Distance learning
Please select the curriculum by the start year of studies and orientation line.
Distance learning
English
01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023
21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023
Juha Poskela
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
E-campus, Lahti
5 credits
1-5
Distance learning
Suitable background readying material:
This fully online programme will be held on the following days (X hours/ day) XX Jan, YY and ZZ Feb, 10th March. Between each on-line contact day the students need to complete designated assignments, these will be either individual work or small-group work depending on the stage of the course. During the contact days presentations related to the task topic are carried out and commented on by the teachers and other participating students. The applied projects that form the basis for the course are both completed and on-going ones, with input from working life projects that students are/ or have previously been involved in being at all times encouraged and welcome.
English
09.01.2023 - 30.04.2023
21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023
10 - 50
Malahat Ghoreishi, Paul Carroll
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
E-campus, Lahti
5 credits
1-5
Compensatory tasks for any course days or partsare to be discussed with the tutoring teacher.
The lecture material and other study materials will be provided in Moodle together with all instructions and assignments to be completed
Does not sufficiently participate in the initial lecture or mentoring activities and / or does not select an acceptable applied project or perform the required presentations and reporting relating to at an acceptable level.
Performs presentations and reporting relating to the chosen personal applied project at a minimal level.
Performs presentations and reporting relating to the chosen personal applied project reasonably well.
Performs presentations and reporting relating to the chosen personal applied project excellently.
Distance learning
Material will be in moodle.
Book: Introductory chemistry, Tro, Nivaldo J., 2018 (Students can use online licenses).
This course has online lectures on Thursdays at 12am - 2pm.
Exercises
English
05.09.2022 - 16.12.2022
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Tiina Valkonen
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
E-campus, Lahti
3 credits
1-5
The course consists of contact teaching and individual work. We use the Moodle environment.
- Atomic structure and periodicity
- Chemical bonding and structure
- Amount of substance (n) and its use in calculations
- Chemical reaction equations and their use in calculations
- Oxidation and reduction
- Acids and bases
- Naming organic compounds and functional groups
The student can not solve chemical problems.
The student is able to solve simple mechanical problems.
The student understands and is able to apply basic chemistry.
The student masters the methods of basic chemistry.
Distance learning
The pages in Moodle
Lectures, videos, exercises
Exercises
English
05.09.2022 - 16.12.2022
15.08.2022 - 04.09.2022
0 - 100
Juha Pere
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
E-campus, Lahti
3 credits
1-5
Moodle, Zoom
SI-units
Basics of mechanics
Heat and energy
Force and vectors
Efficiency
Can't solve mathematical science problems on the course
Can apply the learned techniques to mathematical science problems given by the teacher. Can solve about 50% of mathematical problems in the course.
Can solve mathematical science problems on the course in a versatile way.
Can solve all or almost all mathematical science problems on the course.
Distance learning
All material will be in moodle.
This course has online lectures on Wednesdays at 10am-12am and Thursdays at 2pm -4pm.
The course is structured so that it can be studied at your own pace. It is possible to pass the course just solving exercises but higher grades (3-5) requires enough points from applied test. Applied test can can be only once, but the date can be your own choice (before end of course).
English
05.09.2022 - 16.12.2022
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Tiina Valkonen
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
E-campus, Lahti
3 credits
1-5
Will be informed at the beginning of the course.
The course consists of contact teaching and individual work. We use the Moodle environment.
- Manipulating expressions
- Percentages
- Linear and quadratic equations
- Pair of equations
- Basic trigonometry
- 2D geometry
- 2D vectors
The student can not solve mathematical problems posed by the teacher. Less than 33% from maximum scores.
The student knows the methods the methods of 2d geometry and 2d vectors, and is able to solve simple mechanical problems
The student understands the requirements of 2d geometry and 2d vectors, and is able to apply basic mathematics in engineering. Less than 57% from maximum scores.
The student masters the methods of 2d geometry and 2d vectors and is able to analyse mathematical tasks in engineering without problems. At least 83% from maximum scores.
Distance learning
Teacher(s) collect(s) and disseminate(s) the materials in the Moodle course platform
Learning outcomes of the course
The student is able to
- to understand the principles and objectives of the Circular Economy in the context of resource efficiency
- to know the benefits and solutions of zero waste approach
- to know recycling industry solutions
- to know safe energy recovery and waste management solutions
Lectures, course assignments and exam.
Assignments and an exam
English
13.09.2022 - 31.12.2022
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
20 - 50
Anne-Marie Tuomala, Sakari Autio
No prior learning requirements
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
E-campus, Lahti
1 credits
5 credits
1-5
To be agreed with teacher(s)
Visiting lecturers from the companies/RDI projects
Moodle platform, supported by digital learning tools
On-line and recorded lectures
Circular economy - environmental, business and design approaches
Circular and efficient material use - EU waste hierarchy, principles of upcycling, recycling and downcycling
Retention of material value in the cycles through recycling
Waste prevention and recycling in various industries, examples of best practices
Recognition of their interlinkages and actions at different levels
During the course period undone assignments/exam or they are not passed by the minimum grade 1. .
