Study Guide

Objective

After completing the study unit
- you can read mathematical texts
- you can solve equations
- you know basics of geometry
- you can apply vector and matrix calculus
- you know how to apply mathematics in applications in your field

Content

The study unit includes:
- simplification of expressions
- equations
- systems of equations
- proportionality
- percentage calculation
- sine and cosine theorems
- vector calculation
- logarithmic and exponential functions
- trigonometric functions

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You know and recognize the most important microbial organism groups, the habitat and reproduction demands of the microbes. You know the meaning and importance of the microbes in the different kind of ecosystems. You are capable to recocgnize the common microbes by using the microscope. You master the sampling of aquatic microbes and basics of the management of the samples in the field working and in the laboratory. You are able to recognize preliminary those aquatic microbe taxons and do the conclusions of the condition of the aquatic ecosystem.

Content

The fundamentals of taxonomy and ecology of microbes. The utilization of the microbes in the different kind of purification processes, production of biogas and for defining the condition of an ecosystem. The planning and implementation of the sampling of aquatic microbes and the treatment of the samples during the field working and in the laboratory. Preliminary recognition of the taxons and the defining and estimation of the indicator value and biodiversity of the taxons. The preparation of the study and planning report based on the data collected from the aquatic ecosystems in accordance with the construction of the scientific report.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You learn how to design and carry out (qualitative) community consultations on different energy aspects, taking the communities needs and environment into account. You are able to conduct and present feasibility analyses for energy systems. You are able to connect legislative frameworks to research knowledge and the needs of the community. You understand decentralised renewable energy and energy storage technologies and you know how to apply this information into real-life systems as well as justify and defend your choices. You will also be able to apply integrated landscape approaches to your work.

Content

The main contents of this course include:

- Community consultations by utilising qualitative methods
- Decentralised renewable energy technologies
- Energy storages
- Feasibility analyses for energy systems
- Including integrated landscape approach into the content (utilisation of geographic information system in energy planning)

Location and time

Classroom teaching, energy laboratory working, study visits

Materials

All the materials are collected on Moodle-platform.

Teaching methods

In this course you will be applying different kind of applied research methods like energy audits and feasibility analyses. You will get familiar with different kind of decentralised renewable energy technologies and how to utilise them on a community level. During this course you will work as a team and you will be solving renewable energy related case from working life.

Employer connections

Project work will be done in working life collaboration.

Student workload

This course is 5 ECTS which corresponds to 135 hours work load for a student.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation criterias will be presented at the beginning of the course.

Objective

You learn to use GIS systems to gather and analyze geospatial information. You also learn to create and edit your own information layers to a system. You learn to create combinations of local and remote layers to produce useful GIS maps for different users. You also learn to create hard copies of these maps for different publishing platforms.
A successful use of GIS systems also requires basic skills of cartography such as understanding of map projection and coordinate systems as well as basic tools of map visualisation.
Sisältö

Content

Basics of mapping: Map projection and coordinate systems.
Raster and vector layers; map objects and attribute data.
Combining local and map server data.
Queries based on attributes and location.
Basics of map visualisation. Thematic maps of qualitative and quantity scales.
Digitizing editing of simple map objects. Importing GPS data.
Raster analysis; interpolation of surfaces, DEM, raster queries.
Gis package: ArcGIS (1922)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You understand the basics of biogas production and the factors that affect it. You know the different techniques of biogas production and their application. You can evaluate the production potential of a planned biogas plant and choose a suitable biogas system. You are familiar with the technologies used in the production of transport fuel gas and are able to evaluate their applicability in different production conditions. You are also aware of the legislation and market situation related to biogas production.

Content

biogas formation
reactor types
gas refining
traffic use
handling of by-products
economy and legislation of production

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You are able to research, analyse and define new and existed business models, based on national and the EU policy frameworks of sustainable communities in energy transitions. You are able to incorporate the formulated business models in community plans and advocate for business solutions and policies that contribute to equitable and regenerative local economies. You are able to assess and compare different business models in different countries with respect to country specifics.

Content

- Community renewable energy business opportunities and challenges
- Business models in different countries with respect to country specifics
- Formulating alternative business models for the community energy transition
- Business models for the circular economy and regenerative economic development
- Incorporating business models into community planning

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You will know how to make the best of the services and learning environments provided by your UAS. You will also know the curriculum and policies of your degree as well as the people involved in counselling and how to find support if you need it. You know the services and activities provided by the student union (POKA). You assume responsibility for your studies, professional growth, learning abilities, well-being and coping with studies and integrate well with your study group and the whole learning community and contribute positively to your learning environment.

You will know the Degree Regulations of Karelia UAS and conduct yourself as a mature university student observing good manners and best professional practice. You know the principles and procedures of the recognition of prior learning (RPL). You understand the process of how to plan your studies and are able to create your own individual study plan (ISP). You are able to self-reflect and assess your own competences and professional development and understand how development discussions (appraisals) relate to processional practice.

Content

The main contents of the course include:
- curriculum and implementation plans, teaching modes and methods, professional practice, and workplace policies and rules
- Use of data networks, Karelia.fi, PAKKI student portal, study register, ISP (HOPS), Moodle, email, schedules, Exam and Karelia intranet
- studies at an institution of higher education, field-specific information on studies, counselling, student welfare officer, social benefits for students, services provided by the third sector organizations such as Lutheran parishes, Library and Information Services, internationalization services and the Student Union POKA
- Degree Regulations, general principles and policies, and generic and field-specific competences
- overview of professional practices and conventions of the field
- learning skills, styles and strategies
- student autonomy, assessment of personal learning skills and styles
- life, time and stress management
- learning in groups, teams, pairs and in projects
- designing an individual study plan (ISP)
- international students in Finland

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You are able to follow the best professional practice and observe the codes and principles of your field in your studies and during practical training. You plan carefully your future career and make such decisions that enable you to achieve your professional and career objectives. You are able to market your skills and labor input both with documents and personal encounters.
You understand the importance of good health and wellbeing and take responsibility for your studying ability and coping with studies by developing your time and life management and learning skills. You are able to tolerate uncertainty and ambiguity that relates to studies and the future. Also you are able to self-assess and set objectives for your own development in the development discussions (appraisals).

Content

The main contents of the course include:
- Field-specific information, guest lectures and company visits
- Group work and assignments relating to professional practice and the international environment
- Information on student mobility
- Generic and field-specific principles and codes of professional practice
- Development discussions and updating of the individual study plan (ISP)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course, you will know the basics of inorganic chemistry and safe work in the laboratory. You know how to use laboratory measuring equipment and instruments.

Content

The course includes:
- the nomenclature of chemicals
- mole
- gases and relative humidity
- reaction equation, RedOx, acids, bases, pH and chemical equilibrium
- basics of electrochemistry, electrochemical cells and corrosion
- basics of laboratory work.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You understand the concept and the drivers of the circular economy. You know the key principles of the circular economy and know how to apply them in the design of circular economy solutions and technical systems in different industries. You recognise possibilities of circular economy in different industries. You are able to utilise material flow analysis as a tool and you understand the importance of maximising the circulation of products and materials and their value in the economy. After this course you are able to apply circular economy business and technical models in other courses and in your work.

