Academic year 2022 - 2023

•   Accounting and financial management BE16EF01-3003 24.10.2022-18.12.2022  3 credits  (BE21DA-E, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  - knows what is meant by good accounting ethics
  - can perform basic accounting and track the cash flow of natural resources
  - knows the requirements for tax accounting
  - is aware of the entrepreneur's obligations to report and pay VAT, employer contributions and statutory insurance
  - can evaluate a company's financial statements (balance sheet and income statement) and assess the need for changes in business strategy
  - knows the overall purpose of financial management
  - can perform and evaluate various cost and revenue analyses taking into account sustainability, profitability and efficiency
  - understands the importance of using key figures in evaluating a business
  - knows how to assess and take into account risks in a business
  - can make an appropriate budget for a business

  Prerequisites

  No previous knowledge required

  Content of the study unit

  Fundamentals of accounting in legislation and applicable tax laws:
  - Accounting ethics
  - Basics of double-entry accounting
  - Notification and payment of VAT, employer performance and statutory insurance
  - The financial statements (balance sheet and income statement) related to income tax
  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 with business operations
  - Exercise in budgeting and calculation

  Further information

  På bedömningen inverkar:
  Inlämnade och godkända självständiga uppgifter
  Inlämnade och godkända gruppuppgifter
  Tentamen (not translated)

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  Enligt lärarens anvisningar (not translated)

  Learning methods

  Närundervisning (föreläsningar)
  Övningar (i klassen, hemuppgifter) (not translated)

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Inlämningsuppgifter
  Deltagande i lektioner
  Tentamina (not translated)

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  24.10.2022 - 18.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 23.10.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • BE21DA-E
  • BE21DS-E

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Veronika Bäckman

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in bioeconomy

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Tentamina i slutet av perioden, två omtentamina (not translated)

  Assessment criteria

  Oinlämnade uppgifter
  Deltagande i lektioner under 50%
  Underkänt tentamina (under 50% av möjliga poäng) (not translated)

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Låga poäng i tentamina (50-70% av möjliga poäng)
  Alla uppgifter inlämnade
  Tillfredställande deltagande i lektionerna (50-70%) (not translated)

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Poäng i tentamina över 70%
  Alla uppgifter inlämnade
  Tillfredställande deltagande i lektionerna (50-70%) (not translated)

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Poäng i tentamina över 90%
  Alla uppgifter inlämnade i tid och väl utförda
  Högt (över 70%) och aktivt deltagande i lektionerna (not translated)

•   Bioeconomy Project BE16GE01-3004 29.08.2022-23.10.2022  6 credits  (BE20DS-E, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  - understands the concept of bioeconomics and its importance in Finland
  - is aware of the potential of natural resources to replace non-renewable products in the transition from linear to circular economics
  - knows the potential of natural resources in the production and sale of goods, services and experiences
  - knows the concepts of quality management and quality certification
  - in smaller project groups, is responsible for planning, implementing, evaluating and reporting seminars under the theme "Current issues in bioeconomics"
  - has deepened their knowledge within an area of bioeconomics of their choice
  - can broaden their knowledge of the theme through literature studies
  - can carry out an investigation/survey in their chosen subject area in smaller project groups, preferably in cooperation with the business community in the region in question
  - can compile a written report
  - can present project results to different audiences

  Prerequisites

  No previous knowledge required

  Content of the study unit

  Project Management
  Definitions of Bioeconomy

  Further information

  På bedömningen inverkar:
  Godkänd projektdokumentering och projektrapport
  Godkänd presentation av projektet (not translated)

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  Course instructions, references and study material announced on the Moodle site.

  Learning methods

  Project based learning
  Field studies and study visits
  Lectures

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Course grade 0 - 5.
  
  Bioeconomy project 70 % of the grade.
  
  Course activity 30 % of the grade.

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 23.10.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 28.08.2022

  • 6 credits

  Group(s)

  • BE20DS-E
  • BE20DA-E

  Seats

  5 - 40

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Lars Fridefors

  Additional information

  Field oriented chosen bioeconomy projects are the essential core of the course content.
  
  "News in bioeconomy" is an opportunity for students to invite special experts in certain chosen areas of the bioeconomy.

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in bioeconomy

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Practical training and working life co-operation

  Field oriented projects.
  
  Natural Fibers seminar 9th of November, 2022

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Seminar with project presentations and evaluation 12th of December, 2022.

  Student's schedule and workload

  6 Credits during 6th of September - 13th of December, 2022.
  
  Workload for students in average about 27 h / credit

  Content scheduling

  About 3 Credits during the first period and about 3 credits during the second period autumn 2022.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Accepted bioeconomy project and course activity on an acceptable minimum level for grade 1.

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Accepted bioeconomy project and course activity on a good level for grade 3.

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Accepted bioeconomy project and course activity on an excellent level for grade 5.

•   Brushing Techniques BE22SG30-3001 29.08.2022-18.12.2022  3 credits  (BE22DS-E, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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

  Prerequisites

  No prerequisites.

  Content of the study unit

  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

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

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

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  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.

  Further information

  Krav på närvaro i tilräcklig omfattning (not translated)

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 18.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 02.09.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • BE22DS-E
  • ÖH22BIOS-LED

  Small group(s)

  • Grupp A (Size: 8. Open university: 0.)
  • Grupp B (Size: 8. Open university: 0.)

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Johnny Sved, Ulf Nyholm

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in bioeconomy

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Diet for a Green Planet - Understanding Sustainability in the Food System, 5 cr VAL20036-3003 25.08.2022-31.12.2022  5 credits +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - will be familiar with the key concepts: Ecological Regenerative Agriculture,
  Sustainable Food Societies, Diet for a Green Planet, Planetary Boundaries,
  Agenda 2030, and Ecological Footprints.
  - has the competence to describe, exemplify, and reflect on local food in season.
  - has the competence to understand food products using the concept Diet for a
  Green Planet.
  - has the competence to understand and reflect on the ecological balances on a
  farm using the concept Ecological Regenerative Agriculture.

  Prerequisites

  No special prerequisites.

  Content of the study unit

  · Introduction to the concepts: Planetary Boundaries, Agenda 2030, Baltic Sea
  Region Strategy, and Ecological Footprints.
  · Introduction to the ecosystem on a farm - what makes it regenerative?
  · Introduction to the Building Ecological Regenerative Agriculture and Society
  (BERAS) concepts: Diet for a Green Planet, Ecological Regenerative Agriculture,
  and Sustainable Food Societies.
  · Tracing of food products from fork to farm
  · Local food in season.
  · Visit to a farm and description of a farm in a systems perspective.

