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 is
- able in figuring out a product life cycle and listing major life cycle impacts
- realizes the role of material choice and material efficiency in sustainable product development
- understands the role of user centred approach in sustainable product development
- is able in finding and critically applying the relevant guidance for sustainable product development
- has improved skills in communication on questions related to sustainability
Credits: 5
Schedule: 08.09.2020 - 08.12.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Elina Kähkönen, Elina Kähkönen
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Elina Kähkönen, Elina Kähkönen
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
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 course is based on contact teaching and team work on topics related to the sustainable product development.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The grading is based on
- the teams' work (teacher evaluation)
- active participation at the teaching sessions (teacher evaluation)
- activity and argumentation in final debate (teacher evaluation)
- individual students contribution in his/her team's work (peer and self evaluation)
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
8*3 contact teaching session
3*1 team review with teacher
4*27 independent team work
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Defined during the course
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Contemporary topics on product liability
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
No
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
FURTHER INFORMATION
- Teacher: Kähkönen Elina
- Teacher: Marttila Tatu
- Teacher: Ponkkonen Juha
- Teacher: Suviniitty Jaana
- Teacher: Vienamo Teppo