Environmental Cycles (5 cr)
Code: AT00CH96-3002
General information
Enrollment
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Timing
01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
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
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
Teachers
- Jussi Kuusela
- Sakari Autio
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TLTISSE22SV
Small groups
- Verkkoluento 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- to understand the principles of environmental cycles (e.g. carbon,nutrient, water and air cycle)
- to understand the importance of biodiversity in the sustainability of life
- to know the principles and methods related to ecosystem services
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.
Timing and attendance
The course is held during the fall semester.
Learning material and recommended literature
All the materials will be achievable online and delivered in Moodle.
Alternative completion methods
Arrangements will be agreed with the teacher in responsible of the course.
Exam retakes
Will be informed in the beginning of the course.
Learning environment
Online learning platform, ZOOM and Teams.
Student time use and work load
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.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc._peppi
No previous knowledge required.
Assessment 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.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
Does not meet the competence requirements of the course.