Sustainability Thinking and ActionLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: NN00HJ35
Credits
5 op
Objectives
The course is based on the European GreenComp competence framework for sustainable development (2022).
Upon completing the course, the student:
• understands the purpose of the GreenComp competence framework.
• can evaluate their own sustainability thinking based on the GreenComp competence framework.
• can evaluate their own sustainability actions based on the GreenComp competence framework.
• initiates sustainability actions both individually and collaboratively.
Content
1. Manifestation of Sustainability Values
2. Managing the Complexity of Sustainability
3. Envisioning Sustainable Futures
4. Sustainability Action
Each section includes materials that need to be reviewed during the course. Based on these materials, there are various tasks for each section. The course includes one major assignment that begins in the first section and concludes in the final section.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail
The course is considered passed when the student demonstrates familiarity with the European GreenComp competence framework for sustainable development. The student must also show the ability to evaluate and develop their own sustainability thinking and actions.
Enrolment period
01.08.2025 - 24.08.2026
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.08.2026
Credits
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
HUBS
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
20 - 400
Teachers
- Maria Ruokonen
- Sanna Tahlo
Person in charge
Sanna Tahlo
Objectives (course unit)
The course is based on the European GreenComp competence framework for sustainable development (2022).
Upon completing the course, the student:
• understands the purpose of the GreenComp competence framework.
• can evaluate their own sustainability thinking based on the GreenComp competence framework.
• can evaluate their own sustainability actions based on the GreenComp competence framework.
• initiates sustainability actions both individually and collaboratively.
Content (course unit)
1. Manifestation of Sustainability Values
2. Managing the Complexity of Sustainability
3. Envisioning Sustainable Futures
4. Sustainability Action
Each section includes materials that need to be reviewed during the course. Based on these materials, there are various tasks for each section. The course includes one major assignment that begins in the first section and concludes in the final section.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
The course is considered passed when the student demonstrates familiarity with the European GreenComp competence framework for sustainable development. The student must also show the ability to evaluate and develop their own sustainability thinking and actions.
Location and time
The course and the Moodle is open 1.8.2025 - 31.8.2026. You can complete the course at your own pace.
Assessment methods and criteria
The course is approved when you have studied the given material and successfully completed the learning assignments on the Moodle platform, using the course materials.
The course is failed when you have not studied the given material and completed the assignments on the Moodle platform, using the course materials
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail
Further information
This course is delivered entirely online and independently in Moodle, and you can progress at your own pace, at a time that suits you. Once you have been accepted to the course, the course Moodle platform will automatically appear.