Carbon footprint of wood products (2 cr)
Code: AT00CM09-3007
General information
Enrollment
12.09.2023 - 29.02.2024
Timing
02.10.2023 - 29.02.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Open studies, technology (in Finnish)
- Complementary competence, Bachelor's (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Ilkka Tarvainen
Groups
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TLABTO23H
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TLTIAVOVWU23SOpen UAS, Virtual Wood University, autumn 2023, Lahti
Learning outcomes
Student will learn:
- Terms Carbon footprint and carbon storage and their application to wood products
- The role of wood material in environmental questions why wood materials can be a better solution for environmental problems
- Meaning of Environmental Product Declaration and basic principles of carbon footprint calculation
Implementation and methods of teaching
online course - LAB Mooc
Timing and attendance
06.03-31.08.2023
Learning material and recommended literature
Basic knowledge in wood technology is helpful, but not necessary.
Alternative completion methods
Online course
Exam retakes
To be discussed with the lecturers
Learning environment
LAB Mooc
Student time use and work load
2 ECTS
2 x 27 hours = about 52 hours student's workload
Contents
The lesson plan includes:
- Introduction to carbon footprint and why it is important to reduce it
- Carbon footprint characteristic to wooden products
- Overall introduction to Estonian and Finnish forests and forest industry
- Environmental product declaration - Carbon calculation principles
- Discussion of relevant topics regarding the course
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Basic knowledge in wood technology is helpful, but not necessary.
Assessment criteria
Achieving 50% will result in pass
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed