Master's Degree Programme in Urban Sustainability
Master of Engineering, Urban Sustainability 24K, online studies
Master of Engineering, Urban Sustainability 23K, online studies
Master of Engineering, Urban Sustainability 21S, Lahti
Master of Engineering, Urban Sustainability, Lahti
Enrollment
15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
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
- Finnish
Seats
5 - 20
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Urban Climate and Sustainability (MUrCS)
- Master's Degree Programme in Urban Sustainability
- Master's Degree Programme in Urban Sustainability
Teachers
- Eeva Aarrevaara
Groups
-
TLTIYKKY23KV
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TLTIYURS23KVMaster’s Degree Programme in Urban Sustainability 23KV Lahti
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TLTIYMUR23KMaster's Degree Programme in Urban Climate and Sustainability (MUrCS) 23K Lahti
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- understand the main features about the history of the cities
- identify and define different values in urban built environment as well as means to preserve them
- understand important international treaties and national legislation protecting valuable environments as well as the meaning of international organisations in preservation
- present case examples to demonstrate the variability of built heritage and means to preserve it (for example town planning, local participation of civil society, renovation)
Implementation and methods of teaching
The course is carried out virtually, containing virtual lectures, learning materials in Moodle and individual courseworks. Finnish students can submit their courseworks in Finnish.
Timing and attendance
The course will be available on 20th September in Moodle. The duration of the course is until 15th December. Submission of the courseworks is scheduled in Moodle.
Learning material and recommended literature
Learning materials are introduced and listed in Moodle.
Alternative completion methods
No other options.
Learning environment
The course is availble in Moodle which contains all the information.
Contents
The main topics in the course are the following viewpoints:
• Understanding how the values of urban environment are understood and defined.
• How to enhance preservation in international and national levels
• The opportunities to protect valuable built environments in challenging situations
• Evaluate different processes of preservation through case studies and analyse the roles and impacts of different stakeholders in them.
• Develop ideas by which methods the preservation of urban environment can be carried out in different case studies.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Bachelor degree, no other requirements.
Assessment criteria
Accepted courseworks.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
Courseworks not meeting the requirements or missing.
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 12.01.2024
Timing
08.01.2024 - 31.07.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Campus
E-campus, Lahti
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Urban Sustainability
Teachers
- Paul Carroll
Groups
-
TLTIYKKY24KV
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- evaluate the effect of the EU objectives on reduction of carbon emissions in the future and to analyze their consequences
- describe current and future opportunities for climate change mitigation in urban settings
- search for information and scientific research results concerning climate change
- develop innovations and applications to mitigate the impacts of climate change in urban settings
Implementation and methods of teaching
The same as for the course TE00BB90-3008 Climate change and its environmental impacts.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
RDI portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Campus
E-campus, Lahti
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 25
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Urban Sustainability
Teachers
- Eeva Aarrevaara
- Juha Poskela
- Paul Carroll
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TLTIYKKY23KV
Small groups
- Lecture 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- analyze and discuss contemporary phenomenons like urbanization and urban sprawl, transitions in urban areas, and collaboration of professionals and stakeholders
- evaluate recent development and planning processes, their management and arrangement of participation in the processes
- reflect on environmental issues from a professional point of view
- develop practical applications based on a theoretical background
Implementation and methods of teaching
The course contains lectures, group work and student presentations. Lectures deal with the topics defined in the goals of the course. The course has own Moodle implementation. Course tasks are a pre course task before the contact days, working during the contact days and a final task. The curse is carried out mostly online but it contains also a site visit.
There is an opportunity to follow the lectures online or listen the lecture recordings afterwards. If the student is not able to participate any contact days, it has to be discussed with the teacher before the contact days.
Visiting lecturers from working life or from international partner universities are visiting the contact days.
Learning material and recommended literature
Other study material will be specified in Moodle.
Alternative completion methods
Alternative ways of performance have to be discussed and agreed with the responsible teacher.
Student time use and work load
The student has to work before the contact days and after them. The total amount of hours is 5 x 27 hours, out of which the contact days cover 20 %.
Contents
The student is able to
- analyse and discuss contemporary phenomena like urbanization and transitions in
urban areas and collaboration of professionals and stakeholders as well as participation
- evaluate recent development and planning processes, their management and arrangement of participation in the processes
- reflect environmental issues from the professional point of view
- develop applications from theoretical background into practical situations
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Bachelor Degree is required.
