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Life Cycle Analysis and Circular Economy (5 ECTS)

Code: TX00FN45-3001

General information


Enrollment
05.05.2025 - 31.05.2025
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
18.08.2025 - 12.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 ECTS
Mode of delivery
On-campus
Unit
(2019-2024) School of Smart and Clean Solutions
Campus
Leiritie 1
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology
Teachers
Jenni Merjankari
Teacher in charge
Jenni Merjankari
Course
TX00FN45

Implementation has 21 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 57 h 0 min.

Time Topic Location
Mon 25.08.2025 time 11:00 - 14:00
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MMC304 Oppimistila
Mon 01.09.2025 time 11:00 - 14:00
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MMC304 Oppimistila
Mon 08.09.2025 time 11:00 - 14:00
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MMC304 Oppimistila
Mon 15.09.2025 time 11:00 - 14:00
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MMC304 Oppimistila
Mon 22.09.2025 time 11:00 - 14:00
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MMC304 Oppimistila
Mon 29.09.2025 time 11:00 - 14:00
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MMC304 Oppimistila
Mon 06.10.2025 time 11:00 - 14:00
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MMC304 Oppimistila
Mon 06.10.2025 time 14:00 - 16:00
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MMC232 IT-Tila, CAD
Fri 10.10.2025 time 12:00 - 14:00
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MMC232 IT-Tila, CAD
Wed 22.10.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00
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MMC230 Oppimistila
Wed 29.10.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00
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MMC230 Oppimistila
Mon 03.11.2025 time 14:00 - 16:00
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MMC232 IT-Tila, CAD
Thu 06.11.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00
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MMB101 Auditorio 1 krs.
Fri 07.11.2025 time 11:00 - 13:00
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MMC232 IT-Tila, CAD
Wed 12.11.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00
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MMC230 Oppimistila
Wed 12.11.2025 time 11:00 - 13:00
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MMC232 IT-Tila, CAD
Fri 14.11.2025 time 11:00 - 13:00
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MMC232 IT-Tila, CAD
Wed 19.11.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00
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MMC230 Oppimistila
Wed 26.11.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00
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MMC230 Oppimistila
Wed 03.12.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00
(3 h 0 min)
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MMC230 Oppimistila
Wed 10.12.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00
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MMC230 Oppimistila
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Objective

The student knows the basics of life cycle analysis and the standards that define the principles of life cycle assessment. The student is able to use life cycle analysis to compare different systems, production stages and impacts on the environment. The student will have a good knowledge of the basics of statistical mathematics.

Content

- Basics of the circular economy
- Confidence intervals and statistical inference using them
- Defining life cycle analysis objectives and product system
- Inventory analysis and impact assessment
- Assessing uncertainties and drawing conclusions
- Carbon footprint

Location and time

N/A

Materials

Luentomateriaalit ja suositeltava kirjallisuus ilmoitetaan kurssin Moodle-työtilassa

Teaching methods

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Exam schedules

N/A

Student workload

N/A

Content scheduling

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Further information

N/A

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the basics of statistical mathematics. The student understands the importance of life cycle assessment of products and processes. The student understands the steps of life cycle analysis.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to analyse a product or a simple process through life cycle analysis. The student understands the importance of the circular economy for society. The student can evaluate the climate and environmental impact of processes and products.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to apply life cycle analysis to the analysis of products and processes. The student can assess and calculate the climate and environmental impacts of processes and products. The student understands the importance of the circular economy for growth and competitiveness.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student knows the basics of statistical mathematics. The student understands the importance of life cycle assessment of products and processes. The student understands the steps of life cycle analysis.

Assessment methods and criteria

N/A

Qualifications

The student knows the basics of mathematics.

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