A student
is able to understand the basics of the systematic change towards the circular economy and technical possibilities of industrial, service, community, and primary production processes
has gained some information about applying theories to enable the shift from a linear model to a circular economy
has progressed in knowledge of operational models and readiness to innovate new technical and organisational solutions
is progressing in skills to work in multidisciplinary environments having also the professional attitude to work and communicate in the international teams
A student
is able to show the understanding of the requirements of a systematic change towards the circular economy and technical possibilities of industrial, service, community, and primary production processes
has gained more information about applying theories to enable the shift from a linear model to a circular economy
is able to discuss about new operational models and readiness to innovate new technical and organisational solutions
is progressing in skills to work in multidisciplinary environments having also the professional attitude to work and communicate in the international teams
A student
is able to show the understanding of the requirements of a systematic change towards the circular economy and technical possibilities of industrial, service, community, and primary production processes
has gained a good basic competence in applying theories to enable the shift from a linear model to a circular economy
has proved to be able to introduce new operational models and readiness to innovate new technical and organisational solutions
has gained skills to work in multidisciplinary environments having also the professional attitude to work and communicate in the international teams
Distance learning
All of the material will be delivered due to the course´s Moodle platform.
This course is Online course, containing 1 lecture sessions in Zoom. Most part of the work is done due to the individual assignments and online exams.
All of the assignments are judged against the learning outcomes of this course. The maximum grade of the course is 5 (min 90 p). Grade 4 will be achieved by of 80 – 89 p; 3: 70 – 79 p; 2: 60 – 69 p); 1: 50 – 59 p.
The learning diary is evaluated by teachers given attention to the content and especially how student is able to reflect ones learning. Also, the development suggestions and other feedback of the whole course are important part of the development process.
English
05.09.2022 - 11.11.2022
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
0 - 50
Jussi Kuusela, Pia Haapea
No pre-requirements
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
E-campus, Lahti
5 credits
1-5
Must be discussed with the course teachers.
.
Moodle platform, lecture in ZOOM.
The total extent of this course is 5 ECTS, which will be approximately 135 hours student work. The estimated workload is divided to contain 3 ECTS (about 80 hours student work) about MOOC course called Sustainable.now and 2 ECTS (about 50 hours) course Climate.now organized on line by Helsinki University. There will also be individual preassignments (about 5 hours student work)
During the course students get an overall picture of the theory related to climate change and how has human affected on it. Climate.now is a course on the basics of climate system, its change and effects of the change, how to mitigate and adapt to changing climate.
The second part (Sustainable.now) of the course provides a solid information package on the concept of sustainable development and its ecological, social, economic and cultural dimensions, as well as the connections and tensions between them. The principles of sustainable development are linked to the 1.5 degree climate target.
The sustainable.now and climate.now are MOOC courses offered by Helsinki University as a part of the Finnish Climate University network https://climateuniversity.fi/.
The student has not returned the required assignments and/or student´s competence does not meet the requirements of the course
Student can
- use the terminology related to the climate change and sustainability
- find necessary information and use it properly
- work in individual professional situations in accordance with the instructions
Student can
- show familiarity with the terminology, concepts and knowledge related to climate change and sustainability
- assess and define the need for information
Student can:
- use concepts and knowledge related to climate change and sustainability consistently
- evaluate and use different sources of information
- act in a professional situations independently and responsibly
Distance learning
All materials are produced by the tutor teacher and are available in the course platform.
On-line studies
Team building
Individual assignments
Active participation
Course assignments
The course is assessed passed/failed.
English
06.09.2022 - 13.12.2022
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Anne-Marie Tuomala
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
E-campus, Lahti
3 credits
Approved/Failed
The course aims at supporting the professional development and it also includes coaching for the practical training and working life orientation in general.
No exam
Digital course platform and virtual sessions.
Developing professional competence is a 5 ECTS course for the whole study program period.
Course is divided between 1st, 2nd, 3rd study years.
Developing Professional Competence 1, 3 ECTS - 1st study year
Developing Professional Competence 2, 1 ECTS - 2nd study year
Developing Professional Competence 3, 1 ECTS - 3rd study year
1 ECTS is 27 hours of student work.
This course will introduce the student:
• how to plan their own learning and cooperate in situations related to their own field of studies
• how to identify themselves as a learner and develop their own learning skills
• ability to recognize their own competence and the needs to develop them further and to plan their career path observing them
• how to act as a group member
• how to operate in the learning environments of LAB University of Applied Sciences
• knowledge of their own field of studies and its future skills
• how to give feedback on tuition and services and thus participate in the development of education
• working life knowledge
Undone assignments, no active participation.
Distance learning
Teacher collects material and publishes in the course platform
Lecturing, discussions, group work and individual assignments
English
07.09.2022 - 16.12.2022
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
0 - 40
Anne-Marie Tuomala
Developing Professional Competence 1
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
E-campus, Lahti
1 credits
Approved/Failed
To be agreed with the teacher
Virtual course
The student is able to:
· monitor the progress of his / her own studies in electronic systems
· deepen his / her own skills
· promote his / her own competence in accordance with the career plan
· evaluate services and develop training
Assignments not done during the course time.
Distance learning
The learning material of this course will be based on scientific books, articles and case company resources and examples. The course material will be uploaded in moodle after each session including additional reading and learning materials according to student's interests.
Students can familiarize themselves with Miro board in advance, although it's not a must!
The link for Miro : https://miro.com/ and the sign-up is free with student account.
Digital tools and platforms in CE is an online course. Through this course students will learn the capabilities of different digital technologies, mainly Industry 4.0 technologies, such as IoT, AI and blockchain and their applications in enabling CE in different industries. In addition, the students will learn different circular business models based on these technologies throughout different case examples and online business model workshops. For business model workshops, we will use Miro board for brain storming and more interactive course.
Each session includes group assignments and individual assignments are mainly focused for reviewing the lectures.
In this course, we will have real company challenges, where 2-3 companies will present a challenge in their CE problem and students have to offer a digital solution to the company which is considered as the final assignment and to pass the course.
