•   Environmental Cycles AT00CH96-3002 01.08.2022-31.12.2022  5 credits  (TLTISSE22SV) +-
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Sakari Autio

    Learning material and recommended literature

    All the materials will be achievable online and delivered in Moodle.

    Implementation and methods of teaching

    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.

    Assessment methods and criteria

    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.

    Language of instruction

    English

    Timing

    01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

    Enrollment date

    01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022

    Enrolment in Peppi http://peppi.lab.fi. If you need assistance, please contact the student office.

    Group(s)
    • TLTISSE22SV
    Unit, in charge

    Faculty of Technology (LAB)

    Small group(s)
    • Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0.
    Teacher(s)

    Sakari Autio, Jussi Kuusela

    Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

    No previous knowledge required.

    Degree Programme(s)

    Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering

    Unit location

    E-campus, Lahti

    Virtual proportion

    5 credits

    Assessment methods

    1-5

    Alternative completion methods

    Arrangements will be agreed with the teacher in responsible of the course.

    Dates for exams and retakes

    Will be informed in the beginning of the course.

    Timing and attendance

    The course is held during the fall semester.

    Learning environment

    Online learning platform, ZOOM and Teams.

    Students use of time and workload

    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.

    Contents

    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.

    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)

    Does not meet the competence requirements of the course.