Study Guide

Objective

The student
- knows how motor-manual harvesting is planned and implemented
- can perform felling with a chainsaw in a safe way
- can consider the assortment range when processing timber
- can perform basic maintenance on chainsaws.

Content

Felling technology and work with chainsaws
Occupational safety instructions for working with a chainsaw
Planning work with chainsaw
Review of assortment range and marking for cross-cutting
Demonstration of the work technique for all parts when working with a chainsaw
Work with chainsaws in the field
Maintenance of the chainsaw in the field and in indoor service spaces
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Decent work and economic growth

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To pass the course the student needs to fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Further information

Lectures on work technique and safety are compulsory to be able to take part in practical training.

Objective

The student
- knows how silvicultural measures affect the development of the stand structure
- can plan and calculate costs for tending of seedling stands
- can assess thinning needs and thinning strength
- understands how different forms of thinning can be applied in different stands
- knows the risks associated with windfall and how to prevent them
- knows the main principles for forest fertilization on mineral soil
- knows different forms of subsidies for silvicultural measures

Content

Forest legislation on forest thinning
Grass control
Tending of seedling stands
Pricing of tending
First thinnings
Later thinnings
Evaluation of the quality of performed thinnings
Forest fertilization
Public funding of stand management measures
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production as well as Climate action.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

The student
- has a basic understanding of bioeconomy and its importance
- understands the importance and importance of circular economy in bioeconomy
- can plan, implement, evaluate and report on a development project in bioeconomy.

Content

Project Management
Bioeconomy
Circular economy
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, primarily the goal of Responsible consumption and production

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student:
- is familiar with EU:s and Finlands energy strategies
- knows the role and potential of bio-energy in Finland
- can make a course assessment of carbon-dioxide emissions for different forms of energy
- is familiar with different raw materials for bio-energy and can assess their abundance
- knows that quality requirements for raw materials depend on how the will be refined to energy
- is familiar with ways to arrange energy supply taking alternative systems and locally produced energy into account
- knows how to make economic calculations in order to determine the profitability of energy-saving measures, production and the use of renewable energy

Content

The energy strategies of EU and Finland
The impact on the climate from energy production
Solid biofuels, liquid biofuels and biogas
Different raw-materials for bioenergy and how to produce them in a sustainable way
Quality requirements for the fuel to different types of biofuelled power-plants
Profitability calculations for energy production

Materials

To be announced in Moodle.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- can plan, implement and evaluate an industry-specific project
- has basic insights into their own industry
- can use tools in project planning and management
- knows how teams are formed and developed
- can work with others in teams
- knows the project leader's role and tasks

Content

Project as a working method
Group dynamics and teamwork
Project roles
Planning, monitoring and evaluation of projects
Delimitation of project assignments
Planning and execution of project assignments
Evaluation of the work carried out
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Peace, justice and strong institutions

Location and time

Course introduction in campus in Raseborg, scheduled XX of September, 2025.
Seminar with oral project presentation and evaluation scheduled in the end of the course XX of December, 2025.

Materials

Eklund, S., Arbeta i projekt - individen, gruppen, ledaren, 2011. Studentlitteratur AB, Lund.
Other references and course material on the moodle site.

Teaching methods

Projected based learning
Lectures
Study visit connected to the course project

Employer connections

Course project ordered from enterprise/organization in the bioeconomy sector.

Exam schedules

Oral literature exam, time comfirmed later
Seminar with oral project presentation preliminary XX of December, 2025.

Student workload

27 h / credit

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

For approved course approved oral literature exam, approved course participation and approved course project.

Content scheduling

Period 1- 2, autumn 2025

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved project reporting and group assignments. To pass the course the student needs to fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral literature exam
Active course participation and active project work
Written course project report presented orally

Qualifications

No prerequisities

Objective

The student
- can plan, implement and evaluate an industry-specific project
- has basic insights into their own industry
- can use tools in project planning and management
- knows how teams are formed and developed
- can work with others in teams
- knows the project leader's role and tasks

Content

Project as a working method
Group dynamics and teamwork
Project roles
Planning, monitoring and evaluation of projects
Delimitation of project assignments
Planning and execution of project assignments
Evaluation of the work carried out
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Peace, justice and strong institutions

Location and time

Course introduction in campus in Raseborg, scheduled 5th of September, 2023.
Seminar with oral project presentation scheduled in the end of the course 8th of December, 2023.

Materials

Eklund, S., Arbeta i projekt - individen, gruppen, ledaren, 2009. Studentlitteratur AB, Lund.
Other references and course material on the moodle site.

Teaching methods

Projected based learning
Lectures
Study visit connected to the course project

Employer connections

Course project ordered from enterprise/organization in the bioeconomy sector.

Exam schedules

Oral literature exam preliminary 3rd of October, 2023
Seminar with oral project presentation preliminary 8th of December, 2023.

Student workload

27 h / credit

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

For approved course approved oral literature exam, approved course participation and approved course project.

Content scheduling

Period 1- 2, autumn 2023

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved project reporting and group assignments. To pass the course the student needs to fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral literature exam
Active course participation and active project work
Written course project report presented orally

Qualifications

No prerequisities

Objective

The student
- can plan, implement and evaluate an industry-specific project
- has basic insights into their own industry
- can use tools in project planning and management
- knows how teams are formed and developed
- can work with others in teams
- knows the project leader's role and tasks

Content

Project as a working method
Group dynamics and teamwork
Project roles
Planning, monitoring and evaluation of projects
Delimitation of project assignments
Planning and execution of project assignments
Evaluation of the work carried out
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Peace, justice and strong institutions

Location and time

Course introduction online, scheduled 21th of August, 2024.
On site studies 23.8 and seminar with project presentation scheduled in 20th of September and 11th of October, 2024.
Onlinesessions scheduled during evenings.

Materials

Eklund, S., Arbeta i projekt - individen, gruppen, ledaren, 2011. Studentlitteratur AB, Lund.
Other references and course material on the moodle site.

Teaching methods

Projected based learning
Lectures
Seminars with project presentations.

Employer connections

Course project ordered from enterprise/organization in the bioeconomy sector. Th projects will be done during the course and presented during the seminars.

Exam schedules

Literature exam during week 42.
Seminar with project presentation 20th of September and 11th of October, 2024.

Student workload

27 h / credit

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

For approved course approved literature exam, approved course participation and approved course project.