  Further information

  Diet for a Green Planet is delivered as part-time online studies
  
  Students need access to computer or pad with internet connection, headphones, a microphone and a webcam.
  
  The main language in the study unit is English. Other languages can be used in some in part of the discussions and in counselling, for example when focusing on specified issues for a certain region or country.
  
  Costs: Read more about costs for Open UAS students: https://www.novia.fi/studies/open-uas/

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Learning material

  Diet for a Green Planet in Practice (Available in English, Swedish, Lithuanian, Polish, Spanish, Catalan, and Russian). www.dietforagreenplanet.se Granstedt, A. (2012). Farming for the future: with a focus on the Baltic Sea region . Huddinge: Södertörns högskola, COMREC. Andersen, L.R. & Björkman, T. (2019). The Nordic secret: a European story of beauty and freedom. Lidingö: Fri tanke. More provided on the course moodle page: Books, articles, films, podcasts and other study materials according to the lecturer’s instructions.

  Learning methods

  Lectures, individual assignments, literature studies, online meetings with group
  discussions, and written discussions in the learning platform Moodle. Study groups
  (national and based on interest) to support each other’s assignments and your
  development as change agents.
  Students need access to a computer or I-pad with internet connection, earphones,
  and a microphone. A web camera is desirable.

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  25.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  26.07.2022 - 24.08.2022

  • 5 credits

  Seats

  15 - 50

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Lars Fridefors

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in bioeconomy

  Share of online studies

  5 credits

  Assessment scale

  Approved/Rejected

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Three individual assignments: 1) Tracing of a food product, 2) Local food in season,
  and 3) Farm description. Initiatives to group work will be encouraged and awarded.

  Student's schedule and workload

  27 h / credit

  Assessment criteria

  Approved / Failed

  For approval, active participation, completed tasks, active co-creation, and projects
  initiated by the student are counted towards the final grade. Points are awarded for
  each accomplishment and the course is approved by passing a minimum of 100
  points. This allows for different ways to prove that the competence requirements are
  met

•   English RB22EN01-3001 24.10.2022-18.12.2022  3 credits  (BE22DS-E, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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

  Prerequisites

  No prerequisites

  Content of the study unit

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

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  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 (3-4)

  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.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  Text material and assignments are part of the course.

  Learning methods

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

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

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

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  24.10.2022 - 18.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 23.10.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • BE22DS-E
  • ÖH22BIOS-LED

  Seats

  10 - 30

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Maria Engberg

  Additional information

  N/A

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Civil and Construction Engineering, Degree Programme in Construction Management, Degree Programme in bioeconomy

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

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

  Practical training and working life co-operation

  N/A

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  The students will hand in assignments during the course. The written exam takes place week 51 and the re-exams will be in spring 2021.

  Internationa connections

  N/A

  Student's schedule and workload

  The course comprises of a total of 81 hours, 30 hours of which will be contact lessons. The students are expected to work 51 hours outside the classroom.

  Content scheduling

  Different themes will be dealt with during the course.

  Assessment criteria

  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.

•   English RB14EN01-3008 24.10.2022-18.12.2022  3 credits  (BE21DA-E) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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

  Prerequisites

  No previous knowledge required

  Content of the study unit

  English (oral and written)

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  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 (3-4)

  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.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  Text material and assignments are part of the course.

  Learning methods

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

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

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

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  24.10.2022 - 18.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 23.10.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • BE21DA-E

  Seats

  10 - 30

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Maria Engberg

  Additional information

  N/A

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Civil and Construction Engineering, Degree Programme in Construction Management, Degree Programme in bioeconomy

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

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

  Practical training and working life co-operation

  N/A

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  The students will hand in assignments during the course. The written exam takes place week 51 and the re-exams will be in spring 2021.

  Internationa connections

  N/A

  Student's schedule and workload

  The course comprises of a total of 81 hours, 30 hours of which will be contact lessons. The students are expected to work 51 hours outside the classroom.

  Content scheduling

  Different themes will be dealt with during the course.

  Assessment criteria

  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.

•   Forest Mensuration 1 BE22SI10-3001 29.08.2022-23.10.2022  3 credits  (BE22DS-E, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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.

  Prerequisites

  No prerequisites.

  Content of the study unit

  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

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

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

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  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.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 23.10.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 02.09.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • BE22DS-E
  • ÖH22BIOS-LED

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Johnny Sved

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in bioeconomy

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Forest Mensuration 1 NM13SI01-3010 29.08.2022-23.10.2022  3 credits  (BE21DA-E) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  - can measure trees, tree stocks and growth
  - can, with the help of tables, calculate volumes of individual trees and tree stocks
  - knows the definitions of different development classes and can identify these in the field

  Prerequisites

  No previous knowledge required

  Content of the study unit

  Finland's forests in numerical form
  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
  Introduction to the use of maps
  Moose or deer hunting can be included as an exercise in the use of maps
  Circular sample plots and Bitterlich sample plots
  Stock samples, sample tree selection
  Impact of error sources on results
  Analysis of measurement results

  Further information

  Bedömning:
  Godkända mätningsövningar
  Godkända uppgifter
  Terrängtent
  Teoritent (not translated)

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 23.10.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 28.08.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • BE21DA-E

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Johnny Sved

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in bioeconomy

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Forest Mensuration 2 NM13SI02-3004 24.10.2022-18.12.2022  3 credits  (BE21DS-E) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  - can measure growths on individual trees and tree stocks
  - can perform growth calculations
  - can conduct a stock analysis
  - can interpret the results from a stock analysis
  - knows the advantages and disadvantages of different inventory methods
  - can plan and carry out a line inventory
  - can calculate inventory results
  - can perform measurements for forest skills courses
  - can perform measurements to determine the height site quality class

  Prerequisites

  Forest mensuration 1

  Content of the study unit

  Comparisons between measurement methods: Bitterlich sample plots and circular sample plots
  Increment estimation
  Increment measurement on individual trees
  Increment measurement on sample plots
  Increment calculations using the difference and percent method
  Stem Analysis: Measurements, calculations and interpretation of results
  Advantages and disadvantages of different inventory methods
  Inventory in smaller groups
  Calculation and presentation of results
  Impact of error sources on results
  Measurements for a "forest assessment skills path" or participation in one can be included in the course

  Further information

  På bedömningen inverkar:
  Godkända mätningsuppgifter
  Avklarad stamanalys
  Avklarad inventering
  Tent (not translated)

