Study Guide

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
- 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
- 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 26 of August, 2025.
Seminar with oral project presentation and evaluation scheduled in the end of the course 26 of November, 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 12 of November 2025.
Seminar with oral project presentation preliminary 26 of November, 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 and writing.

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
- understands what a well-functioning dairy cow production requires in terms of production control, animal care, production environment and feeding
- knows the factors that affect dairy cow and beef production and can optimize it
- can take into account requirements from authorities, intermediaries and processors as well as requests from consumers
- knows how the production facilities for cows should be designed taking into account the welfare and sustainable development of the animals.

Content

Prerequisites for dairy cow and beef production
Origin, occurrence and distribution of different beef breeds in Finland
Grazing and landscaping
Impact of the slaughter classification on feeding and care, the difference between large heavy beef breeds and light beef breeds
Factors affecting the results of dairy cow and beef production
Optimization of dairy cow and beef production
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production and Life on land.

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
- 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
* 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 27.10.-31.12.2025. 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 schedule provided in Peppi.

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.

International connections

Exchange students will attend the course.

Completion alternatives

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 25.08.-17.10.2025. There will be contact lessons on campus Raseborg. The students are expected to attend the lessons physically on campus according to the schedule provided in Peppi.

Materials

Text material and assignments are part of the course.

Teaching methods

Contact 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.

International connections

Exchange students will attend the course.

Completion alternatives

There 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
- can apply theoretical models and practical problems
- can independently handle complex problems
- can work logically and methodically in a scientific way
- can use quality-reviewed reference material from various sources.

Content

The thesis consists of a practical application and an associated theoretical analysis. The written design must follow Novia's writing instructions for a degree thesis. The thesis also includes a public presentation of the thesis and a written maturity test.

The degree thesis can be started when students have sufficient knowledge in the form of approved professional studies and methodology studies. The work begins with students drawing up a work and / or research plan for the process.The plan presents at least subject choices, language, work title, a preliminary outline and schedule. The plan must be approved by the head of the degree program. In connection with the approval of the plan, supervisors are appointed for degree work.

The degree thesis may consist of internal and / or external ordering work, collaborative projects or other work-related work. These may be, for example:
- an investigation (eg investigation, survey, analysis and / or evaluation)
- development work (eg development of working methods or activities)
- product development (eg working models or applications)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student's degree thesis satisfies the assessment criteria applied in this degree program at a satisfactory level. The assessment criteria can be found on the Moodle page for thesis work concerned year.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student's degree thesis satisfies the assessment criteria applied in this degree program at a good level. The assessment criteria can be found on the Moodle page for thesis work concerned year.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student's degree thesis satisfies the assessment criteria applied in this degree program at an excellent level. The assessment criteria can be found on the Moodle page for thesis work concerned year.

Qualifications

The course research methodology or equivalent knowledge and at least 120 credits of compulsory studies performed.

Further information

Novia's process description for degree thesis on Novia's intranet.

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
- understands what a well-functioning sheep farming requires in terms of production control, animal care, production environment and feeding
- can take into account requirements from authorities, intermediaries and processors as well as requests from consumers
- knows how sheep farms and pastures should be designed taking into account animal welfare
- can optimize sustainable sheep farming

Content

General conditions for sheep keeping
Development of sheep farming and future prospects in Finland
Grazing and the importance of sheep in landscape care
Feeding, various feed raw materials, roughage and concentrates, minerals and vitamins
Choice of different sheep breeds for different purposes, wool, meat and milk production
Requirements that may place on their production environment and their care in wool and meat and milk production, respectively
Special requirements for attention in connection with paralysis, possible problems and current care measures in connection with paralysis
Factors affecting the profitability and economic prospects of sheep farming
Optimization of sheep farming based on current influencing factors and requirements
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production and Life on land

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
- understands what a well-functioning sheep farming requires in terms of production control, animal care, production environment and feeding
- can take into account requirements from authorities, intermediaries and processors as well as requests from consumers
- knows how sheep farms and pastures should be designed taking into account animal welfare
- can optimize sustainable sheep farming

