•     Environmental and Social Infrastructures IE10071-3001 23.01.2023-05.03.2023  4 cr  (KAKK23, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    After the course you will have
    • an understanding of what environmental and social infrastructures are
    • an understanding of their meaning to individuals, regions and countries
    • an understanding of the concept of quality of life, society and public services
    • an understanding of the quality of life in general in the participating students’ countries
    • knowledge and experience of engaging with the stakeholders
    • experience of working in a multicultural, multidisciplinary team
    • a general understanding of resilience (not translated)
    Contents
    The course takes a look at quality of life in rural areas and the social and environmental infrastructures. What kind of environment is healthy to live in? What services are necessary and what not? How do the environmental and social infrastructures affect a person's feeling of belonging, being a part of something, happiness, ability to work and live in the rural areas?

    1. environmental and social infrastructures; what are they, who is responsible for them, how they affect individuals
    2. quality of life; well-being, standard of living, balance between working and free time
    3. quality of the society; how to participate, be a part of something, how to engage in the community, challenges of social exclusion, insecurity, etc.
    4. quality of public services; what is necessary in terms of, for example, health care and other public services
    5. what is the future looking like?

    The assignments of the course can include, for example:
    • orientation to current social and environmental issues in your own region
    • quality of life survey
    • participation in relevant events
    • excursions and reflecting on them (not translated)
    Teaching methods and instruction

    The course takes a look at quality of life in rural areas and the social and environmental infrastructures. What kind of environment is healthy to live in? What services are necessary and what not? How do the environmental and social infrastructures affect a person's feeling of belonging, being a part of something, happiness, ability to work and live in the rural areas? 1. environmental and social infrastructures; what are they, who is responsible for them, how they affect individuals 2. quality of life; well-being, standard of living, balance between working and free time 3. quality of the society; how to participate, be a part of something, how to engage in the community, challenges of social exclusion, insecurity, etc. 4. quality of public services; what is necessary in terms of, for example, health care and other public services 5. what is the future looking like? The assignments of the course can include, for example: • orientation to current social and environmental issues in your own region • quality of life survey • participation in relevant events • excursions and reflecting on them

    Responsible person

    Kaija Saramäki

    Mode of delivery

    Contact teaching

    Campus

    Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    23.01.2023 - 05.03.2023

    Students workload

    The approximate work load for on-campus students is: Lectures: 30h Excursions:15h Readings: 10h Individual assignments: 28h Group work: 30h For online students: Lectures: 30h Readings: 15h Individual assignments: 38h Group work: 30h

    Enrollment

    01.10.2022 - 07.01.2024

    Groups
    • KAKK23
    • TOP22_23
    Small groups
    • Avoimen opiskelijat (: 30. : 30.)
    • Pienryhmä (schedulingGroup) 1 (: 10. : 0.)
    Teachers

    Kaija Saramäki

    Seats

    1 - 45

    Degree Programmes

    Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Engineering

    Evaluation scale

    H-5