Content scheduling

Period 1 autumn 2024

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved project reporting and group assignments. To pass the course the student needs to fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment methods and criteria

Literature exam
Active course participation and active project work
Written course project report presented orally

Qualifications

No prerequisities

Objective

The student
- can identify the native trees and the most common shrubs
- knows the habitat requirements of native tree species
- can identify the most important foreign tree species and know their production conditions in Finland
- knows the plant physiology of the trees

Content

Identification of native tree species and shrubs regardless of season
Identification of foreign tree species
The names of native tree species in Swedish, Finnish and their scientific names, the names of foreign species in Swedish and their scientific names
Habitat requirements of trees
Basic plant physiology and anatomy
The importance of nutrients for plant functions
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Life on land

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

The student
- can identify the native trees and the most common shrubs
- knows the habitat requirements of native tree species
- can identify the most important foreign tree species and know their production conditions in Finland
- knows the plant physiology of the trees

Content

Identification of native tree species and shrubs regardless of season
Identification of foreign tree species
The names of native tree species in Swedish, Finnish and their scientific names, the names of foreign species in Swedish and their scientific names
Habitat requirements of trees
Basic plant physiology and anatomy
The importance of nutrients for plant functions
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Life on land

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

The student:
- is familiar with the various branches of production in Finnish animal husbandry
- is familiar with various practical work stages in pet production in Finland
- understand how the legislation governs animal husbandry

Content

Finnish animal husbandry and its various branches of production
The most common production animal breeds
Introduction to practical work on livestock farms
Application of Finnish animal husbandry legislation
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production, Life on land and Climate action.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- can organise an operating plan for a farm company
- has an idea of what is meant by the sustainable use of farm resources and is familiar with the concept of farm view
- can, based on coverage contribution estimates, performance planning, profitability analysis and key ratios, also known as green key figures, evaluate organic production options
- has developed an understanding of generational shift processes in farm companies
- understands how differences in a company's business ideas affect the entire business concept, e.g. how large-scale commodity production differs from the production of value added products
- understand the principles for the development of services and service innovation in farm companies
- can further develop entrepreneurship and new concepts, exploit the potentials of digitisation, and create relationships between industries

Content

The farm''s ownership switching from one generation to the next, processes and analysis of various influencing factors
Practical steps in the farm´s ownership switching from one generation to the next
Operational planning in various forms of rural enterprises
From business concept to realization in different kinds of companies
The opportunities and challenges of digitalisation
Entrepreneurship and business development

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Accepted individual project work
Accepted individual on farm operational plan

Qualifications

No previous knowledge required

Further information

See course plan and moodle site

Objective

The student
-knows the basics of ecology at the individual, population, societal and ecosystem level
-understands the importance of biodiversity, the function and stability of ecosystems
-understands the meaning and significance of ecosystem services
-has an understanding of the consequences of human impact on ecosystems

Content

The function of ecosystems
Biodiversity
Population dynamics
Ecosystem services
Human impact on ecosystems in the past, present and future
The impact of climate change on ecosystems
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Life on land

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

The student
- understands the concepts of capital and interest
- knows methods for comparing the economics of different silvicultural measures
- understands the difference between production and economic return
- understand the economic principles of forest management recommendations
- can determine the economically optimal cycle time of a forest stand
- can assess the profitability of acquiring various fixed assets
- is aware of forestry taxation.

Content

The concept of interest
Profitability
Cash flow analysis
Investment calculations
Simulation of a forest stand's development and cash flows
Forest taxation
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Decent work and economic growth

Materials

To be announced in Moodle.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student:
-is familiar with the overall purpose of financial management
-is familiar with the most important legislation regarding accounting and financial management
-knows the meaning of good accounting ethics
-is familiar with the basics of single-entry and double-entry bookkeeping
-is familiar with different types of taxing
-is familiar with the requirements for tax accounting and tax declaration
-is familiar with risk management in companies
-can draw up an appropriate budget for a business

Content

Basics of accounting according to the Accounting Act and current tax laws:
- Ethics of Accounting
- Basics of double-entry accounting
- Notification and payment of VAT, employer performance and statutory insurance
- The financial statements (balance sheet and profit and loss statement) related to income taxation
Fundamentals of financial management for small businesses
- The purpose of financial management
- The most important methods and tools of financial control
- Cost and revenue analyzes taking into account sustainability, profitability and efficiency
- Important financial indicators
- Risks in business operations
- Exercise in budgeting and calculation
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of decent work and economic growth

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

The student:
-is familiar with the overall purpose of financial management
-is familiar with the most important legislation regarding accounting and financial management
-knows the meaning of good accounting ethics
-is familiar with the basics of single-entry and double-entry bookkeeping
-is familiar with different types of taxing
-is familiar with the requirements for tax accounting and tax declaration
-is familiar with risk management in companies
-can draw up an appropriate budget for a business

Content

Basics of accounting according to the Accounting Act and current tax laws:
- Ethics of Accounting
- Basics of double-entry accounting
- Notification and payment of VAT, employer performance and statutory insurance
- The financial statements (balance sheet and profit and loss statement) related to income taxation
Fundamentals of financial management for small businesses
- The purpose of financial management
- The most important methods and tools of financial control
- Cost and revenue analyzes taking into account sustainability, profitability and efficiency
- Important financial indicators
- Risks in business operations
- Exercise in budgeting and calculation
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of decent work and economic growth

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

The student
* shows the ability to communicate in a professional manner in a work context in speaking as well as writing
* is familiar with essential terminology within his/her field and is able to benefit from professional literature
* has a positive attitude to developing his/her receptive and productive language skills and is familiar with the relevant tools
* is aware of cultural differences in international contexts

Content

Oral and written presentation in English
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, the main goal of quality education

Location and time

The course will take place from October 28-December 16, 2024. There will be contact lessons on campus Raseborg as well as online lessons. The students are expected to attend the lessons physically on campus according to the following schedule.
October 28, on campus
November 4, on campus
November 11, online
November 18, on campus
November 25, online
December 2, on campus
December 9, online
December 16, on campus

Materials

Text material and assignments are part of the course.

Teaching methods

Contact/Online lessons based on communication, adaption of text material, individual work, work in pairs and groups, reports, presentations.

Exam schedules

The students will hand in assignments during the course. The written exam takes place in week 51 and the re-exams will take place in spring 2025.

International connections

Exchange students will attend the course.

Completion alternatives

There will be a written examination in week 51 and the students will be handing in assignments during the course. There will also be oral assignments in the form of presentations.

Student workload

The course comprises a total of 81 hours, 24 hours of which will be contact lessons. The students are expected to work 57 hours outside the classroom.

Content scheduling

Different themes will be dealt with during the course.

Further information

N/A

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.
For passing, 50% of the exam points are required and that all exercises are passed.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.

Assessment methods and criteria

Grading on a scale 1-5 or fail. An approved course requires approved oral presentations and approved written assignments.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has failed to meet the deadline of the written assignments and has not been present for the oral assignments.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student can express himself in a simple but coherent way and write reports in a simple but often unstructured way. There are spelling mistakes and weaknesses in basic structures of a written text. The student manages to present orally but the presentation may be difficult for foreigners to understand. Limited ability express oneself fluently in speech, the student pauses to find suitable expressions or uses words in his native language. Have problems to find synonyms and a suitable style.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Grade 3
The student can write coherent, analytical and structured texts including his own opinions and arguments and can draw conclusions of information from different sources. Breach of style, spelling mistakes and other small mistakes can be found but the student has a good command of the basic structures and can use difficult structures more correctly. Oral presentations are of a routine nature but structured.
Grade 4
The student writes almost flawless English and expresses himself fluently and professionally in speech and writing. The student writes well structured, analytical texts with well-grounded conclusions about more demanding topics and manages to pinpoint the most important in a text and provide examples. The student can express himself orally within a wide variety of topics spontaneously and rarely needs to look for the right expression. A versatile vocabulary.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The language is idiomatic and flawless. The student can write scientific texts in a well-structured, interesting and correct way. Manages to vary the style and use of language depending on the target group. Can in speech use professional, balanced and idiomatic language, make corrections without the audience being disturbed by it and has a good command of insinuations and multi-faceted expressions. Oral speeches are interesting, creative and well structured.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

The student
* shows the ability to communicate in a professional manner in a work context in speaking as well as writing
* is familiar with essential terminology within his/her field and is able to benefit from professional literature
* has a positive attitude to developing his/her receptive and productive language skills and is familiar with the relevant tools
* is aware of cultural differences in international contexts

Content

Oral and written presentation in English
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, the main goal of quality education

Location and time

The course will take place from August 29 - October 24, 2023. There will be contact lessons on campus Raseborg as well as online lessons. The students are expected to attend the lessons physically on campus according to the following schedule.
September 2, on campus
September 9, on campus
September 16, on campus
September 23, on campus
September 30, online
October 7, on campus
October 23, online
October 28, on campus

Materials

Text material and assignments are part of the course.

