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The Basics of Climate-Wise Activities (3 cr)

Code: IE10067-3005

General information


Enrollment
24.06.2024 - 15.09.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
23.09.2024 - 05.12.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual portion
3 cr
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
Small groups
Open UAS and RIPA
Degree Students
Course
IE10067

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.

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