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The Basics of Climate-Wise ActivitiesLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: IE10067

Credits

3 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Anniina Kontiokorpi

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

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 26.01.2025

Timing

03.02.2025 - 15.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

5 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Engineering
Teachers
  • Anniina Kontiokorpi
Teacher in charge

Anniina Kontiokorpi

Scheduling groups
  • Avoin AMK ja RIPA (Size: 30. Open UAS: 30.)
  • Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TOP24_25
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
  • KAKK25
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025
Small groups
  • Open UAS students and RIPA
  • Degree students

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.

Enrollment

24.06.2024 - 15.09.2024

Timing

23.09.2024 - 05.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

15 - 90

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Engineering
Teachers
  • Anniina Kontiokorpi
Teacher in charge

Anniina Kontiokorpi

Scheduling groups
  • Avoin amk ja RIPA (Size: 30. Open UAS: 30.)
  • Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TOP24_25
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
  • KAKS24
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024
Small groups
  • Open UAS and RIPA
  • Degree Students

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.

Enrollment

01.10.2023 - 31.01.2024

Timing

12.02.2024 - 15.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 80

Degree programmes
  • Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
  • Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Engineering
Teachers
  • Anniina Kontiokorpi
Teacher in charge

Anniina Kontiokorpi

Scheduling groups
  • Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 30. Open UAS: 30.)
  • Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TOP23_24
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
  • KAKK24
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2024
Small groups
  • Open UAS students
  • Degree students

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.

Enrollment

01.04.2023 - 11.09.2023

Timing

18.09.2023 - 08.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

10 - 80

Degree programmes
  • Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
  • Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Engineering
Teachers
  • Anniina Kontiokorpi
Teacher in charge

Anniina Kontiokorpi

Scheduling groups
  • Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 30. Open UAS: 30.)
  • Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TOP23_24
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
  • KAKS23
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2023
Small groups
  • Open UAS students
  • Degree students

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.

Enrollment

03.12.2022 - 29.01.2023

Timing

13.02.2023 - 28.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Engineering
Teachers
  • Anniina Kontiokorpi
Teacher in charge

Anniina Kontiokorpi

Scheduling groups
  • Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 30. Open UAS: 30.)
  • Pienryhmä (schedulingGroup) 1 (Size: 10. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • KAKK23
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2023
  • TOP22_23
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2022-2023
Small groups
  • Open UAS students
  • Pienryhmä (schedulingGroup) 1

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

Approved/Rejected

Enrollment

01.04.2022 - 30.04.2022

Timing

19.09.2022 - 11.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Engineering
Teachers
  • Anniina Kontiokorpi
Teacher in charge

Anniina Kontiokorpi

Groups
  • TOP22_23
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2022-2023

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