Academic year 2021 - 2022

•   Basics in GIS NRM19ME04-3003 03.01.2022-26.06.2022  4 credits  (NRS21HF-E, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - is able to locate and take into use relevant online GIS-material
  - knows how to import data into a GIS-software and how to manage spatial references
  - can analyze geographical environmental data
  - can visualize geographic information effectively

  Prerequisites

  No previous knowledge requirements

  Content of the study unit

  To be able to present & analyse GIS-material (Features, rasters) with relevant software in situations relevant for management of natural resources.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  50-60% or 60-70% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  70-80% or 80-90% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  90-100% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  03.01.2022 - 26.06.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.11.2021 - 02.01.2022

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • NRS21HF-E
  • NRS21HP-E

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Stefan Heinänen

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Natural Resources Management

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Bioeconomics NRM19ME02-3002 30.08.2021-19.12.2021  5 credits  (NRS20HF-E, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - has a deep understanding of the importance of natural resources for human welfare as well as why sustainable use of natural resources is necessary for economic growth and welfare
  - understands the role of market mechanisms in resource allocation and how market failures affects environmental quality and human welfare,
  - can apply, within his/her own field, economic reasoning in analysis of environmental problems as well as efficient resource allocation and how these problems can be solved by implementation market-based and administrative instruments,
  - is familiar with methods evaluating social net benefits of environmental protection as well as cost efficiency and what sorts of methods are used for economic valuation of environmental benefits
  - understands importance of EU:s and national policies and strategies to promote efficient resource allocation and sustainable development,

  Prerequisites

  No previous knowledge requirements

  Content of the study unit

  To get acquainted with the recent most theories concerning bioeconomy, practical assignments.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  50-60% or 60-70% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  70-80% or 80-90% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  90-100% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  Tietenberg, T., Lewis, L.: Environmental & Natural Resource Economics. Pearson Education Ltd. (10th or 9th Edition).
  
  Other sources: given in Moodle.

  Learning methods

  Lectures, assignments, virtual presentations

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  n the basis of the quality of completed assignments

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  30.08.2021 - 19.12.2021

  Enrollment date range

  11.06.2021 - 30.09.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NRS20HF-E
  • NRS20HP-E
  • NRS21HP-E
  • NRS21HF-E

  Seats

  0 - 15

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Ashkan Pakseresht

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Natural Resources Management

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Assessment criteria

  <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

•   Degree Thesis NRM17DT01-3004 03.01.2022-26.06.2022  5 credits  (NRS21HP-E, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  At the first stage of the thesis, the objective is discussed with the supervisor(s), and the research project is identified and defined. The thesis project is presented at the starting seminar. After this first seminar the thesis project is evaluated.

  Prerequisites

  No previous knowledge requirements

  Content of the study unit

  Completing and presenting a high-quality research plan for the degree thesis project.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  50-60% or 60-70% of the maximum number of credits earned, respectively.

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  70-80% or 80-90% of the maximum number of credits earned, respectively.

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  90-100% of the maximum number of credits earned.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  03.01.2022 - 26.06.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.11.2021 - 02.01.2022

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NRS21HP-E
  • NRS21HF-E

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Stefan Heinänen

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Natural Resources Management

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Leadership and Project Management NRM19LC02-3002 30.08.2021-19.12.2021  4 credits  (NRS21HP-E, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - is able to understand his/her own actions and is familiar with how one develops one’s own leadership
  - has understanding of how one develops the skills to understand and manage others
  - is able to understand the courses of action of organizations, groups and individuals within various fields and sectors of society
  - is able to apply different project methods and systems for the effective realization of projects and is familiar with various ways to finance and administer research and development work

  Prerequisites

  No previous knowledge requirements

  Content of the study unit

  To get a firm portfolio on how to manage projects and conduct leadership successfully.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  50-60% or 60-70% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  70-80% or 80-90% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  Most of the study material is provided by the lecturer during the course and it is available i moodle
  Recommended textbooks - any comprehensive book about project management with an appropriate knowledge level for the course (e.g. Project management by Bo Tonnquist)

  Learning methods

  Classes
  Group work
  Assignments

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Assignments and group work (scored by the teacher)
  Self-assessment and peer-assessment (complementary)

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  30.08.2021 - 19.12.2021

  Enrollment date range

  11.06.2021 - 30.09.2021

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • NRS21HP-E
  • NRS21HF-E

  Seats

  0 - 15

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Veronika Bäckman

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Natural Resources Management

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Student's schedule and workload

  Classes appr. 10 h, group work 40-50 h, individual assignments appr. 50 h

  Assessment criteria

  The assignments are not submitted

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Assignments are submitted and group work presented however the achievements are rather superficial in the analytical part

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Assignments are submitted in time and group work presented. Analytical part of the achievements is well done and in such way that confirms a student has acquired new individual learnings. The student co-operates well with both the teacher and peers in the group work.

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Assignments are submitted in time and group work presented in a excellent way. Analytical part of the achievements is done extraordinary as well as using broad range of relevant sources. The achievements clearly confirm a student has acquired new individual learnings in the topic. A student is also active at the classes and praised by peers for his/her input in the group work.

