• Material Flows of Circular Economy (TLIK2500-3005),
         09.01.2023 – 19.05.2023,  5 cr  (TLS20S1) — Face-to-face +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    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.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    The student knows the general systems and operating methods of road transport and their utilization from the user's point of view
    Course contents
    1. Laws and Regulations
    2. Transport of animals
    3. Transportation of groceries
    4. Circular economy side streams
    5. Alternatives of circular economy
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria, passed/failed
    The student achieves all the subjects described in the course objectives.
    Language of instruction

    Finnish

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    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.

    Lecturer(s)

    Ilkka Suur-Uski

    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.

    Lecturer(s)

    Ilkka Suur-Uski

    Working life cooperation

    Visiting lecturers are used help to connect to work life.

    Campus

    Main Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

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

    Internationality

    The course material is based on international literature.

    Timing

    09.01.2023 - 19.05.2023

    Learning assignments and 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.

    Enrollment

    01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

    Groups
    • TLS20S1
    Seats

    0 - 50

    Assessment methods

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

    Degree Programme

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Technology