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
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
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 IIRegistration:
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.