Assessment criteria
Activity of the student in the course, completing of the courseworks.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
Coursework is not carried out in an acceptable way.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- Is able to describe what sustainable and smart solutions mean in urban environments
- is able to collect and evaluate information of research and technologies adaptable in urban environment
- is able to produce a case study or an implementation concerning sustainable and smart solutions in practical situations
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- Is able to describe and analyse sustainable and smart solutions in urban environments
- is able to collect and evaluate international information of research and technologies adaptable in urban environment
- is able to produce a qualified case study or an implementation concerning sustainable and smart solutions in practical situations
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- Is able to describe and analyse critically sustainable and smart solutions in urban environments
- is able to collect and evaluate critically international information of research and technologies adaptable in urban environment and their strategical meaning
- is able to produce a qualified case study or an implementation concerning sustainable and smart solutions in practical situations and evaluate its impacts
Enrollment
15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
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
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 25
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Urban Sustainability
Teachers
- Eeva Aarrevaara
- Paul Carroll
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TLTIYKKY23KV
Small groups
- Online lecture 1
Learning outcomes
Student
- is able to describe the different characteristics of a sustainable society and learns to search for and critically evaluate related professional and scientific source material
- gets acquainted with the research and development methods applied in the subject area and practices their use
- understands the requirements of the content required for the thesis and prepares the research plan of the thesis
Implementation and methods of teaching
Lectures, courseworks and seminars according to a separate program.
Timing and attendance
Implementation during the autumn semester from September to early December at separate times to be announced, generally on Fridays.
Learning material and recommended literature
Available in Moodle.
Alternative completion methods
No alternative performances.
Working life cooperation
The course contains assignments connected with working life based projects and competences.
Learning environment
Learning environment contains Moodle and online lectures.
Student time use and work load
The time and load of the course is 5 x 27 hours of which about 80% is independent work.
Contents
The course introduces current research and development work in the field in Finland and internationally. In addition, different types of research methods in the built environment and key concepts are introduced. The students are introduced the theses carried out in Urban Sustainability program and the projects are evaluated critically. The student acquires the ability to search for and use source material related to his or her thesis topic. A preliminary research plan of the thesis is prepared.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
No preliminary competencies required.
Assessment criteria
Courseworks and presentations need to be acceptable.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
Assignments don´t fulfill the criteria of the course.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
Student
- identifies the principles related to the preparation of the thesis
- 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
- is able to utilize the key principles of scientific writing with the assistance of supervision
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
Student
- is able to identify and present the principles related to the preparation of a thesis
- 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 make partial use of the key principles of scientific writing
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
Student
- is able to critically identify and present the principles related to the preparation of a thesis
- 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 basic principles of scientific writing
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 12.01.2024
Timing
07.03.2024 - 15.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence and optional courses, Masters
- Master's Degree Programme in Urban Sustainability
Teachers
- Anne-Marie Tuomala
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TLTIYKKY24KV
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TLTIYTO23H
Small groups
- Lectures
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- demonstrate the importance and influence of political and administrative systems to urban change management
- evaluate the context for change and design appropriate strategies to aid its management in practice
- demonstrate reflection on the emerging role of the urban professional as an 'agent of change' and their own personal development requirements
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 31.12.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Campus
E-campus, Lahti
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Master’s Degree Programme in Engineering, from IoT to AI
- Master's Degree Programme in Urban Sustainability
Teachers
- Eeva Aarrevaara
- Minna Asplund
- Paul Carroll
- Anne-Marie Tuomala
- Lea Heikinheimo
- Mirva Rainio
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 100. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari 1 (Size: 100. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TLTIYITT24KV
-
TLTIYKKY24KV
Small groups
- Online lecture 1
- Seminar 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- describe the objectives and core contents of their thesis
- plan and describe the stages of the thesis process
- take into account the possible research permit and copyright issues.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
20 op
Virtual portion
20 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Campus
E-campus, Lahti
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
5 - 25
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Urban Sustainability
Teachers
- Eeva Aarrevaara
- Paul Carroll
Scheduling groups
- Seminaari 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TLTIYKKY23KV
Small groups
- Seminar 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- implement the thesis on the basis of an approved thesis plan
- present the results or output of their thesis
- report on their thesis in writing in accordance with the thesis guidelines of LAB University of Applied Sciences
- as a maturity test, write a blog post, a press release or an article.
