• Environment, safety and resource efficiency (YTNK0200-3002),
         01.08.2020 – 31.12.2020,  5 cr  (ZJA20STPYKE, ...) — Face-to-face, Online learning +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    The student is familiar with the terminology and principles of environment, safety and resource efficiency and their meaning to management and business. Student is able to recognize, evaluate, develop and measure related risks, possibilities and processes. Student knows the basic principles of risk communication. Student knows principles of systematic and continuous development and significance of management role in development work,
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    Student has EQF/NQF6 level competence related to the topic.
    Course contents
    Environmental and safety management and resource efficiency in organization. Material and energy efficiency. Circular economy.
    Environmental and safety management and resource efficiency tools and indicators. Life cycle management of a product.
    Continuous improvement and process development. Risk evaluation methods and application. Risk Communication.
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2
    Evaluation is based on teachers' feedback, self assessment and peer review.

    1 (sufficient):
    You know environmental and safety management and resource efficiency concepts and sectors. You are familiar with their significance to strategic management.

    2 (satisfactory):
    You master the basic terminology of environmental and safety management and resource efficiency. You can evaluate related organizational processes and management.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4
    3 (good):
    You master the terminology of environmental and safety management and resource efficiency. You can evaluate related organizational processes and management. You are able to present improvement needs and models for their development. You connect the development impacts to business.

    4 (very good):
    You master the terminology of environmental and safety management and resource efficiency widely. You can critically evaluate related organizational processes and management. You are able to present improvement needs and models for their development. You can start development projects and are able to understand broad ensembles and causal connections. You can apply processed knowledge base in problem solving.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    5 (excellent):
    You master the terminology of environmental and safety management and resource efficiency widely. You can critically evaluate related organizational processes and management. You are able to present improvement needs and models for their development. You can start development projects and are able to understand broad ensembles and causal connections. You show expertise and wide spontaneous familiarization to the knowledge base.
    Language of instruction

    Finnish

    Location and time

    Contact lessons xx-xx 2022. Independent study and timing of assignments as announced in the course.

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    Lectures, e-learning, assignments / learning assignments, independent study of study material.

    Lecturer(s)

    Hannariina Honkanen

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Laamanen, K. & Tinnilä, M. 2009. Prosessijohtamisen käsitteet. Teknova.
    Laitinen, H., Vuorinen, M. & Simola, A. 2013. Työturvallisuuden ja –terveyden johtaminen. Tietosanoma.
    Gregory, R., Failing, L., Harstone, M., Long, G., McDaniels, T. & Ohlson, D. 2012. Structured Decision Making – A Practical Guide to Environmental Management Choices. Wiley-Blackwell.
    Karvonen, M-M., Kärnä, A. & Maijala, A. 2006. Tuottajan ympäristövastuu – riskienhallinnasta strategiseen suunnitteluun. Edita.
    Leppänen, J. 2006. Yritysturvallisuus käytännössä – turvallisuusjohtamisen portfolio. Talentum.
    Pohjola, T. 2003. Johda ympäristöasioita tehokkaasti. Talentum.
    Lehtonen, J. 2009. Ettei pahin tapahtuisi – riski- ja kriisiviestinnän perusteet. Mainostajien liitto.
    Kiertotalous energia-alalla. Loppuraportti. Deloitte 2018. Energiateollisuus.
    Kiertotalous ja sen esteet energia-alalla. Raportti. Pöyry 2019. Energiateollisuus. (not translated)

    Lecturer(s)

    Matti Siistonen, Hannariina Honkanen

    Campus

    Main Campus

    Timing

    01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

    Learning assignments and student workload

    Lectures 32 h. Assignments 80 h. Other independent working 23 h. In total 135 h.

    Enrollment

    01.08.2020 - 04.09.2020

    Groups
    • ZJA20STPYKE
    • YTN19S1
    Seats

    0 - 25

    Assessment methods

    Evaluation: Feedback from the assignments, self-assessment.

    Degree Programme

    Master's Degree Programme in Sustainable Energy, Master’s Degree Programme in Energy Business Management

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face, Online learning

    Share of virtual studies

    4 cr

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Technology