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Circular Economy ManagementLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: TLIK3500

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish
  • English

Responsible person

  • Ilkka Suur-Uski

Objective

Purpose of the course
To conserve natural resources, the product's life cycle must continue. The circular economy as an economic model combines business with sustainable development. After completing this course, you have learned to recognize the reuse of materials and understand the economic benefits of reusing them. Your knowledge will evolve in the circular economy business models and their material flows, and you will be able to harness its potential. Your knowledge of the circular economy is growing. The course will give you a clear idea of ​​the circular economy and its boundary conditions. You can also apply what you have learned to practice.

Competences:
This course promotes and evaluates: Circular Economics, Communication and Teamwork (ability to effectively communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions within the engineering community)

Learning outcomes:
You understand and internalize the principles of the circular economy and recognize its boundary conditions. You are capable of designing and managing material flows within the circular economy, collaborating with both internal and external members of the engineering community. Use this course to identify business opportunities in the circular economy. You will understand how to operate in a circular economy and will be able to apply what you have learned to practice.

Content

1.Strategy (Linear-> Responsible-> Circular Economy) ~ Image, Value Added
2. Material Identification / Management
3.Supply Chain
4.Businessmodel
5.Businessmodel ~ phenomena

Qualifications

Ability to work in a group. Application skills.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

You understand and internalize the principles of the circular economy and recognize its boundary conditions. You will be able to design materials for the circular economy with internal and external members of the engineering community. Use this course to identify business opportunities in the circular economy. You will understand how to operate in a circular economy and will be able to apply what you have learned to practice.

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 22.08.2024

Timing

26.08.2024 - 18.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 15

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Ilkka Suur-Uski
Groups
  • UTIVERKKO
    Institute of New Industry, online learning (mechanical, logistics and civil engineering)

Objectives

Purpose of the course
To conserve natural resources, the product's life cycle must continue. The circular economy as an economic model combines business with sustainable development. After completing this course, you have learned to recognize the reuse of materials and understand the economic benefits of reusing them. Your knowledge will evolve in the circular economy business models and their material flows, and you will be able to harness its potential. Your knowledge of the circular economy is growing. The course will give you a clear idea of ​​the circular economy and its boundary conditions. You can also apply what you have learned to practice.

Competences:
This course promotes and evaluates: Circular Economics, Communication and Teamwork (ability to effectively communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions within the engineering community)

Learning outcomes:
You understand and internalize the principles of the circular economy and recognize its boundary conditions. You are capable of designing and managing material flows within the circular economy, collaborating with both internal and external members of the engineering community. Use this course to identify business opportunities in the circular economy. You will understand how to operate in a circular economy and will be able to apply what you have learned to practice.

Content

1.Strategy (Linear-> Responsible-> Circular Economy) ~ Image, Value Added
2. Material Identification / Management
3.Supply Chain
4.Businessmodel
5.Businessmodel ~ phenomena

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning environment videos and files.

Learning environment videos and files.

1-5231-2912-3 Nogalski, B. (2020). Networked business models in the circular economy. IGI Global.

1-78801-620-3 Borrion, A., Black, M. J. & Mwabonje, O. (2021). Life Cycle Assessment: A Metric for the Circular Economy. Royal Society of Chemistry.

1-78966-532-9 Weetman, C. (2021). A circular economy handbook: How to build a more resilient, competitive and sustainable business. Kogan Page, Limited.

Teaching methods

This course is taught online. In a Moodle environment.
Implementation includes online lectures, assignments, case studies.
Some of the tasks are performed in small groups.
You can get feedback through lectures and feedback from the Moodle learning environment.

Practical training and working life connections

Visiting lecturers are used help to connect to work life.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Completion of the course does not include an exam but a learning diary.

International connections

The course material is based on international literature.

Student workload

The student spends 27 hours to complete one credit.
The workload is divided into virtual lectures, getting to know the phenomenon, doing written work, and self-study to deepen and assimilate the things studied.
Virtual lectures approx. 5-10 h.
To complete the course, you must set aside 120-130 hours for homework´s.

