Circular.now (3cr)
Code: IE10077-3004
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.10.2025 - 01.05.2026
- Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
- 12.01.2026 - 31.07.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Distance learning
- Unit
- Open UAS
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 20 - 70
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Engineering
- Teachers
- Tommi Kukkonen
- Teacher in charge
- Tommi Kukkonen
- Groups
-
KAKK26Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2026
-
TOP26_27Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2026-27
- Course
- IE10077
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.