Sustainable Development in Information and Communication Technology (3 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

The objective of the course is to give the student an overview of the three areas of sustainable development and corporate responsibility (environmental, financial and social responsibility) and the role and effects of ICT in the field of sustainability. After the completion of the course, the student knows the impact of ICT and his/her own area of specialization and is able to plan and implement sustainable products and services.

Content

- components of sustainability: environmental, social, financial
- life cycle approach and the principles of sustainable product design (e.g. dematerialization, detoxification, recyclability)
- environmental impacts of the devices and materials of ICT and their reduction (e.g. material and energy efficiency, emissions, waste)
- sustainable logistics
- sustainability in the global ICT networks (e.g. subcontractors' environmental responsibility and employees' rights)

Teaching methods

Self-Study course base on aims of the article

Location and time

Depends on the Student

Learning materials and recommended literature

Contents - of the article overviewed according to its logical structure, the model used in the research and methods for analysis and research
Results - contribution of the research, what is new, its scientific value, conclusions.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

N/A

Internship and working life connections

N/A

Exam dates and retake possibilities

N/A

International connections

N/A

Student workload

Depends on Student

Content scheduling

Depends on Student

Further information for students

1. Introduction - and aims of the article
2. Contents - of the article overviewed according to its logical structure, the model used in the research and
methods for analysis and research
3. Results - contribution of the research, what is new, its scientific value, conclusions.
4. Evaluation - your own opinion and critical evaluation of clarity, readability and results of the
article.
Return essay to Janne Salonen janne.salonen@metropolia.fi.

Assessment methods and criteria

pass/fail

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows
- the definition and components of sustainable development
- the main aspects of SD in her/his own sector (IT, media, logistics)
The student is able to
- identify SD activities in a company in her/his own branch

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows
- the definition and components of sustainable development
- the main aspects of SD both in her/his own sector (IT, media, logistics) and in general
- some development tools in one area of SD
The student is able to
- identify and evaluate SD activities in a company in her/his own branch

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows
- the definition and components of sustainable development
- the aspects of SD widely both in her/his own sector (IT, media, logistics) and in the other areas of the society
- the major development tools and methods SD and corporate social responsibility (GRI, ISO 26000, ISO 14001, EMAS, etc.)
The student is able to
- identify, evaluate and develop SD activities in a company in her/his own branch