Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years (1.8.2018-31.7.2020), which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
This workshop course introduces students to the assessment of ecological and social impacts of materials, products and systems, and familiarizes students with the principles of the process. Students will also learn to use the CES EduPack tool (on Aalto computers) to support this assessment. Outcomes include a small assessment exercise and report.
Credits: 2
Schedule: 14.01.2020 - 28.01.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Tatu Marttila
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Tatu Marttila
Contact information for the course (valid 15.08.2019-21.12.2112):
Responsible teacher: Tatu Marttila (@aalto.fi)
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The workshop sessions consist of a lecture part and tutored working with CES EduPack tool (on Aalto computers).
Applies in this implementation:
This workshop course familiarizes the students with assessing ecological and social impacts of materials, products and systems. Students will use the CES EduPack tool (on Aalto computers) to support material selection & system design.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Course is assessed as Pass/Fail. Students must participate to lectures, produce an assessment, and deliver the project report.
Applies in this implementation:
Outcomes include a small assessment exercise and report.
This is a PASS/FAIL course.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
2 ECTS = 54 hours
- Lectures 12 h
- Independent work 24 h
- Project report 16 h
- Self reflection 2 hWorkload consists of lectures (1/4), readings and independent work (2/4), and project report (1/4).
Applies in this implementation:
Workload:
Contact days (4h x 3) = 12h
Readings = 12h
Assessment exercise = 18h
Project report = 12h
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Main readings: Mike Ashby (2013) Materials + Environment. ISBN 978-0-12-385971-6. Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/9780123859716/materials-and-the-environment
Applies in this implementation:
Materials available in MyCourses.
Registration for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Registration in WebOodi. Student places (25) limited by the number of computers in class.
The order of priority for admitting students:
Creative Sustainability major students;
Creative Sustainability minor students;
Department of Design masters students (taken in in the order of registration);
Students for whom the course is part of his/her major's or programme's alternative studies and has been scheduled in the student's PSP (HOPS) for the current academic year;
All other master students.Applies in this implementation:
This course is open for students in Creative Sustainability, Dept. of Design students, and also for other Master students at Aalto University.
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Aalto course.
Applies in this implementation:
This course is open for students in Creative Sustainability, Dept. of Design students, and also for other Master students at Aalto University.
Details on the schedule
Applies in this implementation:
Contact days (x3) 13.00-17.00 in Väre computer class.
- Teacher: Tatu Marttila