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Material Flows of Circular EconomyLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: TLIK2500

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish
  • English

Responsible person

  • Ilkka Suur-Uski

Objective

Purpose of the course
The circular economy aims to extend the life of the material and develop new business models for it. During this course you will learn to observe and design flows of biological and technical materials and identify alternative uses for them. After completing this course, you will understand the benefits of circularity in terms of climate change, depletion of natural resources, and material flow management.

Competences:
This course promotes and evaluates: circular economy, transportation, knowledge and understanding (applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and processes, and their limitations in their area of ​​specialization)

Learning outcomes:
During this course you will learn to understand the boundary conditions governing the circular economy and the business economy. You will learn to recognize the requirements of the food industry and primary transportation. You identify material flows in the circular economy and are prepared to develop alternatives to them in accordance with the circular economy principles.

Content

1. What is Circular Economy
2. Primary production/Grocery
3. Land masses/Construction
4. Industry

Qualifications

Ability to work in a group. Application Skills.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student achieves all the subjects described in the course objectives.

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
The circular economy aims to extend the life of the material and develop new business models for it. During this course you will learn to observe and design flows of biological and technical materials and identify alternative uses for them. After completing this course, you will understand the benefits of circularity in terms of climate change, depletion of natural resources, and material flow management.

Competences:
This course promotes and evaluates: circular economy, transportation, knowledge and understanding (applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and processes, and their limitations in their area of ​​specialization)

Learning outcomes:
During this course you will learn to understand the boundary conditions governing the circular economy and the business economy. You will learn to recognize the requirements of the food industry and primary transportation. You identify material flows in the circular economy and are prepared to develop alternatives to them in accordance with the circular economy principles.

Content

1. What is Circular Economy
2. Primary production/Grocery
3. Land masses/Construction
4. Industry

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning environment videos and files.

1-78714-619-7 Crocker, R. (2018). Unmaking waste in production and consumption: Towards the circular economy. Emerald Publishing.

1-5231-2912-3 Sillanpää, M. & Ncibi, M. C. (2019). The circular economy: Case studies about the transition from the linear economy. Academic Press

Teaching methods

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

Practical training and working life connections

-Virtual tours
-Visitor lectures

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The course does not include an exam. The exam is replaced by a learning diary

International connections

The course material is based on international literature.

Student workload

One credit means an average of 27 hours of work, ie the workload of a five-credit course is about 135 hours.
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.

Further information for students

Assessment is based on competence goals, qualitative, criteria-based, and student self-assessment plays an important role in this.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The student achieves all the subjects described in the course objectives.

Prerequisites

Ability to work in a group. Application Skills.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

Timing

11.01.2024 - 25.02.2024

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
The circular economy aims to extend the life of the material and develop new business models for it. During this course you will learn to observe and design flows of biological and technical materials and identify alternative uses for them. After completing this course, you will understand the benefits of circularity in terms of climate change, depletion of natural resources, and material flow management.

Competences:
This course promotes and evaluates: circular economy, transportation, knowledge and understanding (applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and processes, and their limitations in their area of ​​specialization)

Learning outcomes:
During this course you will learn to understand the boundary conditions governing the circular economy and the business economy. You will learn to recognize the requirements of the food industry and primary transportation. You identify material flows in the circular economy and are prepared to develop alternatives to them in accordance with the circular economy principles.

Content

1. What is Circular Economy
2. Primary production/Grocery
3. Land masses/Construction
4. Industry

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning environment videos and files.

1-78714-619-7 Crocker, R. (2018). Unmaking waste in production and consumption: Towards the circular economy. Emerald Publishing.

1-5231-2912-3 Sillanpää, M. & Ncibi, M. C. (2019). The circular economy: Case studies about the transition from the linear economy. Academic Press

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 face-to-face.
The course is conducted between January and the "winter vacation" period with a minimum of 4 hours of lessons 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

The course does not include an exam. The exam is replaced by 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

The student achieves all the subjects described in the course objectives.

Prerequisites

Ability to work in a group. Application Skills.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 14.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 25.02.2024

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
  • TLE23SHYIT
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Logistics, HYIT
  • 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
The circular economy aims to extend the life of the material and develop new business models for it. During this course you will learn to observe and design flows of biological and technical materials and identify alternative uses for them. After completing this course, you will understand the benefits of circularity in terms of climate change, depletion of natural resources, and material flow management.