Further information for students

The assessment is based on learning objectives, quality and criteria, and self-evaluation by the student plays an important role in the process.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You understand and internalize the principles of the circular economy and recognize its boundary conditions. You will be able to design materials for the circular economy with internal and external members of the engineering community. Use this course to identify business opportunities in the circular economy. You will understand how to operate in a circular economy and will be able to apply what you have learned to practice.

Prerequisites

Ability to work in a group. Application skills.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 19.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 15

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Ilkka Suur-Uski
Groups
  • ZJK24KT
    Korkeakoulujen välinen yhteistyö, TEKN
  • UTIVERKKO
    Institute of New Industry, online learning (mechanical, logistics and civil engineering)
  • ZJA24KT
    Avoin AMK, tekniikka

Objectives

Purpose of the course
To conserve natural resources, the product's life cycle must continue. The circular economy as an economic model combines business with sustainable development. After completing this course, you have learned to recognize the reuse of materials and understand the economic benefits of reusing them. Your knowledge will evolve in the circular economy business models and their material flows, and you will be able to harness its potential. Your knowledge of the circular economy is growing. The course will give you a clear idea of ​​the circular economy and its boundary conditions. You can also apply what you have learned to practice.

Competences:
This course promotes and evaluates: Circular Economics, Communication and Teamwork (ability to effectively communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions within the engineering community)

Learning outcomes:
You understand and internalize the principles of the circular economy and recognize its boundary conditions. You are capable of designing and managing material flows within the circular economy, collaborating with both internal and external members of the engineering community. Use this course to identify business opportunities in the circular economy. You will understand how to operate in a circular economy and will be able to apply what you have learned to practice.

Content

1.Strategy (Linear-> Responsible-> Circular Economy) ~ Image, Value Added
2. Material Identification / Management
3.Supply Chain
4.Businessmodel
5.Businessmodel ~ phenomena

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning environment videos and files.

Learning environment videos and files.

1-5231-2912-3 Nogalski, B. (2020). Networked business models in the circular economy. IGI Global.

1-78801-620-3 Borrion, A., Black, M. J. & Mwabonje, O. (2021). Life Cycle Assessment: A Metric for the Circular Economy. Royal Society of Chemistry.

1-78966-532-9 Weetman, C. (2021). A circular economy handbook: How to build a more resilient, competitive and sustainable business. Kogan Page, Limited.

Teaching methods

This course is taught online. In a Moodle environment.
Implementation includes online lectures, assignments, case studies.
Some of the tasks are performed in small groups.
You can get feedback through lectures and feedback from the Moodle learning environment.

Practical training and working life connections

Visiting lecturers are used help to connect to work life.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Completion of the course does not include an exam but a learning diary.

International connections

The course material is based on international literature.

Student workload

The student spends 27 hours to complete one credit.
The workload is divided into virtual lectures, getting to know the phenomenon, doing written work, and self-study to deepen and assimilate the things studied.
Virtual lectures approx. 5-10 h.
To complete the course, you must set aside 120-130 hours for homework´s.

Further information for students

The assessment is based on learning objectives, quality and criteria, and self-evaluation by the student plays an important role in the process.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You understand and internalize the principles of the circular economy and recognize its boundary conditions. You will be able to design materials for the circular economy with internal and external members of the engineering community. Use this course to identify business opportunities in the circular economy. You will understand how to operate in a circular economy and will be able to apply what you have learned to practice.

Prerequisites

Ability to work in a group. Application skills.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

Timing

04.03.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Ilkka Suur-Uski
Groups
  • TLS21S1
    Logistiikan tutkinto-ohjelma (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose of the course
To conserve natural resources, the product's life cycle must continue. The circular economy as an economic model combines business with sustainable development. After completing this course, you have learned to recognize the reuse of materials and understand the economic benefits of reusing them. Your knowledge will evolve in the circular economy business models and their material flows, and you will be able to harness its potential. Your knowledge of the circular economy is growing. The course will give you a clear idea of ​​the circular economy and its boundary conditions. You can also apply what you have learned to practice.

