IE10077 Circular.now (3 cr)

Cooperation network course

Network: Climate University

Available for: Doctoral studies, Master's students, Bachelor's students and Bachelor's and Master's students

This course is offered through the Network for Climate University. These studies are available for bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree students studying in the University of Jyväskylä.

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Network: CampusOnline AMK

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Description

On this course, you will learn what is meant by the circular economy and why it is needed. In addition you will acquire a deeper appreciation of the importance and opportunities of the circular economy through four different subject areas: - a sustainable food system, - forestry related cycles, - technical cycles and - transport and logistics.

Learning outcomes

The objective of the course is to - develop an overall image of the circular economy and understand its basic principles - understand the problems of today’s consumption of resources and how the circular economy can help in resolving these problems - become familiar with approaches that could promote the circular economy - create a vision of practical activities that could be undertaken by different sectors to promote the circular economy