Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- explain the main principles of ecosystems and nutrient cycles
- identify human impacts on ecosystems, especially the reasons for and results of climate change
- identify ecosystem services and to reflect on their effects in society
carry out teamwork, applying reporting and information acquisition skills

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- describe the stages of the life cycle of products, as well as the environmental factors related to them
- understand commonly used life cycle methods and their uses
- carry out a life cycle analysis for the selected product

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- recognize the basic principles of the social importance of sustainable energy supply
- know the most common forms of energy production and their environmental effects
- explain the change in the energy sector, from non-renewable to renewable energy sources
- to recognize factors affecting the company's energy efficiency
- recognize the importance and effects of the circular economy and climate change in the energy sector
- use teamwork skills, and to search for information on the subject area and communicate about it

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The Student:
- knows methods of forecasting the future and knows how to apply the information obtained in the environmental field
- knows the basic principles of different international agreements, about EU legislation and strategies and their impacts on the activities in various sectors
- understands the opportunities involved in green transition and circular economy in the environmental sector
- can explain the basic principles of environmental/quality management and of certain selected tools and systems
- understands logistic chains and their importance in circular economy

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course consist of self-study part with exam (legislation part); workshops and panel discussion part (where demonstration of own activity and learning as a group work)

Timing and attendance

Mainly there are no requirements for the presence, but workshops and a panel discussion is a separate part of the assessment, which means personal presence.

Learning environment

Moodle and virtual sessions

Contents

Future forecasting, responsibility and circular economy
Basics of environmental and quality management, responsibility and sustainability approach
Logistic chains, responsibility and sustainability approach
Regulation by legislation

Assessment criteria

20% self-assessment is start and end of the course
20% workshops 1 and 2
20% panel discussion
40% legislation part

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Missing assignments or they have not been done in an acceptable way.

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

Weighted average, see part assessment methods above
The mastery of the topic has been achieved in a basic level

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

Weighted average, see part assessment methods above
The mastery of the topic has been achieved in a good management level, active and supportive approach to the team work

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

Weighted average, see part assessment methods above
The mastery of the topic has been achieved in a very good management level, active and supportive approach to the team work and ability to reflect in changing situation

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- explain circular economy business models
- describe the main principles of cost accounting
- understand the product development process according to circular economy and the impact of value chains on it

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course is implemented online. The course includes various individual and group assignments. The course consists of 2 - 3 workshops, for which the students must prepare before the workshops according to the instructions given by the teacher.

Timing and attendance

There are 2 to 8 hours of contact classes per month, participation in which is recommended and affects the grade.

Learning material and recommended literature

All learning material is available through the course's Moodle sites.

Alternative completion methods

Optional performance methods must be discussed with the responsible teachers of the course.

Learning environment

ZOOM and Moodle are used as learning environments.

Student time use and work load

The time spent by the student on the course is calculated to be 135 hours, of which approximately 15 hours are contact teaching. Most of the course is completed independently through various tasks and in group work. The calculated time used for both group work and individual tasks is approximately 60 h.

Contents

The course will be completed entirely online between February and April 2024. During the study period, student will get familiar with different business models and product development processes, especially from the point of view of the circular economy. During the study period, there are 3 workshops, during which students deepen their knowledge of the given subject areas.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prior knowledge requirements.

Assessment criteria

The course is evaluated on a scale of 0 to 5. The final grade is determined by weighted grades calculated on the basis of various subtasks. The student must receive at least 50/100 p in order to receive a performance mark for the course.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student's skills do not meet criterias set for the course.