Teaching methods

Contact/Online lessons based on communication, adaption of text material, individual work, work in pairs and groups, reports, presentations.

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

The students will hand in assignments during the course. The written exam takes place in week 43 and the re-exams will take place in spring 2024.

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

There will be a written examination in week 44 and the students will be handing in assignments during the course. There will also be oral assignments in the form of presentations.

Student workload

The course comprises a total of 81 hours, 24 hours of which will be contact lessons. The students are expected to work 57 hours outside the classroom.

Content scheduling

Different themes will be dealt with during the course.

Further information

N/A

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.
For passing, 50% of the exam points are required and that all exercises are passed.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.

Assessment methods and criteria

Grading on a scale 1-5 or fail. An approved course requires approved oral presentations and approved written assignments.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has failed to meet the deadline of the written assignments and has not been present for the oral assignments.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student can express himself in a simple but coherent way and write reports in a simple but often unstructured way. There are spelling mistakes and weaknesses in basic structures of a written text. The student manages to present orally but the presentation may be difficult for foreigners to understand. Limited ability express oneself fluently in speech, the student pauses to find suitable expressions or uses words in his native language. Have problems to find synonyms and a suitable style.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Grade 3
The student can write coherent, analytical and structured texts including his own opinions and arguments and can draw conclusions of information from different sources. Breach of style, spelling mistakes and other small mistakes can be found but the student has a good command of the basic structures and can use difficult structures more correctly. Oral presentations are of a routine nature but structured.
Grade 4
The student writes almost flawless English and expresses himself fluently and professionally in speech and writing. The student writes well structured, analytical texts with well-grounded conclusions about more demanding topics and manages to pinpoint the most important in a text and provide examples. The student can express himself orally within a wide variety of topics spontaneously and rarely needs to look for the right expression. A versatile vocabulary.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The language is idiomatic and flawless. The student can write scientific texts in a well-structured, interesting and correct way. Manages to vary the style and use of language depending on the target group. Can in speech use professional, balanced and idiomatic language, make corrections without the audience being disturbed by it and has a good command of insinuations and multi-faceted expressions. Oral speeches are interesting, creative and well structured.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

The student
- has knowledge of regulations governing properties
- understands legislation affecting properties
- knows registration authorities and extracts
- knows the requirements for the sale and purchase of properties
- has knowledge of property development and knows different forms of ownership
- has knowledge in the management of individual roads.

Agrology students can evaluate farm properties and forest students can evaluate forest properties

Content

Property legislation
Property deals
Registration authorities
Property formation
Types of forms of ownership
Management of individual roads
Valuation of forest properties

Materials

To be announced in Moodle.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
* demonstrates ability to communicate in a natural and professional manner, in speaking as well as writing, in a work context, including customer service.
* demonstrates proficiency in the terminology of the field and is able to benefit from research and literature in his/her professional development
* shows such skills in the Finnish language as are in accordance with the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003). This means that the student must show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) skills in speaking and writing Finnish. Written and oral skills are assessed separately.

Content

Oral and written presentation in Finnish
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, the main goal of quality education

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.
For passing, 50% of the exam points are required and that all exercises are passed.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

The student
* demonstrates ability to communicate in a natural and professional manner, in speaking as well as writing, in a work context, including customer service.
* demonstrates proficiency in the terminology of the field and is able to benefit from research and literature in his/her professional development
* shows such skills in the Finnish language as are in accordance with the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003). This means that the student must show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) skills in speaking and writing Finnish. Written and oral skills are assessed separately.

Content

Oral and written presentation in Finnish
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, the main goal of quality education

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.
For passing, 50% of the exam points are required and that all exercises are passed.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

The student
- understands what a well-functioning poultry farming requires in terms of animal care, production environment and feeding
- knows about egg and meat production
- can take into account requirements from authorities, intermediaries and processors as well as requests from consumers
- knows how poultry production facilities should be designed taking into account the welfare of the animals
- can optimize a sustainable breeding.

Content

General conditions for poultry farming
Different forms of poultry farming
Key players in the industry
Feeding and feeding standards
Requirements on the production environment
Factors affecting hatching and breeding
Care measures for various forms of poultry farming
Factors affecting the profitability and economic prospects of poultry farming
Optimization of poultry farming based on current influencing factors and requirements
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, primarily the goal of Responsible consumption and production

Materials

To be announced in Moodle.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- can plan harvesting, feed preparation, preservation and storage of roughage, cereals and legumes
- knows about growing and preserving maize

Content

Harvesting and preservation of hay, silage and hay silage
Wet preservation of feed grain
Drying of feed grain
Sustainable development in agriculture (bioeconomy) is an essential part of the course
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible production, ecosystems and biodiversity as well as Climate action.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student:
- knows the basics of theory of science
- can to describe and apply relevant research methods
- can draw up a plan for a scientific work
- can document and communicate their research results
- can perform information retrieval and apply source criticism
- knows how to compile information according to good scientific practice
- understands the goal of a thesis project and the requirements for it.

Content

Introduction to the research methodology
History of science and method development
Basic concepts in modern research methodology
The different parts of the research process
Qualitative and quantitative method
Research ethics requirements
The importance of the thesis project in polytechnic studies
Analysis of previous thesis projects
UAS Novia's rules for the thesis project
To carry out the learning test in practice
Information retrieval and sources
Instructions for scientific writing
Assessment criteria for the dissertation
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Quality education

Materials

To be announced in Moodle

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

The student:
- knows the genetic foundations, goals and methods of forest tree breeding
- knows functions connected to the production of bred forest tree reproductive material and how the forest tree breeding is organized
- knows the seed classification as well as measures related to the seed procurement
- knows how a nursery works
- can compare different plant types, measures associated with their cultivation and quality requirements
- knows laws, regulations and directives related to the production, trade and distribution of reproductive material.

Content

Legislation concerning trade in forest reproductive materials
Basics of forest tree breeding
Classification and quality requirements for seeds and seedlings
Production and trade in reproductive material
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Responsible consumption and production

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- has the ability to discover and take advantage of financial opportunities in various activities
- has the ability to develop ideas and the ability to realize ideas together with customers
- knows different company forms and their advantages and disadvantages
- can apply knowledge in marketing, sales and financial follow-up.

Content

Time planning and budgeting of the project
Marketing of the business
Negotiations and settlement of cooperation agreements with other actors
Project documentation
Financial accounting using double-entry bookkeeping
Company forms in Finland
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Decent work and economic growth

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To pass the course the student needs to fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.

Qualifications

No prerequisities

Objective

The student
- has the ability to discover and take advantage of financial opportunities in various activities
- has the ability to develop ideas and the ability to realize ideas together with customers
- knows different company forms and their advantages and disadvantages
- can apply knowledge in marketing, sales and financial follow-up.

Content

Time planning and budgeting of the project
Marketing of the business
Negotiations and settlement of cooperation agreements with other actors
Project documentation
Financial accounting using double-entry bookkeeping
Company forms in Finland
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Decent work and economic growth

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To pass the course the student needs to fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.

