Structures of a sustainable societyLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

After completing the course, the students are able to
- understand the interdependencies and conflicts of the global environment, societies, individuals and economies
- know the most important national and international development programmes and their objectives
- recognize the consequences of their own choices in relation to sustainable development
- recognize how natural resources are used to produce commodities – food, clothes, technical devices, energy – understand the significance of natural resources and ecosystems in their own professional field
- recognise the connection of the society and its entities to sustainable development and its components
- analyse the environmental, social and economic impacts of the basic activities of the society
- understand the possibilities of individuals and organizations to influence societal development

Content

Basics and aspects of sustainable development and its challenges, preconditions for a good life: the fundamental rights and responsibilities, planetary boundaries and function of the ecosystem, national and international development programmes (Agenda2030, Society Commitment), basic structures and decision-making of the society, basic societal activities and their sustainability aspects, sustainable business, legislation and other steering mechanisms, smart cities, resilience.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students are able to
- recognize aspects of sustainable development in their own lives and in their professional field
- recognize interdependencies between social, environmental and financial factors
- recognise the most important global development challenges
- recognize the environmental and social impacts of their own professional field nationally and internationally
- fulfil some sustainable development aspects in their daily activities
- recognise the societal aspects of sustainable development
- recognise the conflicting environmental, social and economic factors in relation with society functions
- recognise the links of their professional field with the sustainable operation of the society

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are able to
- analyse aspects of sustainable development in their own lives and in their professional field
- analyse interdependencies between social, environmental and financial factors
- analyse the global challenges of sustainable development
- recognize and analyse the environmental and social impacts of their own professional field nationally and internationally
- fulfil many sustainable development aspects in their daily activities
- analyse the societal aspects of sustainable development
- recognise and evaluate the conflicting environmental, social and economic factors in relation with society functions
- recognise and analyse the links of their professional field with the sustainable operation of the society

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to
- develop sustainable development activities in their own lives and in their professional field
- analyse interdependencies between social, environmental and financial factors
- analyse the global challenges of sustainable development and plan interventions
- analyse and forecast environmental and social impacts of their own professional field nationally and internationally
- fulfil sustainable development aspects in their daily activities
- analyse the societal aspects of sustainable development and evaluate the impacts of interventions
- assess the conflicting environmental, social and economic factors in relation with society functions, and develop action to solve the conflicts
- develop activities in their professional field to improve the sustainable operation of the society