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

Student:
- can describe linear and circular economy business models
- can explain the main principles of product and service development
- can describe the principles of the traditional and circular economy product development process
- know the factors affecting the cost structure of the product and service

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

Student:
- can describe the business models of the circular economy and understand its differences to the models according to the linear economy
- knows the main principles of product and service development
- knows how to apply the principles of the circular economy product development process and value creation to different cases
- determine the factors affecting the cost structure of the product and service

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

The student is able to:
- describe the business models of the circular economy and analyze its differences from the linear economic model
- describe and apply the principles of product and service development
- apply the principles of the circular economy product development process and value creation and understand the differences between the so-called to the traditional product development process
- analyze the factors affecting the cost structure of the product and service

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- work in working life-based projects
- understand the main principles of project and teamwork
- apply know-how and different development methods to project and laboratory activities
- write a report according to the instructions given and present the results of his/her work

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- know the basics and benefits of production material efficiency and waste reduction
- know the operating principles of Motiva's material review model
- manage the steps of material review implementation
- prepare a Sankey diagram based on the company's material flows
- report the results of the company's material audit

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- identify the impacts and opportunities of digitalisation and industry 4.0 in the environmental sector
- understand the main principles of machine learning and programming
- explain applications of spatial data and use the QGIS spatial data programme (or a similar one)
- utilise various environmental databases
- recognise the risks of digitalisation and understand the significance of cyber security

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The student knows:
- the main methods of management and regulation in the field
- how to emphasise the impact of circular economy as part of sustainable waste management solutions
- how to identify key emission sources that cause soil and groundwater contamination
- the main principles of assessing the need for soil rehabilitation and the main rehabilitation methods

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course includes eight two-hour contact teaching sessions, which include a visit to the Kujala waste station. More precise scheduling, tasks and contents of the course will be announced at the first contact teaching session.

Timing and attendance

Participation in contact teaching is desirable. If the student is unable to participate in the visit to the Kujala waste station, he must take care of the compensatory performance himself or submit proof of his absence (e.g. medical certificate) to the teachers in charge.

Learning material and recommended literature

The course materials can be found on the course's Moodle website.

Alternative completion methods

To be arranged with the responsible teachers of the course.

Working life cooperation

Participation in the contact teaching sessions of the course is desirable. If the student is unable to participate in the field visit, he must provide the teachers in charge, for example, with a medical certificate.

Exam retakes

To be agreed with the responsible teachers of the course.

Learning environment

The course is implemented as contact teaching in ZOOM. One contact teaching session in May will be organized at the Kujala waste station in Lahti. All course materials can be found on the course's Moodle platform.

Student time use and work load

The calculated load of the course is 135 h, which consists of contact teaching, field visits, and course assignments.

Contents

The "Spoiled countries" section of the course covers the following topics:
- Legislation
- Renovation planning and risk assessment in the evaluation of the need for renovation
- High-quality field work
- Sampling planning
- The most common methods of restoring contaminated land

The content of the waste management section is defined in Moodle on the course page

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prior knowledge requirements

Assessment criteria

The grade for the "Spoiled Countries" section of the course consists of grades for self-study and group assignments, which are 50% of the total course grade.

The grades for the waste management section consist of 50% of the assignments and 50% of the exam grade. In the borderline case, the exam grade is emphasized.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student's skills do not meet the goals set for the course.

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

The student's competence is at an acceptable level.

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

The student's skills are at a good level.

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

The student's skills are commendable.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- describe the basics of building demolition process management and material flows
- know the industry's business networks and industrial symbioses
- know the basics of the legislation related to the demolition of buildings
- make observations about the demolition process of buildings based on environmental and material expertise
- identify areas for development using a case study

Implementation and methods of teaching

This is fully a remote course. A student can study the course according the own schedule within the course time. A student get familiar with the materials in the course platform and makes the assignments and exams.

It is also possible to participate in lectures and discussions according to the study calendar.

Essay/summary of the video lectures
Verkkotentti

Timing and attendance

The course has no presence requirements. A student can study by own schedule taking into consideration the overall time period of the course.

Learning material and recommended literature

Available in the course platform.

Alternative completion methods

Not to be implemented.

Working life cooperation

Finnish Demolition Association (FDA)

Exam retakes

Not available.

Learning environment

Moodle virtual platform

Contents

Low carbon principles and circular economy in construction field
Actual situation of demolition waste
How EU Waste Hierarchy is applied in demolition industry
Demolition preparations - licenses, mapping and surveys
Demolition implementation from the point of view reuse
Sorting and handling of demolition waste
Experiences and good practices from demolition projects

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Recommended Introduction to Demolition Industry (in Finnish), but not required.

