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Responsible Materials Technology and Product DevelopmentLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: TE00BR09

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Pia Haapea

Objective

The student:
- can identify and test different materials and evaluate their applicability for different end uses
- can explain the differences between virgin and recycled textile and plastic materials considering the consumption of energy and natural resources
- knows different kinds of separation techniques based on differences in the physical and chemical properties of materials
- knows how to take circular economy into account as part of the product design process
- can examine the whole service chain, taking into account the principles of consumer behaviour (sustainable service design)