Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- basic principles of the RDI -project and how to apply them into the real-life projects
- importance of networking, team building and management methods
- European Union’s research, development and innovation (RDI) funding
- project ideation and brainstorming, how to pitch project ideas, how to carry out project and project reporting

Implementation and methods of teaching

Circular Economy RDI-projects is a virtual course.
The course consists of virtual lectures via zoom and independent project work either in pairs/ small groups or individually.

Timing and attendance

This Course is held during Autumn semester 2025.
Lectures:
- 4 x 2h
- 1 x 4 h (presentations by students).

Learning material and recommended literature

Lecture material indicated by the lecturer.

Alternative completion methods

Can be discussed with the instructor. Students should inform the teacher ASAP to discuss.

Working life cooperation

Guest lecturers .
The course contains assignments connected with working life based projects and competences.

Exam retakes

N/A

Learning environment

Online learning platform Moodle, ZOOM and Teams.

Student time use and work load

The average work load for this course is estimated to be 135 hours (5 ECTS).
The main part of the study module´s work load consists of independent and group work.

Contents

The student will learn the basic principles of Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) projects and how to apply them to real-life projects.
The student will understand the importance of networking in RDI projects.
The student will understand the steps for carrying out RDI projects and learn best practices for project reporting and documentation.

Assessment criteria

Evaluation is based on course project assignments, reports and presentation.
Required assignments/report are delivered during the course implementation and are adequate.

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 circular economy in RDI projects
- is familiar with the concepts of RDI
- knows examples of circular economy projects

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

The student
-- knows the principles of circular economy in RDI projects and is able to discuss it
- is familiar with the concepts of RDI and can apply them to working life
- understands the principles circular economy projects, and is able to analyse the RDI content involved

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

The student
-- knows the principles of circular economy in RDI projects and is able to discuss it excelently
- is familiar with the concepts of RDI and can apply them to working life and justify well the choices involved
- understands the principles circular economy projects, and is able to analyse in depth the RDI content involved