Assessment criteria

Essay + exam

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

A student does not proceed with all the assignments quizzes or exams during the course time.

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

In accordance with the automatic scale for the grade 1 - 75% of the total
Summary 25 %
Weighted average

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

In accordance with the automatic scale for the grade 3 - 75% of the total
Summary 25 %
Weighted average

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

In accordance with the automatic scale for the grade 5 - 75% of the total
Summary 25 %
Weighted average

Learning outcomes

The Student:
- understands the importance of the sustainable consumption and use of technical and biological materials
- learns ways in which the consumption of particularly natural, non-renewable materials can be reduced
- gets basic information about planning and business models according to circular economy principles, which take into account the importance of material choices during the entire life cycle of products, processes and services
- identifies the value chains of selected industries, in terms of the material cycles involved

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- identify the potential of computer-aided design
- understand the basics of cad drawing and prepare simple drawings with the aid of the programme's basic functions
- explain the main principles of 3D- and data modelling of the built environment
- identify possible application of different modelling methods in the environmental field

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The student
- knows the basic principles of sustainable water and energy supply options and the most common technologies involves
- understands the importance of sustainable, safe and economical water and energy supply as part of public service activities
- can identify the effects of climate change on water and energy supply, as well as the effects of energy supply on climate change
- learns teamwork skills, as well as how to search for information about the subject area and to communicate about it

Implementation and methods of teaching

There are seven times of contact teaching, two hours at a time, of which there is one time of face-to-face teaching. Otherwise, the course is conducted online (ZOOM). The studies include lectures, independent and group assignments, and a Moodle exam.

Timing and attendance

The course will be implemented on 1.2. - 3.5.2023 mainly as an online implementation. Attendance at contact teaching sessions is recommended.

Learning material and recommended literature

Kaikki kursseilla käsiteltävä materiaali on saatavilla opintojakson Moodle-alustalta.

Alternative completion methods

Agreed with the teacher responsible for the course.

Working life cooperation

The course is attended by lecturers from working life. A possible excursion to the water plant.

Exam retakes

Agreed with the teacher responsible for the course.

Learning environment

The course includes one face-to-face teaching session at the Lahti campus. Six other contact sessions are carried out online, on the Zoom platform. Other material included in the course can be found on the Moodle platform of the course at the beginning of the course.

Student time use and work load

Most of the studies are carried out independently and through group assignments. There are 14 hours of face-to-face teaching. The rest of the workload is distributed as follows:
- Preliminary assignment 10 h
- Workshop and preparation for it 50 h
- Group work 20 h
- Midterm exams and final exam (+ preparation) 40 h

Contents

The course introduces the entire water supply chain, and the student gets an overall understanding of the importance of sustainable, safe and economical water supply. The course introduces various factors affecting the quality of surface, ground, waste and industrial water. The course covers the most common techniques, especially those used in wastewater treatment, and their suitability for removing various harmful substances. An important point of view is the possibilities of circular economy principles as part of the water supply sector, as well as the effects of climate change on it.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prior knowledge requirements.

Assessment criteria

The course is evaluated on a scale of 0 to 5. The student must successfully complete at least enough of the tasks and exams determined at the beginning of the course so that the total score is at least 50 points.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student's competence does not correspond to the goals set for the course.

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

The student can:
- tell about the operating principles of the municipal wastewater treatment plant at a general level
- recognizes the meaning of different unit processes and process diagrams
- tell about the aspects related to wastewater analysis
- tell about the different components contained in wastewater and their cleaning/utilization options
- identify risks caused by wastewater and their prevention methods

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

Student:
- knows the operating principles and cleaning goals of the municipal wastewater treatment plant
- can take into account the factors that must be taken into account when dealing with community and industrial waste water - dimensioning principles of unit processes
- understand the general process diagrams of the wastewater plant
- knows the basics of wastewater analysis and the principles of measuring different parameters
- can interpret measurement results - the environmental effects of the different components contained in wastewater and their utilization potential
- can assess the risks caused by wastewater and their prevention methods