The final project work and presentation counts as 50% of the final grade and the rest is related to assignments 40% and with 10% for the active involvement in the course.
More detailed and description of the teaching material will be provided in the introduction of the first session.
English
09.01.2023 - 31.07.2023
21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023
0 - 50
Malahat Ghoreishi
Basic Knowledge of Circular Economy Concept.
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
E-campus, Lahti
5 credits
1-5
Can be discussed with the instructor. For example if the student have their own company project, it could be considered as well if relevant to the topic of the course.
In any case, inform the teacher ASAP.
No Exam
Online learning platform, ZOOM and Teams, Miro board
The average work load for this course is estimated to be 135 hours (5 ECTS). The main part of the study module´s work load consists of independent and group work, about 115 hours (including individual assignments and final group work). The time allocation for contact learning is about 20 hours.
- Introduction to digital technologies
- Introducing Industry 4.0 technologies (IoT, AI, Blockchain and 3D printing &CAD) and their capabilities
- How Industry 4.0 technologies are utilized in CE solutions
- Industry 4.0- based business models in CE
less than 50p is fail 0
Grade 1: 50 - 59 p
Grade 2: 60 - 69 p
Grade 3: 70 - 79 p
Grade 4: 80 - 89 p
Grade 5 requires a minimum of 90 p
Distance learning
Available on Moodle.
Study methods: webinars, independent studying of prerecorded lectures, literature, videos, websites, individual and pair/group assignments depending on class size.
Active participation in discussions in webinars. Successfully completed independent, pair and group assignments.
English
05.09.2022 - 18.12.2022
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
15 - 40
Jaana Häkli
At least 3 ECTS of previous studies on Intercultural Competence from courses such as Intercultural Awareness or Intercultural Competence and Communication.
Kielikeskus (LAB)
Language studies LAB, Language studies LUT, Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
E-campus
5 credits
1-5
No alternative methods.
Moodle.
About 135 hours of student's work.
1. Introduction to the course contents and practicalities
2. What is a global mindset? Understanding global citizenship and demografical changes
3. Unconscious bias thinking, young people as global nomads and civil engagement as a form of action
4. Responsible consumer and tourist behavior
5. Understanding diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging and why they matter in today's work life?
6. Focus on diversity challenges especially for women, racial and ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ community
7. Branding a company through DEI and good practices of CSR actions
The student hasn't completed assignments successfully.
The student has a good command of the course contents and the student has received only satisfactory grades from course assignments.
The student has a good command of the course contents and the student has received fairly good grades from course assignments.
The student has an excellent command of the course contents and the student has received excellent grades from course assignments.
Distance learning
Lecturers collect the study materials in the Moodle platform.
1. Contact teaching (most likely Zoom-lectures): Active participation in contact lessons, individual and group tasks.
2. Distance studies in the Moodle platform: Set of independent assignments.
Exam in Moodle platform
Practical assignments completed
English
01.01.2023 - 31.05.2023
21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023
0 - 100
Juha Pere, Jussi Kuusela
Basics of Physics
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Engineering
E-campus, Lahti
5 credits
1-5
Compensatory tasks should be agreed with the tutoring teacher.
Contact lessons (most likely Zoom)
Virtual assignments
Company visits and/or visits of the energy field experts in contact lessons
- Energy efficiency and energy saving
- Energy efficiency tools: agreements, audits, ecolabelling
- Energy efficiency technologies
- Improvement of energy efficiency in industry
- Energy efficiency in buildings
- Energy efficiency in transportation
- Cases and applications
All assignments should be completed
Assessed by the average of all assignments
Student does not achieve the requirements for a grade of one.
Participation is not appropriate, assignments or exam are not completed, the appropriate level of points is not achieved.
Student
- knows the role that energy efficiency and energy saving have in connection with energy systems
- knows the effects of the related technologies
- knows the development of energy efficiency in buildings, in industry and in transportation
- knows the energy efficiency tools which are currently in use in Finland
- knows important sources to information and regulations
Student
- is able to describe the role that energy efficiency and energy saving have in connection with energy systems, their economic, social and environmental aspects
- knows the effects of the related technologies
- knows the development of energy efficiency in buildings, in industry and in transportation
- knows the energy efficiency tools which are currently in use in Finland
- is able to describe important sources to information and regulations
Distance learning
All of the study material is provided by the teacher through Moodle.
Students will study the course material independently and submit assignments through Moodle. The students will be required to record their own speech.
Assessment will take place on a scale of pass/fail. The students need to complete all of the required assignments satisfactorily in order to pass the course.
English
13.03.2023 - 30.04.2023
21.11.2022 - 06.02.2023
0 - 45
Riitta Gröhn
There are no prerequisites for the course. The assumed level of proficiency is B2 according to the Common European Framework.
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
E-campus
1 credits
Approved/Failed
None.
Online independent learning through Moodle.
1 ECTS equals 27 hours of work. The course assignments can be submitted at any time during the duration of the course, and the students may set their own deadlines. Grading takes place on specific weeks throughout the semester.
Contents
• Phonetic features of English
• Syllable stress
• Sentence stress
• Intonation
• Dialects.
The student has reached the objectives of the course, has completed all of the required assignments to satisfaction and masters the contents of the course on an acceptable level.
Distance learning
Study materials are provided by the teacher via Moodle.
Required reading:
- LAB Thesis Guidebook, chapters 6 & 7 (i.e., referencing mechanics), available at elab.lab.fi
- Stephen Bailey: Academic Writing. A Handbook for International Students. An e-book available in the LAB Primo database.