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  24.10.2022 - 18.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 23.10.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • BE21DS-E

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Johnny Sved

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in bioeconomy

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Forest plan NM13NF03-3004 29.08.2022-18.12.2022  6 credits  (BE20DS-E) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  - considers various sustainability objectives when planning natural resources management
  - uses available information and technology for cost-effective preparation of forestry plans
  - can take into account the objectives of forest owners and society as a whole to formulate a tactical-strategic forestry plan
  - understands the importance of the forestry plan as a support tool for advice and decision-making
  - can present and explain the content and usefulness of a plan

  Prerequisites

  Methods and systems of planning

  Content of the study unit

  "Forestry Skills Path"
  Compiling a Forest Management Plan
  Remote sensing
  GIS

  Further information

  På bedömningen inverkar:
  Godkända övningar
  Godkänd individuell skogsplan
  Deltagande i skogsfärdighetstävling (not translated)

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  Metsäsuunnittelun laskennan periaatteet - arvoja yhteensovittamassa: Tapio Oy 2020,, ISBN 978-952-338-093-6 (not translated)

  Learning methods

  Kursen förverkligas medelst en process där det mesta kan genomföras på distans. Studierna framskrider genom att följa de sekventiella övningar som publiceras på Teams och som till slut leder till en färdig skogsplan. Studeranden kan till vissa delar välja sin studietakt men övningarna måste tas i en given ordning och uppgifternas sista inlämningstidpunkter är absoluta.
  Stöd erbjuds genom föreläsningar, övningar, seminarier, fältundervisning samt av både Individuell och kollektiv handledning. (not translated)

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Godkända övningar (80%)
  Deltagande i obligatoriska studieavsnitt.
  Godkänd skogsplan (20%) (not translated)

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 18.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 28.08.2022

  • 6 credits

  Group(s)

  • BE20DS-E

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Kaj Hällfors

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in bioeconomy

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Inga (not translated)

  Practical training and working life co-operation

  Eventuellt samarbete med skogsägarens ombud. (not translated)

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Godkända övningar som resulterar i en skogsplan, senast den 16 december 2022. (not translated)

  Student's schedule and workload

  Studeranden kan delvis påverka sin studietakt. (not translated)

  Assessment criteria

  Har inte kunnat framställa en godkänd kursplan. (not translated)

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Övningarna visar stora brister i uppställning och hanteringen av sakinnehåll begränsas främst till att lista upp dess delar. Arbetena utförs med svårigheter att hantera instruktioner och att nyttiggöra handledning. Reflektion och engagemang över egen inlärnings- och planeringsprocessenen är sävlig. (not translated)

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Övningarna är välgjorda och visar förståelse av såväl teori som av planeringsuppgiften. Kan med med givna instruktioner och kollegialt stöd åstadkomma kundanpassade taktiska skogsplaner. (not translated)

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Under arbetsprocessen uppvisas mångkunniga färdigheter till att kunna kombinera relevant teori med kundorienterad praktisk planering. Arbetet har utförts noggrant och företagsamt med reflektioner om målsättningar och kostnadseffektivitet. (not translated)

•   Game Management and Multipurpose Forestry NM13BK02-3004 29.08.2022-18.12.2022  3 credits  (BE21DS-E) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  - knows different types of forest utilization and understands their importance as part of nature conservation
  - knows different types of game management and hunting
  - knows the meaning of everyman's rights and its national significance
  - can assess multi-purpose forestry management needs and plan management measures
  - considers issues of diversity and aesthetics associated with forestry management measures

  Prerequisites

  No previous knowledge is required

  Content of the study unit

  Everyman's Rights
  Mushrooms and mushroom picking
  Forest and health
  Wildlife in the landscape
  Game Species
  Preparations for moose hunting, moose hunting and evaluation of the hunt
  Wildlife friendly forestry
  Nature Products

  Further information

  På bedömningen inverkar:
  Projektrapporter
  Godkända presentationer
  Deltagande i tillräcklig omfattning
  Under deltagande i älg- och hjort bör rådande lagstiftning och jaktledarens instruktioner följas (not translated)

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 18.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 28.08.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • BE21DS-E

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Johnny Sved

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in bioeconomy

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Individual Work for Developing and Designing Permaculture and Regenerative Agriculture PK00AG48-3001 01.02.2023-30.04.2023  5 credits  (ÖH21PERM-EK) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  - knows how to developed own individual plans for farming, processing and selling.
  - is able to present his/her plans and designs.

  Prerequisites

  No prior knowledge needed.

  Content of the study unit

  - The students work individually with their own plans for farming, processing and selling based on what they have learned before.
  - Seminar with presentations by the students.

  Further information

  Note that the course is part of a series of courses. Check that you have enough knowledge to build on before you enroll.

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  Person(s) in charge

  Heidi Barman-Geust

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Learning material

  Books, articles, videos and other study material according to instructions from the teachers.Students need access to a computer with an internet connection. Students also need a headset with a microphone.

  Learning methods

  Lectures
  Independent Work

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  01.02.2023 - 30.04.2023

  Enrollment date range

  02.01.2023 - 31.01.2023

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • ÖH21PERM-EK

  Seats

  20 - 50

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Nina Hillo, Heidi Barman-Geust, Romi Rancken

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in bioeconomy

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Share of online studies

  5 credits

  Assessment scale

  Approved/Rejected

  Student's schedule and workload

  The studies takes about 10 hours / week for the student.

  Assessment criteria

  Approved / Failed

  It takes active participation in the studies to get an approved accomplishment from the cource. The students also needs to hand in the assignment.

•   Information and communication technology BE22IN20-3001 29.08.2022-18.12.2022  3 credits  (BE22DA-E, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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

  Prerequisites

  No prerequisites

  Content of the study unit

  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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 18.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 02.09.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • BE22DA-E
  • BE22DS-E
  • ÖH22BIOS-LED
  • ÖH22BEA-LED

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Johnny Sved

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in bioeconomy

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   International Agriculture CM22BIO02-3001 24.10.2022-18.12.2022  3 credits  (CM22D-E, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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

  Prerequisites

  No prerequisites

  Content of the study unit

  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.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

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

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  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.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

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

  Learning methods

  Project based learning
  Lectures
  Farm trip

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

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

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  24.10.2022 - 18.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 23.10.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • CM22D-E
  • CM21D-E

  Seats

  5 - 40

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Lars Fridefors

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in bioeconomy

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Practical training and working life co-operation

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

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Seminar with project presentations 12th of December 2022.