Competences:
This course promotes and evaluates: Circular Economics, Communication and Teamwork (ability to effectively communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions within the engineering community)

Learning outcomes:
You understand and internalize the principles of the circular economy and recognize its boundary conditions. You are capable of designing and managing material flows within the circular economy, collaborating with both internal and external members of the engineering community. Use this course to identify business opportunities in the circular economy. You will understand how to operate in a circular economy and will be able to apply what you have learned to practice.

Content

1.Strategy (Linear-> Responsible-> Circular Economy) ~ Image, Value Added
2. Material Identification / Management
3.Supply Chain
4.Businessmodel
5.Businessmodel ~ phenomena

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning environment videos and files.

Learning environment videos and files.

1-5231-2912-3 Nogalski, B. (2020). Networked business models in the circular economy. IGI Global.

1-78801-620-3 Borrion, A., Black, M. J. & Mwabonje, O. (2021). Life Cycle Assessment: A Metric for the Circular Economy. Royal Society of Chemistry.

1-78966-532-9 Weetman, C. (2021). A circular economy handbook: How to build a more resilient, competitive and sustainable business. Kogan Page, Limited.

Teaching methods

This implementation is intended for students in a bachelor's degree. (Bachelor's Degree, Full-time studies)
Teaching takes place in a classroom on the Rajakatu campus.
The course is conducted from the "winter break" week to week 18. It includes a minimum of 4 hours of instruction per week (2+2).
The learning of the course takes place strongly through the personal interaction brought about by the contact lessons.
During the teaching, the topic is covered with the help of homework and case studies.
During the course, you will receive oral feedback from both the teacher and your fellow students.
The teaching environment of the course is Moodle, with a more detailed course schedule and assignment structure.
lectures / webinars, webinars, assignments / learning assignments, seminars / workshops.

Practical training and working life connections

Visiting lecturers are used help to connect to work life.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Completion of the course does not include an exam but a learning diary.

International connections

The course material is based on international literature.

Student workload

The student spends 27 hours to complete one credit.
For this course, 135 hours are divided into contact teaching as well as independent learning.
To complete the course, you will need to set aside 80 hours for homework.

Further information for students

The assessment is based on learning objectives, quality and criteria, and self-evaluation by the student plays an important role in the process.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You understand and internalize the principles of the circular economy and recognize its boundary conditions. You will be able to design materials for the circular economy with internal and external members of the engineering community. Use this course to identify business opportunities in the circular economy. You will understand how to operate in a circular economy and will be able to apply what you have learned to practice.

Prerequisites

Ability to work in a group. Application skills.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 14.01.2024

Timing

04.03.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 20

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
  • Ilkka Suur-Uski
Groups
  • TLP21S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
  • TLP23VS
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering (AMK) vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
  • TLP24VK
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering (AMK) vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies

Objectives

Purpose of the course
To conserve natural resources, the product's life cycle must continue. The circular economy as an economic model combines business with sustainable development. After completing this course, you have learned to recognize the reuse of materials and understand the economic benefits of reusing them. Your knowledge will evolve in the circular economy business models and their material flows, and you will be able to harness its potential. Your knowledge of the circular economy is growing. The course will give you a clear idea of ​​the circular economy and its boundary conditions. You can also apply what you have learned to practice.

Competences:
This course promotes and evaluates: Circular Economics, Communication and Teamwork (ability to effectively communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions within the engineering community)

Learning outcomes:
You understand and internalize the principles of the circular economy and recognize its boundary conditions. You are capable of designing and managing material flows within the circular economy, collaborating with both internal and external members of the engineering community. Use this course to identify business opportunities in the circular economy. You will understand how to operate in a circular economy and will be able to apply what you have learned to practice.

Content

1.Strategy (Linear-> Responsible-> Circular Economy) ~ Image, Value Added
2. Material Identification / Management
3.Supply Chain
4.Businessmodel
5.Businessmodel ~ phenomena

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning environment videos and files.