- https://open.lib.umn.edu/writingforsuccess/
Online lectures, group work, individual assignments.
Continuous evaluation: regular attendance (80%) and active participation in lectures and in-class exercises. Successful completion of written and spoken assignments and tests by given deadlines. Late deliveries reduce assignment grade. Students are assessed individually on a scale of 5-0.
English
05.09.2022 - 28.02.2023
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Vesa Koskela
Strong English skills recommended. The course is taught at skills level CEFR B2.
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
E-campus
5 credits
1-5
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). To be discussed with the teacher.
Online (Moodle & Zoom)
Estimated student workload is 135 h during the 5-credit course, including reading, coursework, and lectures or other scheduled meetings.
About 3 ECTS is focused on academic practices, especially academic writing, and about 2 ECTS is focused on other professional communication practices and skills, both written and spoken.
- general principles of academic writing, including style, text structure, and referencing mechanics
- generic and context-specific guidelines for academic and professional writing
- various written and oral communication situations in professional studies and the working life
- key terminology and concepts in the students' field of study.
The student has failed to meet the set course requirements.
Writing in varied professional contexts: The student has met the assignment requirements minimally. Work displays vaguely consistent and appropriate register. Content is vaguely effective and diverse. The text is not in keeping with style-specific conventions. The student constructs minimally understandable sentences. Grammatical irregularities occur often. Vocabulary is minimally appropriate to context.
Speaking in varied professional contexts: The student speaks in a style vaguely appropriate to the assignment. Student interacts minimally with participants. Performance meets few of the set expectations of given assignment. The student speaks in a vaguely consistent manner. Delivery is minimally structured. Linguistic performance is minimally accurate and appropriate to the context. Pauses are rather long and at times pronunciation hinders comprehension.
Writing in varied professional contexts: The student has met the assignment requirements adequately. Work displays somewhat consistent and appropriate register. Content is somewhat effective and diverse. The text has a reasonably logical structure. The text is rather cohesive. Minor mistakes occur in style. The student mostly constructs sentences well. Grammatical irregularities occur. Vocabulary is adequately professional and mostly appropriate to context.
Speaking in varied professional contexts: In most cases the student speaks in a style appropriate to the assignment. Student interacts with participants. Performance meets most set expectations of given assignment. The student speaks in a consistent manner. Delivery is structured. Linguistic performance is somewhat accurate and appropriate to the context, although short pauses and hesitations may occur.
Writing in varied professional contexts: The student has met the assignment requirements fully. Work displays consistent and appropriate register. Content is effective, diverse, and skillfully delivered. The text has a clear and logical structure. The text is cohesive, fluent, and versatile. The student uses varied structures although occasional grammatical irregularities may occur. Vocabulary is varied and professional and typically appropriate to context.
Speaking in varied professional contexts: The student speaks in a style appropriate to the assignment. Student interacts fluently and competently. Performance meets all set expectations of given assignments. The student speaks in a clear, concise, and consistent manner. Delivery is well-structured, intentional. Linguistic performance is accurate, appropriate to the context, and speech tempo is natural.
Distance learning
All the materials will be achievable online and delivered in Moodle.
This course is a virtual course. The contact learning lectures are held online. The assignments and exams can be done independently. There will also be teamwork.
Exact timing will be informed in the course´s Moodle platform in the beginning of the study module.
All of the assignments and exam must be done (and approved). The more detailed evaluation criterias will be informed in the beginning of the study module.
English
01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Jussi Kuusela, Sakari Autio
No previous knowledge required.
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
E-campus, Lahti
5 credits
1-5
Arrangements will be agreed with the teacher in responsible of the course.
Will be informed in the beginning of the course.
Online learning platform, ZOOM and Teams.
The average work load for this course is estimated to be 135 hours (5 ECTS). The main part of the study module´s work load consists of independent and group work, about 80 hours. The time allocation for contact learning is about 20 hours. There is also about 40 hours time allocated for final exam, preparation and execution.
During the course students get an overall picture about natural process in which elements are continuously cycled in various forms between different compartments of the environment (inside and outside reservoirs). The course considers the importance of biodiversity and how nature can be valued through ecosystem services.
Does not meet the competence requirements of the course.
Distance learning
This course is taught based on different scientific books, articles and resources. The course materials will be uploaded after each session in moodle and the additional learning material will be provided for the students' interest in the topic and further learning.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an online course. Through this course, students will learn the introduction and definition of Environment Management and EIA and the related policies and regulatory frameworks. Moreover, the EIA procedure, scoping & screening will be taught with different EIA methods, tools and techniques. Throughout different case examples, students will learn the EIA reporting, decision making and project management as well as the implementation and follow up of the EIA statements and reports.
Each session of the course includes group work and assignments for better understanding and reviewing the topics that have been discussed in each session.
In addition there will be individual assignments to pass this course.
The individual and group work assignments worth 40% of the final grade.
The final project is 50% of the final grade and is done in the group of 4-5 students.
More detailed description of the teaching material will be provided in the introduction of the first session.
English
01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Malahat Ghoreishi
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
E-campus, Lahti
5 credits
1-5
Can be discussed with the instructor. Students should inform the teacher ASAP to discuss.
No Exam
Online learning platform, ZOOM and Teams.
The average work load for this course is estimated to be 135 hours (5 ECTS). The main part of the study module´s work load consists of independent and group work, about 115 hours (including individual assignments and final group work). The time allocation for contact learning is about 20 hours.