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

The student can:
- the operating principles of the municipal wastewater treatment plant and the importance of different factors in achieving the cleaning goals
- the effects of various industrial wastewaters on water treatment processes
- the principles of sizing unit processes and read the plant's process diagrams
- methods related to wastewater analysis and the principles of measuring different parameters
- the environmental effects of the various components contained in wastewater and their utilization alternatives
- analyze the risks caused by wastewater and their prevention methods

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- name inorganic and organic compounds
- connect the importance of functional groups to the properties and behaviour of environmental pollutants in different environmental matrices
- calculate heats of reaction and understand the basics of thermochemistry
- understand the basics of combustion and use combustion reactions to make flue gas calculations
- use the electrochemical series of metals and understand the basics related to oxidation-reduction reactions and corrosion in practice
- carry out basic calculations related to acids and bases and understand in practice the basics related to pH measurement, acid-base titration and neutralisation

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- identify harmful substances in the environment, their key properties and behavior in different environmental matrices
- evaluate the effects of the properties of harmful substances in representative sampling
- use samplers and field tests/field meters/field equipment commonly used in environmental sampling
– know the basic principles of fieldwork, online monitoring and laboratory work and their reliability assessment as part of quality assurance

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- explain the common industrial material recycling processes and the technical solutions involved
- determine the key actors and current development areas in recycling
- understand basic solutions and practices for developing material efficiency
- carry out a material audit
- prepare an enterprise's material flow analysis
- explain the importance and practices of industrial symbiosis and material recycling as part of circular economy
- promote industrial symbioses between companies

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- identify the main environmental impacts of different industries
- explain the basic techniques for minimising the harmful environmental impacts of enterprises
- explain the regulations and objectives related to environmental impact assessment
- analyse environmental data using statistical methods
- describe how project-level environmental impact assessment progresses and understand the assessment methods in general use
- describe the participatory procedures related to processes and the factors influencing their success
- study existing environmental impact assessment cases and report on them

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The student knows:
- the main methods of management and regulation in the field
- how to emphasise the impact of circular economy as part of sustainable waste management solutions
- how to identify key emission sources that cause soil and groundwater contamination
- the main principles of assessing the need for soil rehabilitation and the main rehabilitation methods

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course includes eight two-hour contact teaching sessions, which include a visit to the Kujala waste station. More precise scheduling, tasks and contents of the course will be announced at the first contact teaching session.

Timing and attendance

Participation in contact teaching is desirable. If the student is unable to participate in the visit to the Kujala waste station, he must take care of the compensatory performance himself or submit proof of his absence (e.g. medical certificate) to the teachers in charge.

Learning material and recommended literature

The course materials can be found on the course's Moodle website.

Alternative completion methods

To be arranged with the responsible teachers of the course.

Working life cooperation

Participation in the contact teaching sessions of the course is desirable. If the student is unable to participate in the field visit, he must provide the teachers in charge, for example, with a medical certificate.

Exam retakes

To be agreed with the responsible teachers of the course.

Learning environment

The course is implemented as contact teaching in ZOOM. One contact teaching session in May will be organized at the Kujala waste station in Lahti. All course materials can be found on the course's Moodle platform.

Student time use and work load

The calculated load of the course is 135 h, which consists of contact teaching, field visits, and course assignments.

Contents

The "Spoiled countries" section of the course covers the following topics:
- Legislation
- Renovation planning and risk assessment in the evaluation of the need for renovation
- High-quality field work
- Sampling planning
- The most common methods of restoring contaminated land

The content of the waste management section is defined in Moodle on the course page

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prior knowledge requirements

Assessment criteria

The grade for the "Spoiled Countries" section of the course consists of grades for self-study and group assignments, which are 50% of the total course grade.

The grades for the waste management section consist of 50% of the assignments and 50% of the exam grade. In the borderline case, the exam grade is emphasized.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student's skills do not meet the goals set for the course.

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

The student's competence is at an acceptable level.

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

The student's skills are at a good level.