Content

- Concept and main principles of the circular economy
- Sustainable utilisation of natural resources
- Extending the life cycle of products
- Material flow analysis and improving resource efficiency
- The importance of the circular economy and solutions in different industries
- Sustainable food systems and nutrient recycling
- Circular economy business models

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The objective of the course is to
- develop an overall image of the circular economy and understand its basic principles
- understand the problems of today’s consumption of resources and how the circular economy can help in resolving these problems
- become familiar with approaches that could promote the circular economy
- create a vision of practical activities that could be undertaken by different sectors to promote the circular economy

Content

On this course, you will learn what is meant by the circular economy and why it is needed. In addition you will acquire a deeper appreciation of the importance and opportunities of the circular economy through four different subject areas:
- a sustainable food system,
- forestry related cycles,
- technical cycles and
- transport and logistics.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

You master phenomena related to climate change and you understand the possibilities of system thinking on tackling climate change. You are able to evaluate climate effects of different actors and activities and you will receive tools for future foresight. You know the basics of the calculation of greenhouse gas emission and you are able to develop and innovate actions on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. You recognise the importance of sustainable development and corporate and social responsibility in climate change mitigation. After the course you have find out new ways to evaluate climate impacts and promote sustainable measures and climate friendly operations.

Content

- Climate change as a phenomenon, impacts of climate change, climate debate, link between climate change and other environmental problems
- Climate policy as a driver
- Greenhouse gas emissions and their sources
- Basics of calculating greenhouse gas emissions
- Climate change mitigation as a part of sustainable development
- Climate change as a part of corporate and social responsibility

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course, you will know the concepts related to combustion theory and energy, as well as various combustion techniques and fluegas cleaning methods.

Content

The course includes:
- combustion theory and pyrolysis
- enthalpy and calorific values
- combustion technologies
- fluegas calculations
- fluegas cleaning methods.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You are able to produce and fulfill the quality criteria in accordance with the instructions written tasks. You are able to evaluate communication skills and understand the importance of writing communication as part of the learning process and the development of professional skills.

You are able to communicate and interact act properly in situations in the working life and you are able to lead the discussion target-oriented. You are able to make use of the information technology in the own professional field and you are able to write reports from your own research and surveys according to the history of research of the own branch.

Content

Reporting in accordance with instructions of the thesis.
The principles at the college level writing.
Different text types associated with research reporting and identification.
The structure and organization of the text.
Acquisition of information.
Language planning.

Teamwork, meetings and negotiations.
Developing your own knowledge by getting into one special professional issue and working out a speech presentation of it.

Teaching methods

You are able to produce and fulfill the quality criteria in accordance with the instructions written tasks. You are able to evaluate communication skills and understand the importance of writing communication as part of the learning process and the development of professional skills.

You are able to communicate and interact act properly in situations in the working life and you are able to lead the discussion target-oriented. You are able to make use of the information technology in the own professional field and you are able to write reports from your own research and surveys according to the history of research of the own branch.
- Reporting in accordance with instructions of the thesis.
- The principles at the college level writing.
- Different text types associated with research reporting and identification.
- The structure and organization of the text.
- Acquisition of information.
- Language planning.

- Teamwork, meetings and negotiations.
- Developing your own knowledge by getting into one special professional issue and working out a speech presentation of it.

Exercises, lectures and exam.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Understand the profitability of a business. Calculate profit margins by outlining costs and revenue. Calculate the price of a service or product. Understand the role of profit margins within internal accounting. Command cost and profit margin calculations and apply these calculations for a new business.

Content

The main contents of the course include:
- Business profitability
- Calculation of profit margins
- Cost calculations for services and products
- Cost calculations and budgeting
- Calculation of profitability and sensitivity analysis for investments

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

After completing the study unit

- you know how to develop skills for mathematical processing of technological applications
- you can calculate instantaneous and total change of function
- you know derivation and integration rules
- you can apply the concepts of differential calculus and integral calculus in solving practical problems

Content

The study unit includes:

- limits
- derivation
- differential and error formulas
- extreme values of functions
- integration
- applications of integrals

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You are able to understand, analyse and apply local, national and regional-level policies relevant to energy systems and energy transition at the community level. You know how renewable energy policies are both formulated and applied. You can develop context-specific strategies for building and engaging community support for renewable energy policy and advocacy for the adoption by policy-makers and governance bodies.

Content

The main contents of this course include:

- Energy-related policy analysis, including Technology Readiness Levels of energy technologies; EU taxonomy for sustainable activities; national and regional climate mitigation and adaptation targets; European New Green Deal; Sustainable Development Goals.
- Advocacy and strategy development for building public support for renewable energy policy.
- Alignment of renewable energy models with community-level business models.

Location and time

Partly online-teaching and partly classroom teaching at Wärtsilä-campus. Study visits.

Materials

All the materials are collected on a Moodle-platform.

Teaching methods

In this course we will go through different level policies relevant to energy systems and energy transition at the community level. You will understand how advocacy work on this theme can be made and what kind of movements are there when it comes to energy transition. Learning task is to make a advocacy and movement plan in small groups.

Employer connections

Working life cooperation will be presented as case examples and through study visits.

Student workload

This course is 5 ECTS which corresponds to 135 hours work load for a student.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation criterias will be presented at the beginning of the course.

Objective

In this course we are going to examine whether the energy transition is a threat or an opportunity for the bioeconomy sector. The aim is to focus on the solutions and look for the opportunities offered by the energy transition for the bioeconomy sector. Course will concentrate on:
• Importance of energy in the bioeconomy
• Fair and sustainable energy transition
• Possibilities of the energy transition for the bioeconomy sector
• Utilisation of the PESTE analysis as a tool for future forecasting

Content

- You understand the concept of the energy transition and the societal mechanisms affecting on the back ground.
- You recognise the importance of energy and energy transition as a part of bioeconomy.
- You are able to define the role of the bioenergy in energy transition.
- You are able to apply your knowledge in the renewal of energy supply systems.

Location and time

Online studies, independently and at your own pace

Materials

Materials can be found from Moodle platform.

Teaching methods

In this course we are going to examine whether the energy transition is a threat or an opportunity for the bioeconomy sector. The aim is to focus on the solutions and look for the opportunities offered by the energy transition for the bioeconomy sector. Course will concentrate on:
• Importance of energy in the bioeconomy
• Fair and sustainable energy transition
• Possibilities of the energy transition for the bioeconomy sector
• Utilisation of the PESTE analysis as a tool for future forecasting

During the study period, the theme is reviewed through versatile materials which are collected on the Moodle platform. Previous and new knowledge will be deepened through learning tasks.

