Course

Sisältö

Sustainable water management is also an important part of the Sustainable Development Goals and Circular Economy, which will be the integrated and holistic approaches of this course. This course introduces the importance of the hydrological systems in a local and global levels. During the course also human impacts (including climate change) of hydrological cycles are discussed as well as the methods and technologies to minimize detrimental effects especially concentrated to wastewater and sludge treatment.

The Student will learn:
- to appreciate the principles of sustainable water management in a context of circular economy and sustainable development goals
- to understand the importance of hydrological cycles for maintaining environmental and societies well being
- to know the main unit processes and technologies to prevent contamination of environment due to the inefficient wastewater and sludge management
- to know the factors that effects on the selection of the purification method and plant design of the wastewater treatment

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- to apply digital tools in circular economy development projects
- to act as a responsible member of the team and use digital / online tools in project management
- to make a practical project and present results in a form of a digital online publication

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

This course is divided to 2 parts:

- A one week Bio-based battle course organized by NHL University of Applied Sciences, for which the students will receive 2 credits. Students will work in a multidisciplinary groups with students from different universities in Finland and the Netherlands.

- A project work offered by the teacher or student's work place. This counts as 3 credits.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

The course starts in March from 18-24th.
Participation is obligatory for the bio-based battle week.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

The material for the bio-based battle will be provided during that week by NHL.

For the project, the material and support will be provided by the teacher according to the project requirements and students' needs.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Should be discussed with the teacher.

Työelämäyhteistyö

Students will work on the real case company challenges.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

No exam

Oppimisympäristö

Online platforms, Teams and Zoom

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The workload is 135 h (5 credits) and most of the work is done independently.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Does not sufficiently participate in the initial lecture or mentoring activities and / or does not select an acceptable applied project or perform the required presentations and reporting relating to at an acceptable level.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Performs presentations and reporting relating to the chosen personal applied project at a minimal level.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Performs presentations and reporting relating to the chosen personal applied project reasonably well.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Performs presentations and reporting relating to the chosen personal applied project excellently.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- to know the factors that effects on the material, energy and resource efficiency of sustainable process engineering
- to know the principles of the process engineering and product design tools taken the sustainability aspects into account ( e.g. life cycle assessment (LCA) approach)
- to use on a general level CAD/Solid Works programmes

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

The course is a virtual course. Also, assignments are done independently or in teams. There will be 4 contact learning sessions, which exact timing and content will be informed in the course´s Moodle platform.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

The study module will start on the week 10 and last for eight weeks. The contact learning sessions will be arranged every second week. It is recommended to participate contact learning sessions. The deadlines for assignments will be informed in the beginning of the study module.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

All materials used in the course will be achievable online and delivered in Moodle.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

All specific arrangements should be agreed with teachers in responsible of the course.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Will be informed in the beginning of the course.

Oppimisympäristö

On line learning platforms: Moodle, ZOOM and Teams

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The average theoretical workload for this course is about 135 hours (5 ECTS). The main part of the study module´s workload consists of independent and group work. The time allocation for contact learning (lectures, workshops) is about 16 hours.

Sisältö

The course focuses on resource efficiency (materials, water, energy) and mitigation of emissions in process industry.
The tools (LCA, Carbon footprint etc.) to evaluate the environmental impact of the production are introduced.
Further more after completing the course student has basic level ability to use AutoCAD software /Solid Works programmes.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No prerequirements.

Arviointimenetelmät

All of the assignments given by teachers must be done (and approved). The more detailed evaluation criterias will be informed in the beginning of the study module.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student´s knowledge does not meet the competence requirements of the course.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Will be informed in the beginning of the course.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Will be informed in the beginning of the course.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Will be informed in the beginning of the course.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- formulate and clarify the research topic
- formulate the research design
- use secondary data
- collect primary data through interviews
- collect primary data through questionnaires
- analyze qualitative and quantitative data
- write and present the project report

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Research methods and reporting will be carried out as a virtual course. In this course students will learn how to perform a research project and all the necessary methodological skills for their future bachelor's thesis. Students will learn how to identify the topic and develop the research questions based on their topic of interest. In addition, different methods and tools for collecting and analysing data will be dealt with in the course.
As well as the on-line lectures there will be individual assignments that will involve the main skills required for research, presenting results, critically reviewing what has been written and available in the literature and ultimately to prepare students for whiting their own final thesis/ report.
Whenever possible and relevant the subject areas looked at will deal with the broader scientific fields of environmental technology, sustainability and circular economy.