Content

General conditions for sheep keeping
Development of sheep farming and future prospects in Finland
Grazing and the importance of sheep in landscape care
Feeding, various feed raw materials, roughage and concentrates, minerals and vitamins
Choice of different sheep breeds for different purposes, wool, meat and milk production
Requirements that may place on their production environment and their care in wool and meat and milk production, respectively
Special requirements for attention in connection with paralysis, possible problems and current care measures in connection with paralysis
Factors affecting the profitability and economic prospects of sheep farming
Optimization of sheep farming based on current influencing factors and requirements
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production and Life on land

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 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:
- 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
- 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:
- 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

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 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
- 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 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
- 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
- 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
- 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:
- 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
- understand what a functioning dairy farming requires in terms of production control, animal care, production environment and feeding
- knows the factors and requirements from processors that affect dairy farming and can optimize it
- can take into account requirements from authorities and processors as well as requests from consumers
- knows how dairy farm production facilities should be designed taking into account the welfare and sustainable development of the animals.

Content

General conditions for dairy farming in the EU and Finland
Different dairy breeds with emphasis on Finnish conditions
Milk quality and what affects it, milk handling at the dairy, milk with different protein composition
Requirements that dairy cows place on their production environment, feeding and care
New recruitment and the sustainability of dairy cows in rational milk production, advantages and disadvantages of different milking systems
Factors that affect the profitability of dairy farming, optimization of a sustainable and profitable milk production
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production and 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 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
- 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 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
- knows the biology, properties and occurrence of weeds
- knows about preventive weed control and various forms of weed control
- may take into account control thresholds and various provisions.

Content

Weed knowledge
Prevalence of weeds in Finland
Life cycles and methods of distribution
Preventive plant protection
Determination of regulatory needs
Mechanisms of action of herbicides
Pesticide resistance
Direct plant protection measures (strategies)
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible production and 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 the biology, properties and occurrence of weeds
- knows about preventive weed control and various forms of weed control
- may take into account control thresholds and various provisions.

Content

Weed knowledge
Prevalence of weeds in Finland
Life cycles and methods of distribution
Preventive plant protection
Determination of regulatory needs
Mechanisms of action of herbicides
Pesticide resistance
Direct plant protection measures (strategies)
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible production and 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 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
- knows the methods and conditions for growing deciduous forest and special timber
- can give advice regarding pruning
- knows methods for the production of energy wood
- knows about production of Christmas trees
- knows about the production of decorative greenery.

Content

Cultivation of broadleaved trees
Cultivation of curly birch, black alder, hybrid aspen and larch
Pruning
Christmas tree cultivation and decorative greenery
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly 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 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
- knows the biology, properties and occurrence of various pests
- knows about preventive measures against pests and various forms of control
- may consider control thresholds and various regulations.

Content

Plant pests in Finland
Quarantine pests
Life cycles and distribution methods
Preventive plant protection
Determination of regulatory requirements
Mechanisms of action of insecticides
Direct plant protection measures (strategies)
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production and 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 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 measure trees, tree stands and growth
- can calculate volumes for individual trees and stands with the help of tables
- knows the definitions of different development classes and can identify these in the terrain
- knows the development of the stand throughout the cycle
- can locate existing GIS material on the Internet and in the own organization's databases.

Content

Finland's forests in numerical form, the national forest assessment and its results
Forest Development Classes in theory and in the field
Diameter and height measurement
From dimensions to volumes using different methods
Age measurement and growth concept
Sample plots
The relascope
Selection of sample trees
Impact of sources of error on results
Public forest data
Introduction to map use (moose or deer hunting can be included as an exercise in map use)
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
- can measure trees, tree stands and growth
- can calculate volumes for individual trees and stands with the help of tables
- knows the definitions of different development classes and can identify these in the terrain
- knows the development of the stand throughout the cycle
- can locate existing GIS material on the Internet and in the own organization's databases.