- Introduction to Environment Management & EIA
- Legal, Policy & Regulatory Framework
- EIA Procedure - Scoping & Screening and Establishing Baseline Conditions
- EIA Methods, Tools and Techniques
- EIA Reporting & Review of EIA Quality
- Decision Making & Project Management
- LCA as a tool for EIA
less than 50p is fail 0
Grade 1: 50 - 59 p
Grade 2: 60 - 69 p
Grade 3: 70 - 79 p
Grade 4: 80 - 89 p
Grade 5 requires a minimum of 90 p
Pia Haapea
Distance learning
English
01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Terhi Raikas
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
E-campus, Lahti
5 credits
1-5
Distance learning
Moodle, eBook
Lectures, Moodle, eBook
Exam, excercises
English
09.01.2023 - 28.04.2023
21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023
0 - 60
Juha Pere, Paul Carroll
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
E-campus, Lahti
5 credits
1-5
Moodle, lectures, eBook
Decibels
Thermal radiation
Radioactivity
Cannot solve mathematical and other science problems on the course.
Written tasks not submitted.
Can apply the learned techniques to mathematical and other science problems given by the teacher. Can solve about 50% of mathematical and other problems in the course.
Performs the written tasks at a minimum level.
Can solve mathematical and other science problems in the course in a versatile way.
Performs the written task given well.
Can solve all or almost all mathematical and other science problems in the course.
Performs written tasks excellently.
Distance learning
All materials used in the course will be achievable online and delivered in Moodle.
The course is a virtual course. Also assignments and exams are done independently or in teams. There will be 3 - 4 contact learning sessions, which exact timing and content will be informed in the course´s Moodle platform. The contact learning session will be arranged on Thursday afternoons.
All of the assignments and exam given by teachers must be done (and approved). The more detailed evaluation criterias will be informed in the beginning of the study module.
English
11.01.2023 - 30.04.2023
21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023
Tilly Andersson
No prerequirements.
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
E-campus, Lahti
5 credits
1-5
All specific arrangements should be agreed with teachers in responsible of the course.
Will be informed in the beginning of the course.
On line learning platforms: Moodle, ZOOM and Teams
The average theoretical work load for this course is about 135 hours (5 ECTS). The main part of the study module´s work load consists of independent and group work, about 80 hours.The time allocation for contact learning (lectures, work shops) is about 10 hours. There is also about 40 hours time allocated for final exam, preparation and execution.
The course observes basic technological solutions used for air, soil, waste and water management to minimize environmental impact of the human activities. The advanced environmental technologies are introduced in accordance with the European Union system of the Best Available Technologies (BATs) and Best Available Techniques Reference Documents (BREFs). Also, the role of circular economy to minimize environmental effect will be dealt.
The student´s knowledge does not meet the competence requirements of the course.
Will be informed in the beginning of the course.
Will be informed in the beginning of the course.
Will be informed in the beginning of the course.
Distance learning
Hofstede, Hofstede & Minkov (2010): Cultures and Organizations. Software of the Mind.
Lewis, R. (2018): When Cultures Collide: Leading Across Cultures.
Other study material provided by the teacher on Moodle.
Weekly lessons (via Zoom).
Course: lectures, videos, literature, individual/pair/group tasks/assignments.
All course tasks/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations must be completed/passed to complete the course.
Retakes to improve received grades not allowed for assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations.
Grade scale 5 (Excellent) - 0 (Fail).
English
05.09.2022 - 16.12.2022
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
0 - 42
Jaana Häkli
No pre-requisities.
Active participation in Zoom-meet lessons.
All course tasks/activities/assignments (assignment related exam(s)) must be completed/passed to complete the course.
Retakes to improve received grades not allowed for assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations.
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Language studies LAB, Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
E-campus, Lahti
3 credits
1-5
Study package incl. assignments to be completed independently.
All course assignments/assignment related (online) examinations must be completed/passed to complete the course. Retakes not allowed for assignment related (online) examinations as they are part of (the) assignment/assignments (are not complete course content examinations).
Weekly webinars (via Zoom).
About 80 hours student work.
1. Culture as an interdisciplinary phenomenon
2. Stereotype awareness
3. Theoretical frameworks for understanding cultural differences and similarities; incl. Hofstede’s 6D Model
4. Intercultural communication; Lewis’ Communication profiles
5. Cultural adaptation
6. Business cultures
The student did not fulfil/meet the course requirements/learning outcomes.
The student basically understands that cultural similarities and differences exist.
The student has a basic understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student understands the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student attends the course lessons and completes (passes) course assignment(s).
The student understands and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has a good understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply most theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has a good understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student participates in course lessons and completes (passes) the course assignment(s).
The student understands, recognizes and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has acquired a global mindset and can work effectively with international partners.
The student can apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has an excellent understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student actively participates in course lessons and completes (passes) the course assignment(s).
Distance learning
Available in Moodle.
Lectures, courseworks and seminars according to a separate program.
Courseworks and presentations need to be acceptable.
English
01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
0 - 30
Lea Heikinheimo
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
E-campus, Lahti
5 credits
1-5
No alternative performances.
The course contains assignments connected with working life based projects and competences.
The course contains assignments connected with working life based projects and competences.
The time and load of the course is 5 x 27 hours of which about 80% is independent work.
The course introduces material flow cost accounting (MFCA) and principles of material efficiency auditing in companies. Recycled and renewable materials circulation will be looked with the concept of industrial symbiosis.
Competences
The Student will learn:
• to understand material flow cost accounting
• to know how material efficiency auditing works in practice
• to understand how industrial symbioses can bring added value to companies
Assignments don´t fulfill the criteria of the course.
