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
After the course, the student can:
- Solve wide energy-related problems as a part of a group
- Understand the different parts of a project contract and conduct one with university and company
- Adopt an entrepreneurial mindset
- Function as a member of a multidisciplinary project team
- Understand the basics of business strategy
- Utilize one's own capabilities and expertise in project environment
- Pitch and give group presentation of a project's results
- Consult a network of peers and company representatives
Credits: 10
Schedule: 08.09.2020 - 08.12.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Annukka Santasalo-Aarnio, Annukka Santasalo-Aarnio
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Samuel Cross, Annukka Santasalo-Aarnio, Annukka Santasalo-Aarnio
Contact information for the course (valid 06.08.2020-21.12.2112):
Responsible teacher: Sam Cross: samuel.cross@aalto.fi
Course assistant: Markus Laitinen: markus.a.laitinen@aalto.fi
Responsible professor: Annukka Santasalo-Aarnio: annukka.santasalo@aalto.fi
For all course related issues please keep Sam cc:t.
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 students solve energy-related problems in interdisciplinary teams concerning the emergence of new innovations. The course requires active communication with companies and adopting an entrepreneurial mindset. In initiating the work, the students need to identify customer needs, the wider value chain and to pitch a project concept to the company. Development targets may include services, business models, technical solutions or prototypes and the final outcome will be a report and an accompanying presentation. Each group is assigned an instructor from the university. The course provides workshops to support the project development incorporating the best Aalto and external guest experts on different entrepreneurial and worklife skills.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Students will be assessed on the following criteria:
- Project plan & Pitching
- Final project presentation and report
- Professional development
- Peer review
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Project supporting workshops: 36 h
Team Guidance sessions and company interaction: 28 h
Team work: 200 h
Final seminar: 4h
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Lecture material, references to be provided, other study material will depend on project undertaken
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
EEN-E9010 Energy Project
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
1st year MSc studies.
Registration for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
WedOodi, Student selection: From initial student applications, we will select 30 students to take part in the course. In selecting students, we aim at a balanced distribution of students from different backgrounds: students from all the majors of the Advanced Energy Solutions MSc programme, exchange students and double degree students.
Applies in this implementation:
For the Fall 2020 the course will be started online and small team meetings/sessions will be help face-to-face if allowed by the university policy. For all the international students to know, it is possible to start the course from the distance but preferable at some point, a presence at the campus should be advisable if allowed by the university.
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
7 Affordable and Clean Energy
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
13 Climate Action
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
LATE REGISTRATION FOR THIS COURSE IS ACCEPTED UP UNTIL 7.9 BY E-MAILING samuel.cross@aalto.fi. PLEASE DO REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS SELECTION OF PROJECT PREFERENCES IS NEEDED BY 8.9 (DETAILS IN MYCOURSES)
The course is recommended to be undertaken by all students on the AAE programme. The student may also take note of the following project courses in the energy field, which share some objectives with the above course:
CHEM-E6225 Technical Innovation Project (I-II)
CHEM-E7200 Design Project in Chemical Engineering (I-II / IV-V)
ELEC-E8002 Project Work A and ELEC-E8003 Project Work B.
EEN-E4004 Fundamentals of HVAC Design
EEN-E4006 Advanced HVAC Design
Applies in this implementation:
For the Fall 2020 the course will be started online and small team meetings/sessions will be help face-to-face if allowed by the university policy. For all the international students to know, it is possible to start the course from the distance but preferable at some point, a presence at the campus should be advisable if allowed by the university.
Details on the schedule
Applies in this implementation:
Prelimanary team list will be available on 17th August and all topics announced 31st August.
Note that the registering to course will end by 31st August.
Also applying to the project teams will occur during the orientation week, the work in teams start on 8th September.
The course ends by the end of this year and no return for year 2021 is required.
- Teacher: Cross Samuel
- Teacher: Laitinen Markus
- Teacher: Larmi Martti
- Teacher: Laukkanen Timo
- Teacher: Santasalo-Aarnio Annukka
- Teacher: Toldy Arpad
- Teacher: Wojcieszyk Michal