Implementation and methods of teaching
The implementation and reporting of the thesis is guided individually. The student agrees with the supervisor about regular meetings and communication, and submits text drafts in different stages of work for comment. The supervisor comments on the content of possible interviews and/or surveys related to the thesis before they are carried out. The implementation of the development methods included in the work is discussed before their implementation. The student familiarizes himself with the instructions given in LAB for Master thesis and follows them in the work.
Assessment criteria
The evaluation is based on the up-to-date evaluation criteria concerning Master thesis works in LAB.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
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
- Master's Degree Programme in Urban Sustainability
- Master's Degree Programme in Urban Sustainability
Teachers
- Alexandra Maksheeva
- Paul Carroll
Scheduling groups
- Online lectures (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TLTIYURS24KVMaster's Degree Programme in Urban Sustainability 24KV Lahti
-
TLTIYKKY24KV
Small groups
- Online lectures
Learning outcomes
The student
- is able to describe the main principles of circular economy and identifies the importance of resource efficiency as a part of the concept of circular economy
- is able to demonstrate the life cycle analysis and its principles
- is able to evaluate the environmental impacts of products and processes during their life cycle and develops opportunities to decrease them
- is able to analyse and identify means to improve material and energy efficiency in different environments and urban areas
Timing and attendance
Autumn 2023
Learning material and recommended literature
The course material will be available on the course platform.
Alternative completion methods
Compensatory tasks should be agreed with the tutoring teacher.
Exam retakes
To be announced at the beginning of the course.
Contents
- Principles of the circular economy (CE)
- Difference and interdependence between technical and biological cycles
- CE in chemistry
- Enterprise CE activities and responsibility
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
No prerequisites required
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (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.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- knows the principles of the circular economy (CE)
- knows the differences and interdependence between technical and biological cycels
- understands the principles of chemistry and its role in CE
- is able to analyse an enterprise's responsibility from the CE perspective
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- knows the principles of the circular economy (CE) and is able to discuss them
- knows the differences and interdependence between technical and biological cycles and is able to point out examples
- understands the principles of chemistry and its role in CE, and is able to explain a case/cases
- is able to analyse an enterprise's responsibility from the CE approach and justify opinions on it
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- knows the principles of the circular economy (CE) and is able to discuss about them, express opinions in an analytical way
- knows the differences and interdependence between technical and biological cycles and is able to provide details about examples
- understands the principles of chemistry and role in the CE and is able to explain a case/cases with deep knowledge
- is able to analyse an enterprise's responsibility from the CE perspective and justify opinions using relevant literature sources
Enrollment
06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
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
Seats
5 - 25
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Urban Sustainability
- Master's Degree Programme in Urban Sustainability
Teachers
- Eeva Aarrevaara
Groups
-
TLTIYURS24KVMaster's Degree Programme in Urban Sustainability 24KV Lahti
-
TLTIYKKY24KV
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- understand the main features about the history of the cities
- identify and define different values in urban built environment as well as means to preserve them
- understand important international treaties and national legislation protecting valuable environments as well as the meaning of international organisations in preservation
- present case examples to demonstrate the variability of built heritage and means to preserve it (for example town planning, local participation of civil society, renovation)
Implementation and methods of teaching
The course is carried out virtually, containing virtual lectures, learning materials in Moodle and individual courseworks. Finnish students can submit their courseworks in Finnish.
Timing and attendance
The course will be available on 20th September in Moodle. The duration of the course is until 15th December. Submission of the courseworks is scheduled in Moodle.
Learning material and recommended literature
Learning materials are introduced and listed in Moodle.
Alternative completion methods
No other options.
Learning environment
The course is availble in Moodle which contains all the information.
Contents
The main topics in the course are the following viewpoints:
• Understanding how the values of urban environment are understood and defined.
• How to enhance preservation in international and national levels
• The opportunities to protect valuable built environments in challenging situations
• Evaluate different processes of preservation through case studies and analyse the roles and impacts of different stakeholders in them.
• Develop ideas by which methods the preservation of urban environment can be carried out in different case studies.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Bachelor degree, no other requirements.
Assessment criteria
Accepted courseworks.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
Courseworks not meeting the requirements or missing.