Student
- identifies the principles related to the MFCA
- is able to present a supervised evaluation how material efficiency auditing and industrial symbioses can bring added value to companies
- is able to use professional source material
Student
- is able to identify and present the principles related to the MFCA
- is able to prepare a feasible evaluation how material efficiency auditing and industrial symbioses can bring added value to companies
- is able to use scientific and professional source material
Student
- is able to critically identify and present the principles related to the MFCA
- is able to draw up an independent feasible evaluation how material efficiency auditing and industrial symbioses can bring added value to companies
- is able to successfully use international and scientific as well as professional source materials
Distance learning
will be announced at the beginning of the course
This course has online lectures based on timetable of Sustainability students in LAB University of Applied Sciences. Lectures are scheduled for Tuesdays at 12am - 2pm.
Material in moodle can also be studied without attending the lectures.
Grading is informed in moodle.
English
09.01.2023 - 21.04.2023
21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023
Päivi Porras
Basics of Mathematics in Technology or corresponding knowledge
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
E-campus
3 credits
1-5
System of equations and matrices
Polynomial functions and inequalities
Geometry 3d
Vectors 3d (incl. directional cosines, dot product, and projection)
Exponential and logarithmic functions and equalities
The student is familiar with mathematical methods and is able to perform simple mechanical calculation tasks.
The student understands the requirements of mathematical methods and is able to apply basic mathematics to some extent in engineering tasks.
The student masters mathematical methods and is able to analyse mathematical tasks at the engineering level without problems.
Distance learning
All material is available in moodle.
This is an online course of Mathematics in Technology 2.
The course can be studied at own pace but lectures are once a week on Wednesday at 2pm - 4pm.
Exercises and tests
English
05.09.2022 - 16.12.2022
15.08.2022 - 04.09.2022
Päivi Porras
Mathematics in Technology 1 or corresponding knowledge.
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
E-campus, Lahti
3 credits
1-5
- Composite and inverse functions
- Trigonometric functions and equations
- Derivatives of polynomial and rational functions
- Derivatives of exponential and logarithmic functions
- Derivatives of trigonometric and arc functions
- Extremes
- Integrals of polynomial functions
- Area with integrals
- Volume with integrals
A student cannot solve mechanical exercises well enough. Less than 33% of maximum scores.
A student knows methods for geometry in plain and for vectors in plain and can solve simple mechanical exercises.
A student understands requirements of geometry and vectors in plain and is able to apply them in some extent in engineering problems. At least 57% of maximum scores.
A student masters geometry and vectors in plain and is able to analyze engineering problems. At least 83 % of maximum scores.
Distance learning
Lecturers collect the study materials in the Moodle platform.
1. Contact teaching (most likely by Zoom): Active participation in contact lessons, individual and group tasks.
2. Distance studies in the Moodle platform: Set of independent assignments.
Exam in the Moodle platform
All assignments should be completed
English
01.01.2023 - 31.05.2023
21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023
0 - 100
Juha Pere, Jussi Kuusela
No prerequisites required.
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Engineering
E-campus, Lahti
5 credits
1-5
Compensatory tasks should be agreed with the tutoring teacher.
Contact lessons (most likely by Zoom)
Virtual assignments
Company visits and/or visits of the energy field experts in contact lessons
The renewable energy course is to provide knowledge of the most important renewable energy resources and the related technologies
- solar energy
- wind energy
- bioenergy
- thermal energy (heat pumps)
Student does not achieve the requirements for a grade of one.
Participation is not appropriate, assignments are not completed.
Student
- is able to describe the fundamentals and main characteristics of renewable energy sources and their differences compared to fossil fuels
- is able to explain the technological basis of renewable energy sources
- is able to describe the main components of different renewable energy systems
- is able to suggest the best combination of technological solutions to minimize the emission of greenhouse gases and increase the sustainability of the energy system in specific areas/regions
Student
- is able to describe the fundamentals and main characteristics of renewable energy sources and their differences compared to fossil fuels
- is able to explain the technological basis of renewable energy sources
- is able to describe the main components of different renewable energy systems
- is able to suggest the best combination of technological solutions to minimize the emission of greenhouse gases and increase the sustainability of the energy system in specific areas/regions
- is able to assess the renewable energy solutions by basic mathematical calculations
- is able to participate in professional discussion about the topic
Student
- is able to describe the fundamentals and main characteristics of renewable energy sources and their differences compared to fossil fuels
- is able to explain the technological basis of renewable energy sources
- is able to describe the main components of different renewable energy systems
- is able to compare different renewable energy technologies and choose the most appropriate based on local conditions
- is able to suggest the best combination of technological solutions to minimize the emission of greenhouse gases and increase the sustainability of the energy system in specific areas/regions
- is able to assess the renewable energy solutions by basic mathematical calculations
- is able to discuss how to utilize local energy resources (renewable and non-renewable) to achieve the sustainable energy system for local conditions
Distance learning
The course material is prepared based on scientific books and articles and other sources. The books used for teaching f this course are:
Educational Research, Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Qualitative and Quantitative Research, Third Edition by John W. Creswell (2008)
Research Methods in Practice by Dahila K . Remler and Gregg G. Van Ryzin (2011)
All the course materials will be uploaded in moodel after each session including the additional learning material.
Research method course is a virtual course. Through this course students will learn how to do a successful research project. Students will learn how to identify the topic and develop the research questions based on their topic of interest. In addition, different methods and tools for collecting and analyzing data will be discussed during the course.