•   Natural Resources Management NRM14ME01-3003 30.08.2021-19.12.2021  5 credits  (NRS21HP-E, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - is able to identify and analyse the factors that affect the utilization and management of natural resources
  - is well acquainted with national and international legislation and other control mechanisms which affect the management of natural resources
  - is able to apply planning methods and tools for the sustainable utilization of natural resources
  - has good knowledge of how one facilitates the participation and contribution of interested parties in the decision making and implementation of natural resources management
  - has a good knowledge of how the management and utilization of various natural resources are connected and sees the possibilities in the development of integrated administration

  Prerequisites

  No previous knowledge requirements

  Content of the study unit

  To get a clear picture and hands-on practical skills of what factors are of relevance for an effective management of natural resources.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  50-60% or 60-70% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  70-80% or 80-90% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  90-100% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  On the course's moodle page.

  Learning methods

  Lectures, practicals, introduction to assignments.

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Assignments

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  30.08.2021 - 19.12.2021

  Enrollment date range

  11.06.2021 - 30.09.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NRS21HP-E
  • NRS21HF-E

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Stefan Heinänen, Otto Långvik

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Natural Resources Management

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Assessment criteria

  Less than 50% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned.

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  50-60% or 60-70% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  70-80% or 80-90% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  More than 90% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned.

•   Participatory Processes and Conflict Management NRM19LC03-3002 30.08.2021-19.12.2021  4 credits  (NRS21HP-E, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - has skills to plan, manage and realize participation in processes
  - understands how conflicts begin and is able to discuss values and attitudes with different groups of people
  - is able to handle conflicts which arise in natural resource management in a professional and constructive manner

  Prerequisites

  No previous knowledge requirements

  Content of the study unit

  A course aimed at developing skills in how to manage conflicts at different levels (working-team level, organization level, societal) though participatory processes.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  50-60% or 60-70% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  70-80% or 80-90% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  90-100% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning methods

  class activities, group work, assignments, final essay

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  The assessment of the course is based on class activities, group work, assignments and a final essay

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  30.08.2021 - 19.12.2021

  Enrollment date range

  11.06.2021 - 30.09.2021

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • NRS21HP-E
  • NRS21HF-E

  Seats

  0 - 15

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Farid Karimi

  Additional information

  Environmental and natural resources challenges pertaining to climate change, global warming, conflicts, wars and mass immigration are not limited to one region or a country. This course is an intensive, hands-on introduction to urgent environmental and natural resources challenges with global implications, conflict management and participatory processes. At the end of this course, the students should be able to:
  • Describe the basics of climate change-induced conflicts
  • Reflect on individuals' and society's role in participatory processes and conflict management
  • Reflect on the ethical concerns related to environmental challenges
  • Gather information and reflect on its reliability and relevance
  • Present their knowledge orally and in writing while using the basic skills of scientific writing
  • Identify the current most important environmental and natural resources challenges globally and regionally
  • Describe the various types of negotiations and climate and environmental agreements
  • Explain why culture matters in practices of negotiations, decision making, conflict management and participatory process in different societies
  • Identify the importance of cross-cultural differences when transplanting a policy, law or institution to a new context.
  Content
  The main topics of the course are:
  • Global environmental trends
  • Global environmental governance
  • Conflict resolution challenges
  • United Nations Climate Change Conferences (COP)
  • Negotiation of multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs)
  • Domestic resource mobilisation in developing countries
  • Cross-national cultural differences and their implications for negotiations, participatory processes and conflict management.
  During classes, we will discuss real stories from different domains of environmental and natural resources challenges (e.g. political, social, economics) and compare different reactions across cultures and nations. Using the theories of dimensions of national culture, we will analyse the effect of cultural differences on plausible miscommunications or policy failures and discuss how to manage/avoid these challenges. Furthermore, we will discuss the procedure and methods of climate and environmental negotiations.

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Natural Resources Management

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Assessment criteria

  <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

•   Professional Digital Communication NRM19LC01-3002 03.01.2022-26.06.2022  3 credits  (NRS21HF-E, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - knows how to find, assess as well as summarize information and data
  - is able to function and appear as an expert within his/her own field and communicate actively in varying professional contexts
  - is able to choose forms of communication and convey information taking the target group into account
  - -can effectively communicate visual, written and oral information digitally over the Internet

  Prerequisites

  No previous knowledge requirements

  Content of the study unit

  Media relations
  Presentation skills
  Communication strategies
  Social media as professional digital information channels
  Formal and informal writing

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  50-60% or 60-70% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  70-80% or 80-90% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  90-100% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  03.01.2022 - 26.06.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.11.2021 - 02.01.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • NRS21HF-E
  • NRS21HP-E

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Stefan Heinänen

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Natural Resources Management

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Research Methodology NRM19ME03-3003 30.08.2021-30.09.2022  5 credits  (NRS21HP-E, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - can conduct a literature search and identify relevant literature from quality assured and peer reviewed sources
  - knows how to work according to the scientific methods of relevance for the field
  - is able to in detail plan a scientific study
  - is able to conduct statistical analyses targeting the research questions, and to present research findings
  - is familiar with the fundamentals of scientific writing and is able to write scientific text

  Prerequisites

  No previous knowledge requirements

  Content of the study unit

  To get the skills needed for completing a high-quality MSc-thesis.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  50-60% or 60-70% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  70-80% or 80-90% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  90-100% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  On moodle

  Learning methods

  A number of completed personal assignments (on literature search, statistical analysis, fundamentals of scientific writing) testing the familiarity with the course goals. Grade given on basis of quality of completed assignments.

