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

Learning Outcomes: 

After the completion of the course the student is able to

  • understand the fundamentals of sustainable infrastructures in rapidly developing world 
  • explain connections and linkages between different sustainable technologies and infrastructure systems in built environments 
  • comprehend principles of resilient communities 
  • understand vulnerability of built environments 
  • work in multicultural teams and recognize his/her own expertise as part of the team or design problem

Credits: 5

Schedule: 21.10.2024 - 04.12.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Olli Varis, Matleena Muhonen

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

Responsible teacher in 2024: Dr. Anni Juvakoski. Contact: anni.juvakoski@aalto.fi


NOTE that the last session of the course is held on 9.12.2024 on the evaluation week!

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 course covers fundamentals of basic infrastructures focusing on sustainable technologies, infrastructures and policies aiming for environmentally, culturally and economically more sustainable built environments globally. The key content covers water resources, waste management, energy solutions, building design and construction, land use, climate change, natural hazards, and resilient  communities. 

    Course provides multidisciplinary and multicultural learning environment.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    To pass the course students must attend a minimum of 80% of the lectures and workshops and complete assignments by given deadlines. The final grade is based on the active attendance and assignment grades. 

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures & Workshops 36h. 80% attendance required.

    Independent study, incl. reading and individual assignment 99h. 

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Material given during the lecture and exercises.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    1 No Poverty

    2 Zero Hunger

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    4 Quality Education

    5 Gender Equality

    6 Clean Water and Sanitation

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    10 Reduced Inequality

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action

    14 Life Below Water

    15 Life on Land

    16 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

    17 Partnerships for the Goals

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II
    2025-2026 Autumn II

    Registration:

    Max 60 students 

    Registration on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) A limited number of students will be accepted on the course, with preference given to our own Master's Programme (WAT) students. Other students may be selected based on Motivation Letter and/or other criteria. The course may not be organized if fewer than 5 students register for the course.