Study Guide

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

18.03-30.09.2024

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