Competences:
This course promotes and evaluates: circular economy, transportation, knowledge and understanding (applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and processes, and their limitations in their area of ​​specialization)

Learning outcomes:
During this course you will learn to understand the boundary conditions governing the circular economy and the business economy. You will learn to recognize the requirements of the food industry and primary transportation. You identify material flows in the circular economy and are prepared to develop alternatives to them in accordance with the circular economy principles.

Content

1. What is Circular Economy
2. Primary production/Grocery
3. Land masses/Construction
4. Industry

Learning materials and recommended literature

1-78714-619-7 Crocker, R. (2018). Unmaking waste in production and consumption: Towards the circular economy. Emerald Publishing.

1-5231-2912-3 Sillanpää, M. & Ncibi, M. C. (2019). The circular economy: Case studies about the transition from the linear economy. Academic Press

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 face-to-face.
The course is conducted between January and the "winter vacation" period with a minimum of 4 hours of lessons 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

The course does not include an exam. The exam is replaced by 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

The student achieves all the subjects described in the course objectives.

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
The circular economy aims to extend the life of the material and develop new business models for it. During this course you will learn to observe and design flows of biological and technical materials and identify alternative uses for them. After completing this course, you will understand the benefits of circularity in terms of climate change, depletion of natural resources, and material flow management.

Competences:
This course promotes and evaluates: circular economy, transportation, knowledge and understanding (applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and processes, and their limitations in their area of ​​specialization)

Learning outcomes:
During this course you will learn to understand the boundary conditions governing the circular economy and the business economy. You will learn to recognize the requirements of the food industry and primary transportation. You identify material flows in the circular economy and are prepared to develop alternatives to them in accordance with the circular economy principles.

Content

1. What is Circular Economy
2. Primary production/Grocery
3. Land masses/Construction
4. Industry

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning environment videos and files.

1-78714-619-7 Crocker, R. (2018). Unmaking waste in production and consumption: Towards the circular economy. Emerald Publishing.

1-5231-2912-3 Sillanpää, M. & Ncibi, M. C. (2019). The circular economy: Case studies about the transition from the linear economy. Academic Press

Teaching methods

This course is taught online.
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

-Virtual tours
-Visitor lectures

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The course does not include an exam. The exam is replaced by a learning diary

International connections

The course material is based on international literature.

Student workload

One credit means an average of 27 hours of work, ie the workload of a five-credit course is about 135 hours.
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.

Further information for students

Assessment is based on competence goals, qualitative, criteria-based, and student self-assessment plays an important role in this.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The student achieves all the subjects described in the course objectives.

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
The circular economy aims to extend the life of the material and develop new business models for it. During this course you will learn to observe and design flows of biological and technical materials and identify alternative uses for them. After completing this course, you will understand the benefits of circularity in terms of climate change, depletion of natural resources, and material flow management.

Competences:
This course promotes and evaluates: circular economy, transportation, knowledge and understanding (applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and processes, and their limitations in their area of ​​specialization)

Learning outcomes:
During this course you will learn to understand the boundary conditions governing the circular economy and the business economy. You will learn to recognize the requirements of the food industry and primary transportation. You identify material flows in the circular economy and are prepared to develop alternatives to them in accordance with the circular economy principles.

Content

1. What is Circular Economy
2. Primary production/Grocery
3. Land masses/Construction
4. Industry

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning environment videos and files.

1-78714-619-7 Crocker, R. (2018). Unmaking waste in production and consumption: Towards the circular economy. Emerald Publishing.

1-5231-2912-3 Sillanpää, M. & Ncibi, M. C. (2019). The circular economy: Case studies about the transition from the linear economy. Academic Press

Teaching methods

This implementation is intended for students in a bachelor's degree.
Teaching takes place in a classroom on the Rajakatu campus face-to-face.
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

The course does not include an exam. The exam is replaced by 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

The student achieves all the subjects described in the course objectives.

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
The circular economy aims to extend the life of the material and develop new business models for it. During this course you will learn to observe and design flows of biological and technical materials and identify alternative uses for them. After completing this course, you will understand the benefits of circularity in terms of climate change, depletion of natural resources, and material flow management.

Competences:
This course promotes and evaluates: circular economy, transportation, knowledge and understanding (applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and processes, and their limitations in their area of ​​specialization)

Learning outcomes:
During this course you will learn to understand the boundary conditions governing the circular economy and the business economy. You will learn to recognize the requirements of the food industry and primary transportation. You identify material flows in the circular economy and are prepared to develop alternatives to them in accordance with the circular economy principles.