More detailed and descriptive information will be uploaded in moodle.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

The course material is prepared based on scientific books and articles and other sources.Some useful background material:

Various publications on statistical theory and methods provide useful supportive reading.

Also publications such as:
Educational Research, Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Qualitative and Quantitative Research, Third Edition by John W. Creswell (2008)

Research Methods in Practice by Dahila K . Remler and Gregg G. Van Ryzin (2011)

All the course material will be uploaded in moodle soon after each session, as well as additional supporting material.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Can be discussed with the lecturer if needed. Generally, the course can be followed through the recordings and material provided in cases where it is not possible to follow the lectures live. If not possible to participate in any live lectures a certain amount of additional written reporting can be foreseen.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

There will be no examinations.

Oppimisympäristö

The online learning platforms,Zoom and Moodle will be used. There may be the option of a small number of in person in Lahti campus/hybrid sessions offered, but in this case presence in the classroom will not be compulsory for these.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The total workload for this course is 135 hours (5 ECTS credits). The main part of the study module´s work load consists of independent about 115 hours (including individual assignments and a certain amount of small group work). The time allocation for contact learning is18 hours.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No

Arviointimenetelmät

Evaluation will be based on a variety of research-based individual written tasks, presentation activity and a certain amount of groupwork with reporting.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Assignments are not performed or they do not fulfill the criteria of the course.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student
- identifies the principles related to the preparation of a bachelor’s thesis /report
- is able to present a supervised research plan for the thesis
- is able to use source materials and research methods with the assistance of supervision
- is able to use professional source material to a certain extent
- is able to utilise the key principles of scientific writing with supervision.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student
- is able to identify and present the principles related to the preparation of a bachelor’s thesis /report
- is able to prepare a feasible research plan for the thesis
- is able to evaluate to some extent source materials and research methods
- is able to use scientific and professional source material
- is able to apply fairly well the key principles of scientific writing.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student
- is able to critically identify and present the principles related to the preparation of a bachelor’s thesis /report
- is able to draw up an independent and feasible research plan for the thesis
- is able to critically evaluate possible source materials and research methods
- is able to successfully use international and scientific as well as professional source materials
- masters the key principles of scientific writing.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- to utilize digital repositories and cloud services for professional activities
- to search for information from different data sources in the topic area
- to know the most important tools and software used in their profession
- to utilize different calculation programs and tools and apply them in different field / thematic tasks

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Online: moodle and zoom. Course also includes independent study and assignments.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Course material is handed in Moodle.

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle online course.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

1 ect equals to 27 hours of work.

Sisältö

- Digital data repositories
- Cloud data services
- Statistical tools and analysis
- GIS tools and analysis
- Visualisation of analysis

Arviointimenetelmät

Evaluation is based on course work and assignments.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Student has not reached learning outcomes of the course.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Student know basic professional vocabulary, has basic know-how and has basic skills to search information and apply it to solve simple tasks and problems.
Student can apply learned techniques to course work and assignments.
Mandatory assignments are completed and approved.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Student know professional vocabulary, has know-how and has skills to search information and apply it to solve tasks and problems.
Student can apply learned techniques in different ways to course work and assignments.
Mandatory assignments are completed and graded at least Good.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Student know professional vocabulary, has know-how, motivation and has skills to search information and apply it to solve tasks and problems.
Student can apply learned techniques in different ways to course work and assignments.
Mandatory assignments are completed and graded excellent.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- to know the key technological solutions used for air, soil, waste, energy, water management to minimize environmental impacts
- to search information about BAT- and other advanced environmental technologies due to the BREF and other documents available
- to understand the role of the circular economy in the resource efficient industrial economy

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

The course is a virtual course. Also, assignments and exams are done independently or in teams. There will be lectures of which exact timing and content will be informed in the course´s Moodle platform.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

The study module will start on the week 3 and last for seven weeks. The contact learning sessions will be arranged every second week. It is recommended to participate contact learning sessions. The deadlines for assignments and exams will be informed in the beginning of the study module.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

All materials used in the course will be achievable online and delivered in Moodle.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

All specific arrangements should be agreed with teachers in responsible of the course.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Will be informed in the beginning of the course.

Oppimisympäristö

On line learning platforms: Moodle, ZOOM and Teams

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The average theoretical workload for this course is about 135 hours (5 ECTS). The main part of the study module´s workload consists of independent and group work, about 80 hours. The time allocation for contact learning (lectures, workshops) is about 16 hours. There is also about 40 hours allocated for final exam, preparation and execution.

