Plastics and Textiles in Circular Economy (3cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The participants are able to describe basic properties of plastics and textiles and their affect to recyclability. The participants are able to recognize and describe examples of circular economy business models.

Content (course unit)

In the course, the basic knowledge and properties of plastics and textile materials and how these affect to their recyclability will be covered. Circular economy business models will be presented by topical examples.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Ei edeltävyysehtoja.

Exam schedules

No exam.

Assessment methods and criteria

Students can describe basic properties of plastics and textiles and how these affect to the recyclability of these materials. Student recognises and can describe circular business models with examples. Student can critically evaluate information he/she atners and apply it in practise. The evaluation criteria is in Itslearning. Returned tasks are evaluated with 0-3 points. The final number is based on total points. All tasks must be returned.

Assessment scale

H-5

Teaching methods

Web based material, Project based learning, Research, Reporting

Learning materials

Materials in Itslearning. Materials by own search.

Student workload

Tasks in Itslearning. Work load: 3 x 26,7 h Both parts, Plastics and Textiles, consist of 3 Tasks which are equal to 1,5 credits.

Content scheduling

The course will be held on-line 18.9.2023-30.11.2023. The course covers the basics of plastics and textiles and the properties that affect to the recyclability of these materials. The business models of circular economy will be presented by topical business cases. The students can study based on their own schedule.

Completion alternatives

Not possible.

International connections

Digital learning, Independent learning, Literature search,

Further information

Students by quota: TUAS 20 students Other Finnish AMK's: 15 students Open AMK:: 10 students