Content

Finland's forests in numerical form, the national forest assessment and its results
Forest Development Classes in theory and in the field
Diameter and height measurement
From dimensions to volumes using different methods
Age measurement and growth concept
Sample plots
The relascope
Selection of sample trees
Impact of sources of error on results
Public forest data
Introduction to map use (moose or deer hunting can be included as an exercise in map use)
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
- knows the background to and developments in forest nature conservation
- can identify habitats of special importance according to the Forest Act
- can identify the forested protected habitat types of the Nature Conservation Act and other habitats that are important for biodiversity
- can describe methods for securing the biodiversity in commercial forests
- knows the approach to the consideration of endangered species
- can identify permanent archaeological remains in forests

Content

Why do we need forest nature conservation?
Different levels of forest conservation
Important structural features for biodiversity
Habitats of special importance of the Forest Act
Forested protected habitat types of the Nature Conservation Act
Habitats conserved according to forest certification
Identification of habitats
The consideration of individual endangered species
Permanent archaeological remains
Evaluation of the quality of nature conservation
Nature conservation criteria in different forest certification systems
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 forest policy in Finland and in the EU
- can account for how forests in Finland have been used in the past
- understands the connection between the origin and development of the forest industry and how the forests have been utilized during different time periods
- can account for the structure of the forest owners
- understand the goals of different forest organizations with their activities
- knows about collaboration between different organizations and actors in the forest sector.

Content

Finland's and EU's strategies for bioeconomy and forestry
Forest history
Forest owners in Finland
Forest organizations in Finland
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
- can, on the basis of diverse expertise, assess opportunities for and effects of adapted forest regeneration methods
- can describe methods in continuous cover forestry
- can assess the conditions for a forest stand to be managed with continuous cover forestry
- can assess the effects of and the differences between different management options
- can plan alternative management programs for stands and provide motivated advice to forest owners.

Content

Harvest and management methods used in continuous cover forestry
Nature conservation in uneven-aged forests
Abiotic and biotic risk factors in uneven-aged forests
Assessment of the natural plant regeneration at the site
Planning of cutting in uneven-aged forests
Selection of trees to be harvested in selective cutting
Conversion from even-aged stands to uneven-aged stands
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production as well as Climate action.

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 realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.

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
- can, on the basis of diverse expertise, assess opportunities for and effects of adapted forest regeneration methods
- can describe methods in continuous cover forestry
- can assess the conditions for a forest stand to be managed with continuous cover forestry
- can assess the effects of and the differences between different management options
- can plan alternative management programs for stands and provide motivated advice to forest owners.

Content

Harvest and management methods used in continuous cover forestry
Nature conservation in uneven-aged forests
Abiotic and biotic risk factors in uneven-aged forests
Assessment of the natural plant regeneration at the site
Planning of cutting in uneven-aged forests
Selection of trees to be harvested in selective cutting
Conversion from even-aged stands to uneven-aged stands
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production as well as Climate action.

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 realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.

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 slaughter pig farming requires in terms of production control, animal care, production environment and feeding
- can take into account requirements from authorities and processors as well as requests from consumers
- knows how the facilities for slaughter pig farming should be designed with regard to the sustainability of production and the welfare of the animals;
- can optimize sustainable pig farming.

Content

General conditions for slaughter pig farming
Slaughter pig farming: production control, animal husbandry, production design and feeding
Optimization of sustainable slaughter pig farming
Key players in the industry
Requirements and wishes from various stakeholders
Practical care of slaughter pigs and production facilities
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
- understand what a well-functioning piglet production requires in terms of production control, animal care, production environment and feeding
- knows the breeding of breeding animals for piglet production
- can take into account requirements from intermediaries, processors, authorities and consumers
- knows how the piglet production facilities should be designed with production sustainability and animal welfare in mind;
- can optimize sustainable piglet production

Content

Piglet production, production control, animal husbandry, production environment and feeding
Breeding of breeding animals for piglet production
Requirements from various stakeholders such as authorities, consumers, intermediaries and processors
Design of production facilities taking into account the sustainability of production and animal health and welfare
Optimization of a sustainable piglet production
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal 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 prerequisites

Objective

The student
- can use the most common accounting software for agriculture
- can perform a practical profit analysis and can convert the farm's tax accounts into a profit analysis
- knows different forms of ownership and company and their advantages and disadvantages
- has knowledge of the generational change process from plan to realization
- can act in and lead the generational change process
- knows basic real estate/property law