1-5231-2912-3 Nogalski, B. (2020). Networked business models in the circular economy. IGI Global.

1-78801-620-3 Borrion, A., Black, M. J. & Mwabonje, O. (2021). Life Cycle Assessment: A Metric for the Circular Economy. Royal Society of Chemistry.

1-78966-532-9 Weetman, C. (2021). A circular economy handbook: How to build a more resilient, competitive and sustainable business. Kogan Page, Limited.

Teaching methods

This implementation is intended for students in a bachelor's degree, on English.(Bachelor's Degree, Full-time studies)
Teaching takes place in a classroom on the Rajakatu campus.
The course is conducted from the "winter break" week to week 18. It includes a minimum of 4 hours of instruction per week (2+2).
The learning of the course takes place strongly through the personal interaction brought about by the contact lessons.
During the teaching, the topic is covered with the help of homework and case studies.
During the course, you will receive oral feedback from both the teacher and your fellow students.
The teaching environment of the course is Moodle, with a more detailed course schedule and assignment structure.
lectures / webinars, webinars, assignments / learning assignments, seminars / workshops.

Practical training and working life connections

Visiting lecturers are used help to connect to work life.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Completion of the course does not include an exam but a learning diary.

International connections

The course material is based on international literature.

Student workload

The student spends 27 hours to complete one credit.
For this course, 135 hours are divided into contact teaching as well as independent learning.
To complete the course, you will need to set aside at least 80 hours for homework.

Further information for students

The assessment is based on learning objectives, quality and criteria, and self-evaluation by the student plays an important role in the process.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You understand and internalize the principles of the circular economy and recognize its boundary conditions. You will be able to design materials for the circular economy with internal and external members of the engineering community. Use this course to identify business opportunities in the circular economy. You will understand how to operate in a circular economy and will be able to apply what you have learned to practice.

Prerequisites

Ability to work in a group. Application skills.

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 15

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Ilkka Suur-Uski
Groups
  • UTIVERKKO
    Institute of New Industry, online learning (mechanical, logistics and civil engineering)
  • ZJA23ST
    Avoin AMK, tekniikka

Objectives

Purpose of the course
To conserve natural resources, the product's life cycle must continue. The circular economy as an economic model combines business with sustainable development. After completing this course, you have learned to recognize the reuse of materials and understand the economic benefits of reusing them. Your knowledge will evolve in the circular economy business models and their material flows, and you will be able to harness its potential. Your knowledge of the circular economy is growing. The course will give you a clear idea of ​​the circular economy and its boundary conditions. You can also apply what you have learned to practice.

Competences:
This course promotes and evaluates: Circular Economics, Communication and Teamwork (ability to effectively communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions within the engineering community)

Learning outcomes:
You understand and internalize the principles of the circular economy and recognize its boundary conditions. You are capable of designing and managing material flows within the circular economy, collaborating with both internal and external members of the engineering community. Use this course to identify business opportunities in the circular economy. You will understand how to operate in a circular economy and will be able to apply what you have learned to practice.

Content

1.Strategy (Linear-> Responsible-> Circular Economy) ~ Image, Value Added
2. Material Identification / Management
3.Supply Chain
4.Businessmodel
5.Businessmodel ~ phenomena

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning environment videos and files.

Learning environment videos and files.

1-5231-2912-3 Nogalski, B. (2020). Networked business models in the circular economy. IGI Global.

1-78801-620-3 Borrion, A., Black, M. J. & Mwabonje, O. (2021). Life Cycle Assessment: A Metric for the Circular Economy. Royal Society of Chemistry.

1-78966-532-9 Weetman, C. (2021). A circular economy handbook: How to build a more resilient, competitive and sustainable business. Kogan Page, Limited.

Teaching methods

This course is taught online. In a Moodle environment.
Implementation includes online lectures, assignments, case studies.
Some of the tasks are performed in small groups.
You can get feedback through lectures and feedback from the Moodle learning environment.