Qualifications

No prerequisities

Objective

The student
- knows methods for data capture and data processing for GIS analyses
- can analyse vector and raster based environmental data
- can visualise geographical information efficiently and can utilise web-based methods to disseminate it

Content

Repetition of vector analysis
Different types of applied raster analysis
Open geographic data
Remote analysis data, its production and potential for use
Introduction to 3D analysis
Publication of geographical data, web GIS
Basics of QGIS and its analysis functions

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- knows methods for data capture and data processing for GIS analyses
- can analyse vector and raster based environmental data
- can visualise geographical information efficiently and can utilise web-based methods to disseminate it

Content

Repetition of vector analysis
Different types of applied raster analysis
Open geographic data
Remote analysis data, its production and potential for use
Introduction to 3D analysis
Publication of geographical data, web GIS
Basics of QGIS and its analysis functions

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student:
- knows how to plan and realise collection of spatial information
- is able to produce geographical information for use in the natural resources sector
- knows how to find existing GIS information on the Internet

Content

GPS technology
Production of geographical information in a GIS program (ArcGIS, QGIS) by drawing map objects and add attribute data
How to use digital, web-based map material
Finding and downloading, processing and utilizing digital map material for visualization and basic GIS analysis
Production of maps in accordance with basic cartographic principles
Use of a mobile phone for localisation, navigation and data collection in the field
Knowledge of how GIS is utilized in nature resource management and in society at large
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Location and time

Period 2 2023, Campus Raseborg.

Materials

On moodle.

Teaching methods

Lectures, field and computer class practicals.A selection of home assignments.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Assessment methods and criteria

Computer assignment.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

<50% of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

50-59% (=1) or 60-69% (=2) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments respectively

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

70-79% (=3) or 80-89% (=4) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments respectively

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

90-100% (=5) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

The student:
- knows how to plan and realise collection of spatial information
- is able to produce geographical information for use in the natural resources sector
- knows how to find existing GIS information on the Internet

Content

GPS technology
Production of geographical information in a GIS program (ArcGIS, QGIS) by drawing map objects and add attribute data
How to use digital, web-based map material
Finding and downloading, processing and utilizing digital map material for visualization and basic GIS analysis
Production of maps in accordance with basic cartographic principles
Use of a mobile phone for localisation, navigation and data collection in the field
Knowledge of how GIS is utilized in nature resource management and in society at large
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Location and time

Period 2 2023, Campus Raseborg.

Materials

On moodle.

Teaching methods

Lectures, field and computer class practicals.A selection of home assignments.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Assessment methods and criteria

Computer assignment.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

<50% of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

50-59% (=1) or 60-69% (=2) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments respectively

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

70-79% (=3) or 80-89% (=4) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments respectively

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

90-100% (=5) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

The student
- knows the significance and extent of fodder production in Finland
- mastered the cultivation techniques of plant species used mainly for the production of fodder
- is well acquainted with production techniques for the cultivation of perennial pastures, with alternative systems for grazing and methods of growing fodder or cereal crops
- can control production efforts based on knowledge of how nutritional value is affected by environmental and cultivation factors

Content

Cultivation of coarse fodder plant in Finland
Coarse fodder plants: plant species and production biology
Rough feed: quality parameters
Perennial grassland: co-cultivation, establishment, fertilization and plant protection
Perennial meadow: endurance, supplement sowing and meadow renovation
Green fodder crops and whole grain silage
Grazing

Sustainable development in agriculture (bioeconomy) is an essential part of the course

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No previous knowledge required

Objective

The student
- knows the production biology of the grass plants
- can take into account the biological properties and plant factors of the species when designing cultivation techniques
- knows parameters that describe feed quality and can take them into account when designing animal feed production

Content

Cultivation of roughage in Finland
Roughage plants: plant species and production biology
Roughage: quality parameters
Perennial grassland: co-cultivation, establishment, fertilization and plant protection
Perennial grass: endurance, supplementary sowing and grass renovation
Crops for green fodder and whole grain silage
Pasture management
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible production, ecosystems and biodiversity as well as Climate action.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- is aware of the challenges posed by weeds and pests
- knows about various preventive plant protection measures
- is aware of various control measures
- knows and can consider ecotoxicological factors
- can optimize the spraying technique according to prevailing conditions
- can take into account current plant protection legislation.

Content

Weeds, pathogenic organisms and insects
Preventive and control measures
The mode of action of pesticides
Resistance to pesticides
Ecotoxicology
Execution of chemical control
Legislation
Individual abiotic pests and plant pests
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production, Life on land and Climate action.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- is aware of the challenges posed by weeds and pests
- knows about various preventive plant protection measures
- is aware of various control measures
- knows and can consider ecotoxicological factors
- can optimize the spraying technique according to prevailing conditions
- can take into account current plant protection legislation.

Content

Weeds, pathogenic organisms and insects
Preventive and control measures
The mode of action of pesticides
Resistance to pesticides
Ecotoxicology
Execution of chemical control
Legislation
Individual abiotic pests and plant pests
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production, Life on land and Climate action.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- can calculate variable costs and make gross margin calculations for crop production and animal husbandry
- can translate material flow into economic consequences
- can draw up an operating plan for a farm company
- understands and can consider the structure of the Finnish agri-food chain

Content

Operational planning in various forms of rural companies
From business concept to realization in different kinds of companies
Opportunities and challenges of digitalisation
Entrepreneurship and business development
The agri-food chain
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible production and consumption as well as Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To pass the course the student needs fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

The student
- can perform and describe common farm work in plant cultivation and animal husbandry
- understands and can explain in writing how the farm works
- can account for the farm internship in relation to sustainable development in agriculture

Content

Farm Internship on a broad basis in plant cultivation and animal husbandry
The farm's functions
Sustainable development of farms
Farm practice is integrated from a number of global sustainability goals, mainly regarding Responsible consumption and production,Life on land, Decent work and economic growth, Climate action and Good health and well-being.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the learning objectives of the farm internship, and in the relevant course implementation compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students meet the learning objectives of the farm internship, and in the relevant course implementation compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students meet the learning objectives of the farm internship, and in the relevant course implementation compulsory elements, at a commendable level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Further information

See special study package description for "Gårdspraktik" with accompanying instructions, forms and contract models in different languages (Swedish, Finnish and English) as well as insurance information, which is reviewed at scheduled introductory and information sessions regarding "Gårdspraktik".

Objective

The student
- can perform and describe common farm work in plant cultivation and/or animal husbandry
- understands and can explain in writing how the farm works
- can account for the farm internship in relation to sustainable development in agriculture

Content

Farm Internship on a broad basis in plant cultivation and/or animal husbandry
The farm's functions
Sustainable development of farms
Farm internship is integrated from a number of global sustainability goals, mainly regarding Responsible consumption and production, Life on land, Decent work and economic growth, Climate action and Good health and well-being.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the learning objectives of the farm internship, and in the relevant course implementation compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students meet the learning objectives of the farm internship, and in the relevant course implementation compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students meet the learning objectives of the farm internship, and in the relevant course implementation compulsory elements, at a commendable level

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Further information

See special study package description for "Gårdspraktik" with accompanying instructions, forms and contract models in different languages (Swedish, Finnish and English) as well as insurance information, which is reviewed at scheduled introductory and information sessions regarding "Gårdspraktik".

