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 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

You are able to track and critically evaluate your progress and set objectives for professional development. You are able to observe professional practices and principles in studies and act almost as a true professional, you are also able to take care of your wellbeing and understand its importance for the whole learning community.

You are able to maintain your motivation to study and to ask for help and support if there is need. You are able to allocate time and prioritize things (tasks) so that your studies progress. You are able to give constructive feedback.

Content

The main contents of the course include:
- Development discussion (appraisals) with the teacher tutor
- Time management.
- Assessing and demonstrating (making visible) one's learning and development needs.
- Survey on study wellbeing.

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 know the practical implementation of forest bioenergy chipping and the planning of industrial-scale chip production. You know how to make wood pellets and you know the factors that affect pelleting in practice. You know how to make torrefied pellets and biochar on a test scale. You know the occupational safety culture required in bioenergy production.

Content

- woodchip production exercise with small-scale equipment
- pellet production exercise
- laboratory exercise of torrefied pellet / biochar
- excursion

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

Know the quality requirements for wood fuel from the perspective of heating and power generation. Calculate energy content and density of wood chips according to the standards. Know biomass fuel production and use potential, based on location and size and taking into account sustainability criteria. Understand the supply and production chains of energy systems based on forest biomass. Know the production process of processed wood products. Calculate size and viability for small wood chip production and heating pellet sites.

Content

The main contents of the course include:
- properties and quality requirements for wood fuels
- Sustainable biomass production
- Energy production using kPa
- Solid processed wood products

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

Location and time

Hackathon 11.-12.3.2025 (probably at Joensuu Science Park)

Teaching methods

Climate City Joensuu 2025 project organizes a Hackathon innovation competition together with Business Joensuu. Hackathon will be part of Sohjo event next spring, March 12-13, and will be called Sohjo Hacks. The innovation competition has its own challenge categories for business and student teams. This year, the hackathon has a student category with the theme "Sustainable student life with the services of the sharing economy". The challenges become more specific closer to the event.

You should have your own team for the hackathon. The exact number of participants/team is not known at this stage (probably 3-4 students).

In practice, the implementation of the course requires:
a) assembling your own team and registering all team members for the course at Peppi (and later registration to Sohjo Hacks)
b) possible advance planning of challenges
c) participation in the hackathon on March 12-13, 2025.
d) writing a report about the hackathon and submitting it to the responsible teacher

Exam schedules

No exam

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

Objective

You will learn alternative approaches to sustainability and sustainable development. You will know key concepts of the industrial ecology and regional and product-based approaches in solving the sustainability challenges. You are able to define system boundaries, actors, and material and energy flows. You will know key concepts and ISO 14040 and 14044 standards guiding the life cycle analyses. You can conduct life cycle analyses for the evaluation of the environmental impacts of a product or a service.

Content

The main contents of the course include:

- Product-based approaches to sustainable development
- Key concepts and principles of industrial ecology
- Key concepts and standards guiding the life cycle analyses
- LCA tutorial practices
- Conducting life cycle analyses in collaboration with working-life partners / RDI -projects

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

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

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

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

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 are able to communicate orally and in writing in working life situations, for example in negotiations and meetings. You manage documents related to job applications. You are able to follow the given English instructions and give instructions yourself in English at work. You are able to use environmental related literature to increase your professional knowledge; topics are related to environmental management, life cycle analysis, entrepreneurship and environmental communication..

Content

Job application and CV, job interview, working environment of environmental technology, negotiation skills, meeting practices, reporting, environmental vocabulary, oral and written assignments. Material compiled by the teacher.

Location and time

Wärtsilä campus
3rd year spring

Materials

Material provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Teaching methods

The student can communicate effectively in speaking and writing in professional circumstances and in academic situations. The student can apply for a job in English and persuade the receiver by speaking and writing when applying for a job (job interviews and pitch talks, CVs and applications, meetings, reports/summaries, process descriptions, and presentations. The student can utilize, summarize, and evaluate professional literature effectively.
Integration to other courses in energy and environmental engineering and Finnish reporting. Academic English.

Contact teaching, active participation, interaction during the course, assignments (spoken and written).
Possible written exam at the end of the course.
Smaller Moodle tests are possible during the course. Groupwork.

Tuition is given according to the given schedule.

Exam schedules

Possible written exam at the end of the course, and smaller tests in Moodle during the course.

Completion alternatives

AHOT Accreditation of prior learning
Contact the teacher, please.
Required level: C1

Student workload

3 credits =
30-32 hours of contact teaching and exams and presentations + independent work
Altogether 84 hours of student work

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Fail

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Developing communicator

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Good communicator

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent communicator

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
• excursions and reflecting on them

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

Location and time

On site at Wärtsilä Campus, Karelia UAS.