Content

1. What is Circular Economy
2. Primary production/Grocery
3. Land masses/Construction
4. Industry

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning environment videos and files.

1-78714-619-7 Crocker, R. (2018). Unmaking waste in production and consumption: Towards the circular economy. Emerald Publishing.

1-5231-2912-3 Sillanpää, M. & Ncibi, M. C. (2019). The circular economy: Case studies about the transition from the linear economy. Academic Press

Teaching methods

This course is taught online.
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

-Virtual tours
-Visitor lectures

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The course does not include an exam. The exam is replaced by a learning diary

International connections

The course material is based on international literature.

Student workload

One credit means an average of 27 hours of work, ie the workload of a five-credit course is about 135 hours.
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.

Further information for students

Assessment is based on competence goals, qualitative, criteria-based, and student self-assessment plays an important role in this.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The student achieves all the subjects described in the course objectives.

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
  • TLE22SHYIT
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Logistics, HYIT

Objectives

Purpose of the course
The circular economy aims to extend the life of the material and develop new business models for it. During this course you will learn to observe and design flows of biological and technical materials and identify alternative uses for them. After completing this course, you will understand the benefits of circularity in terms of climate change, depletion of natural resources, and material flow management.

Competences:
This course promotes and evaluates: circular economy, transportation, knowledge and understanding (applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and processes, and their limitations in their area of ​​specialization)

Learning outcomes:
During this course you will learn to understand the boundary conditions governing the circular economy and the business economy. You will learn to recognize the requirements of the food industry and primary transportation. You identify material flows in the circular economy and are prepared to develop alternatives to them in accordance with the circular economy principles.

Content

1. What is Circular Economy
2. Primary production/Grocery
3. Land masses/Construction
4. Industry

Learning materials and recommended literature

1-78714-619-7 Crocker, R. (2018). Unmaking waste in production and consumption: Towards the circular economy. Emerald Publishing.

1-5231-2912-3 Sillanpää, M. & Ncibi, M. C. (2019). The circular economy: Case studies about the transition from the linear economy. Academic Press

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 face-to-face.
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

The course does not include an exam. The exam is replaced by 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

The student achieves all the subjects described in the course objectives.

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
The circular economy aims to extend the life of the material and develop new business models for it. During this course you will learn to observe and design flows of biological and technical materials and identify alternative uses for them. After completing this course, you will understand the benefits of circularity in terms of climate change, depletion of natural resources, and material flow management.

Competences:
This course promotes and evaluates: circular economy, transportation, knowledge and understanding (applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and processes, and their limitations in their area of ​​specialization)

Learning outcomes:
During this course you will learn to understand the boundary conditions governing the circular economy and the business economy. You will learn to recognize the requirements of the food industry and primary transportation. You identify material flows in the circular economy and are prepared to develop alternatives to them in accordance with the circular economy principles.

Content

1. What is Circular Economy
2. Primary production/Grocery
3. Land masses/Construction
4. Industry

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.

Crocker, R. (2018). Unmaking waste in production and consumption: Towards the circular economy. Emerald Publishing.

Teaching methods

This course is taught online.
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

-Virtual tours
-Visitor lectures

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The course does not include an exam. The exam is replaced by a learning diary

International connections

The course material is based on international literature.

Student workload

One credit means an average of 27 hours of work, ie the workload of a five-credit course is about 135 hours.
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.

Further information for students

Assessment is based on competence goals, qualitative, criteria-based, and student self-assessment plays an important role in this.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The student achieves all the subjects described in the course objectives.

Prerequisites

Ability to work in a group. Application Skills.

Timing

15.08.2022 - 31.10.2022

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 - 25

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

Objectives

Purpose of the course
The circular economy aims to extend the life of the material and develop new business models for it. During this course you will learn to observe and design flows of biological and technical materials and identify alternative uses for them. After completing this course, you will understand the benefits of circularity in terms of climate change, depletion of natural resources, and material flow management.

Competences:
This course promotes and evaluates: circular economy, transportation, knowledge and understanding (applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and processes, and their limitations in their area of ​​specialization)

Learning outcomes:
During this course you will learn to understand the boundary conditions governing the circular economy and the business economy. You will learn to recognize the requirements of the food industry and primary transportation. You identify material flows in the circular economy and are prepared to develop alternatives to them in accordance with the circular economy principles.

Content

1. What is Circular Economy
2. Primary production/Grocery
3. Land masses/Construction
4. Industry

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.

