Textiles and Plastics in Circular Economy (5 cr)
Code: TE00BQ96-3004
General information
Enrollment
18.11.2019 - 01.12.2019
Timing
01.01.2020 - 31.05.2020
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
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 30
Degree programmes
- Open studies, information technology
- Complementary competence and optional courses, Bachelors
Teachers
- Lea Heikinheimo
Groups
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TLTIAVO20K
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00HTO19
Learning outcomes
Student
- know basics about textile fibers and plastic materials: the most common materials, applications, production volumes. material flows and environmental impacts.
- can explain how material efficiency and recycling can reduce the consumption of virgin raw materials and energy.
- be able to compare materials with each other and evaluate their effects on recycling or how to recycle them (sorting, recoverability in the manufacture of new products) or reuse energy.
- be able to keep track of circular economy and recycling related business activities as well as ongoing projects.
Implementation and methods of teaching
Teaching is conducted as a virtual tutoring. On-line guidance is also provided at agreed times. The course includes theme-related tasks. During the course, the student also writes a report (up to 6 pages) about the recycling potential and business opportunities of the textile or plastic material (product) chosen. The reports are peer reviewed.
Contents
Student
- know basics about textile fibers and plastic materials: the most common materials, applications, production volumes. material flows and environmental impacts.
- can explain how material efficiency and recycling can reduce the consumption of virgin raw materials and energy.
- be able to compare materials with each other and evaluate their effects on recycling or how to recycle them (sorting, recoverability in the manufacture of new products) or reuse energy.
- be able to keep track of circular economy and recycling related business activities as well as ongoing projects.
Assessment scale
1-5
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student knows the basics of circular economics for textiles and plastics.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student is able to communicate extensively about the recycling and recycling of textile and plastic materials and their impact on the consumption of energy and natural resources. The student is able to evaluate and analyze the recycling potential of different materials and their suitability for new products. The student actively monitors business-related activities and ongoing projects.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student knows the principles of plastic and textile circular economics deeply and knows how to develop the field further.