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Environmental TechnologiesLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: AT00CK02

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • English

Objective

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

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
Teachers
  • Kati Mustonen
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLTISSE24SV
    Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering 24SV Lahti
Small groups
  • Online lecture

Learning outcomes

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

Implementation and methods of teaching

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.

Timing and attendance

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.

Learning material and recommended literature

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

Alternative completion methods

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

Exam retakes

Will be informed in the beginning of the course.

Learning environment

On line learning platforms: Moodle, ZOOM and Teams

Student time use and work load

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.

Contents

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.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequirements.

Assessment criteria

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.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

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

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Will be informed in the beginning of the course.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Will be informed in the beginning of the course.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Will be informed in the beginning of the course.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

E-campus, Lahti

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
Teachers
  • Kati Mustonen
Scheduling groups
  • Online lecture 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLTISSE23SV
    Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering 23SV Lahti
Small groups
  • Online lecture 1

Learning outcomes

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

Implementation and methods of teaching

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.

Timing and attendance

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.

Learning material and recommended literature

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

Alternative completion methods

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

Exam retakes

Will be informed in the beginning of the course.

Learning environment

On line learning platforms: Moodle, ZOOM and Teams

Student time use and work load

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.

Contents

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.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequirements.

Assessment criteria

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.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

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

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Will be informed in the beginning of the course.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Will be informed in the beginning of the course.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Will be informed in the beginning of the course.

Enrollment

21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 05.03.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

E-campus, Lahti

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
Teachers
  • Tilly Andersson
Scheduling groups
  • Lecture (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLTISSE22SV
Small groups
  • Lecture

Learning outcomes

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

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course is a virtual course. Also, assignments and exams 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.

Timing and attendance

The study module will start on the week 2 and last for seven weeks. The contact learning sessions will be arranged every second week, Wednesday afternoons. It is strongly recommended to participate contact learning sessions. The deadlines for assignments and exams will be informed in the beginning of the study module.

Learning material and recommended literature

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

Alternative completion methods

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

Exam retakes

Will be informed in the beginning of the course.

Learning environment

On line learning platforms: Moodle, ZOOM and Teams

Student time use and work load

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.

Contents

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.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequirements.

Assessment criteria

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.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

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

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Will be informed in the beginning of the course.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Will be informed in the beginning of the course.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Will be informed in the beginning of the course.

Enrollment

19.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

10.01.2022 - 27.02.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

E-campus, Lahti

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

1 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Engineering (in Finnish), (2014-2021)
Teachers
  • LAB_Virtuaaliopettaja_EYM_01
  • Pia Haapea
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLTISSE21SV
Small groups

Learning outcomes

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

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course is a virtual course. Also assignments and exams are done independently or in teams. There will be 3 - 4 contact learning sessions, which exact timing and content will be informed in the course´s Moodle platform. The contact learning session will be arranged on Thursday afternoons.

Timing and attendance

The study module will start on the week 2 and last for seven weeks. The contact learning sessions will be arranged every second week, Wednesday afternoons. It is strongly recommended to participate contact learning sessions. The dead lines for assignments and exams will be informed in the beginning of the study module.

Learning material and recommended literature

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

Alternative completion methods

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

Exam retakes

Will be informed in the beginning of the course.

Learning environment

On line learning platforms: Moodle, ZOOM and Teams

Student time use and work load

The average theoretical work load for this course is about 135 hours (5 ECTS). The main part of the study module´s work load consists of independent and group work, about 80 hours.The time allocation for contact learning (lectures, work shops) is about 10 hours. There is also about 40 hours time allocated for final exam, preparation and execution.

Contents

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.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequirements.

Assessment criteria

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.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

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

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Will be informed in the beginning of the course.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Will be informed in the beginning of the course.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Will be informed in the beginning of the course.