Student workload

2 credits corresponds to 54 hours of studying time, which is divided into learning tasks and studying of the materials.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved: Learning tasks of the course have been completed in accordance with the instructions. Student has achieved the learning goals of the course.
Rejected: Learning tasks of the course have not been completed in accordance with the instructions. Student has not achieved the learning goals of the course.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

In this course we are going to examine whether the energy transition is a threat or an opportunity for the bioeconomy sector. The aim is to focus on the solutions and look for the opportunities offered by the energy transition for the bioeconomy sector. Course will concentrate on:
• Importance of energy in the bioeconomy
• Fair and sustainable energy transition
• Possibilities of the energy transition for the bioeconomy sector
• Utilisation of the PESTE analysis as a tool for future forecasting

Content

- You understand the concept of the energy transition and the societal mechanisms affecting on the back ground.
- You recognise the importance of energy and energy transition as a part of bioeconomy.
- You are able to define the role of the bioenergy in energy transition.
- You are able to apply your knowledge in the renewal of energy supply systems.

Location and time

Online studies, independently and at your own pace

Materials

Materials can be found from Moodle platform.

Teaching methods

In this course we are going to examine whether the energy transition is a threat or an opportunity for the bioeconomy sector. The aim is to focus on the solutions and look for the opportunities offered by the energy transition for the bioeconomy sector. Course will concentrate on:
• Importance of energy in the bioeconomy
• Fair and sustainable energy transition
• Possibilities of the energy transition for the bioeconomy sector
• Utilisation of the PESTE analysis as a tool for future forecasting

During the study period, the theme is reviewed through versatile materials which are collected on the Moodle platform. Previous and new knowledge will be deepened through learning tasks.

Student workload

2 credits corresponds to 54 hours of studying time, which is divided into learning tasks and studying of the materials.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved: Learning tasks of the course have been completed in accordance with the instructions. Student has achieved the learning goals of the course.
Rejected: Learning tasks of the course have not been completed in accordance with the instructions. Student has not achieved the learning goals of the course.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

You are able to communicate in everyday and professional situations orally and in writing in an appropriate genre. You are able to talk about your studies in English. You are able to develop your knowledge on environmental technology by means of English literature. You are able to give a presentation in English.

Content

Studying and learning skills, oral practice: studies and extracurricular activities, email and other written communication, basic concepts of environmental technology (Finnish nature and environment, environmental protection and nature conservation, climate change, environmental issues, recycling).

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You get familiar with typical environmental risks and how to control and manage these risks. You are aware of the risks related to the human health and to the environment. You understand your personal and professional responsibility when it comes to safe, secure and healthy environment and in environmental protection. You are able to evaluate the probability and importance of different kind of environmental risks by utilizing evaluation methods.

Content

- Environmental health effects.
- Physical, chemical and biological environmental factors.
- Environmental changes caused by human activities.
- Environmental risks.
- Evaluation of health, ecological and technological risks.
- Evaluation of the probability, importance and impacts of environmental risks.
- Environmental safety/security authorities and acts.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Student learns to know most important Finnish laws and other regulation restricting the use of natural resources and producing and handling waste. Student understands how Finnish legal system tries to protect nature. Student understand legal aspects of zoning and community planning in Finland. Implementing building regulation and granting licences. Real estate formation in Finland, Environmental licences, EIA.

Content

Laws, decrees, prejudices and their status in Finnish legal system. Most important international agreements concerning environment. Århus agreement.
Zoning and community planning, Real Estate Formation Act, Land Use and Building Act , Forest Act, Mining Act, Hunting Act, Fishing Act, Waters Act. Environment Protection Act, Environmental licencing, EIA. Everymans' rights

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

How environmental values affect our opinions.
How Finnish political system works. Coalition governments and compromises.
Self-conflicting goals of environmental and energy policies.
Is sustainable development possible? How to regulate free-market economy?
How major Finnish political parties' energy and environmental policies differ from each other.

Content

Society and environmental values
Sustainable develpment
Finnish political process
International agreements, EU regulation
Goals of energy policy
Environment and free-market economy
Finnish parties and environment

Evaluation scale

H-5

Location and time

The course is implemented as a hybrid version i.e. you can either join in on campus or online from where ever you are based. The lectures will be online at the same time as in class on Wärtsilä Campus. The lecture parts will be recorded.

For those on campus in Joensuu:
1) Participation in the lectures and assignments related to them
2) Participation in the possible excursions (compulsory) and assignments related to them
3) Quality of life survey in groups (groups will consist of students on campus)
4) Presentation of the survey results
5) Participation in the online Zero Carbon Conference and assignment related to it

For those taking the course in virtual mode:
1) Participation in the lectures during lecture times or listening to the recorded lectures and assignments related to them
2) No excursions but assignments related to the same topics as there are excursions for the on-campus students
3) Quality of life survey in groups (groups will consist of students online)
4) Presentation of the survey results online
5) Participation in the online Zero Carbon Conference and assignment related to it

Teaching methods

The course takes a look at quality of life in rural areas and the social and environmental infrastructures. What kind of environment is healthy to live in? What services are necessary and what not? How do the environmental and social infrastructures affect a person's feeling of belonging, being a part of something, happiness, ability to work and live in the rural areas?

1. environmental and social infrastructures; what are they, who is responsible for them, how they affect individuals
2. quality of life; well-being, standard of living, balance between working and free time
3. quality of the society; how to participate, be a part of something, how to engage in the community, challenges of social exclusion, insecurity, etc.
4. quality of public services; what is necessary in terms of, for example, health care and other public services
5. what is the future looking like?

The assignments of the course can include, for example:
• orientation to current social and environmental issues in your own region
• quality of life survey
• participation in relevant events
• possible excursions and reflecting on them

Student workload

The approximate work load for on-campus students is:
Lectures: 30h
Readings: 20h
Individual assignments: 28h
Group work: 40h

For online students (available for Open UAS only:
Lectures: 30h
Readings: 15h
Individual assignments: 38h
Group work: 30h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You learn how to identify, facilitate and integrate diverse stakeholder needs into a co-created community-level energy transition plan. You are able to develop policy solutions and advocacy plans that propose holistic energy solutions (integrating technological, political, environmental, and business solutions) that deliver on community energy transition, as well as relevant national and regional-level climate targets and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). You are able to innovate and defend context-specific solutions that are inclusive and sustainable, strengthening community-level ownership and decision-making over energy resources.

Content

The main contents of this course include:

- Propose and advocate for policies
- Identify, engage, and co-create with stakeholders
- Propose new business models for a community energy
- Technological know-how transfer; innovation for the energy transition
- To develop community-specific energy transition solutions that integrate systems thinking and SD approaches
- Reflection of learning through the processes

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Students are expected to attend courses IE10058-10061 before attending this course.

Objective

After completing the course, you will have developed the hand skills required for working in a workshop. You are familiar with the basic techniques of metalworking as well as the basic working methods of HVAC materials and the hand tools of plastic and wood processing. In addition, you know the basics of installing heating systems and measuring emissions from a fireplace.