Materials

The MSP Guide by Herman Brouwer and Jim Woodhill with Minu Hemmati, Karèn Verhoosel and Simone van Vugt

International connections

The course will be implemented in a multidisciplinary and multinationality gruop. Cases of stakeholder processes will be introduced from several countries.

We will also have visiting lecturer(s) from Karelia's partner organisations.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

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

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 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

You understand the concepts of sustainability and bioeconomy, resource wisdom and how they affect regional development. You understand the importance of innovation development and entrepreneurship in regional development.

Content

Content
1. Concepts of sustainable development and sustainability in innovation development
2. Ecosystem approach in innovation development
3. Innovation methods and tools for regional development
4. Excursion and hackathon

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The objective of this part of practical training is to make you familiar with the future tasks of an engineer, to familiarize you with the stakeholder groups and apply the studied skills in practice. You learn how to work as a member of the work organization independently and with responsibility. You learn the skills and knowledge demanded in your field and use the appropriate working methods in a professional manner. You find new learning goals through practical experience. It is recommended that the practical training and thesis support each other as a whole.

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

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 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

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

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 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 know the differences between dynamic and statistical simulations. You recognise the conceptual differences of 1D, 2D and 3D simulations. You are able to execute a simple dispersion simulation with simple simulation model. You master the main principles of dispersion model calculations and you are able to utilise the results obtained in different kind of planning processes and projects. You can evaluate the usability of dispersion model calculations, for example, in preparing for environmental accidents and for protecting the environment and human health.

Content

- Main principles and differences of simulation models
- Transboundary emissions
- Emission dispersion models
- Main principles of dispersion model calculation
- Execution of a dispersion model
- Utilisation of dispersion models in planning activities, preparing for environmental accidents and for protecting the environment and human health

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

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

Evaluation scale

H-5

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

On site at Wärtsilä Campus, Karelia UAS.

Materials

ISO 14040/14044 standards, lecture materials and LCA literature provided at course Moodle.

Teaching methods

The course gives an understanding of LCA on bachelor level, with emphasis on the use of the methodology for assessing energy systems. The first part of the course consists of the theoretical methodology based on the ISO standards and LCA literature. In addition, the use of the SimaPro software is practiced with in a wind power case analyses. In the second part, students will conduct . independent LCA case studies on renewable energy systems.

Exam schedules

Exam at mid-point of the course before LCA case studies.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessments are based on the exam (40%), LCA case study and presentation (60%). Assessment criteria will be provided at course Moodle.

Objective

You know the structure and operating principle of a district heating network. You know the principles of heat network design and installation, you know how to dimension piping and you know how to pay attention to future requirements in design. You master the technology of a property-specific heat distribution system and know how to pay attention to it when designing a district and district heating network.

Content

- energy and power need estimation of buildings
- operating principles of heat distribution and transfer technology equipment
- structure of the district heating system
- district and district heating planning
- major congratulations on the property's heat distribution network
- potential of heat accumulator use in buildings

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Understand what different heating pump solutions can be applied to residential and industrial sites. Know the heat pump technological solutions used in residential and industrial projects. Calculate and size a geothermal energy systems for properties of different sizes. Know different heating applications as a part of district heating production. Understand the economic calculations associated with heat pump investments. Understand different sizes of cooling systems and their operation.

Content

The main contents of the course include:
- Heating pump technology for properties
- Sizing and planning geothermal energy solutions
- Heating pumps as a part of the district heating system
- Industrial heating pump solutions and waste heat recovery
- Property specific cooling
- District cooling

Evaluation scale

H-5

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 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

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

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You know the concept and basic methods of data filtering and you are able to implement e.g. median and mean filtering, hypothesis testing and linear regression. You know the saving formats for measurement data and you are able to edit data to an appropriate format. You can follow the statistical change using the control card. You can present the results of the data you have analysed and draw conclusions from the results. You are able to visualize and present the key results of the analysed data relevant for the situation and the target group. You are familiar with the concept of knowledge management and you understand the importance of information as a part of a decision making process. You will familiarize yourself with defining the need for data, the concepts of knowledge management and knowledge management as a part of the organisation.

