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Logistics in Circular Economy (5 cr)

Code: AL00CJ18-3001

General information


Enrollment

21.11.2022 - 15.01.2023

Timing

01.02.2023 - 21.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes

  • Complementary competence and optional courses, Bachelors

Teachers

  • Kati Jaakkola
  • Tarja Isola

Groups

  • LLTIEX23K1
  • LLABTO23H
  • LLPREX23KIB

Learning outcomes

Student is able to
- to provide an overview of the main concepts of circular economy
- to integrate logistics in the arena of circular economy and innovations
- to determine the value of the circular economy through reverse logistics
- to identify the potential of digitalization in circular economy

Implementation and methods of teaching

This course is fully completed online. The course contains video lectures and individual assignments. There will be no exam.

Timing and attendance

You can carry out the course with your own timetable, with no fixed lecture times.

Learning material and recommended literature

Learning material will be announced at the beginning of the course as well as the timetable for assignments.

Alternative completion methods

There is no alternative way of completing the course.

Learning environment

Moodle virtual learning platform

Student time use and work load

Maximum amount of time scheduled:
1 ECTS = 27 hour
5 ECTS = 135 hour

Contents

Student is able to
- to provide an overview of the main concepts of circular economy
- to integrate logistics in the arena of circular economy and innovations
- to determine the value of the circular economy through reverse logistics
- to identify the potential of digitalization in circular economy

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Student must have knowledge about basic concepts of Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
Supply network, Logistics and Supply Chain Management or similar knowledge.

Assessment criteria

Some assignments will be graded pass/fail but in the end of the course you will get a grade 0 (fail), 1-5 (pass).

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Assignments are not completed.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to gather information at some level and use it in a simple context. Not able to argue about the decisions. Not able to use the terms in the field of business.

The student uses only a few or no references. The report is illogical and not clear or visual.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to gather information and apply the information in a business context. The student is able to use terms in the field of business.

The student can apply the given information and materials. The report must be clear, and visual and use in-text references mostly and a reference list.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to gather information, apply the information in a complex business context, and able to argue about the decisions in the field of topic. The student is able to use terms in the field of business.

The student can apply the given information and materials, as well as extra materials from suitable sources. The report must be clear, logical, professional, and visual and use in-text references comprehensively and a complete reference list.