Content

Basic factors that affect the general conditions of agriculture
Common agricultural computer program
Factors that have a major impact on the company's accounting and financial management
Basic economic concepts and factors that affect the income statement and balance sheet
Calculation of and relationship between different financial key figures such as liquidity, equity ratio
The most important methods / tools for monitoring the rural company's profitability and cash liquidity
Performance analysis and comparative analysis (alternative production)
The generational change process
Basic real estate/property law
Agricultural and forest taxation
Farm declaration
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible production and consumption, Industry, innovation and infrastructure as well as 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 communicate coherently and in a professional manner both orally and in writing, in a work context
* demonstrates appropriate knowledge of the process of academic writing and a correct use of references
* can use different channels to retrieve information and compile reports according to the standard form and layout.

Students with Finnish as prior educational language have to show such skills in the Swedish language as are in accordance with the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003). This means that these students must show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) skills in speaking and writing Swedish. Written and oral skills are assessed separately.

Content

Scientific writing in Swedish
Oral and written presentation
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 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
* can communicate coherently and in a professional manner both orally and in writing, in a work context
* demonstrates appropriate knowledge of the process of academic writing and a correct use of references
* can use different channels to retrieve information and compile reports according to the standard form and layout.

Students with Finnish as prior educational language have to show such skills in the Swedish language as are in accordance with the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003). This means that these students must show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) skills in speaking and writing Swedish. Written and oral skills are assessed separately.

Content

Scientific writing in Swedish
Oral and written presentation
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 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
- can practically use and service tractors and common field machines
- knows the most common field machines in the agricultural industries
- has an understanding of cost-effective, safe and sustainable machine use
- has an idea of future development opportunities of field machines

Content

Theory part (physics and mechanics as well as rational, sustainable and safe machine use)
Practical skill test / test in tractor handling
Practical tractor handling exercises at the Västankvarn farm
Practical farm work with emphasis on current field work at the Västankvarn farm
Workshop exercises at the Västankvarn farm including tractor service
Practically applied theory of tractor technology and field machines
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, 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 previous knowledge required

Further information

Because of no specific previous knowledge required in the course it´s necessary to introduce and start the course with a practical level examination and skill test in tractor driving and handling for all participants (students)

The result of the practical examination, in the beginning of the course, is an important base for further small group division and practical training

Objective

The student
- knows the nutritional and energy needs of ruminants
- understands the nutritional and energy content of different feed materials
- can plan the feeding of the ruminants taking into account feed digestion and make feed states

Content

The energy and feed needs of ruminants
Deficiency symptoms
Interaction between different feed components (feed states and feed calculations)
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
- knows the nutritional and energy needs of ruminants
- understands the nutritional and energy content of different feed materials
- can plan the feeding of the ruminants taking into account feed digestion and make feed states

Content

The energy and feed needs of ruminants
Deficiency symptoms
Interaction between different feed components (feed states and feed calculations)
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
- knows the meaning of everyman's rights and its national significance
- knows different forms of multi-use and understands their importance as part of nature use
- can assess management needs and plan management measures based on multi-use aspects
- can consider multi-use aspects and aesthetics in connection with management measures
- knows about wildlife management and multi-use plans
- is familiar with various forms of wildlife management and hunting
- knows eco-certification areas and criteria for connecting an area to control.

Content

Everyman's Rights and the recreational value of forests
Collection products and eco-certification of collection products
Forest and health
Wildlife-friendly forestry and game consideration in the landscape
Wildlife Species
Preparations for deer hunting, participation in hunting and evaluation of the hunt
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Good health and well-being as well as 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 aware of the regional differences in forestry in the coastal region of Finland
- knows how forest fertilization, soil amelioration and ash returning can be used to increase or secure the growth of a stand
- can carry out follow-up of silvicultural measures
- can provide pruning advice
- knows the special conditions for forestry in the archipelago.

Content

Soil amelioration and forest fertilization
Quality controls in silviculture
Harvesting and forest management in an archipelago environment
Regional differences in forestry in the coastal region
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly 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
- knows the basic anatomy and physiology of plants
- knows about the plants' uptake and transport of nutrients
- knows the botany and production biology of cultivated plants
- can use development scales for cereals and oilseeds and knows development scales for other crops
- understands the different purposes of cereal cultivation and can, on the basis of plant physiological principles, choose a suitable cultivation technique
- knows the key parameters of product quality and knows how to achieve different quality goals
- know the wintering strategies of the cultivated plants and factors that influence wintering.

