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  • Welcome to the course!

    The course is organised totally online using Zoom and Ms Teams.

    Below you can find the preliminary schedule for the course with an overview of the themes covered, and all the learning tasks included in the course. 

    NOTE: the 1st reading task will be delivered already during the first session 28 Oct -> Prepare to read an article during 28-29 Oct so that you are able to teach it to others on Friday 30th Oct.

    Preliminary timetable 

    The course applies student-centered and outcomes-based teaching and learning = the tasks and assignments are planned to address the intended learning outcomes (ILO) of the course, and the assessment is based on how well you perform in these exercises, and how actively you attend the contact sessions. The contact sessions are not compulsory (except for 18th Nov concept map tutoring and final seminar 9 Dec), BUT due to reflective and participatory teaching methods, attendance is highly recommended (you will also earn points from attendance). 

    All the tasks and assignments need to be submitted to pass the course. Submission after due date decreases your grade. The evaluation criteria and grading of the course will be presented during the first contact session 28 Oct and the same information can be found afterwards in the session slides.

     

    Preliminary timetable (= changes possible/probable)

    Wed 28.10. 13.00 - 16.00
    • Introduction to the course
    • Delivery of the 1st individual reading task 
    • Introduction to concept map assignment

    Fri 30.10 9.00 - 12.00

    Theme: Sustainability science and policies

    • Lecture + analysis and discussion on the 1st reading task
    • Forming the course groups
    • Delivery of the Tasks 1-2

    Wed 4.11. 13.00 - 16.00

    Theme: Sustainability indicators & regulations

    • Lecture on indicators & life cycle thinking
    • Independent online session on environmental regulations

    Fri 6.11.  9.00 - 12.00
    Theme: Measuring sustainability
    • Presentations relating to Task 2

    Wed 11.11. 13.00 - 16.00 

    Theme: LCA / rebound effect

    • Introductory lecture: Guest lecturer Juudit Ottelin / Aalto
    • Delivery of Task 3

    Fri 13.11. 9.00 - 12.00

    • Delivery of EIA Individual task: pre-reading for the Quiz (on 18th Nov)
    • Life cycle thinking & value chain: real-life cases. Guest lecturer Outi Ugas / Positive Impact

    Wed 18.11. 13.00 - 16.00
    Theme: Environmental impact assessment

    • EIA Quiz
    • Guest lecturer: Leading expert Karoliina Jaatinen / Afry Oy
    • Delivery of EIA Group Task (Task 4)


    Fri 20.11. 9.00 - 12.00 no contact session


    Wed 25.11. 13.00 - 14.15
    • Delivery of Task 5 (~13.00-13.15)
    • Concept map assignment check point (~15min/group at ~13.15-14.15)

    Fri 27.11. 9.00 - 12.00
    • Task 4 (EIA) presentations and wrap-up

    Wed 2.12. 13.00 - 16.00
    Societal impact and corporate responsibility
    • Guest lecturer: sustainability manager Lars Maura / Siemens

    Fri 4.12.  9.00 - 12.00

    Final Seminar, compulsory attendance:

      • Wrap up of Task 5
      • Course feedback & synthesis discussion

      Wed 9.12. & Fri 11.12, evaluation week
      • Time to finalise your concept map