Enrollment
06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Campus
E-campus, Lahti
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Urban Sustainability
Teachers
- Eeva Aarrevaara
- Juha Poskela
- Paul Carroll
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TLTIYKKY24KV
Small groups
- Online lecture 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- analyze and discuss contemporary phenomenons like urbanization and urban sprawl, transitions in urban areas, and collaboration of professionals and stakeholders
- evaluate recent development and planning processes, their management and arrangement of participation in the processes
- reflect on environmental issues from a professional point of view
- develop practical applications based on a theoretical background
Implementation and methods of teaching
The course contains lectures, group work and student presentations. Lectures deal with the topics defined in the goals of the course. The course has own Moodle implementation. Course tasks are a pre course task before the contact days, working during the contact days and a final task. The curse is carried out mostly online but it contains also a site visit.
There is an opportunity to follow the lectures online or listen the lecture recordings afterwards. If the student is not able to participate any contact days, it has to be discussed with the teacher before the contact days.
Learning material and recommended literature
Other study material will be specified in Moodle.
Alternative completion methods
Alternative ways of performance have to be discussed and agreed with the responsible teacher.
Student time use and work load
The student has to work before the contact days and after them. The total amount of hours is 5 x 27 hours.
Contents
The student is able to
- analyse and discuss contemporary phenomena like urbanization and transitions in
urban areas and collaboration of professionals and stakeholders as well as participation
- evaluate recent development and planning processes, their management and arrangement of participation in the processes
- reflect environmental issues from the professional point of view
- develop applications from theoretical background into practical situations
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Bachelor Degree is required.
Assessment criteria
Activity of the student in the course, completing of the courseworks.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
Coursework is not carried out in an acceptable way.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- Is able to describe what sustainable and smart solutions mean in urban environments
- is able to collect and evaluate information of research and technologies adaptable in urban environment
- is able to produce a case study or an implementation concerning sustainable and smart solutions in practical situations
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- Is able to describe and analyse sustainable and smart solutions in urban environments
- is able to collect and evaluate international information of research and technologies adaptable in urban environment
- is able to produce a qualified case study or an implementation concerning sustainable and smart solutions in practical situations
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- Is able to describe and analyse critically sustainable and smart solutions in urban environments
- is able to collect and evaluate critically international information of research and technologies adaptable in urban environment and their strategical meaning
- is able to produce a qualified case study or an implementation concerning sustainable and smart solutions in practical situations and evaluate its impacts
Enrollment
06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Campus
E-campus, Lahti
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 30
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Urban Sustainability
Teachers
- Eeva Aarrevaara
- Paul Carroll
Scheduling groups
- Online lectures (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TLTIYKKY24KV
Small groups
- Online lectures
Learning outcomes
Student
- is able to describe the different characteristics of a sustainable society and learns to search for and critically evaluate related professional and scientific source material
- gets acquainted with the research and development methods applied in the subject area and practices their use
- understands the requirements of the content required for the thesis and prepares the research plan of the thesis
Implementation and methods of teaching
Lectures, courseworks and seminars according to a separate program.
Timing and attendance
Implementation during the autumn semester from September to early December at separate times to be announced, generally on Fridays.
Learning material and recommended literature
Available in Moodle.
Alternative completion methods
No alternative performances.
Working life cooperation
The course contains assignments connected with working life based projects and competences.
Learning environment
Learning environment contains Moodle and online lectures.
Student time use and work load
The time and load of the course is 5 x 27 hours of which about 80% is independent work.
Contents
The course introduces current research and development work in the field in Finland and internationally. In addition, different types of research methods in the built environment and key concepts are introduced. The students are introduced the theses carried out in Urban Sustainability program and the projects are evaluated critically. The student acquires the ability to search for and use source material related to his or her thesis topic. A preliminary research plan of the thesis is prepared.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
No preliminary competencies required.
Assessment criteria
Courseworks and presentations need to be acceptable.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
Assignments don´t fulfill the criteria of the course.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
Student
- identifies the principles related to the preparation of the thesis
- 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
- is able to utilize the key principles of scientific writing with the assistance of supervision
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
Student
- is able to identify and present the principles related to the preparation of a thesis
- 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 make partial use of the key principles of scientific writing
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
Student
- is able to critically identify and present the principles related to the preparation of a thesis
- 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 basic principles of scientific writing