  Internationa 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's schedule and workload

  3 credits, about 27 h / credit.

  Assessment criteria

  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.

•   International timber trade BE16IV01-3003 29.08.2022-23.10.2022  3 credits  (BE19DS-EK) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  -knows the importance of the forest industry in both a national and a global perspective
  -can describe the operating conditions of the forest industry
  -knows the market situation for various forest industry products
  -knows the import and export regulations for timber

  Prerequisites

  No previous knowledge is required

  Content of the study unit

  The forest industry in a global perspective (the largest forest companies in the world and in Europe)
  The importance of the forest industry to the economy of Finland
  Market analysis
  Import and export of timber
  Wood measurement regulations in different countries
  The Incoterms standard

  Further information

  På bedömningen inverkar:
  Godkända rapporter och presentationer
  Aktivt deltagande i diskussioner (not translated)

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 23.10.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 28.08.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • BE19DS-EK

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Johnny Sved

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in bioeconomy

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Introduction to Academic Studies BE22IN10-3001 29.08.2022-23.10.2022  3 credits  (BE22DA-E, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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

  Prerequisites

  No prerequisites.

  Content of the study unit

  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.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 23.10.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 02.09.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • BE22DA-E
  • BE22DS-E
  • ÖH22BIOS-LED
  • ÖH22BEA-LED

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Johnny Sved, Lars Fridefors

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in bioeconomy

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Livestock breeding BE16FHB01-3002 29.08.2022-23.10.2022  3 credits  (BE20DA-E, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  - understands and can apply the basics of animal husbandry with emphasis on breeding and heritability
  - has become acquainted with current breeding methods for swine and cattle
  - understands the terms genotype and gene frequency and how they affect breeding results, and can realise the benefit of test pairs

  Prerequisites

  No previous knowledge required

  Content of the study unit

  The basics of genetics and animal breeding, different relationships between genetics and breeding, breeding evaluation and heritability
  Breeding doctrine with different calculation exercises
  Different breeding methods in pig breeding (farm test and bile selection)
  Different breeding methods in cattle breeding (selection of semen bulls and breeding evaluation)
  Different concepts such as genotype and gene frequency and how they affect the breeding result, the practical benefits of test pairings
  Modern genetic technology, such as cloning and gene modification, current legislation and various ethical aspects of modern breeding

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Vitsordsskala 0 - 5, minst 50 % av totalpoängen i tentamen med räkneövningar för godkänd / tillfredsställande nivå, inverkan på kursvitsordet 75 %
  
  Godkända projektuppgifter som bedöms i skalan 0 - 5, inverkan på kursvitsordet 25 %
  
  Aktivitet och intresse samt aktivt deltagande i räkneövningar påverkar bedömningen och det slutliga kursvitsordet (not translated)

  Further information

  Se kursens plan för förverkligande och kursens moodlesida (not translated)

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  Nilsson M. 2019 Mjölkkor. Kap 12 Avel
  Forskningsrapporter och annan litteratur (not translated)

  Learning methods

  Föreläsningar, övningsuppgifter ev. studiebesök (not translated)

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Aktivitet, utförda övingsuppgifter och deltagande i eventuella studiebesök (not translated)

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 23.10.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 28.08.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • BE20DA-E
  • BE19DA-EK

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Gun Karell

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in bioeconomy

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Student's schedule and workload

  3 sp (not translated)

•   Livestock farm technology BE16FHA03-3002 29.08.2022-23.10.2022  3 credits  (BE20DA-E, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  - can apply knowledge of farm mechanisation and standard feeding, milking, ventilation and fertilisation systems in Finnish animal farms, primarily from dairy, milk and livestock herds
  - knows how to build modern animal accommodation and has obtained applicable knowledge and practical skills for rational farm planning

  Prerequisites

  No previous knowledge required

  Content of the study unit

  Indoor mechanization, rational farm planning, different operating solutions and different building engineering solutions
  Designing a modern animal shed based on various demands on animal health and well-being, considering both the environment and the economy
  Feeding systems in mainly different types of cattle herds in Finnish stables, pros and cons
  Milking systems (both more traditional and new modern facilities, different forms of milk pits and robotic milking, cow traffic), pros and cons
  Various ventilation systems, advantages and disadvantages
  Various fertilization systems, advantages and disadvantages

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Vitsordsskala 0 - 5, minst 50 % av totalpoängen i tentamen för godkänd / tillfredsställande nivå. Tentamensresultatets inverkan på kursvitsordet är 50 %
  
  Projekt/seminariearbete bedöms med vitsordet 0 - 5 och inverkar på det slutliga kursvitsordet till 50 %
  
  Godkänt deltagande i studiebesök
  
  Aktivitet och intresse inverkar i bedömningen och på det slutliga kursvitsordet (not translated)

  Further information

  Se kursens plan för förverkligande och kursens moodlesida (not translated)

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  Hulsen J. 2015. Att bygga för mjölkkon
  Nilsson M. 2019. Mjölkkor. Kap. 3. Byggnader - miljö för djur och människor
  samt olika forskningsrapporter (not translated)

  Learning methods

  Föreläsningar och studiebesök samt egna uppgifter (not translated)

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  deltagandet i studiebesök och genomförda uppgifter och sluttent (not translated)

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 23.10.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 28.08.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • BE20DA-E
  • BE19DA-EK

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Gun Karell

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in bioeconomy

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Student's schedule and workload

  3 sp (not translated)

•   Market analysis and production support BE16EF03-3004 24.10.2022-18.12.2022  3 credits  (BE21DA-E) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  - has mastered basic economic concepts and understand how international agreements and regulations affect different types of rural enterprises in Finland
  - has acquired current knowledge of principles and regulations in relation to a farming company's production and environmental support
  - can perform a quadruple analysis (SWOT analysis) for a selected industry and has learned to reflect on how markets and policies affect the industry
  - attends, analyses and reports in writing on a compulsory rural policy seminar (SLC)

  Prerequisites

  No previous knowledge required

  Content of the study unit

  Basic economic concepts, international agreements and regulations that affect rural companies in Finland
  Principles and regulations regarding farm production's various production and environmental financial support
  Risc analysis (SWOT analysis) for a selected part of the market and insight into how markets and politics affect the industry in question
  Participation in a rural seminar