Practical training and working life connections

Visiting lecturers are used help to connect to work life.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Completion of the course does not include an exam but a learning diary.

International connections

The course material is based on international literature.

Student workload

The student spends 27 hours to complete one credit.
The workload is divided into virtual lectures, getting to know the phenomenon, doing written work, and self-study to deepen and assimilate the things studied.
Virtual lectures approx. 5-10 h.
To complete the course, you must set aside 120-130 hours for homework´s.

Further information for students

The assessment is based on learning objectives, quality and criteria, and self-evaluation by the student plays an important role in the process.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You understand and internalize the principles of the circular economy and recognize its boundary conditions. You will be able to design materials for the circular economy with internal and external members of the engineering community. Use this course to identify business opportunities in the circular economy. You will understand how to operate in a circular economy and will be able to apply what you have learned to practice.

Prerequisites

Ability to work in a group. Application skills.

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 19.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Ilkka Suur-Uski
Teacher in charge

Ilkka Suur-Uski

Groups
  • TLS20S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics

Objectives

Purpose of the course
To conserve natural resources, the product's life cycle must continue. The circular economy as an economic model combines business with sustainable development. After completing this course, you have learned to recognize the reuse of materials and understand the economic benefits of reusing them. Your knowledge will evolve in the circular economy business models and their material flows, and you will be able to harness its potential. Your knowledge of the circular economy is growing. The course will give you a clear idea of ​​the circular economy and its boundary conditions. You can also apply what you have learned to practice.

Competences:
This course promotes and evaluates: Circular Economics, Communication and Teamwork (ability to effectively communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions within the engineering community)

Learning outcomes:
You understand and internalize the principles of the circular economy and recognize its boundary conditions. You are capable of designing and managing material flows within the circular economy, collaborating with both internal and external members of the engineering community. Use this course to identify business opportunities in the circular economy. You will understand how to operate in a circular economy and will be able to apply what you have learned to practice.

Content

1.Strategy (Linear-> Responsible-> Circular Economy) ~ Image, Value Added
2. Material Identification / Management
3.Supply Chain
4.Businessmodel
5.Businessmodel ~ phenomena

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning environment videos and files.

Learning environment videos and files.

1-5231-2912-3 Nogalski, B. (2020). Networked business models in the circular economy. IGI Global.

1-78801-620-3 Borrion, A., Black, M. J. & Mwabonje, O. (2021). Life Cycle Assessment: A Metric for the Circular Economy. Royal Society of Chemistry.

1-78966-532-9 Weetman, C. (2021). A circular economy handbook: How to build a more resilient, competitive and sustainable business. Kogan Page, Limited.

Teaching methods

This implementation is intended for students in a bachelor's degree.
Teaching takes place in a classroom on the Rajakatu campus.
The learning of the course takes place strongly through the personal interaction brought about by the contact lessons.
During the teaching, the topic is covered with the help of homework and case studies.
During the course, you will receive oral feedback from both the teacher and your fellow students.
The teaching environment of the course is Moodle, with a more detailed course schedule and assignment structure.
lectures / webinars, webinars, assignments / learning assignments, seminars / workshops.

Practical training and working life connections

Visiting lecturers are used help to connect to work life.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Completion of the course does not include an exam but a learning diary.

International connections

The course material is based on international literature.

Student workload

The student spends 27 hours to complete one credit.
For this course, 135 hours are divided into contact teaching as well as independent learning.
To complete the course, you will need to set aside 80 hours for homework.

Further information for students

The assessment is based on learning objectives, quality and criteria, and self-evaluation by the student plays an important role in the process.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You understand and internalize the principles of the circular economy and recognize its boundary conditions. You will be able to design materials for the circular economy with internal and external members of the engineering community. Use this course to identify business opportunities in the circular economy. You will understand how to operate in a circular economy and will be able to apply what you have learned to practice.

Prerequisites

Ability to work in a group. Application skills.

