Study Guide

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

4th of September - 11th of December, 2023

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

Preliminary Natural Fibers seminar

Exam schedules

Seminar with project presentations and evaluation 11-12th of December, 2023.

Student workload

6 Credits during 6th of September - 12th of December, 2023.

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 2023.

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