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Applied ProjectsLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: AT00CK16

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • English

Objective

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

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024

Timing

05.03.2024 - 31.05.2024

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
  • Malahat Ghoreishi
Scheduling groups
  • Lecture 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLTISSE22SV
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

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

Implementation and methods of teaching

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.

Timing and attendance

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

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

Should be discussed with the teacher.

Working life cooperation

Students will work on the real case company challenges.

Exam retakes

No exam

Learning environment

Online platforms, Teams and Zoom

Student time use and work load

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Enrollment

21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 30.04.2023

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
Seats

10 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
Teachers
  • Malahat Ghoreishi
  • Paul Carroll
Scheduling groups
  • Study group (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLTISSE21SV
  • TLTIEYM20S
Small groups
  • Study group

Learning outcomes

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

Implementation and methods of teaching

This fully online programme will be held on the following days (X hours/ day) XX Jan, YY and ZZ Feb, 10th March. Between each on-line contact day the students need to complete designated assignments, these will be either individual work or small-group work depending on the stage of the course. During the contact days presentations related to the task topic are carried out and commented on by the teachers and other participating students. The applied projects that form the basis for the course are both completed and on-going ones, with input from working life projects that students are/ or have previously been involved in being at all times encouraged and welcome.

Learning material and recommended literature

Suitable background readying material:

Alternative completion methods

Compensatory tasks for any course days or partsare to be discussed with the tutoring teacher.

Learning environment

The lecture material and other study materials will be provided in Moodle together with all instructions and assignments to be completed

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (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.

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

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

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

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

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

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