Content

- welding and metalworking,
- basic working methods for HVAC materials
- processing of plastic and wood
- basics of heating system installation
- excursions in Finland and the surrounding areas.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

The aim of INVEST Living Lab Project is to support and enable the implementation of Thesis work at Karelia UAS to meet the requirement of 30 ECTS of INVEST Thesis work. This 15 ECTS includes student practice work at Living Lab North Karelia and is integrated as part of the Thesis process.

You will develop your teamwork and other working life skills and be able to work in a multidisciplinary environment. You will be able to apply skills you have learned in your earlier studies, in a Living Lab, solving real-world problems together in a group. You will be able to analyse and evaluate project activities and communicate the results.

Content

A variety of approaches, methods, final products, etc. is possible. Like applied research, planning, production or development tasks, creation of a work of art or a concrete product or production, such as a manual, book, model, display, collection, or a piece of technical equipment. It is possible, under conditions, to work in (multidisciplinary) pairs or teams.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Understand Karelia University of Applied Science’s IT practices. Use word processing and spreadsheet programmes. Use word processing applications to produce text that follows different requirements, both in your studies and professionally. Apply knowledge of spreadsheet programmes in different scenarios to meet requirements in your studies and professionally.

Content

The main contents of the course include:
- Karelia University of Applied Sciences information systems for students
- Spreadsheet
- Word processing

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The focus will be on learning about the culture and daily life in the host country as well as the basic vocabulary and phrases, which form a solid base for the orientation to the new culture

You will be engaged in cross-cultural experiences during the study unit. You will experience the uniqueness of not only the culture of the host country, but that of fellow international students as well. Consequently, you broaden your perspective on communication and gain awareness of cultural differences and similarities, which enhances your understanding and prevents misunderstandings.

After completing the study unit, you can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. You can also ask and answer to basic questions. You are able to tell about yourself and use polite phrases and greetings in everyday situations, e.g. meeting friends, asking about price and ordering.

Content

The course includes:
- basic facts about the Finnish culture and customs
- Finnish alphabet
- pronunciation
- sharing personal information: e.g. name, nationality, language skills, family, hobbies, studies
- numbers and expressions of time
- basic grammar: e.g. conjugation of basic verbs and common interrogatives

Location and time

Autumn term 2023. Twice a week 1,5h in Wärtsilä campus, 28 hours of contact teaching.

Materials

Materials given by teacher. Moodle environment used.

Teaching methods

The focus will be on learning about the culture and daily life in the host country as well as the basic vocabulary and phrases, which form a solid base for the orientation to the new culture

You will be engaged in cross-cultural experiences during the study unit. You will experience the uniqueness of not only the culture of the host country, but that of fellow international students as well. Consequently, you broaden your perspective on communication and gain awareness of cultural differences and similarities, which enhances your understanding and prevents misunderstandings.

After completing the study unit, you can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. You can also ask and answer to basic questions. You are able to tell about yourself and use polite phrases and greetings in everyday situations, e.g. meeting friends, asking about price and ordering.

The course includes:
- basic facts about the Finnish culture and customs
- Finnish alphabet
- pronunciation
- sharing personal information: e.g. name, nationality, language skills, family, hobbies, studies
- numbers and expressions of time
- basic grammar: e.g. conjugation of basic verbs and common interrogatives.

Student workload

Contact teaching (28h) and independent work (26h).

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation is based on regular attendance (required 70 %), active participation during the lessons, completion of home assignments, vocabulary tests and the final exam.

Objective

You are familiar with the key concepts of life cycle management and life cycle analyses. You know about different types of renewable energy systems and how they are applied at the community level. You know the standards guiding the life cycle analyses. You know how to carry out life-cycle inventory data collection, life cycle impact assessment, and interpret the results. You can analyse the life-cycle environmental impacts of community-based energy systems and communicate the results to stakeholders at an appropriate level.

Content

Key contents of this course include:

- Background knowledge on life cycle management and analyses
- Knowledge of standards and professional routines used in conducting life cycle analyses
- Creating a life-cycle model of a community renewable energy system
- Analysing and communicating the environmental impacts of community energy transition

Location and time

Course takes place at Wärtsilä Campus; most of the practices and team work is also scheduled in calendar.

Materials

Materials will be appointed in Moodle; they include ISO Standards, Life Cycle Analyses Text book chapters and lecture presentations.

Teaching methods

The course will provide an introduction to the conceptual framework of LCA and the basic principles according to ISO 14040/44. You will learn on defining the Goal and setting the scope of a LCA study, how to use an iterative approach to LCA, and identify purpose and target audience. You will learn to use SimaPro LCA software in tutorial practices, and crease a life cycle model of a wind power plant as a joint tutorial practice. The course includes a living-lab assignment where Life Cycle Model is established for a local community energy / energy resource system. Project is carried out as a team work.

Employer connections

LCA case study will be carried out in collaboration with regional stakeholders. This will include collaboration in data collection, modelling and presenting the study results.

Student workload

Theoretical backgrounds 8 hours, LCA practices 16 hours and Case-based LCA teamwork 30 hours. In addition, small assignments and team work completion in own time.

Content scheduling

LCA background theory (lectures) and SimaPro Practices are studies by mid-October. LCA case study will be carried out from mid-October until December.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is based on exam (40%), small assignments (pass/fail), and LCA case study (40%) and presentation (20%) conducted as a teamwork.

Professional task: Analysing and comparing life-cycle environmental impacts of community renewable energy systems.
Product: LCA report on community renewable energy system.
- You are familiar with the key concepts of life cycle management and life cycle analyses.
- You know about different types of renewable energy systems and how they are applied at the community level.
- You know the standards guiding the life cycle analyses.
- You know how to carry out life-cycle inventory data collection, life cycle impact assessment, and interpret the results.
- You can analyse the life-cycle environmental impacts of community-based energy systems and communicate the results to stakeholders at an appropriate level

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

- Student knows basic concepts and approaches in LCA
- Student can establish simple LCA model and analyse single impacts
- Student works in sufficient detail to create reliable results and is able to present them for the stakeholders

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

- Student has good understanding on LCA concepts and approaches
- Student is able to establish a basic LCA model on energy systems and analyse multiple impacts
- Student works and reports systematically and appropriately for the stakeholders

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

- Student has comprehensive understanding on LCA concepts and approaches
- Student is able to establish a complex LCA model on energy systems and analyse multiple impacts
- Student works and reports systematically supporting the learning of others, and presents work appropriately and creating-added value for the stakeholders

Objective

You know the basics of the anthropogenic effects to the circulation and loads of the essential elements and energy between the aquatic ecosystem and the catchment. You are able to define and estimate the tolerance of the aquatic ecosystem. You are capable to do a diagnosis of the ecosystem by using the physic-chemical and biological data. You master the basics of sampling, measuring and analyzing technics and preparing the samples in practice. You are capable to prepare a preliminary plan for the management and restoration of the aquatic ecosystem. You are able to prepare a report of scientific structure including the conclusions of these physic-chemical, hydrological, biological and ecological data, i. e. the diagnosis of the ecosystem and the preliminary conclusions for the restoration and management technics.

