Towards a sustainable world (5cr)

Evaluation scale

Pass - Fail

Objective

Students
- Are able to apply the knowledge related to their own field on searching, implementing and establishing sustainable solutions and approaches
- Are able to analyze and create sustainable practices and policies in their own field.

Accomplishment methods

Osallistumalla opintojaksolle
Opinnollistamalla

Content

- Values and ethics in expert work (a set of questions) 2 ECTS
- Promoting sustainable development through practical action (assignment) 3 ECTS

Location and time

The course is self-paced. Webinar recordings will be posted on our Hoodle platform. You can watch the recordings at a time that suits you.

Materials

Literature
Articles
Blogs
Videos
Podcasts

The field is growing rapidly and new research is being published all the time. You can find the course literature on our Hoodle platform.

Teaching methods

The course includes webinars and independent study. There will also be opportunities for pair and group work.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The course is assessed PASS/FAIL. To successfully complete the course, students must meet at least 40% of the learning objectives.

Separate feedback will not be offered for automated tests.

Students will comment on and provide peer assessment for each other's work. Peer assessment should focus on the learning objectives.

The lecturer will provide general feedback (oral and written), focusing on on the learning objectives, application of theoretical knowledge, and clarity.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Opintojakso arvioidaan asteikolla hyäksytty – hylätty. Arviointi perustuu opintojakson osaamistavoitteisiin. Opiskelijan tulee osoittaa hallitsevansa vähintään 40 % asetetuista opintojakson tavoitteista, jotta opintosuoritus voidaan katsoa suoritetuksi.

Vertaispalaute (laaditaan arviointimatriisi osaamistavoitteiden pohjalta)

Qualifications

Opiskelijan tulee suorittaa ensin opintojakso Ekososiaalinen sivistys ja saavutettavuus

Further information

Are you keen to learn more about sustainable development practices? On completing this course, students will be able to use discipline-specific knowledge to identify, implement and consolidate sustainable solutions and practices. Students will also be able to analyse and create sustainable practices in their field.

The course covers values and ethics in professional roles and the promotion of sustainable development through practical action.
Students will gain competence in: ethics, sustainability, internationalism and multiculturalism.

Students will require a computer with reliable network connection, a microphone and a camera.