Content

Plant anatomy and physiology
Botany and Production biology
Development scales for crops, focused on cereals and oil seed crops
General principles and Cultivation techniques for cereals and oil seed crops
Parameters for product quality, focused on cereals and oil seed crops
Wintering strategies of plants, focused on cereals and oil seed crops
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.

Location and time

Scheduled course introduction in campus in Raseborg XX of October, 2025.
The course is scheduled until December XX, 2025.

Materials

See instructions on the moodle site.

Main course references:

Vår mat - Odling av åker- och trädgårdsgrödor (2015, första upplagan). Redaktör Håkan Fogelfors, Studentlitteratur. 2015, 614 s. ISBN: 978-914-4092-80-5.

Åkergrödornas sorter 2014, Pro Agria Svenska Lantbrukssällskapens förbunds publikationer, serie 81118, Forskning för framåt 34, Fram Ab, Vasa 2014. ISSN: 1237-1572, ISBN: 978-952-9730-49-0.

Teaching methods

Lectures (mostly in campus and some hybrid lectures in campus and at the same time on distance in Teams)
Exercises (Seed knowledge and grain lab. analyses)
Field studies

Employer connections

Lab. analyses and field studies at Västankvarn Trial Farm.

Exam schedules

Oral course project/assignments presentations scheduled during the course
Seed knowledge exercise and written seed exam, time confirmed later.
Written theory exam 19th of December, 2024.

Student workload

27 h / credit, totally 81 h

Further information

Additional information and instructions on the moodle site and combined with Teams invitations.

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

Course grades in scale 1 - 5:

Written theory exam 50 %
Projects 30 %
Seed knowledge, written exam 20 %
Course participation and activity (pass/failed)

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Failed written exams, course projects/assignments and failed exercises.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Approved examination on an overall and in average acceptable level.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Approved examination on an overall and in average acceptable level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Approved examination on an overall and in average excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student:
- knows the basics of soil and climate science
- can identify different soil types and assess soil health
- knows different ways to establish autumn-sown crops
- can identify plant species in autumn-sown fields
- knows the need for plant protection in autumn-sown fields
- becomes familiar with experimental activities

Content

General introduction to soil science and climate science
Soil type determination and assessment of soil health in the field
Tillage equipment and results of autumn tillage measures
Identification of plant species in the field
Organization of field trials
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 biology, properties and occurrence of various plant diseases
- is aware of preventive measures against plant diseases and various forms of control
- may take into account control thresholds and various provisions.

Content

Plant diseases in Finland
Quarantine pests
Life cycles and distribution methods
Preventive plant protection
Determination of regulatory requirements
Mechanisms of fungicides
Direct plant protection measures (strategies)
Growth control and growth regulators
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consupmtion and production and 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 the biology, properties and occurrence of various plant diseases
- is aware of preventive measures against plant diseases and various forms of control
- may take into account control thresholds and various provisions.

Content

Plant diseases in Finland
Quarantine pests
Life cycles and distribution methods
Preventive plant protection
Determination of regulatory requirements
Mechanisms of fungicides
Direct plant protection measures (strategies)
Growth control and growth regulators
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consupmtion and production and 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 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
- understands what a well-functioning slaughter pig farming requires in terms of production control, animal care, production environment and feeding
- can take into account requirements from authorities and processors as well as requests from consumers
- knows how the facilities for slaughter pig farming should be designed with regard to the sustainability of production and the welfare of the animals;
- can optimize sustainable pig farming.

