Circular economy (5 cr)
Code: LA00BO74-3004
General information
Enrollment
15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
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
- Master's Degree Programme in Urban Sustainability
Teachers
- Alexandra Maksheeva
- Paul Carroll
Groups
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TLTIYKKY23KV
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TLTIYURS23KVMaster’s Degree Programme in Urban Sustainability 23KV Lahti
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TLTIYMUR23KMaster's Degree Programme in Urban Climate and Sustainability (MUrCS) 23K Lahti
Learning outcomes
The student
- is able to describe the main principles of circular economy and identifies the importance of resource efficiency as a part of the concept of circular economy
- is able to demonstrate the life cycle analysis and its principles
- is able to evaluate the environmental impacts of products and processes during their life cycle and develops opportunities to decrease them
- is able to analyse and identify means to improve material and energy efficiency in different environments and urban areas
Timing and attendance
Autumn 2023
Learning material and recommended literature
The course material will be available in the course platform.
Alternative completion methods
Compensatory tasks should be agreed with the tutoring teacher.
Exam retakes
To be announced at the beginning of the course.
Contents
- Principles of the circular economy (CE)
- Difference and interdependence between technical and biological circulation
- CE in chemistry
- Enterprise CE activities and responsibility
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
No prerequisites required
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
Required assignments are not delivered or they are inadequate, or they are not submitted during the course implementation.
Assessment results are less than 50% of the total points.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- knows the principles of the circular economy (CE)
- knows the differences and interdependence between technical and biological circulation
- understands the principles of chemistry and its role in CE
- is able to analyse an enterprise's responsibility from the CE perspective
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- knows the principles of the circular economy (CE) and is able to discuss them
- knows the differences and interdependence between technical and biological circulation and is able to point out examples
- understands the principles of chemistry and its role in CE, and is able to explain a case/cases
- is able to analyse an enterprise's responsibility from the CE approach and justify opinions on it
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- knows the principles of the circular economy (CE) and is able to discuss about them, express opinions in an analytical way
- knows the differences and interdependence between technical and biological circulation and is able to point out examples
- understands the principles of chemistry and role in the CE and is able to explain a case/cases with deep knowledge
- is able to analyse an enterprise's responsibility from the CE perspective and justify opinions using relevant literature sources