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Circular.now (3 cr)

Code: BIP7046-3004

General information


Enrollment

01.04.2021 - 30.04.2022

Timing

16.08.2021 - 31.07.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

34 % Contact teaching, 66 % Distance learning

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

20 - 100

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Engineering

Teachers

  • Anne Poutiainen

Teacher in charge

Anne Poutiainen

Groups

  • TOP21_22
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2021-2022
  • KAKS21
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2021

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