Towards sustainable societyLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Course unit code: XX00DP87

General information

Credits: 5 ECTS

Objective

Learning outcomes of the course
· 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

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, clean water

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students are able to
· 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 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
· 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

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Further information

Can be taken as an individual course.