The Basics of Circular Economy MOOC (5 cr)
Code: C-10108-BIO5OJ-3005
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.10.2024 - 31.10.2025
- Registration for the implementation has begun.
- Timing
- 07.01.2025 - 05.12.2025
- Implementation is running.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Institution
- Lapland University of Applied Sciences
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 150
- Course
- C-10108-BIO5OJ
Evaluation scale
H-5
Objective
The goal is to familiarize yourself with the circular economy and its principles through current, related materials provided. Completion of the course includes familiarization with the materials provided in the Moodle learning environment and the completion of tasks, through which the student can evaluate the development of his/hers skills. After completing the course, the student has the basic principles of the circular economy, business models according to the circular economy, and basic knowledge of how the circular economy is connected to the activities of various sectors (e.g. industry, tourism and construction).
Methods of completion
Independent work: Familiarizing yourself with the materials provided in the Moodle learning environment, completing the assignments and the exam.
Methods of completion
Assigments and exam in the learning environment/book exam
Content
Concepts of the circular economy, sustainable development, business models of the circular economy and the connection of the circular economy to the activities of different sectors.
Materials
Digital material in the Moodle learning environment (e.g. material summaries, publications, videos).
Teaching methods
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Qualifications
The course is suitable for students of all fields. The case examples connected to the business interface are focused on the fields of technology, construction and tourism.