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Vitsordsskala 0 - 5, minst 50 % av totalpoängen i tentamen för godkänd / tillfredsställande nivå
  Godkända inlämningsuppgifter
  Godkänt deltagande i det landsbygdspoltiska seminariet (2 dagar)
  Obligatoriskt deltagande i exkursion/studiebesök (not translated)

  Further information

  Se kursens plan för förverkligande samt kursens moodlesida (not translated)

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  Studiematerial fås av läraren och finns i Moodle (not translated)

  Learning methods

  Närundervisning (föreläsningar)
  Grupp- och individuella arbete
  Seminarium som ordnas av utbildningens samarbetspartners organisation (not translated)

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Grupparbete är presenterad och godkänt
  Uppgifter eller övningar är inlämnade eller godkända
  Deltagande i lektioner
  Deltagande i seminariet (obligatoriskt)
  Tentamen bedömns med vitsord (not translated)

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  24.10.2022 - 18.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 23.10.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • BE21DA-E

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Veronika Bäckman

  Additional information

  Seminarium som ordnas av samarbetspartners är obligatoriskt och går inte att ersätta (not translated)

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in bioeconomy

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Tentamina i slutet av perioden, två omtentamina erbjuds efter kursen är avslutad (not translated)

  Assessment criteria

  Uppgifter är inte inlämnade
  Tentamen är underkänd (under 50% poäng)
  Studerande deltar inte i lektioner
  Studerande deltar inte i seminariet (not translated)

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Sena inlämningar av uppgifter, brister i uppgifter
  Låga poäng i tentamen (under 70%)
  Lågt deltagande i lektioner
  Deltagande i seminariet är godkänt (not translated)

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  alla uppgifter är inlämnade i tid utan större brister, högt deltagande i lektioner, och god prestation i tentamen (över 70% poäng), deltagande i seminariet är godkänt (not translated)

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  alla uppgifter är inlämnade i tid och är mycket väl utförda, aktivt och konstruktivt deltagande i de flesta lektioner och mycket hög prestation i tentamen (över 90% poäng), deltagande i seminariet är godkänt (not translated)

•   Marketing and Sales BE16BEI01-3003 29.08.2022-23.10.2022  3 credits  (BE20DA-E, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  - understands the importance of marketing in creating a network of customer relationships
  - can make an effective competition and customer analysis and establish a marketing strategy for a selected company
  - understands the importance of and the difference between external and internal marketing
  - can evaluate the marketing process and adapt it to a sales profile and the correct customer group
  - knows the most important legislation regarding consumer and competition protection

  Prerequisites

  No previous knowledge required

  Content of the study unit

  The importance of marketing in businesses and its role in the network of customer relationships
  Important concepts and processes in marketing
  Market analysis: Customer and competition analysis
  Planning of products and services
  Invoicing methods
  Design of tenders, quotations and VAT invoices

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Achieved 50 % of the course competences

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Achieved 70 % of the course competences

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Achieved 90 % of the course competences

  Further information

  Assignments and project work (grade 0 - 5)

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  Enligt lärarens anvisningar (not translated)

  Learning methods

  Närundervisning (föreläsningar)
  Grupparbete
  Studiebesök
  Övningar (inlämningsuppgifter) (not translated)

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Poängsättning av inlämnade prestationer
  Alla uppgifter måste vara inlämnade i tid (not translated)

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 23.10.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 28.08.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • BE20DA-E
  • BE20DS-E

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Veronika Bäckman

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in bioeconomy

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Assessment criteria

  Uppgifter som skall lämnas in saknas (not translated)

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Samtliga poängnivå under 50%
  Lågt deltagande på lektioner (under 50%) (not translated)

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Samtliga poängnivå 50-80%
  Högt deltagande på lektioner (över 70%) (not translated)

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Samtliga poängnivå över 80%
  Högt (över 70%) och aktivt deltagande på lektioner (not translated)

•   Milk production BE16FHA01-3002 29.08.2022-23.10.2022  3 credits  (BE20DA-E, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  - understands the demands of dairy cows on their production environment, feeding and care
  - knows which factors affect the results of milk production and can optimise them
  - knows how dairy farm production facilities should be designed to be efficient, effective and humane
  - understands how feeding, accommodation and calving intervals affect the fertility of dairy cows and are aware of osteoporosis, fertility disorders and fertility treatments

  Prerequisites

  No previous knowledge required

  Content of the study unit

  General conditions for milk production in the EU and Finland
  Milk production's historical development and future opportunities in Finland
  Different milk breeds with emphasis on Finnish conditions, anatomy and physiology and the characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of different milk breeds
  Breeding work in milk production, specific breeding goals such as high milk yield, good udder health, and litter (lack of horns)
  Requirements that dairy cows impose on their production environment, feeding and care
  Design of efficient, efficient and at the same time pleasant production facilities for dairy cows
  Relationship between feeding, barn environment, care, calving interval and milk fertility
  Kidney recruitment and the sustainability of dairy cows in rational milk production, pros and cons of different milking systems
  Fertility disorders and various fertility treatments
  Diseases for dairy cows, such as udder inflammation, calving paralysis and binge spasm, preventive measures and treatment
  Quarantine diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease, BSE and other zoonoses, preventive measures and emergency government measures
  Factors affecting milk profitability, optimization of sustainable and profitable milk production
  Alternative forms of production, such as organic milk production and late calf separation

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Vitsordsskala 0 - 5, minst 50 % av totalpoängen i tentamen för godkänd / tillfredsställande nivå, 50 % inverkan på kursvitsordet
  
  Projekt/seminariearbete bedöms i skalan 0 - 5, inverkan på kursvitsordet 50 %
  
  Godkänt deltagande i studiebesök och praktiska övningar
  
  Aktivitet och intresse inverkar på bedömningen och det slutliga kursvitsordet (not translated)

  Further information

  Se kursens plan för förverkligande och kursens moodlesida (not translated)

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  Nilsson M. 2019. Mjölkkor
  Hulsen J. 2015. Kosignaler med betesdrift, utökad utgåva
  Hulsen J. 2017. Sinkosignaler. En praktisk handbok om sinläggning, sinperiod och start av en ny laktation
  Hulsen J. mfl. 2017. Juversignaler
  Hulsen J. mfl. 2015. Ungdjurssignaler
  samt olika forskningsrapporter och annan litteratur (not translated)

  Learning methods

  Föreläsningar, övningsarbeten, ev. studiebesök (not translated)

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 23.10.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 28.08.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • BE20DA-E
  • BE19DA-EK

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Gun Karell

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in bioeconomy

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Multiform Entrepreneurship in Local Food Systems PK00AG47-3001 01.11.2022-31.01.2023  5 credits  (ÖH21PERM-EK) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The students
  - knows what a Sustainable Food System is.
  - knows different kinds of Alternative Food Networks and understands the benefits with a Local Food System and a Local Economic System.
  - knows different kinds of models for activity.
  - knows the basis of profitability, Customer Centric Systems and Marketing.