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

The student's skills are commendable.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- identify the main environmental impacts of different industries
- explain the basic techniques for minimising the harmful environmental impacts of enterprises
- explain the regulations and objectives related to environmental impact assessment
- analyse environmental data using statistical methods
- describe how project-level environmental impact assessment progresses and understand the assessment methods in general use
- describe the participatory procedures related to processes and the factors influencing their success
- study existing environmental impact assessment cases and report on them

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- explain circular economy business models
- describe the main principles of cost accounting
- understand the product development process according to circular economy and the impact of value chains on it

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course is implemented online. The course includes various individual and group assignments. The course consists of 2 - 3 workshops, for which the students must prepare before the workshops according to the instructions given by the teacher.

Timing and attendance

There are 2 to 8 hours of contact classes per month, participation in which is recommended and affects the grade.

Learning material and recommended literature

All learning material is available through the course's Moodle sites.

Alternative completion methods

Optional performance methods must be discussed with the responsible teachers of the course.

Learning environment

ZOOM and Moodle are used as learning environments.

Student time use and work load

The time spent by the student on the course is calculated to be 135 hours, of which approximately 15 hours are contact teaching. Most of the course is completed independently through various tasks and in group work. The calculated time used for both group work and individual tasks is approximately 60 h.

Contents

The course will be completed entirely online between February and April 2024. During the study period, student will get familiar with different business models and product development processes, especially from the point of view of the circular economy. During the study period, there are 3 workshops, during which students deepen their knowledge of the given subject areas.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prior knowledge requirements.

Assessment criteria

The course is evaluated on a scale of 0 to 5. The final grade is determined by weighted grades calculated on the basis of various subtasks. The student must receive at least 50/100 p in order to receive a performance mark for the course.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student's skills do not meet criterias set for the course.

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

Student:
- can describe linear and circular economy business models
- can explain the main principles of product and service development
- can describe the principles of the traditional and circular economy product development process
- know the factors affecting the cost structure of the product and service

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

Student:
- can describe the business models of the circular economy and understand its differences to the models according to the linear economy
- knows the main principles of product and service development
- knows how to apply the principles of the circular economy product development process and value creation to different cases
- determine the factors affecting the cost structure of the product and service

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

The student is able to:
- describe the business models of the circular economy and analyze its differences from the linear economic model
- describe and apply the principles of product and service development
- apply the principles of the circular economy product development process and value creation and understand the differences between the so-called to the traditional product development process
- analyze the factors affecting the cost structure of the product and service

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- describe the basics of building demolition process management and material flows
- know the industry's business networks and industrial symbioses
- know the basics of the legislation related to the demolition of buildings
- make observations about the demolition process of buildings based on environmental and material expertise
- identify areas for development using a case study

Implementation and methods of teaching

This is fully a remote course. A student can study the course according the own schedule within the course time. A student get familiar with the materials in the course platform and makes the assignments and exams.

It is also possible to participate in lectures and discussions according to the study calendar.

Essay/summary of the video lectures
Verkkotentti

Timing and attendance

The course has no presence requirements. A student can study by own schedule taking into consideration the overall time period of the course.

Learning material and recommended literature

Available in the course platform.

Alternative completion methods

Not to be implemented.

Working life cooperation

Finnish Demolition Association (FDA)

Exam retakes

Not available.

Learning environment

Moodle virtual platform

Contents

Low carbon principles and circular economy in construction field
Actual situation of demolition waste
How EU Waste Hierarchy is applied in demolition industry
Demolition preparations - licenses, mapping and surveys
Demolition implementation from the point of view reuse
Sorting and handling of demolition waste
Experiences and good practices from demolition projects

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Recommended Introduction to Demolition Industry (in Finnish), but not required.

Assessment criteria

Essay + exam

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

A student does not proceed with all the assignments quizzes or exams during the course time.

