Sustainable Global Technology

• Yhd-12.3090 Sustainable Technologies Studio: Facing Local and Global Challenges (10 cr)

1. Autumn I (8.9. - 25.10.2006)
Thu 14.15-15.45, L127, (Tietotie 1A)

14.9 Introduction to the course and projects
Practical work group presentation

21.9 Experiences from international projects: project plan and design
Paul Silfverberg, Planpoint Oy
Presentation
Project manual links

28.9 Experiences from international projects: Dry toilet projects in developing countries
Kati Hinkkanen and Sari Huuhtanen, Global Dry Toilet Club of Finland
Presentation I
Presentation II
Dry Toilet Guide

5.10 Introduction of research methods: Quantitative and qualitative research – participatory studies
Ulla Heinonen, TKK
Presentation

12.10 Introduction of research methods: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Satu Pääkkönen, Uusimaa Regional Environmental Centre
Presentation

19.10 Introduction of research methods: Geographic Information System (GIS) in environmental research
Tarmo Virtanen, University of Helsinki
Presentation

Visits to organisations/corporations

2. Autumn II (2.11. - 13.12.2006)

2.11 Finnish media: does it give a balanced picture?
Ullamaija Kivikuru, University of Helsinki
Presentation

9.11 Introduction of research methods: Social Impact Assessment (SIA)
Tapio Palonen, TKK
Presentation

16.11 Introduction of research methods: Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), Material Input Per Service (MIPS) and Eco-Efficiency
Salla Koivusalo, TKK Dipoli
Presentation

23.11 Experiences from international projects: Development work in Sinsibere, Mali, West Africa
Tuuli Kaskinen, Dodo ry - living nature for the future

30.11 Research plan preparation

12.12 Research plan presentation. Place: Tietotie 1 E, 2. floor seminar room at 12.15.

3. Spring III (15.1. - 2.3.2007)

- Group work on the assignment
- Progress discussions: 2 hours every 2 weeks
- Tutoring

4. Spring IV (12.3. - 4.5.2007)

- Group work on the assignment
- Progress discussions with tutors starting in week 3
- Group presentation and discussions together with companies/organizations involved