Objective

The student:
- knows methods for efficient storage of large amounts of information
- knows efficient and versatile use of spreadsheet program for storing, analyzing and presenting data.
- knows how to validate the accuracy of the data
- knows how to use descriptive statistics
- can process and refine collected data into information.

Content

Management of natural resource data
Create information
Use of spreadsheet programs
Descriptive statistics

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- has knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of production animals
- knows the body's functions and the metabolism of different animal species

Content

Animal anatomy
The physiology of animals
Animal metabolism
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Responsible consumption and production and of good health and well-being.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- has knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of production animals
- knows the body's functions and the metabolism of different animal species

Content

Animal anatomy
The physiology of animals
Animal metabolism
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Responsible consumption and production and of good health and well-being.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- knows the animal reproductive organs and fetal development
- knows the heat of the animals and can take it into account in operational planning and design of animal husbandry
- knows factors that affect the pregnancy outcome and delivery process

Content

Animal reproductive organs and fetal development
The heat of animals, taking into account it in connection with operational planning and the design of animal husbandry
Factors that affect pregnancy outcomes and delivery process
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Responsible production and Good health and well-being.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- is aware of the authorities' requirements for animal producers regarding the various animal diseases
- knows the basics of animal health care with emphasis on disease prevention measures
- understands what affects a good animal health and can identify a healthy animal
- knows about common health problems and diseases in animals and their symptoms
- can take action when animals fall ill
- is aware of the risks of the spread of infection
- is aware of the most serious animal diseases.

Content

The most common health problems in international and Finnish animal husbandry
Some specifically selected animal diseases of major production significance and quarantine diseases
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Responsible consumption and production and of Good health and well-being.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grade scale 0 - 5, at least 50% of the total score in the exam for a passed / satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Learning objectives achieved at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Learning outcomes achieved at a commendable level

Qualifications

No previous knowledge required

Further information

See the course plan and the course moodle page

Objective

The student
- is aware of the authorities' requirements for animal producers regarding the various animal diseases
- knows the basics of animal health care with emphasis on disease prevention measures
- understands what affects a good animal health and can identify a healthy animal
- knows about common health problems and diseases in animals and their symptoms
- can take action when animals fall ill
- is aware of the risks of the spread of infection
- is aware of the most serious animal diseases.

Content

The most common health problems in international and Finnish animal husbandry
Some specifically selected animal diseases of major production significance and quarantine diseases
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Responsible consumption and production and of Good health and well-being.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grade scale 0 - 5, at least 50% of the total score in the exam for a passed / satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Learning objectives achieved at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Learning outcomes achieved at a commendable level

Qualifications

No previous knowledge required

Further information

See the course plan and the course moodle page

Objective

The student
- knows the basics of genetics and animal breeding
- can apply the basics when choosing breeding animals
- is familiar with breeding methods for production animals
- can assess opportunities and risks with cloning and genetic engineering

Content

The basics of genetics and livestock breeding, different links between genetics and breeding work, breeding evaluation and heritability
Fundamentals of breeding theory
Different breeding methods
Modern genetic engineering
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Responsible production and Good health and well-being.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grade scale 0 - 5, at least 50% of the total score in the exam with calculation exercises for a passed / satisfactory level, impact on the course grade 75%

Approved project assignments that are assessed in the scale 0 - 5, impact on the course grade 25%

Activity and interest as well as active participation in arithmetic exercises affect the assessment and the final course grade

Qualifications

No previous knowledge required

Objective

The student
- knows what a well-functioning riding and trotting horse keeping requires regarding the animals' care, environment and feeding
- understand the factors that affect the profitability of horse breeding
- can take into account requirements from authorities and stakeholders.

Content

The general conditions of horse keeping
Historical development of horse breeding in Finland
Different forms of horse keeping and breeding
Competition activities, riding and trotting, jumping and dressage, field competition
Feeding, feed state calculations
Horse care and the horse operator's versatile tasks
Exercise physiology, different exercise methods in
The horse's natural behavior
Riding and trotting horses' requirements for their surroundings, design of horse facilities and stable environments with consideration for sustainability, animal health and well-being
Factors that affect the profitability of horse breeding
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production as well as Good health and well-being.

Materials

To be announced in Moodle.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prereguisites.

Objective

The student has a good command of:
- the IT services of the UAS and the utilities needed in work and studies in order to compile written assignments, analyse data and report projects
- file handling
- word processing programs
- spreadsheet programs
- presentation graphics programs used for making presentations

Content

Various digital tools used in the studies
Introduction to digital accessibility
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of quality education

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved exercises and activity. To pass the course the student needs to fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

The student has a good command of:
- the IT services of the UAS and the utilities needed in work and studies in order to compile written assignments, analyse data and report projects
- file handling
- word processing programs
- spreadsheet programs
- presentation graphics programs used for making presentations

Content

Various digital tools used in the studies
Introduction to digital accessibility
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of quality education

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved exercises and activity. To pass the course the student needs to fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

The Student
- is familiar with development models in agriculture and model farms
- is aware of the challenges of sustainability in a global perspective related to agriculture and climate change
- is familiar with international agribusiness, food production, trade and quality systems like Global Gap
- is knowledgeable in international agreements and trade barriers and their effect on agriculture

Content

Students are introduce to development models in agriculture and model farms, challenges of sustainability in a global perspective related to agriculture and climate change, international agribusiness, food production, trade and quality systems like Global Gap and international agreements and trade barriers and their effect on agriculture.
The course is based on several of the global sustainbable development goals, in particular responsible consumption and production.

Location and time

31st of October - 19th of December, 2024.

Materials

Course material, references and instructions announced on the moodle site.

Teaching methods

Project based learning
Lectures
Farm trip

Employer connections

Farm trip to an ecologicla farm with crop production and animal husbandry.

Exam schedules

Seminar with project presentations 19th of December 2024.

International connections

The course is common for students in the agricultural programme, international exchange students and for students in the Sustainable Coastal Management program.

Interactive cooperation with assignments and projects in so called "Agriteams".

Student workload

3 credits, about 27 h / credit.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation with course grade 0 - 5 based on the assignments and course project.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Failed assignments and/or course project.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Approved course with grade 1 based on accepted course assignments and project.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Approved course with grade 3 based on accepted course assignments and project on a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Approved course with grade 5 based on accepted course assignments and project on an excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

The Student
- Can describe the circumstances for forestry in different countries
- Can describe the principles of plantation forestry
- Is aware of different forms of forest ownership
- Is aware of the challenges of sustainability in a global perspective related to forestry
- Is familiar with international wood trade and raw material flows

Content

Introduction to international forestry with a starting point in Finland
International forestry agreements
International forestry trade
Siviculture
Plantation forestry
Forest ownership
SDG:s Partnerships for the goals and responsible consumption and production

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

The student:
- knows how to develop and maintain customer relations
- knows how to prepare a focused and effective attendance in an international exhibition
- understand the importance of growing a proffessional network
- can identify and analyze customer centered marketing and critically evaluate marketing materials.

Content

Relational marketing
Event marketing
Professional networks
Personal learning environments
The course is based on several of the global sustainbable development goals, in particular Decent work and economic growth

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

no prerequisites

Objective

The student:
- knows how to develop and maintain customer relations
- knows how to prepare a focused and effective attendance in an international exhibition
- understand the importance of growing a proffessional network
- can identify and analyze customer centered marketing and critically evaluate marketing materials.