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Completed assignments

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  30.08.2021 - 30.09.2022

  Enrollment date range

  11.06.2021 - 30.09.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NRS21HP-E
  • NRS21HF-E

  Seats

  0 - 15

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Stefan Heinänen, Jonna Engström-Öst

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Natural Resources Management

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Assessment criteria

  <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 respectively

Academic year 2022 - 2023

•   Bioeconomics NRM22ME02-3001 29.08.2022-18.12.2022  5 credits  (NRS22HP-E) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - has a deep understanding of the importance of natural resources for human welfare as well as why sustainable use of natural resources is necessary for economic growth and welfare
  - understands the role of market mechanisms in resource allocation and how market failures affects environmental quality and human welfare
  - can apply, within his/her own field, economic reasoning in analysis of environmental problems as well as efficient resource allocation and how these problems can be solved by implementing market-based instruments
  - is familiar with methods evaluating social net benefits of environmental protection as well as cost efficiency and what sorts of methods are used for economic valuation of environmental benefits
  - understands the importance of EU:s and national policies and strategies to promote sustainable bioeconomy

  Prerequisites

  No previous knowledge requirements

  Content of the study unit

  - relevant theories concerning bioeconomy
  - methods used for economic valuation of environmental benefits
  - EU:s and national policies and strategies to promote sustainable bioeconomy

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  50-60% or 60-70% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  70-80% or 80-90% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  90-100% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  Most of the study material is provided by the lecturer during the course and it is available in Moodle

  Learning methods

  Classes
  Group work
  Individual assignments

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Assignments and group work (scored by the teacher)
  Self-assessment and peer-assessment (complementary)
  Participation at lessons

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 18.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 02.09.2022

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NRS22HP-E

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Veronika Bäckman

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Natural Resources Management

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Final presentations in the end study period, in December

  Student's schedule and workload

  Classes and study meetings appr. 16 hours, group work 30 hours, individual work appr. 50-60 hours

  Assessment criteria

  The assignments are not submitted, very low participation at lectures (under 50%)

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Assignments are submitted or presented however the achievements are rather superficial in the analytical part (50-60% of achievable points), low participation at lessons

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Assignments are submitted in time or presented in a satisfactory way. Analytical part of the achievements is well done and in such way that confirms a student has acquired new individual learnings (points received in assignments are over 60% up to 80% of achievable points). The student co-operates well with both the teacher and peers in the group work. The student participates at the most of lectures.

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Assignments are submitted in time or presented in an excellent way. Analytical part of the achievements is done extraordinary as well as using broad range of relevant sources (points received in assignments are over 80% of achievable points). The achievements clearly confirm a student has acquired new individual learnings in the topic. A student is also active at the classes and praised by peers for his/her input in the group work.

•   Leadership and Project Management NRM22LC02-3001 29.08.2022-18.12.2022  4 credits  (NRS22HP-E) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - is able to understand his/her own actions and is familiar with how one develops one’s own leadership
  - understands of how one develops the skills to understand and manage others
  - is able to manage stakeholders
  - is able to apply different project implementation methods
  - is familiar with various ways to finance, manage and evaluation of research and development work

  Prerequisites

  No previous knowledge requirements

  Content of the study unit

  - different leaderships styles
  - interpersonal skills
  - project managements skills and methods

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  50-60% or 60-70% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  70-80% or 80-90% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  Most of the study material is provided by the lecturer during the course and it is available in Moodle
  Recommended textbooks - any comprehensive book about project management with an appropriate knowledge level for the course (e.g. Project management by Bo Tonnquist)

  Learning methods

  Classes
  Group work
  Assignments

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Assignments and group work (scored by the teacher)
  Self-assessment and peer-assessment (complementary)
  Participation at lessons

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 18.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 02.09.2022

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • NRS22HP-E

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Veronika Bäckman

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Natural Resources Management

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Final presentation of a group work in December

  Student's schedule and workload

  Classes appr. 12 hours, group work 30 hours, individual work appr. 50 hours

  Assessment criteria

  The assignments are not submitted

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Assignments are submitted and group work presented however the achievements are rather superficial in the analytical part (50-60% of achievable points)

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Assignments are submitted in time and group work presented. Analytical part of the achievements is well done and in such way that confirms a student has acquired new individual learnings (points received in assignments are over 60% up to 80% of achievable points). The student co-operates well with both the teacher and peers in the group work.

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Assignments are submitted in time and group work presented in a excellent way. Analytical part of the achievements is done extraordinary as well as using broad range of relevant sources (points received in assignments are over 80% of achievable points). The achievements clearly confirm a student has acquired new individual learnings in the topic. A student is also active at the classes and praised by peers for his/her input in the group work.