Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- to select the most relevant literature related to the selected topics
- to write informative and clear reviews by using scientific terms and methods
- to analyze references and content of them
- to discuss about the literature and the topics with other students

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course contains one briefing lecture on-line in Zoom (1st time slot in the study calendar).
The student will write blogs (or essays) based on by own choice selected sustainability and/or circular economy literature. The important part is to develop own knowledge and skills in accordance of the own field of interest, future job or research interest.

The credits will be calculated based on the content and length of the listed of references (200 pages equals with 1 ECT). Student must also participate in one presentation session to share his/her knowledge with other students. Students also participate actively in online discussion in the course platform with justified opinions and two other workshops as participants without own presentation.

Timing and attendance

Minimum requirement: participation in 1 workshop with own presentation and 2 other workshops as a participant.

Learning material and recommended literature

Student can select the literature according to his/her own interest e.g. from LAB Primo. However, the subject must clearly relate to the circular economy, sustainability or environmental technology.

Alternative completion methods

Not in implementation. The course is not related to the earlier done thesis outputs. The compensation is possible only by the earlier proven similar type of activity/activities by the proven documentation. The course is not related to the any report or thesis done earlier, it is to produce own blog type of outputs from the sustainability literature.

Learning environment

Digital learning platform Moodle.
Digital libraries and/or libraries in general.
Self-study and writing literal outputs.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student´s knowledge does not meet the competence requirements of the course in accordance of the assessment criteria or other requirements are not fulfilled.

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

Presentation and blog(s')/essay(s)' knowledge base is accessible, but it´s structure is imperfect and illogical. The chosen literature is relevant and it is analyzed in approved level. Student´s own views are presented as instructed. The references and sources are indicated, but there are shortcomings in them. Student participated in one session.as a presenter and in two ones as a participant.

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

The selected literature is justified and defined. The information is searched, used, and applied from several information sources. The blog(s)/essay(s) structure is mostly consistent and text is well written. The sources and references are indicated with almost no errors. If written outputs contains images, figures, or tables they are appropriate, clear and referred to in the text. The blog layout follows the instructions of LAB Focus blog instructions.Student participated in one session.as a presenter and in two ones as a participant.

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

The blogs/essays contain new and demanding perspectives, also the references and the content are well defined and justified. The knowledge base and other parts of the output(s) are dealt versatile. The diverse and reliable information sources are used. The knowledge base and conclusions are logical, well presented, combined, and justified. The LAB Focus instructions are fully followed. The review contains innovative viewpoints. Student also participates actively in sessions, sharing information and one´s knowledge with other students propriety. Student participated in one session.as a presenter and in two ones as a participant.