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Ecosystems and Climate ChangeLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: AT00CP39

Credits

5 op

Objective

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

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 12.01.2024

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
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Civil and Construction Engineering, Urban Planning (2022, 2023)
  • Complementary competence and optional courses, Bachelors
Teachers
  • Jussi Kuusela
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLTIENTEC24KM
  • TLABTO23H
  • TLTIYKS23S
Small groups
  • Online lecture 1
  • Lecture 1

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

Enrollment

21.11.2022 - 15.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus
  • Lahti Campus
  • E-campus, Lahti
Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Civil and Construction Engineering, Urban Planning (2022, 2023)
Teachers
  • Jussi Kuusela
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLTIENTEC23KM
  • TLTIYKS22S
Small groups
  • Luennot 1

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

Enrollment

19.11.2021 - 14.01.2022

Timing

01.01.2022 - 31.07.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
Teachers
  • Jussi Kuusela
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLTIENTEC22KM
Small groups
  • Luennot 1

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