Sisältö

The course observes basic technological solutions used for air, soil, waste and water management to minimize environmental impact of the human activities. The advanced environmental technologies are introduced in accordance with the European Union system of the Best Available Technologies (BATs) and Best Available Techniques Reference Documents (BREFs). Also, the role of circular economy to minimize environmental effect will be dealt.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No prerequirements.

Arviointimenetelmät

All of the assignments and exam given by teachers must be done (and approved). The more detailed evaluation criterias will be informed in the beginning of the study module.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student´s knowledge does not meet the competence requirements of the course.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Will be informed in the beginning of the course.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Will be informed in the beginning of the course.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Will be informed in the beginning of the course.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- to identify the main environmentally harmful substances
- to know the basic methods (physical and chemical) to monitor and measure environmental impacts
- to know the principles of the factors affecting pollutants formation and distribution in the environment
- to compare measured values with the limit values and other regulations

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Luennot, moodle, nettikirja

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Moodle, nettikirja moodlessa

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle, luennot, nettikirja

Sisältö

desibelit
lämpösäteily
radioaktiivisuus
ilmanlaatu
veden laatu
menetelmät ekologiassa
saasteet ja eri mitta-asteikot

Arviointimenetelmät

Tehtävät, viikkolaskarit

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Ei osaa ratkaista opettajan asettamia matemaattisluonnontieteellisiä ongelmia ja muita kysymyksiä
Kirjalliset tehtävät ei tehty.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Käyttää yksittäisiä ammattikäsitteitä ja osoittaa perehtyneisyytensä alan tietoperustaan ja osaa etsiä yksittäisiin matemaattisluonnontieteellisiin ja muihin tieteellisiin ongelmiin johdonmukaisesti tietoa. Osaa soveltaa opittuja tekniikoita opettajan antamiin matemaattisluonnontieteellisiin ongelmiin.
Tekee kirjalliset tehtävät minimitasolla.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Käyttää keskeisiä ammattikäsitteitä johdonmukaisesti ja osaa etsiä ongelmanratkaisun kannalta oleelliset tiedot. Osaa monipuolisesti ratkaista opettajan asettamia matemaattisluonnontieteellisiä ja muita ongelmia.
Tekee kirjalliset tehtävät hyvin.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Käyttää ammattikäsitteitä asiantuntevasti ja osaa etsiä tietoa ongelmanratkaisuprosessin eri vaiheissa. Osaa ratkaista kaikki tai lähes kaikki opettajan asettamat matemaattisluonnontieteelliset ongelmat sekä muut kysymykset.
Tekee kirjalliset tehtävät erinomaisesti.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- to know generally used environmental impact assessment procedures and their practical applications in different countries as part of environmental policies
- to understand typical environmental impacts related to e.g. soil construction, industrial sites, energy projects and natural resource extraction having significant environmental impacts
- to know public participation and citizen science based practices and methods used during EIA
- to understand different comparison methods, their background and applications used during EIA
- environmental impact data gathering and management tools like gis applications and spreading models.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an online course. Through this course, students will learn the introduction and definition of Environment Management and EIA and the related policies and regulatory frameworks. Moreover, the EIA procedure, scoping & screening will be taught with different EIA methods, tools and techniques. Throughout different case examples, students will learn the EIA reporting, decision making and project management as well as the implementation and follow up of the EIA statements and reports.
Each session of the course includes group work and assignments for better understanding and reviewing the topics that have been discussed in each session.
In addition there will be individual assignments to pass this course.
The individual and group work assignments worth 40% of the final grade.
The final project is 50% of the final grade and is done in the group of 4-5 students.
More detailed description of the teaching material will be provided in the introduction of the first session.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

This Course is held during Autumn semester 7.11.2023 - 12.12.2023.
Active participation of the course is 10% of the final grade.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

This course is taught based on different scientific books, articles and resources. The course materials will be uploaded after each session in moodle and the additional learning material will be provided for the students' interest in the topic and further learning.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Can be discussed with the instructor. Students should inform the teacher ASAP to discuss.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

No Exam

Oppimisympäristö

Online learning platform, ZOOM and Teams.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The average work load for this course is estimated to be 135 hours (5 ECTS). The main part of the study module´s work load consists of independent and group work, about 115 hours (including individual assignments and final group work). The time allocation for contact learning is about 20 hours.