  Prerequisites

  No prior knowledge needed.

  Content of the study unit

  - Introduction to Sustainable Food Systems, Alternative Food Systems, Local Food systems and Local Economic systems.
  - Different models of activity and entrepreneurship.
  - Profitabilty, Customer Centric strategy and Marketing
  - Distribution, Logistics and Selling of produce, Artisan food and food without additives
  - the Loopa method
  - Own plan of activity according to the Loopa-method.

  Further information

  Note that the course is part of a series of courses. Check that you have enough knowledge to build on before you enroll.

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  Person(s) in charge

  Heidi Barman-Geust

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Learning material

  Books, articles, videos and other study material according to instructions from the teachers.Students need access to a computer with an internet connection. Students also need a headset with a microphone.

  Learning methods

  Lectures
  Training and assignments
  Literature
  Group work
  Independent work

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  01.11.2022 - 31.01.2023

  Enrollment date range

  02.10.2022 - 31.10.2022

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • ÖH21PERM-EK

  Seats

  20 - 50

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Marianne Fred, Heidi Barman-Geust

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in bioeconomy

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Share of online studies

  5 credits

  Assessment scale

  Approved/Rejected

  Student's schedule and workload

  The studies takes about 10 hours / week for the student.

  Assessment criteria

  Approved / Failed

  It takes active participation in the studies to get an approved accomplishment from the course. The students also needs to hand in assignments, co-create and co-produces, participate in discussions and so on to accomplish the course.

•   Processing, Storing and Selling Produce PK00AG46-3002 01.08.2022-31.10.2022  5 credits  (ÖH21PERM-EK) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  - knows Artisan Food Processing.
  - knows how different soil and different sorts influences the quality of food.
  - knows different kinds of methods for storing food.
  - knows the requirements for selling food by the Finnish Food act.
  - can draw up a plan for processing, storing and selling produce.

  Prerequisites

  No prior knowledge needed.

  Content of the study unit

  - Introduction to Artisan Food processing.
  - The influence from soil and sorts on the quality of food.
  - Introduction to different methods of storing.
  - Introduction to the Finnish Food Act and Food Science.
  - Introduction to different spaces (for storing, production and sale).
  - An individual plan for storing, processing and selling produce.

  Further information

  Note that the course is part of a series of courses. Check that you have enough knowledge to build on before you enroll.

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  Person(s) in charge

  Heidi Barman-Geust

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Learning material

  Books, articles, videos and other study material according to instructions from the teachers.Students need access to a computer with an internet connection. Students also need a headset with a microphone.

  Learning methods

  Lectures
  Training and assignments
  Literature
  Group work
  Independent work

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  01.08.2022 - 31.10.2022

  Enrollment date range

  02.07.2022 - 31.07.2022

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • ÖH21PERM-EK

  Seats

  20 - 50

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Jonas Ringqvist, Heidi Barman-Geust

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in bioeconomy

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Share of online studies

  5 credits

  Assessment scale

  Approved/Rejected

  Student's schedule and workload

  The studies takes about 10 hours / week for the student.

  Assessment criteria

  Approved / Failed

  It takes active participation in the studies to get an approved accomplishment from the course. The students also needs to hand in assignments, co-create and co-produces, participate in discussions and so on to accomplish the course.

•   Production Biology BE22VG20-3001 24.10.2022-18.12.2022  4 credits  (ÖH22BEA-LED, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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.

  Prerequisites

  No prerequisites.

  Content of the study unit

  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.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

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

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  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.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  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.

  Learning 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

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Course grades in scale 1 - 5:
  
  Written theory exam 50 %
  Projects 30 %
  Seed knowledge, written exam 20 %
  Course participation and activity (pass/failed)

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  24.10.2022 - 18.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 23.10.2022

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • ÖH22BEA-LED
  • BE22DA-E

  Seats

  5 - 40

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Lars Fridefors

  Additional information

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

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in bioeconomy

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Practical training and working life co-operation

  Lab. analyses and field studies at Västankvarn Trial Farm.

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Oral course project/assignments presentations scheduled during the course
  Seed knowledge exercise preliminary 17th of November, 2022 and written seed exam 14th of December, 2022.
  Written theory exam 13th of December, 2022.

  Student's schedule and workload

  27 h / credit, totally 81 h

  Assessment criteria

  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.

•   Project in our Line of Business BE22IN30-3002 29.08.2022-18.12.2022  3 credits  (ÖH22BEA-LED, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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

  Prerequisites

  No prerequisities

  Content of the study unit

  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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

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

  Learning methods

  Projected based learning
  Lectures
  Study visit connected to the course project

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

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

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 18.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 02.09.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • ÖH22BEA-LED
  • BE22DA-E

  Seats

  5 - 40

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Lars Fridefors

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in bioeconomy

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  Approved/Rejected

  Practical training and working life co-operation

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

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Oral literature exam 5th of October
  Seminar with oral project presentation 29th of November.

  Student's schedule and workload

  27 h / credit

  Content scheduling

  Period 1- 2, autumn 2022

  Assessment criteria

  Approved / Failed

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

•   Silviculture on peatlands BE16SS01-3004 01.08.2022-23.10.2022  6 credits  (BE21DS-E) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  - recognises the geological and ecological formation processes of peatlands
  - knows the classification grounds for natural peatlands
  - can take into account how drainage (dredging) affects a wetland ecosystem
  - can judge dredging possibilities in a peat field and plan the process
  - can apply water treatment measures when dredging
  - understands the changing nutrient conditions of peatlands
  - understands the sustainability dimensions of peatlands
  - can provide care for the use of peat sand

  Prerequisites

  Stand management
  Forest regeneration
  Handling of GPS and GIS

  Content of the study unit

  Site Classification on peatlands
  Compulsory field studies in Hyytiälä (1 week in late July/early August)
  Compulsory excursions
  Exercises:
  Individual
  In groups
  In groups with the teacher (compulsory attendance)

  Further information

  På bedömningen inverkar:
  Obligatorisk närvaro i torvmarksklassificeringen i Hyytiälä
  Obligatorisk närvaro i exkursioner
  Obligatorisk närvaro i lärarledda övningar
  Förhör i torvmarksväxter och -typer
  Skriftligt förhör
  Godkända övningar (not translated)

