Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, 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 has knowledge of different aspects of sustainability focusing on reuse and renovation of buildings and environments. 

Credits: 6

Schedule: 11.01.2024 - 06.06.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Matti Kuittinen, Simon Mahringer

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The lecture series covers different aspects of sustainability focusing on reuse and renovation of buildings and environments. 

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Grading scale: pass/fail.
    Grading is based on attendance on contact teaching as well as completing required tasks.

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    In order to complete the course, the student is required to attend contact teaching as well as work independently. 6cr=162h.

    34 hours of contact teaching / lectures

    128 hours of independent work

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The materials are distributed during the course in Mycourses

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action

    15 Life on Land

    17 Partnerships for the Goals

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Students participating in Reuse Studio are prioritized. Open for all.

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring III - V
    2023-2024 Spring III - V

    Enrollment :

    Minimum number of students in this course: 5

    Maximum number of students in this course: 40

    Registration for courses: Sisu. Priority order to courses is according to the order of priority decided by the Academic committee for School of Arts, Design and Architecture, https://www.aalto.fi/en/services/registering-to-courses-and-the-order-of-priority-at-aalto-arts