•   Sustainability in Engineering Solutions ET22EC01-3004 29.08.2024-15.12.2024  6 credits  (ET24D-V, ...) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    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.
    Prerequisites
    No prerequisites.
    Content of the study unit
    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
    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)
    <50% of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments
    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)
    35% – 60% of course work and exam completed
    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)
    60% – 85% of course work and exam completed
    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)
    85% – 100% of course work and exam completed
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Ronnie Sundsten

    Learning material

    Course documentation is within Moodle together with relevant teaching materials and reference documents

    Learning 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

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    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

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    29.08.2024 - 15.12.2024

    Enrollment date range

    02.07.2024 - 22.09.2024

    Group(s)
    • ET24D-V
    • ELA21D-V
    Small group(s)
    • ET24 (Size: 40.
    • ELA21-E (Size: 40.
    Teachers and responsibilities

    Philip Hollins

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Energy Technology, Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering and Automation

    Campus

    Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33

    RDI share

    0.00 credits

    Share of online studies

    0.00 credits

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Timing and attendance

    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.

    Student's schedule and workload

    6 ETCS = 162 hours

    Contact teaching and computer classes approx ~ 30 hr
    Study visit ~4hr
    Independent (and group) studying and preparation ~128 hr

    Assessment criteria
    Failed (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