Ecological Effectiveness of Textile Materials and Products (5 cr)
Code: KX00EH98-3002
General information
Enrollment
06.05.2024 - 19.05.2024
Timing
22.10.2024 - 17.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Cultural Management & Fashion and Clothing
Campus
Hämeentie 135
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
12 - 23
Degree programmes
- Fashion and Clothing
Teachers
- Marjaana Tanttu
Teacher in charge
Marjaana Tanttu
Groups
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KXI22S1Vaatetusalan tutkinto-ohjelma päivä
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KXI21S1Vaatetusalan tutkinto-ohjelma päivä
Objective
After completing the course, the students are able to:
• assess the coherence between economic efficiency and material efficiency of production in terms of sustainable development.
• explain the importance of different sustainability, ethical and environmental standards.
Content
Environmental load and life cycle analysis of textile fibers, materials and products. Calculation and monitoring of the product's carbon and water footprint and chemical load from the perspective of both the company and the consumer. Environmental standards and certifications for textile materials.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The students have partly reached the goals of the course. They have adequately completed the set assignments.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The students have successfully reached the goals of the course. They have successfully completed the set assignments applying learned information.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The students have reached the goals of the course to an excellent degree. They have completed the set assignments applying learned information with distinction.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass:
The students have partly reached the goals of the course. They have adequately completed the set assignments.
Prerequisites
Competencies corresponding to the goals of the following Fashion and Clothing module:
Clothing Materials and Responsibility.