From a linear to a circular economy (1 ECTS)

Objective

The student understands the basic principles of linear economics. The student can explain the main principles and objectives of the circular economy. The student will be able to identify critical materials and their importance in society. The student will understand the practical constraints and challenges of the circular economy.

Content

- Linear economy
- Circular economy
- Critical materials
- Constraints of the circular economy

Location and time

Moodle

Materials

Lecture material

Teaching methods

Online-teaching

Employer connections

n/a.

Exam schedules

No exam will be organized during the course.

International connections

n/a.

Completion alternatives

Recognition of previously acquired knowledge

Student workload

The workload of the course is one credit, or 27 hours of student work.

Content scheduling

1. Linear consumption model
2. Waste in Finland
3. Circular economy thinking
4. Business example of circular economy

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course to a satisfactory level
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course well, although there are still areas where knowledge and skills need to be improved
• has a good understanding of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course and is able to carry out a reasoned analysis
• is able to apply what they have learned in learning and working situations
• understands the importance of expertise in the field and is able to analyse their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks
• has an excellent command of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course
• is able to analyse clearly and reasonably and propose practical development measures
• has a good ability to apply what they have learned in learning and working situations
• is able to analyse their expertise in their field and their own development towards expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course to a satisfactory level
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is graded based on the student's demonstrated competence during the academic year.

Course assessment criterion, satisfactory (1-2)
The student has achieved the course objectives adequately. The student recognizes, can define and use the concepts and models of the course topic. The student understands the prerequisites and principles of developing expertise.

Course assessment criterion, good (3-4)
The student has achieved the course objectives well, although there is still room for development in some areas of knowledge and skills. The student can define the concepts and models of the course topic well and is able to make a reasoned analysis. The student has the skills to apply what he or she has learned in study and working life situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in working life and can analyze his or her own expertise.

Course assessment criterion, excellent (5)
The student has achieved the course objectives commendably. The student has a commendable command of the concepts and models of the course topic. The student is able to analyze fluently and with justification and present practical development measures. The student is well equipped to apply what he or she has learned in study and working life situations. The student is able to analyze expertise in the field and his or her own development as an expert.