Content

The defining the budgets and the mass balances of the essential nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen), the water quality and the mass balance models of the aquatic ecosystems, the physic-chemical, biological and ecological structure of the water ecosystem, the sampling technics of the physic-chemical and biological components, the methods of the monitoring and studying the water ecosystems and their catchments (i. e. water quality, hydrology, benthic fauna, sediments, aquatic macrophytes, fish population, phytoplankton, zooplankton); preparing the scientific report and presentation based on this diagnosis of the water ecosystem and its catchment for the preliminary plan for management and restoration techniques.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

You understand the impact of the energy transition on society. You know the role of renewable energy in Finland and Europe, as a part of energy production and climate change mitigation. You know national and international policy instruments used in energy production. You get familiar with different renewable energy sources and their sustainable production. You understand the factors that impact heating efficiency and energy need in housing. The goal of the course is for students to gain an understanding of the energy sector and its meaning in society, as well as command the concepts used in the energy sector.

Content

The main contents of the course include:
- Energy transition
- Energy markets
- Energy units
- Policy instruments used to decrease climate emissions
- Energy need and use
- Centralised and decentralised energy systems and production
- Sustainable energy production

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

-

Content

-

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

You will be familiar with the future tasks of an engineer, you will familiarize with the stakeholder groups and apply the studied skills in practice. You will learn how to work as a member of the work organization independently and with responsibility. You learn the skills and knowledge demanded in the field of energy and environmental engineering and you can use the appropriate working methods in a professional manner. You will find new learning goals through practical experience.

Content

The practical training takes place under supervision (school and workplace supervision). During the practical training, you will become acquainted with the work environment, work tasks, and skills required in the profession of an engineer in your future profession. During the practical training, you will perform more demanding work tasks and activities in the field of education.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The objective of this part of practical training is to make you acquainted with practical work in a real environment. The aim is also to learn practical skills and knowledge and furthermore to apply theory in practice and strengthen willingness in working life. You can work independently after instructions and take over some work given to your charge. At the same time you develop your problem-solving methods as well as the skills of groupwork and managing, all those needed in field of energy and environment.

Content

The practical training takes place under supervision (school and workplace supervision). During the practical training, you will become acquainted with the work environment, work tasks, and skills required in the profession of an engineer in your future profession. During the practical training, you will perform more demanding work tasks and activities in the field of Energy and Environmental engineering.

Before training period you participate in the information session organized by supervisor of the training. You seek for training job and make training agreement independently.

During the training period you work actively after instructions given by employer, arrange two development discussions. You also prepare a report and a diary about the training.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The goal of project studies is the application of learned knowledge, the production of new knowledge or some other goal that supports the student's personal study plan.

Content

Working on a project related to one's own professional field, in a task that supports its goals. Project reporting.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

The student knows the operating principles of separation processes for solid, liquid and gaseous fractions.

Content

Course contents:
- Separation methods for liquid and gaseous fractions
- Separation methods for solid fractions
- Mechanical separation methods
- Chemical separation methods
- Mass transfer methods

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student will be able to work closely with the stakeholders of forestry and/or energy and environmental engineering degree programmes (companies, communities, other organisations, projects) and be able to communicate effectively with them.

You will gain:
* In-depth knowledge of forest, energy or environmental issues within a company, community or organisation
* Collaboration with working life skilss

Content

The students will perform projects, studies, assessments, etc given by the stakeholders and will discuss and agree on the implementation methods and presentation of the results.The projects can include, to name a few, waste manaegment assessment of a company, study of the state of the environment of a village, market potential study, assessment of energy use in an office. The projects are gathered from Karelia stakeholders and presented at the end of the course.

Teaching methods

The students will perform projects, studies, assessments, etc given by the stakeholders and will discuss and agree on the implementation methods and presentation of the results.The projects can include, to name a few, waste manaegment assessment of a company, study of the state of the environment of a village, market potential study, assessment of energy use in an office. The projects are gathered from Karelia stakeholders and presented at the end of the course.

The course is for Energy and environmental engineering and Forestry students.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

This course will look into United Nations Agenda2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) and how they can be connected as a part of company's strategy and on the implementation of the strategical SDG's. Course materials will also give insight on the corporate responsibility legislation and CSDR (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive). During this course you will learn how to analyse companies present operations and how to set targets and vision for the sustainable development actions. Tool for this can be for example a roadmap or actions can be connected directly to company's strategy.
- Sustainable development and corporate responsibility
- Changing operating environment of companies: corporate responsibility legislation, GRI, CSDR
- Setting sustainable development goals and planning measures

Content

• You know the aspects and goals of sustainable development and their utilisation in business operations.
• You understand the effects of sustainable development-related changes in the operating environment of companies and know how to react to these changes.
• After completing the course, you will be able to plan actions in accordance with the company's sustainable development goals and measure the achievement of the goals. You will be able to take into account the goal of continuous improvement also in this sector.

Location and time

Online studies, independently and at your own pace

Materials

Materials are collected on the Moodle platform

Teaching methods

This course will look into United Nations Agenda2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) and how they can be connected as a part of company’s strategy and on the implementation of the strategical SDG's. Course materials will also give insight on the corporate responsibility legislation and CSDR (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive). During this course you will learn how to analyse companies present operations and how to set targets and vision for the sustainable development actions. Tool for this can be for example a roadmap or actions can be connected directly to company’s’ strategy.
- Sustainable development and corporate responsibility
- Changing operating environment of companies: corporate responsibility legislation, GRI, CSDR
- Setting sustainable development goals and planning measures

Student workload

2 credit corresponds to 54 hours of work done by the student. This time is divided between studying of the materials and learning tasks.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved: Learning tasks of the course have been completed in accordance with the instructions. Student has achieved the learning goals of the course.
Rejected: Learning tasks of the course have not been completed in accordance with the instructions. Student has not achieved the learning goals of the course.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

This course will look into United Nations Agenda2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) and how they can be connected as a part of company's strategy and on the implementation of the strategical SDG's. Course materials will also give insight on the corporate responsibility legislation and CSDR (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive). During this course you will learn how to analyse companies present operations and how to set targets and vision for the sustainable development actions. Tool for this can be for example a roadmap or actions can be connected directly to company's strategy.
- Sustainable development and corporate responsibility
- Changing operating environment of companies: corporate responsibility legislation, GRI, CSDR
- Setting sustainable development goals and planning measures

Content

• You know the aspects and goals of sustainable development and their utilisation in business operations.
• You understand the effects of sustainable development-related changes in the operating environment of companies and know how to react to these changes.
• After completing the course, you will be able to plan actions in accordance with the company's sustainable development goals and measure the achievement of the goals. You will be able to take into account the goal of continuous improvement also in this sector.

