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Processing of Natural FibersLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: ÖH22PF02

Credits

5 op

Objective

The student:

- knows logistics chains for natural fibers
- understands processing methods of natural fibers
- knows how high quality is produced and can implement this knowledge in processing of natural fibers
- understands circular economy
- can take into account side flows and their usage

Content

Processing of Natural Fibers, 5 ECTS:
- logistics chains for natural fibers
- processing methods and product quality of natural fibers
- circular economy, side flows and their usage

Qualifications

Inga förkunskapskrav.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Accepted Home Exam
Accepted Project Assignments

Materials

Manni, Katariina (toim.). 2022. Turvetta korvaavat uusiutuvat kuivikemateriaalit. Luonnonvara- ja biotalouden tutkimus 9/2022. Luonnonvarakeskus. Tillgänglig på: https://jukuri.luke.fi/handle/10024/551549

Landsbygdens Folk 17.12.2021 elektroniskt https://www.landsbygdensfolk.fi/nyheter/fibershed-produktionen-av-lokala-textilfibrer-borde-staerkas

More information on the Moodle site

Further information

The target group for the study unit is everyone interested in the topic.

Students need access to computer or pad with internet connection, haedphones, a microphone and a webcam.

The main language in the study unit is Swedish, but English and Finnish can be used in some lectures, in the assignments and in part of the discussions and in counselling.

Costs: Read more about costs for Open UAS students: https://www.novia.fi/studies/open-uas/

Enrollment

31.12.2022 - 29.01.2023

Timing

30.01.2023 - 31.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Seats

8 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in bioeconomy
Teachers
  • Lars Fridefors

Objective

The student:

- knows logistics chains for natural fibers
- understands processing methods of natural fibers
- knows how high quality is produced and can implement this knowledge in processing of natural fibers
- understands circular economy
- can take into account side flows and their usage

Content

Processing of Natural Fibers, 5 ECTS:
- logistics chains for natural fibers
- processing methods and product quality of natural fibers
- circular economy, side flows and their usage

Teaching methods

Mainly distance studies with interactive online meetings with group discussions and written discussions in the learning platform Moodle.
Lectures, case studies and best practises.
Individual assignments and literature studies.
Project work
Study teams to support each other´s learning, assignments and projects
Regional meetings and field studies

Workload 27 h / credit, totally 405 h

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Accepted Home Exam
Accepted Project Assignments

Qualifications

Inga förkunskapskrav.

Further information

The target group for the study unit is everyone interested in the topic.

Students need access to computer or pad with internet connection, haedphones, a microphone and a webcam.

The main language in the study unit is Swedish, but English and Finnish can be used in some lectures, in the assignments and in part of the discussions and in counselling.

Costs: Read more about costs for Open UAS students: https://www.novia.fi/studies/open-uas/