This course is interactive course and the major work and learning will occur during the lecturing sessions through different workshops and assignments. In addition, there will be individual assignments as a review of each lecture.
The final project counts as 50% of the final which will be done in a group of 3-4 students on the topic of interest for research. Also each group has to review one other group's final report as a peer and will present in the day of final presentation.
40% of the final grade relates to the assignments (individual and group).
More detailed and descriptive information will be uploaded in moodle.
A minimum of 50 points is required to pass the course.
English
09.01.2023 - 31.07.2023
21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023
Malahat Ghoreishi
No
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
E-campus, Lahti
5 credits
1-5
Can be discussed with the instructor. Students should inform the teacher ASAP to discuss
NO Exam
Online learning platform, ZOOM and Teams.
The average work load for this course is estimated to be 135 hours (5 ECTS). The main part of the study module´s work load consists of independent and group work, about 115 hours (including individual assignments and final group work). The time allocation for contact learning is about 20 hours.
SO YOU'RE GOING TO DO A RESEARCH PROJECT?
This course will help you:
- To learn the nature of research
- To identify your topic
- To develop your research question based on your topic of interest
- To develop a research hypotheses, goals and objectives
- To learn how to design and structure your study
- To choose the methods and tools based on your study
- To collect data and analyse the data
- To interpret the data and report
less than 50p is fail 0
Grade 1: 50 - 59 p
Grade 2: 60 - 69 p
Grade 3: 70 - 79 p
Grade 4: 80 - 89 p
Grade 5 requires a minimum of 90 p
Distance learning
All the course material will be provided in moodle.
Sustainability Literature Review is a virtual course. Throughout this course, students will learn how to identify the keyword for their research topic and how to formulate their research question.
Throughout the course the students have to choose different topics of interest in sustainability or circular economy and do a literature review on the topic. The course includes group workshops that are organized during the lectures and a final project which should be done individually. Doing the final project will help the students for their future thesis work as well.
In addition, each student has to peer review one other student's final project and provide feedbacks and comments.
The final project counts as 50% of the final grade and the assignments are 40% of the final grading.
More detailed description of the course will be provided in moodle and in the first introduction session.
The minimum of 50p is required to pass the course.
English
09.01.2023 - 26.04.2023
21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023
Malahat Ghoreishi
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
E-campus, Lahti
5 credits
1-5
No
NO Exam
Online learning platform, ZOOM and Teams.
The average work load for this course is estimated to be 135 hours (5 ECTS). The main part of the study module´s work load consists of independent and group work, about 115 hours (including individual assignments and final group work). The time allocation for contact learning is about 20 hours.
In this course you will learn:
- The main concept and the nature of literature review and why is it done?
- Different examples of literature review from the teacher and students as their assignments
- To search for the relevant literature review
- To evaluate and select relevant sources
- To identify themes, debates and gaps
- To make the outline of your literature review and the structure
- To write your literature review
less than 50p is fail 0
Grade 1: 50 - 59 p
Grade 2: 60 - 69 p
Grade 3: 70 - 79 p
Grade 4: 80 - 89 p
Grade 5 requires a minimum of 90 p
Distance learning
English
01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023
21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023
LAB_Virtuaaliopettaja_EYM_01 Virtuaaliopettaja (LAB)
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
E-campus, Lahti
5 credits
1-5
Distance learning
Assignment guidelines and other electronic materials.
Virtual course in English based on CAD / LCA software and programmes. Course assignments about CAD, LCA and material efficiency.
Evaluation is based on course assignments about two main topics:
1. CAD
2. LCA and material efficiency
English
06.03.2023 - 30.04.2023
21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023
Mikko Ruotsalainen, Paul Carroll
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
E-campus, Lahti
5 credits
1-5
Moodle and zoom. CAD/LCA softwares
During this course you will learn basics of sustainable process engineering and basics of 3D-modelling. These topics are divided into two sections:
-Basics of 3D-modelling, lecturer Mikko Ruotsalainen
-Basics of sustainable process engineering (LCA and material/resource efficiency), lecturer Paul Carroll
Learning outcomes of this course are:
The student is able to
- to know the factors that effects on the material, energy and resource efficiency of sustainable process engineering
- to know the principles of the process engineering and product design tools taking sustainability aspects into account (e.g. life cycle assessment (LCA) approach)
- to use on a general level CAD programmes
Does not sufficiently participate in lecture or mentoring activities and / or does not or perform the required task to an acceptable level. (not translated)
Performs reporting and tasks related to sustainable process engineering at a minimal level. (not translated)
Performs reporting and tasks related to sustainable process engineering reasonably well. (not translated)
Performs reporting and tasks related to sustainable process engineering excellently. (not translated)
Distance learning
More information about participating in different project courses can be found in Moodle under the general & bilingual pages "Environmental Engineering project courses".
There are numerous different project courses in the environmental technology education curricula (see a list of them at the end of this document), for which the teachers do not organise specific course activity. Instead, you can generally complete these courses in one of two different ways:
1) By participating in project/innovation events organised by LAB or by another university/enterprise.
2) By implementing a project for your workplace or otherwise on a particular topic that is of interest to you.
An information session will be held at the beginning of each semester about these project studies, and additional open information/questionnaire meetings will be made available for students in Finnish and/or English about once a month. ZOOM links to events are added to this folder and they will also be inserted in your timetables.
English
01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023
21.11.2022 - 20.10.2023
Paul Carroll, LAB_Virtuaaliopettaja_EYM_01
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Engineering
E-campus, Lahti
5 credits
5 credits
Approved/Failed
More information about participating in different project courses can be found in Moodle under the general & bilingual pages "Environmental Engineering project courses".