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 19.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
  • Ilkka Suur-Uski
Teacher in charge

Ilkka Suur-Uski

Groups
  • LOGRAKVERKKO
    Logistiikan ja rakentamisen verkko-opetus
  • ZJA23KT
    Avoin AMK, tekniikka

Objectives

Purpose of the course
To conserve natural resources, the product's life cycle must continue. The circular economy as an economic model combines business with sustainable development. After completing this course, you have learned to recognize the reuse of materials and understand the economic benefits of reusing them. Your knowledge will evolve in the circular economy business models and their material flows, and you will be able to harness its potential. Your knowledge of the circular economy is growing. The course will give you a clear idea of ​​the circular economy and its boundary conditions. You can also apply what you have learned to practice.

Competences:
This course promotes and evaluates: Circular Economics, Communication and Teamwork (ability to effectively communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions within the engineering community)

Learning outcomes:
You understand and internalize the principles of the circular economy and recognize its boundary conditions. You are capable of designing and managing material flows within the circular economy, collaborating with both internal and external members of the engineering community. Use this course to identify business opportunities in the circular economy. You will understand how to operate in a circular economy and will be able to apply what you have learned to practice.

Content

1.Strategy (Linear-> Responsible-> Circular Economy) ~ Image, Value Added
2. Material Identification / Management
3.Supply Chain
4.Businessmodel
5.Businessmodel ~ phenomena

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning environment videos and files.

Learning environment videos and files.

1-5231-2912-3 Nogalski, B. (2020). Networked business models in the circular economy. IGI Global.

1-78801-620-3 Borrion, A., Black, M. J. & Mwabonje, O. (2021). Life Cycle Assessment: A Metric for the Circular Economy. Royal Society of Chemistry.

1-78966-532-9 Weetman, C. (2021). A circular economy handbook: How to build a more resilient, competitive and sustainable business. Kogan Page, Limited.

Teaching methods

This course is taught online. In a Moodle environment.
Implementation includes online lectures, assignments, case studies.
Some of the tasks are performed in small groups.
You can get feedback through lectures and feedback from the Moodle learning environment.

Practical training and working life connections

Visiting lecturers are used help to connect to work life.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Completion of the course does not include an exam but a learning diary.

International connections

The course material is based on international literature.

Student workload

The student spends 27 hours to complete one credit.
The workload is divided into virtual lectures, getting to know the phenomenon, doing written work, and self-study to deepen and assimilate the things studied.
Virtual lectures approx. 5-10 h.
To complete the course, you must set aside 120-130 hours for homework´s.

Further information for students

The assessment is based on learning objectives, quality and criteria, and self-evaluation by the student plays an important role in the process.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You understand and internalize the principles of the circular economy and recognize its boundary conditions. You will be able to design materials for the circular economy with internal and external members of the engineering community. Use this course to identify business opportunities in the circular economy. You will understand how to operate in a circular economy and will be able to apply what you have learned to practice.

Prerequisites

Ability to work in a group. Application skills.

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 19.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 20

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
  • Ilkka Suur-Uski
Teacher in charge

Ilkka Suur-Uski

Groups
  • TLP23VK
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering (AMK) vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
  • TLP20S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
  • TLP22VS
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering (AMK) vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies

Objectives

Purpose of the course
To conserve natural resources, the product's life cycle must continue. The circular economy as an economic model combines business with sustainable development. After completing this course, you have learned to recognize the reuse of materials and understand the economic benefits of reusing them. Your knowledge will evolve in the circular economy business models and their material flows, and you will be able to harness its potential. Your knowledge of the circular economy is growing. The course will give you a clear idea of ​​the circular economy and its boundary conditions. You can also apply what you have learned to practice.

Competences:
This course promotes and evaluates: Circular Economics, Communication and Teamwork (ability to effectively communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions within the engineering community)

Learning outcomes:
You understand and internalize the principles of the circular economy and recognize its boundary conditions. You are capable of designing and managing material flows within the circular economy, collaborating with both internal and external members of the engineering community. Use this course to identify business opportunities in the circular economy. You will understand how to operate in a circular economy and will be able to apply what you have learned to practice.

