Bioeconomy Project (6 cr)
Code: BE16GE01-3004
General information
Enrollment
15.06.2022 - 28.08.2022
Timing
29.08.2022 - 23.10.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Bioeconomy
Campus
Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Seats
5 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in bioeconomy
Teachers
- Lars Fridefors
Groups
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BE20DS-ESkogsbruksingenjör (YH), h20, Bioekonomi, dagstudier
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BE20DA-EAgrolog (YH), h20, Bioekonomi, dagstudier
Objective
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
Content
Project Management
Definitions of Bioeconomy
Location and time
6th of September - 13th of December, 2022
Materials
Course instructions, references and study material announced on the Moodle site.
Teaching methods
Project based learning
Field studies and study visits
Lectures
Employer connections
Field oriented projects.
Natural Fibers seminar 9th of November, 2022
Exam schedules
Seminar with project presentations and evaluation 12th of December, 2022.
Student 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.
Further 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.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Course grade 0 - 5.
Bioeconomy project 70 % of the grade.
Course activity 30 % of the grade.
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.
Qualifications
No previous knowledge required