Sisältö

- Introduction to Environment Management & EIA
- Legal, Policy & Regulatory Framework
- EIA Procedure - Scoping & Screening and Establishing Baseline Conditions
- EIA Methods, Tools and Techniques
- EIA Reporting & Review of EIA Quality
- Decision Making & Project Management
- LCA as a tool for EIA

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

less than 50p is fail 0

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Grade 1: 50 - 59 p
Grade 2: 60 - 69 p

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Grade 3: 70 - 79 p
Grade 4: 80 - 89 p

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Grade 5 requires a minimum of 90 p

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- to understand the signification of the risk management in different administrative and industrial sectors.
- to develop security within as a part of the own work
- to be able to identify, evaluate, quantify and monitor potential insecurity and risks
- to be able to make suggestions for avoidance and reductions,
- to know how to use management tools

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- to understand material flow cost accounting
- to know how material efficiency auditing works in practice
- to understand how industrial symbioses can bring added value to companies

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Lectures, courseworks and seminars according to a separate program.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Lectures 5 x 4h

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Available in Moodle.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternative performances.

Työelämäyhteistyö

The course contains assignments connected with working life based projects and competences.

Oppimisympäristö

The course contains assignments connected with working life based projects and competences.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The time and load of the course is 5 x 27 hours of which about 80% is independent work.

Sisältö

The course introduces material flow cost accounting (MFCA) and principles of material efficiency auditing in companies. Recycled and renewable materials circulation will be looked with the concept of industrial symbiosis.

Competences

The Student will learn:
• to understand material flow cost accounting
• to know how material efficiency auditing works in practice
• to understand how industrial symbioses can bring added value to companies

Arviointimenetelmät

Courseworks and presentations need to be acceptable.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Assignments don´t fulfill the criteria of the course.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Student
- identifies the principles related to the MFCA
- is able to present a supervised evaluation how material efficiency auditing and industrial symbioses can bring added value to companies
- is able to use professional source material

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Student
- is able to identify and present the principles related to the MFCA
- is able to prepare a feasible evaluation how material efficiency auditing and industrial symbioses can bring added value to companies
- is able to use scientific and professional source material

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Student
- is able to critically identify and present the principles related to the MFCA
- is able to draw up an independent feasible evaluation how material efficiency auditing and industrial symbioses can bring added value to companies
- is able to successfully use international and scientific as well as professional source materials

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- to understand the principles and objectives of the Circular Economy in the context of resource efficiency
- to know the benefits and solutions of zero waste approach
- to know recycling industry solutions
- to know safe energy recovery and waste management solutions

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

has gained skills to work in multidisciplinary environments having also the professional attitude to work and communicate in the international teams

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- to identify different textile fibers and plastics
- sort and treat different recyclable materials by various methods
- estimate the energy content of selected materials

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Kurssilla tehdään erilaisia laboratorioharjoituksia työparin kanssa. Laboratorioharjoitusten työselostukset tehdään annettujen ohjeiden mukaisesti.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Kurssin laboratorioharjoituksissa on pakollinen läsnäolo.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Laboratoriotöiden ohjeet ja teoriat löytyvät kurssin Moodle-sivulta.

Arviointimenetelmät

Kurssin arvosana muodostuu arvioiduista työselostuksista

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Opiskelijan osaaminen ei täytä kurssille asetettuja tavoitteita.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Opiskelija
- osaa noudattaa laboratorioharjoituksiin annettuja ohjeita ja sääntöjä
- osaa toimia laboratoriossa turvallisesti

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Opiskelija
- osaa käyttää keskeisiä ammattikäsitteitä johdonmukaisesti
- osaa raportoida laboratorioharjoitukset annettujen ohjeiden mukaisesti
- osaa noudattaa turvallisuusohjeita

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Opiskelija
- osaa käyttää ammattikäsitteitä asiantuntevasti
- osaa etsiä tietoa tiedonhankintaprosessin vaiheiden mukaisesti, perustella tietolähteiden valintaa ja käyttöä sekä arvioida erilaisia tietolähteitä
- osaa raportoida laboratorioharjoitukset annettujen ohjeiden mukaisesti
- osaa noudattaa turvallisuusohjeita

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- to appreciate the principles of sustainable water management in a context of circular economy and sustainable development goals
- to understand the importance of hydrological cycles for maintaining environmental and societies well being
-to know the main unit processes and technologies to prevent contamination of environment due to the inefficient wastewater and sludge management
- to know the factors that effects on the selection of the purification method and plant design of the wastewater treatment

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

This is an On-line course including exercises done individually or in pairs, also few web-quizzes are available.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

The course will be open from 15.9.2023 until 31.12.2023. During that period student can do the exercises by his/her one schedule. All of the obligatory tasks must be returned before deadline.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

All of the materials needed in the course is found from Course´s Moodle-page or in electronic form.