Content

1.Strategy (Linear-> Responsible-> Circular Economy) ~ Image, Value Added
2. Material Identification / Management
3.Supply Chain
4.Businessmodel
5.Businessmodel ~ phenomena

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning environment videos and files.

1-5231-2912-3 Nogalski, B. (2020). Networked business models in the circular economy. IGI Global.

1-78801-620-3 Borrion, A., Black, M. J. & Mwabonje, O. (2021). Life Cycle Assessment: A Metric for the Circular Economy. Royal Society of Chemistry.

1-78966-532-9 Weetman, C. (2021). A circular economy handbook: How to build a more resilient, competitive and sustainable business. Kogan Page, Limited.

Teaching methods

This implementation is intended for students in a bachelor's degree, on English.
Teaching takes place in a classroom on the Rajakatu campus.
The learning of the course takes place strongly through the personal interaction brought about by the contact lessons.
During the teaching, the topic is covered with the help of homework and case studies.
During the course, you will receive oral feedback from both the teacher and your fellow students.
The teaching environment of the course is Moodle, with a more detailed course schedule and assignment structure.
lectures / webinars, webinars, assignments / learning assignments, seminars / workshops.

Practical training and working life connections

Visiting lecturers are used help to connect to work life.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Completion of the course does not include an exam but a learning diary.

International connections

The course material is based on international literature.

Student workload

The student spends 27 hours to complete one credit.
For this course, 135 hours are divided into contact teaching as well as independent learning.
To complete the course, you will need to set aside at least 80 hours for homework.

Further information for students

The assessment is based on learning objectives, quality and criteria, and self-evaluation by the student plays an important role in the process.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You understand and internalize the principles of the circular economy and recognize its boundary conditions. You will be able to design materials for the circular economy with internal and external members of the engineering community. Use this course to identify business opportunities in the circular economy. You will understand how to operate in a circular economy and will be able to apply what you have learned to practice.

Prerequisites

Ability to work in a group. Application skills.

Timing

01.10.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Face-to-face, 80 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 25

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Ilkka Suur-Uski
Groups
  • ZJA22STKIT
    Avoin amk, Kiertotalousosaaja, Monimuoto

Objectives

Purpose of the course
To conserve natural resources, the product's life cycle must continue. The circular economy as an economic model combines business with sustainable development. After completing this course, you have learned to recognize the reuse of materials and understand the economic benefits of reusing them. Your knowledge will evolve in the circular economy business models and their material flows, and you will be able to harness its potential. Your knowledge of the circular economy is growing. The course will give you a clear idea of ​​the circular economy and its boundary conditions. You can also apply what you have learned to practice.

Competences:
This course promotes and evaluates: Circular Economics, Communication and Teamwork (ability to effectively communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions within the engineering community)

Learning outcomes:
You understand and internalize the principles of the circular economy and recognize its boundary conditions. You are capable of designing and managing material flows within the circular economy, collaborating with both internal and external members of the engineering community. Use this course to identify business opportunities in the circular economy. You will understand how to operate in a circular economy and will be able to apply what you have learned to practice.

Content

1.Strategy (Linear-> Responsible-> Circular Economy) ~ Image, Value Added
2. Material Identification / Management
3.Supply Chain
4.Businessmodel
5.Businessmodel ~ phenomena

Learning materials and recommended literature

Gallaud, D. & Laperche, B. (2016). Circular economy, industrial ecology and short supply chain. ISTE.

Bressanelli, G., Perona, M. & Saccani, N. (2019). Challenges in supply chain redesign for the Circular Economy: A literature review and a multiple case study. International journal of production research, 57(23), 7395-7422. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2018.1542176

Robaina, M., Villar, J. & Pereira, E. T. (2020). The determinants for a circular economy in Europe. Environmental science and pollution research international, 27(11), 12566-12578. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-020-07847-9

Teaching methods

This implementation is reserved only for students of the Circular Economics Expert entity.