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

In accordance with the automatic scale for the grade 1 - 75% of the total
Summary 25 %
Weighted average

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

In accordance with the automatic scale for the grade 3 - 75% of the total
Summary 25 %
Weighted average

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

In accordance with the automatic scale for the grade 5 - 75% of the total
Summary 25 %
Weighted average

Learning outcomes

The Student:
- knows methods of forecasting the future and knows how to apply the information obtained in the environmental field
- knows the basic principles of different international agreements, about EU legislation and strategies and their impacts on the activities in various sectors
- understands the opportunities involved in green transition and circular economy in the environmental sector
- can explain the basic principles of environmental/quality management and of certain selected tools and systems
- understands logistic chains and their importance in circular economy

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course consist of self-study part with exam (legislation part); workshops and panel discussion part (where demonstration of own activity and learning as a group work)

Timing and attendance

Mainly there are no requirements for the presence, but workshops and a panel discussion is a separate part of the assessment, which means personal presence.

Learning environment

Moodle and virtual sessions

Contents

Future forecasting, responsibility and circular economy
Basics of environmental and quality management, responsibility and sustainability approach
Logistic chains, responsibility and sustainability approach
Regulation by legislation

Assessment criteria

20% self-assessment is start and end of the course
20% workshops 1 and 2
20% panel discussion
40% legislation part

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Missing assignments or they have not been done in an acceptable way.

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

Weighted average, see part assessment methods above
The mastery of the topic has been achieved in a basic level

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

Weighted average, see part assessment methods above
The mastery of the topic has been achieved in a good management level, active and supportive approach to the team work

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

Weighted average, see part assessment methods above
The mastery of the topic has been achieved in a very good management level, active and supportive approach to the team work and ability to reflect in changing situation

Learning outcomes

The student
- knows the basic principles of sustainable water and energy supply options and the most common technologies involves
- understands the importance of sustainable, safe and economical water and energy supply as part of public service activities
- can identify the effects of climate change on water and energy supply, as well as the effects of energy supply on climate change
- learns teamwork skills, as well as how to search for information about the subject area and to communicate about it

Implementation and methods of teaching

There are seven times of contact teaching, two hours at a time, of which there is one time of face-to-face teaching. Otherwise, the course is conducted online (ZOOM). The studies include lectures, independent and group assignments, and a Moodle exam.

Timing and attendance

The course will be implemented on 1.2. - 3.5.2023 mainly as an online implementation. Attendance at contact teaching sessions is recommended.

Learning material and recommended literature

Kaikki kursseilla käsiteltävä materiaali on saatavilla opintojakson Moodle-alustalta.

Alternative completion methods

Agreed with the teacher responsible for the course.

Working life cooperation

The course is attended by lecturers from working life. A possible excursion to the water plant.

Exam retakes

Agreed with the teacher responsible for the course.

Learning environment

The course includes one face-to-face teaching session at the Lahti campus. Six other contact sessions are carried out online, on the Zoom platform. Other material included in the course can be found on the Moodle platform of the course at the beginning of the course.

Student time use and work load

Most of the studies are carried out independently and through group assignments. There are 14 hours of face-to-face teaching. The rest of the workload is distributed as follows:
- Preliminary assignment 10 h
- Workshop and preparation for it 50 h
- Group work 20 h
- Midterm exams and final exam (+ preparation) 40 h

Contents

The course introduces the entire water supply chain, and the student gets an overall understanding of the importance of sustainable, safe and economical water supply. The course introduces various factors affecting the quality of surface, ground, waste and industrial water. The course covers the most common techniques, especially those used in wastewater treatment, and their suitability for removing various harmful substances. An important point of view is the possibilities of circular economy principles as part of the water supply sector, as well as the effects of climate change on it.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prior knowledge requirements.

Assessment criteria

The course is evaluated on a scale of 0 to 5. The student must successfully complete at least enough of the tasks and exams determined at the beginning of the course so that the total score is at least 50 points.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student's competence does not correspond to the goals set for the course.