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle Online Course

Sisältö

Sustainable water management is also an important part of the Sustainable Development Goals and Circular Economy, which will be the integrated and holistic approaches of this course. This course introduces the importance of the hydrological systems in a local and global levels. During the course also human impacts (including climate change) of hydrological cycles are discussed as well as the methods and technologies to minimize detrimental effects especially concentrated to wastewater and sludge treatment.

The Student will learn:
- to appreciate the principles of sustainable water management in a context of circular economy and sustainable development goals
- to understand the importance of hydrological cycles for maintaining environmental and societies well being
- to know the main unit processes and technologies to prevent contamination of environment due to the inefficient wastewater and sludge management
- to know the factors that effects on the selection of the purification method and plant design of the wastewater treatment

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- factors influencing entrepreneurial attitude in personal, organizational and society levels
- idea and innovation development methods
- what kind of support services, tools and methods exist to develop business ideas
- what kind of circular business models exist and importance of innovation in business models
- how to make a project/business plan, start the business and plan business acceleration

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Opinnot sisältävät luentoja kampuksella.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Sähköinen oppimisalusta (Moodle)

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Ei ole

Työelämäyhteistyö

Check out English page

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Sovitaan erikseen tapauskohtaisesti

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Opintopisteen keskimääräinen kuormitus on 27 t.

Sisältö

Katso englanninkielen sivu

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

Edeltävä osaamista ei vaadita

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Katso englanninkielen sivu

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Katso englanninkielen sivu

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Katso englanninkielen sivu

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Katso englanninkielen sivu

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- basic principles of the RDI -project and how to apply them into the real-life projects
- importance of networking, team building and management methods
- European Union’s research, development and innovation (RDI) funding
- project ideation and brainstorming, how to pitch project ideas, how to carry out project and project reporting

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

On-line lectures and independent course work either in pairs/ small groups or individually.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Activity in courses is required, attendance at lectures is encouraged.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Lecture material and LAB circular economy RDI project descriptions, as well as additional EU project material as indicated by the lecturer.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

N/A

Oppimisympäristö

On line

Arviointimenetelmät

Evaluation is based on course assignments about the subject matter:

Research Development and innovation basics
Case studies from circular economy RDI projects
Practical work on drawing up project plans of your own

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Required assignments are not delivered or they are inadequate, or they are not submitted during the course implementation.
Assessment results are less than 50% of the total points.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student
- knows the principles of circular economy in RDI projects
- is familiar with the concepts of RDI
- knows examples of circular economy projects

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student
-- knows the principles of circular economy in RDI projects and is able to discuss it
- is familiar with the concepts of RDI and can apply them to working life
- understands the principles circular economy projects, and is able to analyse the RDI content involved

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student
-- knows the principles of circular economy in RDI projects and is able to discuss it excelently
- is familiar with the concepts of RDI and can apply them to working life and justify well the choices involved
- understands the principles circular economy projects, and is able to analyse in depth the RDI content involved

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- to know the most important international environmental agreements (e.g. IPCC, Green Deal, UN SDGs, EU’s Circular Economy) and their consequence in operational level actions
- to understand the principles of EU’s environmental regulation and legislation system
- to understand the Finnish environmental regulation and legislation system as well as their implementation as a part of the EU regulation system.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

This course is a self-study course. The studying method was chosen, because understanding legislation requires thinking and searching for information. You will also listen to lecture videos, also, but giving ready answers will not help you in working life.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Available in the course platform.

Oppimisympäristö

LUT/LAB-Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 ects equals with 135 working hours.

Sisältö

The course deals with the most important international environmental agreements (e.g. IPCC, Green Deal, UN SDGs, EU’s Circular Economy) and their consequence in operational level actions and will understand the principles of EU’s environmental regulation and legislation system and the Finnish environmental regulation and legislation system as well as their implementation as a part of the EU regulation system.

Arviointimenetelmät

Scoring is divided between the following assignments.
Essay
Case study
Podcasts/videos
Learning diary

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Non-appearance
Missing assignments within the course schedule.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

50% of the points achieved.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

70% of the points achieved.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

90% of the points achieved.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- to know different sustainability evaluation frame works and models
- to know the basics and applications of life cycle analyses (LCA)
- to evaluate carbon and material footprints
- to know how to manage life cycle, sustainability elements and the foot prints of products and services

Arviointiasteikko

1-5