The learning of the course takes place strongly through the personal interaction brought about by the contact days.
During the contact days and webinars, the topic is covered with the help of homework and case studies.
During the contact days, you will receive oral feedback from both the teacher and your fellow students.
The teaching environment of the course is Moodle, with a more detailed course schedule and assignment structure.
lectures / webinars, webinars, assignments / learning assignments, seminars / workshops.

Practical training and working life connections

Visiting lecturers are used help to connect to work life.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Completion of the course does not include an exam but a learning diary.

International connections

The course material is based on international literature.

Student workload

The student spends 27 hours to complete one credit.
The 135 hours of this course are divided into contact days as well as online studies.
To complete the course, you must set aside 100 hours for homework.

Further information for students

The assessment is based on learning objectives, quality and criteria, and self-evaluation by the student plays an important role in the process.

25 students to this course

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You understand and internalize the principles of the circular economy and recognize its boundary conditions. You will be able to design materials for the circular economy with internal and external members of the engineering community. Use this course to identify business opportunities in the circular economy. You will understand how to operate in a circular economy and will be able to apply what you have learned to practice.

Prerequisites

Ability to work in a group. Application skills.

Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 25.08.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 21.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Ilkka Suur-Uski
Teacher in charge

Ilkka Suur-Uski

Groups
  • LOGRAKVERKKO
    Logistiikan ja rakentamisen verkko-opetus

Objectives

Purpose of the course
To conserve natural resources, the product's life cycle must continue. The circular economy as an economic model combines business with sustainable development. After completing this course, you have learned to recognize the reuse of materials and understand the economic benefits of reusing them. Your knowledge will evolve in the circular economy business models and their material flows, and you will be able to harness its potential. Your knowledge of the circular economy is growing. The course will give you a clear idea of ​​the circular economy and its boundary conditions. You can also apply what you have learned to practice.

Competences:
This course promotes and evaluates: Circular Economics, Communication and Teamwork (ability to effectively communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions within the engineering community)

Learning outcomes:
You understand and internalize the principles of the circular economy and recognize its boundary conditions. You are capable of designing and managing material flows within the circular economy, collaborating with both internal and external members of the engineering community. Use this course to identify business opportunities in the circular economy. You will understand how to operate in a circular economy and will be able to apply what you have learned to practice.

Content

1.Strategy (Linear-> Responsible-> Circular Economy) ~ Image, Value Added
2. Material Identification / Management
3.Supply Chain
4.Businessmodel
5.Businessmodel ~ phenomena

Learning materials and recommended literature

Borrion, A., Black, M. J. & Mwabonje, O. (2021). Life Cycle Assessment: A Metric for the Circular Economy. Royal Society of Chemistry.

Gallaud, D. & Laperche, B. (2016). Circular economy, industrial ecology and short supply chain. ISTE.

Robaina, M., Villar, J. & Pereira, E. T. (2020). The determinants for a circular economy in Europe. Environmental science and pollution research international, 27(11), 12566-12578. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-020-07847-9

Teaching methods

This course is taught online. In a Moodle environment.
Implementation includes online lectures, assignments, case studies.
Some of the tasks are performed in small groups.
You can get feedback through lectures and feedback from the Moodle learning environment.

Practical training and working life connections

Visiting lecturers are used help to connect to work life.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Completion of the course does not include an exam but a learning diary.

International connections

The course material is based on international literature.

Student workload

The student spends 27 hours to complete one credit.
The workload is divided into virtual lectures, getting to know the phenomenon, doing written work, and self-study to deepen and assimilate the things studied.
Virtual lectures approx. 5-10 h.
To complete the course, you must set aside 120-130 hours for homework´s.

Further information for students

The assessment is based on learning objectives, quality and criteria, and self-evaluation by the student plays an important role in the process.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You understand and internalize the principles of the circular economy and recognize its boundary conditions. You will be able to design materials for the circular economy with internal and external members of the engineering community. Use this course to identify business opportunities in the circular economy. You will understand how to operate in a circular economy and will be able to apply what you have learned to practice.

Prerequisites

Ability to work in a group. Application skills.