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

The student can:
- tell about the operating principles of the municipal wastewater treatment plant at a general level
- recognizes the meaning of different unit processes and process diagrams
- tell about the aspects related to wastewater analysis
- tell about the different components contained in wastewater and their cleaning/utilization options
- identify risks caused by wastewater and their prevention methods

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

Student:
- knows the operating principles and cleaning goals of the municipal wastewater treatment plant
- can take into account the factors that must be taken into account when dealing with community and industrial waste water - dimensioning principles of unit processes
- understand the general process diagrams of the wastewater plant
- knows the basics of wastewater analysis and the principles of measuring different parameters
- can interpret measurement results - the environmental effects of the different components contained in wastewater and their utilization potential
- can assess the risks caused by wastewater and their prevention methods

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

The student can:
- the operating principles of the municipal wastewater treatment plant and the importance of different factors in achieving the cleaning goals
- the effects of various industrial wastewaters on water treatment processes
- the principles of sizing unit processes and read the plant's process diagrams
- methods related to wastewater analysis and the principles of measuring different parameters
- the environmental effects of the various components contained in wastewater and their utilization alternatives
- analyze the risks caused by wastewater and their prevention methods

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- name inorganic and organic compounds
- connect the importance of functional groups to the properties and behaviour of environmental pollutants in different environmental matrices
- calculate heats of reaction and understand the basics of thermochemistry
- understand the basics of combustion and use combustion reactions to make flue gas calculations
- use the electrochemical series of metals and understand the basics related to oxidation-reduction reactions and corrosion in practice
- carry out basic calculations related to acids and bases and understand in practice the basics related to pH measurement, acid-base titration and neutralisation

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- identify the potential of computer-aided design
- understand the basics of cad drawing and prepare simple drawings with the aid of the programme's basic functions
- explain the main principles of 3D- and data modelling of the built environment
- identify possible application of different modelling methods in the environmental field

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- identify the impacts and opportunities of digitalisation and industry 4.0 in the environmental sector
- understand the main principles of machine learning and programming
- explain applications of spatial data and use the QGIS spatial data programme (or a similar one)
- utilise various environmental databases
- recognise the risks of digitalisation and understand the significance of cyber security

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- describe the stages of the life cycle of products, as well as the environmental factors related to them
- understand commonly used life cycle methods and their uses
- carry out a life cycle analysis for the selected product

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- explain the main principles of ecosystems and nutrient cycles
- identify human impacts on ecosystems, especially the reasons for and results of climate change
- identify ecosystem services and to reflect on their effects in society
carry out teamwork, applying reporting and information acquisition skills

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- know the basics and benefits of production material efficiency and waste reduction
- know the operating principles of Motiva's material review model
- manage the steps of material review implementation
- prepare a Sankey diagram based on the company's material flows
- report the results of the company's material audit

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- work in working life-based projects
- understand the main principles of project and teamwork
- apply know-how and different development methods to project and laboratory activities
- write a report according to the instructions given and present the results of his/her work

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- identify harmful substances in the environment, their key properties and behavior in different environmental matrices
- evaluate the effects of the properties of harmful substances in representative sampling
- use samplers and field tests/field meters/field equipment commonly used in environmental sampling
– know the basic principles of fieldwork, online monitoring and laboratory work and their reliability assessment as part of quality assurance

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The Student:
- understands the importance of the sustainable consumption and use of technical and biological materials
- learns ways in which the consumption of particularly natural, non-renewable materials can be reduced
- gets basic information about planning and business models according to circular economy principles, which take into account the importance of material choices during the entire life cycle of products, processes and services
- identifies the value chains of selected industries, in terms of the material cycles involved

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- explain the common industrial material recycling processes and the technical solutions involved
- determine the key actors and current development areas in recycling
- understand basic solutions and practices for developing material efficiency
- carry out a material audit
- prepare an enterprise's material flow analysis
- explain the importance and practices of industrial symbiosis and material recycling as part of circular economy
- promote industrial symbioses between companies

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- recognize the basic principles of the social importance of sustainable energy supply
- know the most common forms of energy production and their environmental effects
- explain the change in the energy sector, from non-renewable to renewable energy sources
- to recognize factors affecting the company's energy efficiency
- recognize the importance and effects of the circular economy and climate change in the energy sector
- use teamwork skills, and to search for information on the subject area and communicate about it

Assessment scale

1-5