Content

- The amount and quality of the collected data
- Formats for saving data
- Data filtering
- Data analysis as a part of the entire data processing process
- Data editing
- Hypothesis testing
- Control card
- Linear regression
- Data visualisation and presentation
- Presentation of the analysed results
- Data needs
- Concepts of knowledge management
- Knowledge management as a part of the organisation

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

-

Content

-

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

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 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 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

After the course, you will be able to:
1) Understand the diverse values behind environmental attitudes and their implications for resource management.
2) Apply principles of environmental economics to analyse natural capital, market failures, and valuation methods for sustainable resource management.
3) Understand the impacts of climate change on precipitation, temperature, and natural disasters, and assess strategies for adaptation and mitigation.
4) Analyse global natural resource challenges, including food production, freshwater availability, mining, and forest management, and explore sustainable utilisation strategies in the context of international environmental agreements and governance mechanisms.

Content

The content of the course includes:
1) Values behind environmental attitudes
2) Basics of environmental economics
3) Climate change impacts to environment
4) Global natural resources
5) Global environmental agreements

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You know the theory of low voltage systems used in automation engineering to implement practical applications. You know the main principles of AC technology used in control systems. You know the theory of analog and digital electronics and you can implement a feed forward and feedback control system.

You know the classical control theory for understanding and designing the operation of control systems. You know how to program PLC.

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

After completing the study unit
- you know how to collect statistical data using different types of sampling methods
- you can classify statistical data
- you know statistical descriptives
- you can read relationship between variables
- you can determine confidence interval
- you can statistical tests

Content

The study unit includes:
- sampling
- statistical descriptives
- correlation ja regression
- confidence interval
- statistical tests

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Understand wind power technology and the basics of wind power production. Determine wind speed and wind resource based on spatial data and use this knowledge to calculate wind resource for wind power production. Command the use of calculations for wind efficiency and power generation in different wind conditions. The goal is for you to understand the meaning of location and wind power technology for singular wind plants as well as wind farms as a prerequisite for a viable business. Know the relevant permit solutions and impact assessment for building a wind farm. Complete a rough plan for a wind power plant within a larger wind farm project.

Content

The main contents of the course include:
- Wind power technology
- Evaluate wind resource and output
- Calculate wind energy production and viability
- Wind power construction and the relating planning and permit solutions

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

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

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

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 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.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You recognise different methods and applications utilised for monitoring the environment. You know how to utilise various technological solutions to collect environmental information. During the course you have learned how to build an automatic measurement system that measures the desired environmental variables with sensors. You are able to use IoT technology for measurements and monitoring. You know how to design and take into consideration the system requirements and power supply in field conditions.

Content

- Methods and concepts for environmental data collection
- Technological solutions for environmental data collection and measurement
- Building an automated measurement system

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

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

You will understand environmental and social responsibility reporting and web communication as a means to improve and strengthen a positive corporate image and influence stakeholder attitudes. You will be able to create news articles and convincing online texts about environmental and social responsibility and use negotiating skills to influence. You will learn to critically evaluate communication on sustainability in different media.

Content

The main contents of the course include:

- Corporate environmental and social responsibility reporting and it's guiding standards
- Stakeholder collaboration practices and examples
- Negotiation skills and advocacy
- Critical evaluation and interpretation of environmental and social responsibility communications
- Creating a news / online article as a course assignment

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You will know the main environmental management standards applied in organizations and get familiar with their environmental management practices. You are aware of the management system and its environmental, quality and safety management aspects. Objective is that you can lead and guide collaborative development processes in enterprises, associations and networks.

Content

The main contents of the course include:

- Environmental management of organization by applying ISO 14000 standards
- Streamlined environmental management systems
- Identifying environmental aspects and impacts of an organisation
- Conducting an environmental review of an organisation in working-life collaboration
- Visits to enterprises using quality and environmental management systems

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

Evaluation scale

H-5

Location and time

Hackathon 11.-12.3.2025 (probably at Joensuu Science Park)

Teaching methods

Climate City Joensuu 2025 project organizes a Hackathon innovation competition together with Business Joensuu. Hackathon will be part of Sohjo event next spring, March 12-13, and will be called Sohjo Hacks. The innovation competition has its own challenge categories for business and student teams. This year, the hackathon has a student category with the theme "Sustainable student life with the services of the sharing economy". The challenges become more specific closer to the event.

You should have your own team for the hackathon. The exact number of participants/team is not known at this stage (probably 3-4 students).

In practice, the implementation of the course requires:
a) assembling your own team and registering all team members for the course at Peppi (and later registration to Sohjo Hacks)
b) possible advance planning of challenges
c) participation in the hackathon on March 12-13, 2025.
d) writing a report about the hackathon and submitting it to the responsible teacher

Exam schedules

No exam

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

You are able to communicate orally and in writing in working life situations, for example in negotiations and meetings. You manage documents related to job applications. You are able to follow the given English instructions and give instructions yourself in English at work. You are able to use environmental related literature to increase your professional knowledge; topics are related to environmental management, life cycle analysis, entrepreneurship and environmental communication..