Content

Relational marketing
Event marketing
Professional networks
Personal learning environments
The course is based on several of the global sustainbable development goals, in particular Decent work and economic growth

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

no prerequisites

Objective

The student
- knows trends in the forest industry on a global level and how these affect Nordic forestry
- knows the importance of the forest industry in both a national and a global perspective
- can account for the forest industry's operating conditions
- knows the main markets for various forest industry products
- knows how the forest sector is structured and works in another country
- is familiar with import and export regulations for timber
- knows about traceability systems for timber (CoC).

Content

National Forest Strategies
The forest industry in Finland and globally
Economic forecasts for the forest industry
FLEGT (Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade)
Forest certification
The forest sector in one of Finland's neighboring countries
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Materials

To be announced in Moodle.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- has an understanding of what academic studies require
- can retrieve and critically review information
- is aware of the gain of activating methods of learning
- can reflect on his/her studies and future plans and is aware of his/her individual learning style
- can plan and follow up his/her studies
- can generate new knowledge and create personal learning environments and share knowledge with others
- can reflect on life-long learning within the profession

Content

Introduction to studies at Novia University of Applied Sciences
How to create a study plan
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of quality education.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved assignments and activity. To pass the course the student needs to fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- has an understanding of what academic studies require
- can retrieve and critically review information
- is aware of the gain of activating methods of learning
- can reflect on his/her studies and future plans and is aware of his/her individual learning style
- can plan and follow up his/her studies
- can generate new knowledge and create personal learning environments and share knowledge with others
- can reflect on life-long learning within the profession

Content

Introduction to studies at Novia University of Applied Sciences
How to create a study plan
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of quality education.

Materials

To be announced in Moodle.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved assignments and activity. To pass the course the student needs to fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- knows about cash flows in a company and the factors that affect them
- can compile a comprehensive financial plan with alternative production calculations for a farm company using available Excel calculation programs, and can calculate the profitability of various options
- can set up budgets for farm companies and make investment calculations based on current investment and other business support rules
- understands important payment movements and financing opportunities for rural businesses
Course-specific competence (file):

Content

Company's investment process (significant stages)
Investment calculations and assessment of the profitability of investments, especially with regard to the company's financial position
Investment planning and liquidity management
Agriculture's national investment aid and EU support structures / support systems
Basics of production theory, stake - return relationship, stake - stake relationship and product - product relationship
Basic cost theory
Agricultural risks, risk management and risk minimization, especially considering large investments
Cash flows in the company and factors that affect them
The financial system, including the stock and financial markets
Various financing options
Invoicing and management of the company's payment operations
The company's income statement and balance sheet
The effect of taxation on the company's cash flows

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grade 0 - 5, at least 50 % of the total points in the written exam for an acceptable level

Influence on the total course grade for an individual student:

Written exam 50 %
Assignment/Written project report, grade 0 - 5, 25 %
Participation and showed activity during the lectures, grade 0 - 5, 25 %

Qualifications

No previous knowledge required

Further information

See the course plan and specified instructions about the two parts of the course investments and financing respectively cash flow

Objective

The student
- can read and understand maps
- knows digital maps and mobile map applications
- can move in the terrain and locate objects using a map
- knows the geometric properties of the maps
- can assess their own physical and cognitive limitations and create a positive attitude towards self-development.

Content

Map signs
Geometric properties of maps
Combination of map generalization and reality
Use of digital map services and applications on the mobile phone
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Quality education

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- can evaluate the landscape's aesthetic, ecological, cultural values and economic values
- can communicate with actors in landscape care
- knows methods for managing areas with landscape values.

Content

Landscaping in general
Landscape analysis
Ecosystem services
Nature's health effects and recreation
Agroecology and landscaping
Landscape management in forestry and game considerations
Environmental subsidiary agreement
Nature inventories and meadow biotopes
GIS and other tools in visualization and planning
Construction of wetlands

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

The student
- knows different leadership styles
- can identify their own leader profile
- understand how different organizations work and are led
- has the ability to lead and create work community
- have skills in decision making and conflict management
- understands the employer's and employee's statutory responsibilities and obligations
- knows the concepts of quality management and quality certification.

Content

Introduction to Leadership
Theories on Leadership
The goals, visions and strategies of organizations
Organizational culture and leadership
HRM and work group dynamics
Employer's responsibilities and obligations
Labor legislation and employment agreements
The hiring of new staff in practice
Job Listings
Job Applications
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Decent work and economic growth

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

The student
- understands the importance of logistics for the entire procurement chain
- understands the importance of infrastructure for the Finnish forest industry
- knows methods used for long-distance transport of timber and energy wood
- can assess the carbon footprint in different modes of transport
- can lead transports of timber and energy wood
- understands the time dimension of operational planning and the relationship to finance, logistics and decision-making
- knows methods for planning goal-oriented operational activities
- can store timber and energy wood in different parts of the transport chain based on the requirements of the raw material's properties.

Content

The basics of logistics
Long-distance transport of industrial wood and energy wood: lorries, trains, ships and barges and flotation
Forest roads: road section, parts of the road, technical requirements, road maintenance
Wood storage
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- knows the crops' need for plant nutrients and how the need can be met
- knows the macronutrient cycle, soil plant nutrient storage and nutrient mobilization and immobilization
- understands the importance of mycorrhiza for the uptake of nutrients by plants
- can perform ground mapping and give advice based on ground mapping results
- can make fertilizer calculations

Content

Plants' need for nutrients
Procedure for calculating the crop's nutrient requirements
Significance and maintenance of soil nutrient supply
Soil biological and chemical reaction systems
In-depth study of the concept of cation exchange capacity and the factors that determine its extent
Ground mapping
Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and sulfur: cycles, soil storage and mobilization
Mycorrhiza
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production, Life on land and Climate action.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- knows the crops' need for plant nutrients and how the need can be met
- knows the macronutrient cycle, soil plant nutrient storage and nutrient mobilization and immobilization
- understands the importance of mycorrhiza for the uptake of nutrients by plants
- can perform ground mapping and give advice based on ground mapping results
- can make fertilizer calculations

Content

Plants' need for nutrients
Procedure for calculating the crop's nutrient requirements
Significance and maintenance of soil nutrient supply
Soil biological and chemical reaction systems
In-depth study of the concept of cation exchange capacity and the factors that determine its extent
Ground mapping
Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and sulfur: cycles, soil storage and mobilization
Mycorrhiza
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production, Life on land and Climate action.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- knows the physical, biological and chemical properties of arable land
- understands the importance of preserved and increased soil fertility
- knows regenerative cultivation methods
- knows the importance of arable land for the carbon balance

Content

Soil fertility
The physical properties of arable land, materiality and porosity, texture and structure
Ground packing
The biological properties of arable land, plant biomass, soil organisms and soil
The importance of soil content and soil conservation measures
Soil content changes
Green fertilizing
Chemical properties of arable land, cation exchange capacity, degree of base saturation, buffering, pH value
Liming
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production, Life on land and Climate action.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- knows the physical, biological and chemical properties of arable land
- understands the importance of preserved and increased soil fertility
- knows regenerative cultivation methods
- knows the importance of arable land for the carbon balance