Content

General conditions for slaughter pig farming
Slaughter pig farming: production control, animal husbandry, production design and feeding
Optimization of sustainable slaughter pig farming
Key players in the industry
Requirements and wishes from various stakeholders
Practical care of slaughter pigs and production facilities
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
- understand what a well-functioning piglet production requires in terms of production control, animal care, production environment and feeding
- knows the breeding of breeding animals for piglet production
- can take into account requirements from intermediaries, processors, authorities and consumers
- knows how the piglet production facilities should be designed with production sustainability and animal welfare in mind;
- can optimize sustainable piglet production

Content

Piglet production, production control, animal husbandry, production environment and feeding
Breeding of breeding animals for piglet production
Requirements from various stakeholders such as authorities, consumers, intermediaries and processors
Design of production facilities taking into account the sustainability of production and animal health and welfare
Optimization of a sustainable piglet production
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal 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 prerequisites

Objective

The student
- knows the biology, properties and occurrence of weeds
- knows about preventive weed control and various forms of weed control
- may take into account control thresholds and various provisions.

Content

Weed knowledge
Prevalence of weeds in Finland
Life cycles and methods of distribution
Preventive plant protection
Determination of regulatory needs
Mechanisms of action of herbicides
Pesticide resistance
Direct plant protection measures (strategies)
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible production and 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 the nutritional and energy needs of ruminants
- understands the nutritional and energy content of different feed materials
- can plan the feeding of the ruminants taking into account feed digestion and make feed states

Content

The energy and feed needs of ruminants
Deficiency symptoms
Interaction between different feed components (feed states and feed calculations)
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
- knows the biology, properties and occurrence of various plant diseases
- is aware of preventive measures against plant diseases and various forms of control
- may take into account control thresholds and various provisions.

Content

Plant diseases in Finland
Quarantine pests
Life cycles and distribution methods
Preventive plant protection
Determination of regulatory requirements
Mechanisms of fungicides
Direct plant protection measures (strategies)
Growth control and growth regulators
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consupmtion and production and 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 communicate coherently and in a professional manner both orally and in writing, in a work context
* demonstrates appropriate knowledge of the process of academic writing and a correct use of references
* can use different channels to retrieve information and compile reports according to the standard form and layout.

Students with Finnish as prior educational language have to show such skills in the Swedish language as are in accordance with the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003). This means that these students must show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) skills in speaking and writing Swedish. Written and oral skills are assessed separately.

Content

Scientific writing in Swedish
Oral and written presentation
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 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
- knows the basic anatomy and physiology of plants
- knows about the plants' uptake and transport of nutrients
- knows the botany and production biology of cultivated plants
- can use development scales for cereals and oilseeds and knows development scales for other crops
- understands the different purposes of cereal cultivation and can, on the basis of plant physiological principles, choose a suitable cultivation technique
- knows the key parameters of product quality and knows how to achieve different quality goals
- know the wintering strategies of the cultivated plants and factors that influence wintering.

Content

Plant anatomy and physiology
Botany and Production biology
Development scales for crops, focused on cereals and oil seed crops
General principles and Cultivation techniques for cereals and oil seed crops
Parameters for product quality, focused on cereals and oil seed crops
Wintering strategies of plants, focused on cereals and oil seed crops
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.

Location and time

Scheduled course introduction in campus in Raseborg XX of October, 2025.
The course is scheduled until December XX, 2025.

Materials

See instructions on the moodle site.

Main course references:

Vår mat - Odling av åker- och trädgårdsgrödor (2015, första upplagan). Redaktör Håkan Fogelfors, Studentlitteratur. 2015, 614 s. ISBN: 978-914-4092-80-5.

Åkergrödornas sorter 2014, Pro Agria Svenska Lantbrukssällskapens förbunds publikationer, serie 81118, Forskning för framåt 34, Fram Ab, Vasa 2014. ISSN: 1237-1572, ISBN: 978-952-9730-49-0.

Teaching methods

Lectures (mostly in campus and some hybrid lectures in campus and at the same time on distance in Teams)
Exercises (Seed knowledge and grain lab. analyses)
Field studies

Employer connections

Lab. analyses and field studies at Västankvarn Trial Farm.

Exam schedules

Oral course project/assignments presentations scheduled during the course
Seed knowledge exercise and written seed exam, time confirmed later.
Written theory exam 19th of December, 2024.

Student workload

27 h / credit, totally 81 h

Further information

Additional information and instructions on the moodle site and combined with Teams invitations.