Location and time

Online studies, independently and at your own pace

Materials

Materials are collected on the Moodle platform

Teaching methods

This course will look into United Nations Agenda2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) and how they can be connected as a part of company’s strategy and on the implementation of the strategical SDG's. Course materials will also give insight on the corporate responsibility legislation and CSDR (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive). During this course you will learn how to analyse companies present operations and how to set targets and vision for the sustainable development actions. Tool for this can be for example a roadmap or actions can be connected directly to company’s’ strategy.

- Sustainable development and corporate responsibility
- Changing operating environment of companies: corporate responsibility legislation, GRI, CSDR
- Setting sustainable development goals and planning measures

Student workload

2 credit corresponds to 54 hours of work done by the student. This time is divided between studying of the materials and learning tasks.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved: Learning tasks of the course have been completed in accordance with the instructions. Student has achieved the learning goals of the course.
Rejected: Learning tasks of the course have not been completed in accordance with the instructions. Student has not achieved the learning goals of the course.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

You can communicate in Swedish both orally and in writing in different personal and working life situation. You know the importance of communication style. You are able to discuss your field of study in Swedish. You can interpret Swedish texts concerning environmental field. You can make an oral presentation in Swedish.

Content

Studying and learning skills, telling about studies and environmental fields, small talk situations, e-mail and other written communication, working environment in the environmental field, basic vocabulary of environmental technology.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment scale 0- 5, Grade 5 = excellent, 3 = good, 1 = pass, 0 =fail

Objective

You are able to communicate orally and in writing in working life situations, for example in negotiations and meetings. You know how to manage documents related to meetings and negotiations. You can use the language needed in telephoning and in customer service. You are aware of cultural differences in working life situations. You are able to use environment related literature to increase your professional knowledge.

Content

small talk situations, telephoning, negotiation skills, meeting practices, environmental vocabulary: renewable energies, water protection and use, sustainable development, reporting, Swedish culture

Location and time

At Wärtsilä Campus

Materials

Material compiled by the teacher in Moodle platform.

Teaching methods

You are able to communicate orally and in writing in working life situations, for example in negotiations and meetings. You manage documents related to meetings and negotiations. You can the language needed in telephoning and in customer service. You are aware of cultural differences in working life situations. You are able to use environment related literature to increase your professional knowledge.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment scale 0- 5, Grade 5 = excellent, 3 = good, 1 = pass, 0 =fail

Objective

You master phenomena related to climate change and you understand the possibilities of system thinking on tackling climate change. You are able to evaluate climate effects of different actors and activities and you will receive tools for future foresight. You know the basics of the calculation of greenhouse gas emission and you are able to develop and innovate actions on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. You recognise the importance of sustainable development and corporate and social responsibility in climate change mitigation. After the course you have find out new ways to evaluate climate impacts and promote sustainable measures and climate friendly operations.

Content

- Climate change as a phenomenon, impacts of climate change, climate debate, link between climate change and other environmental problems
- Climate policy as a driver
- Greenhouse gas emissions and their sources
- Basics of calculating greenhouse gas emissions
- Climate change mitigation as a part of sustainable development
- Climate change as a part of corporate and social responsibility

Location and time

Online-studies by your own pace.

Materials

All materials are collected on the Moodle-platform.

Teaching methods

You master phenomena related to climate change and you understand the possibilities of system thinking on tackling climate change. You are able to evaluate climate effects of different actors and activities and you will receive tools for future foresight. You know the basics of the calculation of greenhouse gas emission and you are able to develop and innovate actions on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. You recognise the importance of sustainable development and corporate and social responsibility in climate change mitigation. After the course you have find out new ways to evaluate climate impacts and promote sustainable measures and climate friendly operations.

This is online-course. All the materials are gathered to Moodle-platform.

Student workload

Course is 3 credits which corresponds approximately to 81 hours of workload for the student.
This is combined between studyinfgthe materials, writing a learning diary and making individual learning exercises.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Learning diary and learning tasks carried out in accordance with the instructions.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation is based on the learning diary and other learning exercises.

Objective

You master phenomena related to climate change and you understand the possibilities of system thinking on tackling climate change. You are able to evaluate climate effects of different actors and activities and you will receive tools for future foresight. You know the basics of the calculation of greenhouse gas emission and you are able to develop and innovate actions on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. You recognise the importance of sustainable development and corporate and social responsibility in climate change mitigation. After the course you have find out new ways to evaluate climate impacts and promote sustainable measures and climate friendly operations.

Content

- Climate change as a phenomenon, impacts of climate change, climate debate, link between climate change and other environmental problems
- Climate policy as a driver
- Greenhouse gas emissions and their sources
- Basics of calculating greenhouse gas emissions
- Climate change mitigation as a part of sustainable development
- Climate change as a part of corporate and social responsibility

Location and time

Online-studies by your own pace.

Materials

All materials are collected on the Moodle-platform.

Teaching methods

You master phenomena related to climate change and you understand the possibilities of system thinking on tackling climate change. You are able to evaluate climate effects of different actors and activities and you will receive tools for future foresight. You know the basics of the calculation of greenhouse gas emission and you are able to develop and innovate actions on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. You recognise the importance of sustainable development and corporate and social responsibility in climate change mitigation. After the course you have find out new ways to evaluate climate impacts and promote sustainable measures and climate friendly operations.

This is online-course. All the materials are gathered to Moodle-platform.

Student workload

Course is 3 credits which corresponds approximately to 81 hours of workload for the student.
This is combined between studyinfgthe materials, writing a learning diary and making individual learning exercises.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Learning diary and learning tasks carried out in accordance with the instructions.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation is based on the learning diary and other learning exercises.

Objective

You understand the aquatic ecosystem and its catchment as a physic-chemical, hydrological, biological and ecological wholeness and you know the basics of the qualitative and quantitative methods for estimating and evaluating the condition of the ecosystem and the possible management and restoration techniques. You know the fundamentals of working of chemical analytics in the laboratory and in the field (in situ) working environment and you are able to use these physic-chemical analytical equipment under the guidance of the lecturer. You are capable to use elementarily GIS and land surveying equipment applied especially connected with the aquatic ecosystem management.

Content

The elementary basics of the soil science and geology, the measuring and calculating loads and discharges and physic-chemical processes between the catchment and watercourse. The basics of planning, sampling and measuring technics, the basics of the chemical analytics in the laboratory and during the field working and the applied use of GIS systems and the elements of surveying. Preliminary introduction into the management and restoration techniques connected with the real projects in Eastern Finland. Preparing the reports and presentations based on the data you have collected by field and laboratory working in according to the construction of a scientific report.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You are able to communicate orally and in writing in working life situations, for example in negotiations and meetings. You know how to manage documents related to meetings and negotiations. You can use the language needed in telephoning and in customer service. You are aware of cultural differences in working life situations. You are able to use environment related literature to increase your professional knowledge.