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  Anvisas i Teams (not translated)

  Learning methods

  Obligatoriska fältexkursioner, seminarier och övningar.
  Distans- och hybridstudier förekommer periodiserat.. (not translated)

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Aktivitet och sakkunskap under exkursionerna. (skala U/GK)
  Påvisad mångsidig kunskapshantering, kreativitet, engagemang och effektivitet i övningarna och seminarierna (skala 0/5).
  Förhör i trovmarksväxter och -typer (skala 0-5)
  Litteraturtent (skala 0-5) (not translated)

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  01.08.2022 - 23.10.2022

  Enrollment date range

  06.05.2022 - 29.08.2022

  • 6 credits

  Group(s)

  • BE21DS-E

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Kaj Hällfors

  Additional information

  Föruppgift inför fältstudierna i augusti (Teams). (not translated)

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in bioeconomy

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Inga (not translated)

  Practical training and working life co-operation

  Exkursioner ger inblick i tillämpningar. (not translated)

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Närvaro i fältstudierna, exkursionerna och seminarierna - inga omtagningsmöjligheter.
  Godkända övningar - inga omtagningar utan giltiga orsaker (t.ex. läkarintyg eller på förhand överenskommet arrangemang) (not translated)

  Student's schedule and workload

  Normal (not translated)

  Content scheduling

  - Intensivt med närvaro 2-5 augusti
  - Närvaroveckor i Raseborg är 36, 37, 39 och 42 (enligt schema och kursprogram på Teams) (not translated)

  Assessment criteria

  - Uteblivna eller underkända prestationer.
  - Har stora brister i sakkunskap och kan inte gestalta helheter. (not translated)

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  - Känner till huvuddragen av de ekologiska, produktionsmässiga och tekniska frågeställningarna i användning av torvmarksskogar.
  - Kan klassificera torvmarker och kan identifiera deras särdrag.
  - Känner till den lagstiftning som reglerar användning av torvmarker.
  - Känner till behovet och metoderna för vattenvård. (not translated)

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  - Förstår frågeställningarna med torvmarkernas hållbara användning och tillämpning.
  - Kan tillämpa lagar och råd för användning av torvmarker (not translated)

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  -Kan mångsidigt och självständigt begrunda, analysera och tolka olika relevanta frågeställningar vid planering av torvmarksskogar.
  - Kan utgående från teoretiska ansatser bedöma olika tillämpningars funktion i ett torvmarksekosystem. (not translated)

•   Swedish RB22SV01-3002 24.10.2022-18.12.2022  3 credits  (BE22DA-E, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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.

  Prerequisites

  No prerequisites

  Content of the study unit

  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

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  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 (3-4)

  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.

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  Mode of delivery

  34% Face-to-face, 66% Distance learning

  Learning material

  Svenska skrivregler 2017 Svenska språknämnden. Fjärde upplagan. Stockholm: Liber
  Största delen av det studiematerial som behövs för kursen hittas i Moodle.
  En del av materialet för de olika temaområdena öppnas vartefter kursen framskrider.
  Tidtabell och kursprogram presenteras vid det första närstudietillfället. (not translated)

  Learning methods

  När- och distansstudier
  Individuella, par- och gruppvisa övningsuppgifter
  Muntliga presentationer
  Kurstent i Moodle (not translated)

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Kursen bedöms med vitsordet 0-5.
  Deltenten bedöms med vitsordet 0-5. Fackuppsatsen och den muntliga presentationen bedöms vardera som underkänd, nöjaktig, god eller berömlig.
  Kursvitsordet påverkas även av den studerandes aktivitet och övriga kursprestationer.
  Studerande som fått sin skolbildning (grundskola åk 1-9 och/ eller gymnasium) på annat språk än svenska behöver (utöver kursvitsord i svenska) också få separata vitsord i både muntliga och skriftliga kunskaper i svenska. Kontakta kursansvarig ifråga om dessa. (not translated)

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  24.10.2022 - 18.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 23.10.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • BE22DA-E
  • BE22DS-E
  • ÖH22BIOS-LED
  • ÖH22BEA-LED

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Marika Rask

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Civil and Construction Engineering, Degree Programme in Construction Management, Degree Programme in bioeconomy

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Share of online studies

  2 credits

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Utvärdering av kurstent samt kursaktivitet, kursuppgifter och muntliga anföranden. (not translated)

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Deltent: vecka 46
  Inlämning av fackuppsats: vecka 48
  Presentationer: vecka 49
  
  Omtentamenstillfällen:
  Fre 20.1.2023 kl. 12-16
  Fre 10.2.2023 kl. 12-16
  Omtentamen kräver förhandsanmälan.
  
  Kursen ska avläggas med godkänt vitsord senast 15.5.2023
  Ogjorda kursuppgifter tas emot fram till 1.5.2023 eller enligt särskild överenskommelse med kursansvarig.
  Den studerande går om kursen vid ett senare tillfälle om alla de uppgifter som hör till kursen inte lämnats in eller om den studerande inte tillsammans med kursansvarig kommit överens om annat. (not translated)

  Student's schedule and workload

  Lektioner 32 h
  Skriftliga uppgifter 20 h
  Muntliga presentationer 6 h
  Självstudier 14 h
  Kurstent 9 h (not translated)

  Assessment criteria

  Den studerande är underkänd i kursen om:
  - kurstenten är underkänd
  - kursuppgifter är ogjorda eller underkända och inte har lämnats in senast vid sista inlämningsdatum
  - den studerande inte har hållit de muntliga presentationer som hör till kursen
  - språket i den studerandes arbeten är mycket svagt och innehåller språk- och skrivfel vilka gör den studerandes texter svårbegripliga
  - källmaterial inte har använts och refererats till enligt anvisningar
  - den studerande enbart läser innantill vid muntliga presentationer
  - den studerande har knappt deltagit i kursen
  - den studerandes självständiga kursinsats är obetydlig. (not translated)

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  För vitsordet 1-2 krävs att:
  - kurstenten är godkänd och motsvarar vitsordet tillfredsställande kunskaper
  - alla kursuppgifter är gjorda och inlämnade senast vid sista inlämningsdatum
  - språket i den studerandes arbeten är begripligt men många språk- och skrivfel förekommer
  - källmaterial används och refereras till enligt givna anvisningar
  - den studerande inte läser innantill vid muntliga presentationer
  - den studerande deltar i liten omfattning i kursen
  - den studerandes självständiga kursinsats är liten. (not translated)

