Sustainability in Engineering SolutionsLaajuus (6 cr)
Code: ET22EC01
Credits
6 op
Objective
In this introductory module, students will develop their skill set and knowledge for a range of sustainable solutions and decision-making in engineering, as well as in Life Cycle Assessment in engineering.
Content
Introduction to Sustainable Development
Circular Economy
Sustainable approach
System Analysis
Transitional Solutions
Basics of Life Cycle Assessments theory and practice (SimaPro)
Sustainable Energy Solutions
Other challenges
Qualifications
No prerequisites.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
35% – 60% of course work and exam completed
Assessment criteria, good (3)
60% – 85% of course work and exam completed
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
85% – 100% of course work and exam completed
Materials
Course documentation is within Moodle together with relevant teaching materials and reference documents
Enrollment
02.07.2024 - 22.09.2024
Timing
29.08.2024 - 15.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Energy Technology
- Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering and Automation
Teachers
- Philip Hollins
Teacher in charge
Ronnie Sundsten
Scheduling groups
- ET24 (Size: 40. Open UAS: 0.)
- ELA21-E (Size: 40. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
ET24D-VEnergy Technology, 2024
-
ELA21D-VIngenjör (YH), el- och automationsteknik, 2021, dagstudier
Small groups
- ET24
- ELA21-E
Objective
In this introductory module, students will develop their skill set and knowledge for a range of sustainable solutions and decision-making in engineering, as well as in Life Cycle Assessment in engineering.
Content
Introduction to Sustainable Development
Circular Economy
Sustainable approach
System Analysis
Transitional Solutions
Basics of Life Cycle Assessments theory and practice (SimaPro)
Sustainable Energy Solutions
Other challenges
Location and time
Autumn-Winter 2024 Place: Vaasa Campus
Lectures in class are held in Novia according to the schedule in Peppi/Tuudo.
The time for submission of assessed material and any additional materials is within the lecture lesson schedule - or no later than two weeks after the last lesson.
Materials
Course documentation is within Moodle together with relevant teaching materials and reference documents
Teaching methods
Competence objectives of the study unit
This module familiarises engineers with the principles of sustainability within the global, national and local context.
Areas that will be considered are: Sustainably Development Goals (SDG's), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Circular Economy, Waste to Energy (Wte) and Lifecycle Analysis (LCA) modelling
Format of delivery
Lectures, presentations, group work, self-study and computer classes and study visit
Information and study materials are provided in Moodle for the course
Student workload
6 ETCS = 162 hours
Contact teaching and computer classes approx ~ 30 hr
Study visit ~4hr
Independent (and group) studying and preparation ~128 hr
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
35% – 60% of course work and exam completed
Assessment criteria, good (3)
60% – 85% of course work and exam completed
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
85% – 100% of course work and exam completed
Assessment methods and criteria
To complete the course the following criteria are used for evaluation:
1. Group Presentation
2. Directed study
3. Multichoice exam
4. Video production
5. Reports + calculation
FYI. Grade scale used - modification of EPS
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
<50% of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
50-59% (=1) or 60-69% (=2) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments respectively
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
70-79% (=3) or 80-89% (=4) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments respectively
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
90-100% (=5) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments respectively
Qualifications
No prerequisites.
Enrollment
15.06.2023 - 03.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 17.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Technology and Seafaring
Campus
Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Energy Technology
- Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering and Automation
Teachers
- Philip Hollins
Teacher in charge
Ronnie Sundsten
Scheduling groups
- ET23 (Size: 30. Open UAS: 0.)
- ELA21-E (Size: 30. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
ET23D-VEnergy Technology, 2023
-
ELA21D-VIngenjör (YH), el- och automationsteknik, 2021, dagstudier
Small groups
- ET23
- ELA21-E
Objective
In this introductory module, students will develop their skill set and knowledge for a range of sustainable solutions and decision-making in engineering, as well as in Life Cycle Assessment in engineering.
Content
Introduction to Sustainable Development
Circular Economy
Sustainable approach
System Analysis
Transitional Solutions
Basics of Life Cycle Assessments theory and practice (SimaPro)
Sustainable Energy Solutions
Other challenges
Location and time
Autumn-Winter 2023 Place: Vaasa Campus
Lectures in class are held in Novia according to the schedule in Peppi/Tuudo.
The time for submission of assessed material and any additional materials is within the lecture lesson schedule - or no later than two weeks after the last lesson.
Materials
Course documentation is within Moodle together with relevant teaching materials and reference documents
Teaching methods
Competence objectives of the study unit
This module familiarises engineers with the principles of sustainability within the global, national and local context.
Areas that will be considered are: Sustainably Development Goals (SDG's), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Circular Economy, Waste to Energy (Wte) and Lifecycle Analysis (LCA) modelling
Format of delivery
Lectures, presentations, group work, self-study and computer classes and study visit
Information and study materials are provided in Moodle for the course
Student workload
6 ETCS = 162 hours
Contact teaching and computer classes approx ~ 30 hr
Study visit ~4hr
Independent (and group) studying and preparation ~128 hr
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
35% – 60% of course work and exam completed
Assessment criteria, good (3)
60% – 85% of course work and exam completed
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
85% – 100% of course work and exam completed
Assessment methods and criteria
To complete the course the following criteria are used for evaluation:
1. Group Presentation
2. Directed study
3. Multichoice exam
4. Video production
5. Reports + calculation
FYI. Grade scale used - modification of EPS
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
<50% of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
50-59% (=1) or 60-69% (=2) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments respectively
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
70-79% (=3) or 80-89% (=4) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments respectively
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
90-100% (=5) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments respectively
Qualifications
No prerequisites.