Content

small talk situations, telephoning, negotiation skills, meeting practices, environmental vocabulary: renewable energies, water protection and use, sustainable development, reporting, Swedish culture

Location and time

At Wärtsilä Campus

Materials

Material compiled by the teacher in Moodle platform.

Teaching methods

You are able to communicate orally and in writing in working life situations, for example in negotiations and meetings. You manage documents related to meetings and negotiations. You can the language needed in telephoning and in customer service. You are aware of cultural differences in working life situations. You are able to use environment related literature to increase your professional knowledge.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment scale 0- 5, Grade 5 = excellent, 3 = good, 1 = pass, 0 =fail

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

You master phenomena related to climate change and you understand the possibilities of system thinking on tackling climate change. You are able to evaluate climate effects of different actors and activities and you will receive tools for future foresight. You know the basics of the calculation of greenhouse gas emission and you are able to develop and innovate actions on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. You recognise the importance of sustainable development and corporate and social responsibility in climate change mitigation. After the course you have find out new ways to evaluate climate impacts and promote sustainable measures and climate friendly operations.

Content

- Climate change as a phenomenon, impacts of climate change, climate debate, link between climate change and other environmental problems
- Climate policy as a driver
- Greenhouse gas emissions and their sources
- Basics of calculating greenhouse gas emissions
- Climate change mitigation as a part of sustainable development
- Climate change as a part of corporate and social responsibility

Location and time

Online-studies by your own pace.

Materials

All materials are collected on the Moodle-platform.

Teaching methods

You master phenomena related to climate change and you understand the possibilities of system thinking on tackling climate change. You are able to evaluate climate effects of different actors and activities and you will receive tools for future foresight. You know the basics of the calculation of greenhouse gas emission and you are able to develop and innovate actions on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. You recognise the importance of sustainable development and corporate and social responsibility in climate change mitigation. After the course you have find out new ways to evaluate climate impacts and promote sustainable measures and climate friendly operations.

This is online-course. All the materials are gathered to Moodle-platform.

Student workload

Course is 3 credits which corresponds approximately to 81 hours of workload for the student.
This is combined between studyinfgthe materials, writing a learning diary and making individual learning exercises.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Learning diary and learning tasks carried out in accordance with the instructions.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation is based on the learning diary and other learning exercises.

Objective

In this course we are going to examine whether the energy transition is a threat or an opportunity for the bioeconomy sector. The aim is to focus on the solutions and look for the opportunities offered by the energy transition for the bioeconomy sector. Course will concentrate on:
• Importance of energy in the bioeconomy
• Fair and sustainable energy transition
• Possibilities of the energy transition for the bioeconomy sector
• Utilisation of the PESTE analysis as a tool for future forecasting

Content

- You understand the concept of the energy transition and the societal mechanisms affecting on the back ground.
- You recognise the importance of energy and energy transition as a part of bioeconomy.
- You are able to define the role of the bioenergy in energy transition.
- You are able to apply your knowledge in the renewal of energy supply systems.

Location and time

Online studies, independently and at your own pace

Materials

Materials can be found from Moodle platform.

Teaching methods

In this course we are going to examine whether the energy transition is a threat or an opportunity for the bioeconomy sector. The aim is to focus on the solutions and look for the opportunities offered by the energy transition for the bioeconomy sector. Course will concentrate on:
• Importance of energy in the bioeconomy
• Fair and sustainable energy transition
• Possibilities of the energy transition for the bioeconomy sector
• Utilisation of the PESTE analysis as a tool for future forecasting

During the study period, the theme is reviewed through versatile materials which are collected on the Moodle platform. Previous and new knowledge will be deepened through learning tasks.

Student workload

2 credits corresponds to 54 hours of studying time, which is divided into learning tasks and studying of the materials.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved: Learning tasks of the course have been completed in accordance with the instructions. Student has achieved the learning goals of the course.
Rejected: Learning tasks of the course have not been completed in accordance with the instructions. Student has not achieved the learning goals of the course.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

This course will look into United Nations Agenda2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) and how they can be connected as a part of company's strategy and on the implementation of the strategical SDG's. Course materials will also give insight on the corporate responsibility legislation and CSDR (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive). During this course you will learn how to analyse companies present operations and how to set targets and vision for the sustainable development actions. Tool for this can be for example a roadmap or actions can be connected directly to company's strategy.
- Sustainable development and corporate responsibility
- Changing operating environment of companies: corporate responsibility legislation, GRI, CSDR
- Setting sustainable development goals and planning measures

Content

• You know the aspects and goals of sustainable development and their utilisation in business operations.
• You understand the effects of sustainable development-related changes in the operating environment of companies and know how to react to these changes.
• After completing the course, you will be able to plan actions in accordance with the company's sustainable development goals and measure the achievement of the goals. You will be able to take into account the goal of continuous improvement also in this sector.

Location and time

Online studies, independently and at your own pace

Materials

Materials are collected on the Moodle platform

Teaching methods

This course will look into United Nations Agenda2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) and how they can be connected as a part of company’s strategy and on the implementation of the strategical SDG's. Course materials will also give insight on the corporate responsibility legislation and CSDR (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive). During this course you will learn how to analyse companies present operations and how to set targets and vision for the sustainable development actions. Tool for this can be for example a roadmap or actions can be connected directly to company’s’ strategy.

- Sustainable development and corporate responsibility
- Changing operating environment of companies: corporate responsibility legislation, GRI, CSDR
- Setting sustainable development goals and planning measures

Student workload

2 credit corresponds to 54 hours of work done by the student. This time is divided between studying of the materials and learning tasks.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved: Learning tasks of the course have been completed in accordance with the instructions. Student has achieved the learning goals of the course.
Rejected: Learning tasks of the course have not been completed in accordance with the instructions. Student has not achieved the learning goals of the course.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

You understand the aquatic ecosystem and its catchment as a physic-chemical, hydrological, biological and ecological wholeness and you know the basics of the qualitative and quantitative methods for estimating and evaluating the condition of the ecosystem and the possible management and restoration techniques. You know the fundamentals of working of chemical analytics in the laboratory and in the field (in situ) working environment and you are able to use these physic-chemical analytical equipment under the guidance of the lecturer. You are capable to use elementarily GIS and land surveying equipment applied especially connected with the aquatic ecosystem management.

Content

The elementary basics of the soil science and geology, the measuring and calculating loads and discharges and physic-chemical processes between the catchment and watercourse. The basics of planning, sampling and measuring technics, the basics of the chemical analytics in the laboratory and during the field working and the applied use of GIS systems and the elements of surveying. Preliminary introduction into the management and restoration techniques connected with the real projects in Eastern Finland. Preparing the reports and presentations based on the data you have collected by field and laboratory working in according to the construction of a scientific report.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Understand the profitability of a business. Calculate profit margins by outlining costs and revenue. Calculate the price of a service or product. Understand the role of profit margins within internal accounting. Command cost and profit margin calculations and apply these calculations for a new business.