Content

Soil fertility
The physical properties of arable land, materiality and porosity, texture and structure
Ground packing
The biological properties of arable land, plant biomass, soil organisms and soil
The importance of soil content and soil conservation measures
Soil content changes
Green fertilizing
Chemical properties of arable land, cation exchange capacity, degree of base saturation, buffering, pH value
Liming
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production, Life on land and Climate action.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- knows principles and regulations regarding the farm's various production and environmental subsidies
- has the ability to analyze the outside world to find the key to new markets
- understands how economic phenomena in society affect agriculture and rural entrepreneurship
- has the ability to apply circular economy in its operations

Content

Basic economic concepts, international agreements and regulations that affect rural companies in Finland
Principles and regulations regarding farm production's various production and environmental financial support
Analysis for a selected industry and insight into how markets and policies affect the industry in question
Application of circular economy in own business
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible production and consumption as well as Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- knows principles and regulations regarding the farm's various production and environmental subsidies
- has the ability to analyze the outside world to find the key to new markets
- understands how economic phenomena in society affect agriculture and rural entrepreneurship
- has the ability to apply circular economy in its operations

Content

Basic economic concepts, international agreements and regulations that affect rural companies in Finland
Principles and regulations regarding farm production's various production and environmental financial support
Analysis for a selected industry and insight into how markets and policies affect the industry in question
Application of circular economy in own business
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible production and consumption as well as Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student:
- understands the importance of an entrepreneurial approach based on creativity and innovation
- understands the concept of business development
- can analyze markets and see opportunities for economic activities
- masters the chain from idea to product and sales
- knows how to plan, implement and evaluate various marketing efforts
- through marketing can create value for customers and build good customer relationships
- knows the most important legislation regarding marketing and sales.

Content

The importance of marketing in small companies and its role for customer care
Important concepts and processes in marketing
Market analysis
Planning a customized marketing strategy
Pricing of goods and services
Billing methods
Design of tenders, quotations and VAT invoices
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Decent work and economic growth

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student:
- understands the importance of an entrepreneurial approach based on creativity and innovation
- understands the concept of business development
- can analyze markets and see opportunities for economic activities
- masters the chain from idea to product and sales
- knows how to plan, implement and evaluate various marketing efforts
- through marketing can create value for customers and build good customer relationships
- knows the most important legislation regarding marketing and sales.

Content

The importance of marketing in small companies and its role for customer care
Important concepts and processes in marketing
Market analysis
Planning a customized marketing strategy
Pricing of goods and services
Billing methods
Design of tenders, quotations and VAT invoices
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Decent work and economic growth

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student:
- can apply the trigonometry of the right-angeled triangle
- can solve polynomial equations and graphically interpret polynomial functions
- can denote and calculate arithmetic and geometric series
- understand how to use mathematical functions and models to describe scientific phenomena
- can make calculations with growth functions
- understands causes and sees opportunities in using logarithmic and exponential functions
- can use basic logarithmic rules to solve exponential equations
- knows the concepts of limit value and derivatives and can apply rules for simple functions

Content

Mathematickal expressions
Equations of the first degree
Formulas
Equations of the second degree
Equation systems
Polynomial functions, exponential and logarithmic functions
Rules of Logarithms
Exponential equations
Derivatives, physical examples and simple optimizations
From the basic mathematics course:
- Units and fractions
- Proportionality
- Percent
- Rectangular triangle
- Areas and volumes

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- can identify and fix plant nutrient deficiencies
- know the origin, manufacturing processes and properties of mineral fertilizers
- can apply methods to optimize the crop's utilization of applied mineral fertilizers

Content

Plants' uptake and transport of nutrients
Calculating plant nutrient supply
Simple N, P and K mineral fertilizers (manufacturing and properties)
Other fertilizer minerals (manufacturing and properties)
Composite NPK mineral fertilizers (manufacturing and properties)
Fertilization strategies and fertilizer technology for increased nitrogen and phosphorus efficiency
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production, Life on land and Climate action.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Further information

To be announced in Moodle.

Objective

The student
- can identify and fix plant nutrient deficiencies
- know the origin, manufacturing processes and properties of mineral fertilizers
- can apply methods to optimize the crop's utilization of applied mineral fertilizers

Content

Plants' uptake and transport of nutrients
Calculating plant nutrient supply
Simple N, P and K mineral fertilizers (manufacturing and properties)
Other fertilizer minerals (manufacturing and properties)
Composite NPK mineral fertilizers (manufacturing and properties)
Fertilization strategies and fertilizer technology for increased nitrogen and phosphorus efficiency
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production, Life on land and Climate action.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Further information

To be announced in Moodle.

Objective

The student
- knows about different arable lands that occur in the Nordic countries
- knows different tillage methods
- understands the cultivation characteristics of the arable land and can adapt the cultivation measures based on different soil types

Content

Yield-generating factors
Climate factors
Soil formation
Geology
Agriculture's soil taxonomy
Land use properties (cultivation, erosion, nutrient losses)
Principal soil-related conditions and goals for spring and autumn cultivation in agriculture
Traditional tillage, reduced tillage and direct sowing
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production, Life on land and Climate action.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- knows about different arable lands that occur in the Nordic countries
- knows different tillage methods
- understands the cultivation characteristics of the arable land and can adapt the cultivation measures based on different soil types

Content

Yield-generating factors
Climate factors
Soil formation
Geology
Agriculture's soil taxonomy
Land use properties (cultivation, erosion, nutrient losses)
Principal soil-related conditions and goals for spring and autumn cultivation in agriculture
Traditional tillage, reduced tillage and direct sowing
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production, Life on land and Climate action.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- knows the water cycle and its importance for plant cultivation
- can plan drainage and knows digital tools for this
- knows methods for minimizing the load of the runoff on the watercourses
- knows the water needs of different crops and can optimize irrigation technology
- knows laws and regulations regarding ditching and irrigation

Content

Ground water
Drainage: development and basic concepts
Placement and sizing of open ditches and covered ditches
Maintenance, problems and troubleshooting
Materials and machines for cover ditches
Adjustable drainage, lime filter ditch and traps for phosphorus
Irrigation: soils and crops
Calculation of irrigation requirements
irrigation Technology
Laws and regulations regarding ditching and irrigation
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production, Life on land and Climate action.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Studerande uppfyller kursens mål, och i berörda kursförverkligande obligatoriska moment, på en god nivå.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- knows the water cycle and its importance for plant cultivation
- can plan drainage and knows digital tools for this
- knows methods for minimizing the load of the runoff on the watercourses
- knows the water needs of different crops and can optimize irrigation technology
- knows laws and regulations regarding ditching and irrigation

Content

Ground water
Drainage: development and basic concepts
Placement and sizing of open ditches and covered ditches
Maintenance, problems and troubleshooting
Materials and machines for cover ditches
Adjustable drainage, lime filter ditch and traps for phosphorus
Irrigation: soils and crops
Calculation of irrigation requirements
irrigation Technology
Laws and regulations regarding ditching and irrigation
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production, Life on land and Climate action.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Studerande uppfyller kursens mål, och i berörda kursförverkligande obligatoriska moment, på en god nivå.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- understands the effects of different cultivation systems and crop rotation
- can optimize their crop production based on a rational and sustainable crop rotation planning
- can use digital tools for cultivation planning.

Content

Cultivation
Production planning, cultivation planning and crop rotation
Significance of crop rotation and planning of crop rotation
Plant nutrient balance at plant succession level
Computer-aided cultivation planning
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible production, ecosystems and biodiversity as well as Climate action.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- understands and can optimize the symbiotic nitrogen fixation
- understands the mineralization processes of organic material of different origins
- know the different types of fertilizers and their properties
- can minimize losses that occur during storage and spreading of fertilizers
- can apply methods to optimize the crop's utilization of added organic fertilizer

Content

Symptoms of plant nutrient deficiency
The symbiotic nitrogen fixation's contribution to crop nitrogen supply
Stable manure: composition, treatment and spreading opportunities
Extended fertilizer calculations
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production, Life on land and the Climate action.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No previous knowledge required

Further information

To be announced in Moodle.