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

Course grades in scale 1 - 5:

Written theory exam 50 %
Projects 30 %
Seed knowledge, written exam 20 %
Course participation and activity (pass/failed)

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Failed written exams, course projects/assignments and failed exercises.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Approved examination on an overall and in average acceptable level.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Approved examination on an overall and in average acceptable level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Approved examination on an overall and in average 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
* 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 27.10.-31.12.2025. 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 schedule provided in Peppi.

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.

International connections

Exchange students will attend the course.

Completion alternatives

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:
- 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:
-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:
- 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
- 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
- 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
- can, on the basis of diverse expertise, assess opportunities for and effects of adapted forest regeneration methods
- can describe methods in continuous cover forestry
- can assess the conditions for a forest stand to be managed with continuous cover forestry
- can assess the effects of and the differences between different management options
- can plan alternative management programs for stands and provide motivated advice to forest owners.

Content

Harvest and management methods used in continuous cover forestry
Nature conservation in uneven-aged forests
Abiotic and biotic risk factors in uneven-aged forests
Assessment of the natural plant regeneration at the site
Planning of cutting in uneven-aged forests
Selection of trees to be harvested in selective cutting
Conversion from even-aged stands to uneven-aged stands
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production as well as Climate action.

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 realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.

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
- 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
- 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
- understands what a well-functioning sheep farming requires in terms of production control, animal care, production environment and feeding
- can take into account requirements from authorities, intermediaries and processors as well as requests from consumers
- knows how sheep farms and pastures should be designed taking into account animal welfare
- can optimize sustainable sheep farming

Content

General conditions for sheep keeping
Development of sheep farming and future prospects in Finland
Grazing and the importance of sheep in landscape care
Feeding, various feed raw materials, roughage and concentrates, minerals and vitamins
Choice of different sheep breeds for different purposes, wool, meat and milk production
Requirements that may place on their production environment and their care in wool and meat and milk production, respectively
Special requirements for attention in connection with paralysis, possible problems and current care measures in connection with paralysis
Factors affecting the profitability and economic prospects of sheep farming
Optimization of sheep farming based on current influencing factors and requirements
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production and Life on land

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 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
- knows the biology, properties and occurrence of various pests
- knows about preventive measures against pests and various forms of control
- may consider control thresholds and various regulations.

Content

Plant pests in Finland
Quarantine pests
Life cycles and distribution methods
Preventive plant protection
Determination of regulatory requirements
Mechanisms of action of insecticides
Direct plant protection measures (strategies)
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production and 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 communicate coherently and in a professional manner both orally and in writing, in a work context
* demonstrates appropriate knowledge of the process of academic writing and a correct use of references
* can use different channels to retrieve information and compile reports according to the standard form and layout.

Students with Finnish as prior educational language have to show such skills in the Swedish language as are in accordance with the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003). This means that these students must show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) skills in speaking and writing Swedish. Written and oral skills are assessed separately.

Content

Scientific writing in Swedish
Oral and written presentation
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 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
- 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
- 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
- knows the nutritional and energy needs of ruminants
- understands the nutritional and energy content of different feed materials
- can plan the feeding of the ruminants taking into account feed digestion and make feed states

Content

The energy and feed needs of ruminants
Deficiency symptoms
Interaction between different feed components (feed states and feed calculations)
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
- understands what a well-functioning sheep farming requires in terms of production control, animal care, production environment and feeding
- can take into account requirements from authorities, intermediaries and processors as well as requests from consumers
- knows how sheep farms and pastures should be designed taking into account animal welfare
- can optimize sustainable sheep farming

Content

General conditions for sheep keeping
Development of sheep farming and future prospects in Finland
Grazing and the importance of sheep in landscape care
Feeding, various feed raw materials, roughage and concentrates, minerals and vitamins
Choice of different sheep breeds for different purposes, wool, meat and milk production
Requirements that may place on their production environment and their care in wool and meat and milk production, respectively
Special requirements for attention in connection with paralysis, possible problems and current care measures in connection with paralysis
Factors affecting the profitability and economic prospects of sheep farming
Optimization of sheep farming based on current influencing factors and requirements
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production and Life on land

Materials

To be announced in Moodle.

Evaluation scale