Resource EfficiencyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The students master the basic knowledge of the circular economy and resource efficiency as the efficient use of natural resources and the efficient re-use of waste and by-products. In addition, the students are familiar with the ways of enhancing material recovery processes, increasing the energy use of organic waste and preventing the waste ending up to disposal. The students are familiar with life cycle analysis method principles, environmental assessment and certification of buildings and LEAN thinking.

Content

Introduction to resource efficiency and circular economy.
Efficient use of natural resources.
Re-use of waste and by-products.
Prevention of waste generation.
Enhancing of the recovery processes.
Management tools of material and energy efficiency.

Qualifications

Course Chemistry and Environmental Technology passed.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Adequate (1): The student knows the basics of the resource efficiency. He (she) is familiar with the basic terminology of the area.

Satisfactory (2): The student knows the basics of the resource efficiency. He (she) knows the basic terminology of the area. The student can solve basic problems concerning the development of the resource efficiency.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): The student knows the basics of the resource efficiency. He (she) understands the connection between theory and practice. The student can apply his (her) knowledge to different types issues concerning resource efficiency.

Very good (4): The student masters the basic knowledge of resource efficiency. He (she) understands the connection between theory and practice. The student can independently apply his (her) knowledge to different types to different types of issues concerning resource efficiency.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): The student masters the essential knowledge of resource efficiency. He (she) has a good overall picture of the issue and understands the connection between theory and practice. The student can creatively and independently apply his (her) knowledge to different types of issues concerning resource efficiency.