Crocker, R. (2018). Unmaking waste in production and consumption: Towards the circular economy. Emerald Publishing.

Teaching methods

This implementation is intended for students of the Circular Economics entity who have registered through the Open University of Applied Sciences.

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

The course does not include an exam. The exam is replaced by 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

The student achieves all the subjects described in the course objectives.

Prerequisites

Ability to work in a group. Application Skills.

Enrollment

01.03.2022 - 31.05.2022

Timing

01.03.2022 - 31.08.2022

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 - 5

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

Ilkka Suur-Uski

Groups
  • LOGAKTIIVI
    Logistiikan aktiivitoteutukset

Objectives

Purpose of the course
The circular economy aims to extend the life of the material and develop new business models for it. During this course you will learn to observe and design flows of biological and technical materials and identify alternative uses for them. After completing this course, you will understand the benefits of circularity in terms of climate change, depletion of natural resources, and material flow management.

Competences:
This course promotes and evaluates: circular economy, transportation, knowledge and understanding (applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and processes, and their limitations in their area of ​​specialization)

Learning outcomes:
During this course you will learn to understand the boundary conditions governing the circular economy and the business economy. You will learn to recognize the requirements of the food industry and primary transportation. You identify material flows in the circular economy and are prepared to develop alternatives to them in accordance with the circular economy principles.

Content

1. What is Circular Economy
2. Primary production/Grocery
3. Land masses/Construction
4. Industry

Learning materials and recommended literature

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.

Crocker, R. (2018). Unmaking waste in production and consumption: Towards the circular economy. Emerald Publishing.

Teaching methods

This course is taught online.
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.
The course begins with a joint online teaching lecture

Practical training and working life connections

-Virtual tours
-Visitor lectures

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The course does not include an exam. The exam is replaced by a learning diary

International connections

The course material is based on international literature.

Student workload

One credit means an average of 27 hours of work, ie the workload of a five-credit course is about 135 hours.
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.

Further information for students

Assessment is based on competence goals, qualitative, criteria-based, and student self-assessment plays an important role in this.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The student achieves all the subjects described in the course objectives.

Prerequisites

Ability to work in a group. Application Skills.

Enrollment

01.10.2021 - 28.02.2022

Timing

03.01.2022 - 31.05.2022

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 - 5

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

Ilkka Suur-Uski

Groups
  • LOGAKTIIVI
    Logistiikan aktiivitoteutukset

Objectives

Purpose of the course
The circular economy aims to extend the life of the material and develop new business models for it. During this course you will learn to observe and design flows of biological and technical materials and identify alternative uses for them. After completing this course, you will understand the benefits of circularity in terms of climate change, depletion of natural resources, and material flow management.

Competences:
This course promotes and evaluates: circular economy, transportation, knowledge and understanding (applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and processes, and their limitations in their area of ​​specialization)

Learning outcomes:
During this course you will learn to understand the boundary conditions governing the circular economy and the business economy. You will learn to recognize the requirements of the food industry and primary transportation. You identify material flows in the circular economy and are prepared to develop alternatives to them in accordance with the circular economy principles.

Content

1. What is Circular Economy
2. Primary production/Grocery
3. Land masses/Construction
4. Industry

Learning materials and recommended literature

Oppimisympäristön kautta jaettava materiaali sekä omatoimiseen tiedonhankintaan perustuvat lähdemateriaalit.

Teaching methods

-verkkoluentoja
-itseopiskelua
-verkko-opintoja
-pienryhmätyöskentelyä
-harjoitustöitä
-oppimistehtäviä.

Practical training and working life connections

-Virtuaaliekskursiot
-Vierailijaluennot

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Kurssi ei sisällä tenttiä.

Student workload

Yksi opintopiste tarkoittaa laskennallisesti keskimäärin 27 tunnin työtä eli viiden opintopisteen opintojakson kuormitus on noin 135 h.
Kuormitus jakautuu verkko-opetus tapaamisiin, ilmiöön tutustumiseen, kirjallisten töiden tekemiseen sekä opiskeltujen asioiden syventämiseen ja omaksumiseen tehtävään omaehtoiseen työhön.

Content scheduling

Kurssin aloitustapaaminen (pakollinen)
Keskiviikko 12.1.2022 klo.16-17-30

ZOOM-Linkki Moodle oppimisympäristössä

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The student achieves all the subjects described in the course objectives.

Prerequisites

Ability to work in a group. Application Skills.