Content

Job application and CV, job interview, working environment of environmental technology, negotiation skills, meeting practices, reporting, environmental vocabulary, oral and written assignments. Material compiled by the teacher.

Location and time

Wärtsilä campus
3rd year spring

Materials

Material provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Teaching methods

The student can communicate effectively in speaking and writing in professional circumstances and in academic situations. The student can apply for a job in English and persuade the receiver by speaking and writing when applying for a job (job interviews and pitch talks, CVs and applications, meetings, reports/summaries, process descriptions, and presentations. The student can utilize, summarize, and evaluate professional literature effectively.
Integration to other courses in energy and environmental engineering and Finnish reporting. Academic English.

Contact teaching, active participation, interaction during the course, assignments (spoken and written).
Possible written exam at the end of the course.
Smaller Moodle tests are possible during the course. Groupwork.

Tuition is given according to the given schedule.

Exam schedules

Possible written exam at the end of the course, and smaller tests in Moodle during the course.

Completion alternatives

AHOT Accreditation of prior learning
Contact the teacher, please.
Required level: C1

Student workload

3 credits =
30-32 hours of contact teaching and exams and presentations + independent work
Altogether 84 hours of student work

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Fail

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Developing communicator

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Good communicator

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent communicator

Objective

Know the quality requirements for wood fuel from the perspective of heating and power generation. Calculate energy content and density of wood chips according to the standards. Know biomass fuel production and use potential, based on location and size and taking into account sustainability criteria. Understand the supply and production chains of energy systems based on forest biomass. Know the production process of processed wood products. Calculate size and viability for small wood chip production and heating pellet sites.

Content

The main contents of the course include:
- properties and quality requirements for wood fuels
- Sustainable biomass production
- Energy production using kPa
- Solid processed wood products

Evaluation scale

H-5

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 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

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

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
• excursions and reflecting on them

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Understand wind power technology and the basics of wind power production. Determine wind speed and wind resource based on spatial data and use this knowledge to calculate wind resource for wind power production. Command the use of calculations for wind efficiency and power generation in different wind conditions. The goal is for you to understand the meaning of location and wind power technology for singular wind plants as well as wind farms as a prerequisite for a viable business. Know the relevant permit solutions and impact assessment for building a wind farm. Complete a rough plan for a wind power plant within a larger wind farm project.

Content

The main contents of the course include:
- Wind power technology
- Evaluate wind resource and output
- Calculate wind energy production and viability
- Wind power construction and the relating planning and permit solutions

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You will understand environmental and social responsibility reporting and web communication as a means to improve and strengthen a positive corporate image and influence stakeholder attitudes. You will be able to create news articles and convincing online texts about environmental and social responsibility and use negotiating skills to influence. You will learn to critically evaluate communication on sustainability in different media.

Content

The main contents of the course include:

- Corporate environmental and social responsibility reporting and it's guiding standards
- Stakeholder collaboration practices and examples
- Negotiation skills and advocacy
- Critical evaluation and interpretation of environmental and social responsibility communications
- Creating a news / online article as a course assignment

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

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

You know the practical implementation of forest bioenergy chipping and the planning of industrial-scale chip production. You know how to make wood pellets and you know the factors that affect pelleting in practice. You know how to make torrefied pellets and biochar on a test scale. You know the occupational safety culture required in bioenergy production.

Content

- woodchip production exercise with small-scale equipment
- pellet production exercise
- laboratory exercise of torrefied pellet / biochar
- excursion

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You will know the main environmental management standards applied in organizations and get familiar with their environmental management practices. You are aware of the management system and its environmental, quality and safety management aspects. Objective is that you can lead and guide collaborative development processes in enterprises, associations and networks.

Content

The main contents of the course include:

- Environmental management of organization by applying ISO 14000 standards
- Streamlined environmental management systems
- Identifying environmental aspects and impacts of an organisation
- Conducting an environmental review of an organisation in working-life collaboration
- Visits to enterprises using quality and environmental management systems

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You will learn alternative approaches to sustainability and sustainable development. You will know key concepts of the industrial ecology and regional and product-based approaches in solving the sustainability challenges. You are able to define system boundaries, actors, and material and energy flows. You will know key concepts and ISO 14040 and 14044 standards guiding the life cycle analyses. You can conduct life cycle analyses for the evaluation of the environmental impacts of a product or a service.

Content

The main contents of the course include:

- Product-based approaches to sustainable development
- Key concepts and principles of industrial ecology
- Key concepts and standards guiding the life cycle analyses
- LCA tutorial practices
- Conducting life cycle analyses in collaboration with working-life partners / RDI -projects

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

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 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

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

Evaluation scale

H-5