Working life cooperation is recommended as a possible project theme.
The course needs to be completed satisfactorily during the study period.
The calculated workload of the course is 135 hours, which consists of the time spent on the project itself, getting to know the subject area, preparing a project plan, reporting and reflecting on the results. A record is expected to be kept of time used for the project in the form of working hour monitoring.
If the student replaces these studies with other one, the guidelines of the project study package offered by the other entity in question need to be followed
This course belongs to the environmental technology project course category for which the teachers do not organise/offer separate courses. You can take these courses in two different ways: 1) By participating in project/innovation events organised by LAB or by another university/enterprise or 2) By implementing a project for your workplace or otherwise on a particular topic that is of interest to you or your employer.
Does not sufficiently participate in course activities, does not select an acceptable project or perform the required presentations and reporting relating to at an acceptable level.
Performs presentations and reporting relating to the chosen personal project at a minimal level.
Performs presentations and reporting relating to the chosen personal project reasonably well.
Performs presentations and reporting relating to the chosen personal project excellently.
Distance learning
All of the materials needed in the course is found from Course´s Moodle-page or in electronic form.
This is an On-line course including exercises done individually or in pairs, also few web-quizzes are available.
0 - 5
English
15.09.2022 - 31.12.2022
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
0 - 50
Pia Haapea
No prerequisites
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
E-campus, Lahti
5 credits
1-5
Moodle On Line Course
This is 5 ECTS course, the estimated time allocated for this course´s assignments and exams is 135 hours. More detailed schedule will be presented in the beginning of the course.
Sustainable water management is also an important part of the Sustainable Development Goals and Circular Economy, which will be the integrated and holistic approaches of this course. This course introduces the importance of the hydrological systems in a local and global levels. During the course also human impacts (including climate change) of hydrological cycles are discussed as well as the methods and technologies to minimize detrimental effects especially concentrated to wastewater and sludge treatment.
The Student will learn:
- to appreciate the principles of sustainable water management in a context of circular economy and sustainable development goals
- to understand the importance of hydrological cycles for maintaining environmental and societies well being
- to know the main unit processes and technologies to prevent contamination of environment due to the inefficient wastewater and sludge management
- to know the factors that effects on the selection of the purification method and plant design of the wastewater treatment
The student has not achieved competences aimed
Distance learning
Will be specified. All the materials will be achievable online and delivered via Moodle.
This course is a virtual course. The part of the lectures are prerecorded. All of the assignments and exams can be done on-line. There will be approximately 4 contact learning sessions, which exact timing will be informed in the course´s Moodle platform and in TimeEdit. The contact learning sessions contains lectures, group discussions and workshops. To pass the course student must do two individual and group assignments, based on the teachers instructions. Also online exam is arranged.
All of the given assignments and exam must be done (and approved). The more detailed evaluation criterias will be informed in the beginning of the study module.
English
07.11.2022 - 31.12.2022
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
0 - 50
Sakari Autio, Pia Haapea, Tilly Andersson
No previous knowledge required
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
E-campus, Lahti
5 credits
1-5
Will be informed in the beginning of the course.
On line learning platform, ZOOM and Teams
The average work load for this course is estimated to be 135 hours (5 ECTS). The main part of the study module´s work load consists of independent and group work, about 80 hours.The time allocation for contact learning (lectures, work shops) is about 16 hours. About 40 hours is allocated for final exam, preparation and execution.
This course is concentrated on the technical and material cycles, especially non-renewable natural resources. It aim is to highlight the importance of the responsible production and consumption based on the principles of the circular economy. Also the principles of sustainable value chains, design and examples of circular economy models will be familiar during the course.
The student has not achieved the competence objectives of the course or has not been able to demonstrate his / her competence
Student is able to:
- identify principles of technical and material cycles as a part of the sustainable and circular economy
- know the importance of responsible production and consumption of non-renewable natural resources and materials
- know in the basic level the interactions of sustainable/non-sustainable production and consumption with the main future challenges like pollution, climate change, resource and nature depletion
- know the principles of sustainable, circular economy and product design
- participate team work and reflect oneself learning outcomes
Student is able to:
- understand the principles of technical and material cycles as a part of the circular economy
- understand the importance of responsible production and consumption of non-renewable natural resources and materials
- understand interactions of sustainable/non-sustainable production and consumption on the main future challenges like pollution, climate change, resource and nature depletion
- know the principles and methods used fot sustainable, circular economy and product and process design
- describe and use methods how to discover circular economy opportunities
- participate actively to team work and reflect oneself and teams learning outcomes
Student is able to_
- understand the importance of sustainable and circular technical and material cycles
- understand the importance of responsible production and consumption of non-renewable natural resources, materials and their interactions
- understand and communicate actively about the interactions of sustainable/non-sustainable production and consumption on the main future challenges like pollution, climate change, resource and nature depletion
- know how to apply methods related to sustainable, circular economy and product design
- discover a wide variety of circular economy opportunities
- manage team work
- reflect oneself and teams learning outcomes and make suggestion for improvement
Distance learning
English
01.01.2023 - 31.07.2024
21.11.2022 - 31.07.2024
Samu Lattu, Malahat Ghoreishi, Jussi Kuusela, Paul Carroll, Tarja Ahonen, Anneli Rinnevalli, Anne-Marie Tuomala, Sakari Autio, Pia Haapea, Matti Mäkelä
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
E-campus, Lahti
5 credits
1-5
There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.