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  För vitsordet 3-4 krävs att:
  - kurstenten är godkänd och motsvarar vitsordet goda kunskaper
  - alla kursuppgifter är gjorda och inlämnade senast vid sista inlämningsdatum
  - språket i både tal och skrift är smidigt och gott, även om språkfel förekommer
  - layouten i den studerandes arbeten följer givna anvisningar
  - källmaterialet för uppgifterna används mångsidigt och väl, enstaka språkfel förekommer.
  - presentationerna är väl förberedda och framförandet gott
  - den studerande deltar aktivt i kursen
  - den studerande arbetar rätt självständigt men kan samarbeta, tar hänsyn till sina kurskamrater och utför sin del av arbetet också i grupp. (not translated)

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  För vitsordet 5 krävs att:
  - kurstenten är godkänd med ett mycket gott eller berömligt vitsord
  - alla kursuppgifter är gjorda och inlämnade senast vid sista inlämningsdatum
  - språket i både tal och skrift är nyanserat, smidigt och så gott som felfritt
  - layouten i arbetena följer givna anvisningar
  - källmaterialet för uppgifterna används på ett mångsidigt och korrekt sätt
  - presentationerna är väl förberedda och framförandet mycket gott
  - den studerande deltar aktivt i kursen
  - den studerande arbetar mycket aktivt och är alltid på plats i tid
  - den studerande arbetar självständigt men kan samarbeta, tar hänsyn till sina kurskamrater och utför sin del av arbetet också i grupp.
  - den studerande är innovativ och positiv. (not translated)

•   Timber Production in Coastal Regions NM13SK09-3004 29.08.2022-23.10.2022  3 credits  (BE19DS-EK) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  - is aware of regional differences in forestry in different parts of Swedish-speaking Finland
  - knows the methods and conditions for the cultivation of broadleaf and mixed forests
  - can identify the most important foreign tree species and their production conditions
  - can provide pruning advice
  - knows how different kinds of forest fertilisation methods can be used to raise or secure growth in a stock
  - can combine the production of timber with the production of wood energy and understands the impact on the balance of nutrition
  - can follow-up forest management work

  Prerequisites

  Forest regeneration
  Stand management

  Content of the study unit

  Cultivation of silver birch and curly birch
  Cultivation of alder, hybrid aspen and larch
  Production conditions for the most important exotic conifers
  Cultivation of noble leave trees
  Pests on ash and elm
  Revitalization fertilization
  Fertilization on peatlands
  Fertilization in connection with the extraction of energy wood
  Fertilization with helicopter

  Further information

  På bedömningen inverkar:
  Godkända arbeten
  Deltagande i studiebesök
  Litteraturtenten (not translated)

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 23.10.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 28.08.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • BE19DS-EK

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Johnny Sved

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in bioeconomy

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Timber trade NM13VA02-3004 24.10.2022-18.12.2022  3 credits  (BE21DS-E) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  - understands how the market for timber and wood fuel works
  - knows laws and regulations governing the timber trade and can engage with key contractual issues
  - can explain the different stages of the timber trade
  - can conduct a tender process
  - understands the pricing of root forests as well as delivery costs and special timber
  - can set prices for timber and wood fuel

  Prerequisites

  No previous knowledge is required

  Content of the study unit

  Phases in timber trade (practical timber trade)
  Legislation on timber trade
  Pricing of wood

  Further information

  På bedömningen inverkar:
  Godkänd tent
  Godkända projekt- och övningsarbeten
  Närvaro i obligatoriska delar i terrängarbeten och studiebesök (not translated)

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  24.10.2022 - 18.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 23.10.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • BE21DS-E

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Johnny Sved

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in bioeconomy

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Tractor techonology and agricultural machinery BE22OT30-3001 29.08.2022-23.10.2022  3 credits  (ÖH22BEA-LED, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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

  Prerequisites

  No previous knowledge required

  Content of the study unit

  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.

  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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  Course references and study material on the moodle site.
  Main course reference: Neuman L., & Sörkvist L., Fältmaskiner i lantbruket - från bearbetning till skörd, 2020, L & L:s förlag.

  Learning methods

  Lectures
  Practical training

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Practical tractor driving test, grade approved or failed
  Written exam, grade 0 - 5

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 23.10.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 02.09.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • ÖH22BEA-LED
  • BE22DA-E

  Seats

  5 - 30

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Lars Fridefors

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in bioeconomy

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Practical training and working life co-operation

  Practical training at Västankvarn Farm in Inkoo.

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Practical tractor driving level test and practical training at Västankvarn 6th of September at 8:30 - 11:45.
  Written exam 17th of October at 8:30 - 11:45

  Student's schedule and workload

  27 h / credit, totally 81 h.

  Assessment criteria

  Failed tractor driving level test and/or failed written exam

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Approved tractor driving level test and fulfillment of course learning objectives on an acceptable level.

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Approved tractor driving level test and fulfillment of course learning objectives on a good level.

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Approved tractor driving level test and fulfillment of course learning objectives on an excellent level.

•   Wood Harvesting NM13VA03-3004 24.10.2022-18.12.2022  3 credits  (BE21DS-E) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  - can plan wood harvesting sites based on terrain, buoyancy and water conservation
  - can take into account cultural monuments, archaeological remains, natural habitats and threatened species
  - can take into account certification criteria for timber and logging
  - knows the methods used to harvest timber and wood fuel
  - can plan and lead logging
  - knows how the harvesting of windthrown timber is carried out
  - can plan the storage of timber and wood fuel at remote transport hubs
  - understands the cost structure of logging
  - has experience of occupational safety and contractual matters
  - knows how salaries are calculated for forest workers and machine operators
  - is aware of different types of entrepreneurship related to logging
  - can carry out logging audits

  Prerequisites

  No previous knowledge is required

  Content of the study unit

  Planning of wood harvesting
  Methods to harvest wood
  Quality assessment of wood harvesting operations
  Legal agreements, contracts, responsibilities and occupational safety in wood harvesting
  Organizing wood harvest operations

  Further information

  På bedömingen inverkar:
  Godkänd tent
  Godkända övningsarbeten
  Godkänt projektarbete
  Obligatorisk närvaro i terrängarbeten och studiebesök (not translated)

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  24.10.2022 - 18.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 23.10.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • BE21DS-E

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Johnny Sved

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in bioeconomy

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

Academic year 2023 - 2024

There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.