• Material Flows of Circular Economy (TLIK2500-3008),
         09.01.2023 – 19.05.2023,  5 cr  (LOGRAKVERKKO) — Online learning +-
    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 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.

    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

    -Virtual tours
    -Visitor lectures

    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

    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.

    Enrollment

    01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

    Groups
    • LOGRAKVERKKO
    Seats

    0 - 5

    Assessment methods

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

    Degree Programme

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering

    Mode of delivery

    Online learning

    Share of virtual studies

    5 cr

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Technology