Objective

The student
- understands and can optimize the symbiotic nitrogen fixation
- understands the mineralization processes of organic material of different origins
- know the different types of fertilizers and their properties
- can minimize losses that occur during storage and spreading of fertilizers
- can apply methods to optimize the crop's utilization of added organic fertilizer

Content

Symptoms of plant nutrient deficiency
The symbiotic nitrogen fixation's contribution to crop nitrogen supply
Stable manure: composition, treatment and spreading opportunities
Extended fertilizer calculations
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production, Life on land and the Climate action.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No previous knowledge required

Further information

To be announced in Moodle.

Objective

The student
- is aware of regulatory requirements imposed on agricultural production buildings
- understand the importance of functional planning in the design of production buildings in animal husbandry.

Content

National legislation concerning agricultural production buildings
Planning of appropriate and sustainable production units in agriculture
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, primarily the goal of sustainable consumption and production

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- knows central product quality parameters in potato and sugar beet cultivation
- knows how to achieve different production goals in potato and sugar beet cultivation

Content

Production chains for potatoes and sugar beets with emphasis on the cultivation measures relevant to the individual crops
The history, morphology, systematics, anatomy and developmental stages of potato and sugar beet
Purpose of potato cultivation (early cultivation / early potatoes, food potato cultivation, cultivation of seed potatoes, production of starch potatoes and potatoes for the food industry and other industrial purposes)
Cultivation planning and conditions for soil, climate, plant sequence, cultivation material (varieties), seeds, germination and settling (potatoes)
Soil cultivation, nutritional needs and fertilizers
Maintenance measures such as cupping (potatoes) and irrigation
Plant protection measures, preventive measures, mechanical and chemical weed control and regulation of fungal and viral diseases and pests
Blast killing (potatoes), picking up, handling and storage (sugar beet storage)
Quality aspects and issues related to environment and food safety permeate the entire course
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible production, ecosystems and biodiversity

Location and time

3rd of March - 24th of April, 2025

Materials

Course material, references and instructions announced on the moodle site.

Teaching methods

Project based learning
Lectures
Field studies

Employer connections

Field studies on farms producing and processing potatoes and producing sugar beet

Exam schedules

Written Exam 24th of April, 2025
Seminars with oral project presentations, scheduled during the course 17th of March, 16th of April, 2025 and 22nd of April, 2025

Student workload

27 h / Credit

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Assessment methods and criteria

Written Exam 50 % of the course grade
Projects 50 % of the course grade
Course participation and activity

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Learning objectives not fulfilled, failed written exam or course projects.
Absence from farm trips/field studies not compensated

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Fulfilled learning objectives on an accepted level, accepted written exam and projects.
Participation in farm trips/field studies

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Fulfilled learning objectives on a good level, accepted written exam and projects on a good level.
Active participation in farm trips/field studies

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Fulfilled learning objectives on an excellent level, accepted written exam and projects on an excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student becomes acquainted with organizations and companies in the forest sector and learns to work in accordance with the conditions that apply in working life. The student also applies his achieved knowledge in practical work. The internships should not be too one-sided and they should mainly consist of supervisory and planning tasks.

In the internships you should preferably have several different employers and get acquainted with different organizations and work phases.

Content

Work according to agreement with the host for internship.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Submitted internship report, internship certificate and internship diary according to instructions.

Qualifications

A minimum of one year of Forestry Studies.

Objective

The student becomes acquainted with organizations and companies in the forest sector and learns to work in accordance with the conditions that apply in working life. The student also applies his achieved knowledge in practical work. The internships should not be too one-sided and they should mainly consist of supervisory and planning tasks.

In the internships you should preferably have several different employers and get acquainted with different organizations and work phases.

Content

Work according to agreement with the host for internship.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Submitted internship report, internship certificate and internship diary according to instructions.

Qualifications

A minimum of one year of Forestry Studies.

Objective

The student
- can perform tending of seedling stands using a forest brush saw and observe occupational safety regulations
- can consider the biological diversity and the game in the tending process
- can perform basic service on a forest brush saw

Content

Occupational safety in tending process
Work technique and individual adjustment of harness and brush saw
Tending of seedling stands using a brush saw
Pre-harvest clearing
Maintenance of the brush saw
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Responsible consumption and production

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- understands the need for community planning
- is familiar with the Finnish planning system
- is familiar with the legislation on community planning
- know the content of the various plans (landscape, general, detailed plans) and their legal effects
- knows stakeholders' opportunities for participation in the planning process.

Content

Community planning at different levels
Land Use and Building Act to affected parts
The planning process and consultation of stakeholders
The impact of community plans on forestry and agricultural entrepreneurship
Permit for environmental work
Permit processes related to construction
Examples from different provinces and municipalities
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Sustainable cities and communities

Materials

To be announced in Moodle.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- knows the forest type classification system
- can identify plants in the forest type classification system
- knows the classification for peatlands in natural conditions
- can identify plants for classification of peatland types

Content

Forest type classification
Peatland classification
Identification of plants used for the forest type and peatland classification
The names of the plants in Swedish, Finnish and their scientific names
Determination of forest types / peatland types in the terrain
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Life on land

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

The student
- can assess and justify whether a stand is regeneration-ready
- can choose the right tree species and renewal method taking into account biological, ecological and economic factors
- can apply methods to ensure biodiversity in connection with forest regeneration
- knows the importance of soil preparation for timber production and can choose the right soil preparation method
- can plan water management in connection with soil preparation
- can plan, carry out and lead forestry work
- can assess the need for and plan the aftercare of newly planted seedling stands
- can apply forest laws and directives related to stand establishment

Content

Legislation related to forest regeneration
Regrowth planning and implementation of forest renewal work
Natural regeneration, sowing and planting
Soil preparation methods
Water management in connection with soil preparation
Evaluation of the regeneration result
Evaluation of the need of aftercare
The importance of forests for the carbon balance
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Responsible consumption and production as well as the goal of Climate action

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

The student:
- knows the most common soils and soil types in Finland and how they were formed
- knows how the ice age affected the geology of the Nordic countries
- knows the effects of the soil type on the properties of the soil
- can identify soil types
- knows the mobility of water in soil and the nutrient cycle
- understands how the buffer capacity of the soil works

Content

The most common soils in Finland and how they were formed
The importance of minerals to soil properties
The nutrient cycle
Soil as a carbon deposit
Water mobility in the soil
The impact of the microclimate on soil temperature
How the microclimate can be affected by silvicultural measures
A site mapping is performed in the field
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Life on land

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- knows basic principles of forest machinery
- understands the connection between ground pressure and track formation
- has basic skills in engineering with regard to forestry machinery and other hauling equipment
- can operate a forest machine in the field

Content

Basics on mechanics and hydraulics for off-road vehicles
The design and operating principles of the harvester and forwarder
Control files for forest machines
Operating forest machines
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- knows basic principles of forest machinery
- understands the connection between ground pressure and track formation
- has basic skills in engineering with regard to forestry machinery and other hauling equipment
- can operate a forest machine in the field

Content