Content

The main contents of the course include:
- Business profitability
- Calculation of profit margins
- Cost calculations for services and products
- Cost calculations and budgeting
- Calculation of profitability and sensitivity analysis for investments

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You can communicate in Swedish both orally and in writing in different personal and working life situation. You know the importance of communication style. You are able to discuss your field of study in Swedish. You can interpret Swedish texts concerning environmental field. You can make an oral presentation in Swedish.

Content

Studying and learning skills, telling about studies and environmental fields, small talk situations, e-mail and other written communication, working environment in the environmental field, basic vocabulary of environmental technology.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment scale 0- 5, Grade 5 = excellent, 3 = good, 1 = pass, 0 =fail

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the study unit

- you know how to develop skills for mathematical processing of technological applications
- you can calculate instantaneous and total change of function
- you know derivation and integration rules
- you can apply the concepts of differential calculus and integral calculus in solving practical problems

Content

The study unit includes:

- limits
- derivation
- differential and error formulas
- extreme values of functions
- integration
- applications of integrals

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course, you will know the basics of inorganic chemistry and safe work in the laboratory. You know how to use laboratory measuring equipment and instruments.

Content

The course includes:
- the nomenclature of chemicals
- mole
- gases and relative humidity
- reaction equation, RedOx, acids, bases, pH and chemical equilibrium
- basics of electrochemistry, electrochemical cells and corrosion
- basics of laboratory work.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Student learns to know most important Finnish laws and other regulation restricting the use of natural resources and producing and handling waste. Student understands how Finnish legal system tries to protect nature. Student understand legal aspects of zoning and community planning in Finland. Implementing building regulation and granting licences. Real estate formation in Finland, Environmental licences, EIA.

Content

Laws, decrees, prejudices and their status in Finnish legal system. Most important international agreements concerning environment. Århus agreement.
Zoning and community planning, Real Estate Formation Act, Land Use and Building Act , Forest Act, Mining Act, Hunting Act, Fishing Act, Waters Act. Environment Protection Act, Environmental licencing, EIA. Everymans' rights

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course, you will know the concepts related to combustion theory and energy, as well as various combustion techniques and fluegas cleaning methods.

Content

The course includes:
- combustion theory and pyrolysis
- enthalpy and calorific values
- combustion technologies
- fluegas calculations
- fluegas cleaning methods.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You understand the basics of biogas production and the factors that affect it. You know the different techniques of biogas production and their application. You can evaluate the production potential of a planned biogas plant and choose a suitable biogas system. You are familiar with the technologies used in the production of transport fuel gas and are able to evaluate their applicability in different production conditions. You are also aware of the legislation and market situation related to biogas production.

Content

biogas formation
reactor types
gas refining
traffic use
handling of by-products
economy and legislation of production

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course, you will have developed the hand skills required for working in a workshop. You are familiar with the basic techniques of metalworking as well as the basic working methods of HVAC materials and the hand tools of plastic and wood processing. In addition, you know the basics of installing heating systems and measuring emissions from a fireplace.

Content

- welding and metalworking,
- basic working methods for HVAC materials
- processing of plastic and wood
- basics of heating system installation
- excursions in Finland and the surrounding areas.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Location and time

The course is implemented as a hybrid version i.e. you can either join in on campus or online from where ever you are based. The lectures will be online at the same time as in class on Wärtsilä Campus. The lecture parts will be recorded.

For those on campus in Joensuu:
1) Participation in the lectures and assignments related to them
2) Participation in the possible excursions (compulsory) and assignments related to them
3) Quality of life survey in groups (groups will consist of students on campus)
4) Presentation of the survey results
5) Participation in the online Zero Carbon Conference and assignment related to it

For those taking the course in virtual mode:
1) Participation in the lectures during lecture times or listening to the recorded lectures and assignments related to them
2) No excursions but assignments related to the same topics as there are excursions for the on-campus students
3) Quality of life survey in groups (groups will consist of students online)
4) Presentation of the survey results online
5) Participation in the online Zero Carbon Conference and assignment related to it

Teaching methods

The course takes a look at quality of life in rural areas and the social and environmental infrastructures. What kind of environment is healthy to live in? What services are necessary and what not? How do the environmental and social infrastructures affect a person's feeling of belonging, being a part of something, happiness, ability to work and live in the rural areas?

1. environmental and social infrastructures; what are they, who is responsible for them, how they affect individuals
2. quality of life; well-being, standard of living, balance between working and free time
3. quality of the society; how to participate, be a part of something, how to engage in the community, challenges of social exclusion, insecurity, etc.
4. quality of public services; what is necessary in terms of, for example, health care and other public services
5. what is the future looking like?

The assignments of the course can include, for example:
• orientation to current social and environmental issues in your own region
• quality of life survey
• participation in relevant events
• possible excursions and reflecting on them

Student workload

The approximate work load for on-campus students is:
Lectures: 30h
Readings: 20h
Individual assignments: 28h
Group work: 40h

For online students (available for Open UAS only:
Lectures: 30h
Readings: 15h
Individual assignments: 38h
Group work: 30h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student will be able to work closely with the stakeholders of forestry and/or energy and environmental engineering degree programmes (companies, communities, other organisations, projects) and be able to communicate effectively with them.

You will gain:
* In-depth knowledge of forest, energy or environmental issues within a company, community or organisation
* Collaboration with working life skilss

Content

The students will perform projects, studies, assessments, etc given by the stakeholders and will discuss and agree on the implementation methods and presentation of the results.The projects can include, to name a few, waste manaegment assessment of a company, study of the state of the environment of a village, market potential study, assessment of energy use in an office. The projects are gathered from Karelia stakeholders and presented at the end of the course.

Teaching methods

The students will perform projects, studies, assessments, etc given by the stakeholders and will discuss and agree on the implementation methods and presentation of the results.The projects can include, to name a few, waste manaegment assessment of a company, study of the state of the environment of a village, market potential study, assessment of energy use in an office. The projects are gathered from Karelia stakeholders and presented at the end of the course.

The course is for Energy and environmental engineering and Forestry students.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You know and recognize the most important microbial organism groups, the habitat and reproduction demands of the microbes. You know the meaning and importance of the microbes in the different kind of ecosystems. You are capable to recocgnize the common microbes by using the microscope. You master the sampling of aquatic microbes and basics of the management of the samples in the field working and in the laboratory. You are able to recognize preliminary those aquatic microbe taxons and do the conclusions of the condition of the aquatic ecosystem.

Content

The fundamentals of taxonomy and ecology of microbes. The utilization of the microbes in the different kind of purification processes, production of biogas and for defining the condition of an ecosystem. The planning and implementation of the sampling of aquatic microbes and the treatment of the samples during the field working and in the laboratory. Preliminary recognition of the taxons and the defining and estimation of the indicator value and biodiversity of the taxons. The preparation of the study and planning report based on the data collected from the aquatic ecosystems in accordance with the construction of the scientific report.

Evaluation scale

H-5