Study Guide

Objective

The student:
- knows the principles for developing sustainable innovation in a responsible manner
- understands the concept of bioeconomy and how it relates to the forestry, agriculture and other bioeconomy sectors
- is knowledgeable of working with innovation in a sustainable manner
- is familiar with companies working with bioeconomy

Content

- the concept of bioeconomy and how it relates to the forestry, agriculture and other bioeconomy sectors
- the principles for research, inventions and innovations
- bio-energy applications and other renewable energy sources
- main companies working with bioeconomy

Location and time

Period 3, Campus Raseborg / Teams

Materials

Provided on moodle

Teaching methods

Lectures, project work and workshop, field studies and assignments

Completion alternatives

Assignments and written reports

Student workload

27 h / credit

Content scheduling

The main topics of the course are:
Theories and history of bioeconomy
Fundamentals of bioeconomy in various sectors
Introduction to sustainable energy systems
Innovative bio-based technologies

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The assignments were completed and the student obtained a basic understanding of the course content

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The assignments were completed without major remarks and the student obtained a good understanding of the course content

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Assignments were completed without remarks and the the student obtained an excellent understanding of the course content

Assessment methods and criteria

Grade 1-5 based on projects and assignments

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

<50% of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments

Failed project

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

50-59% (=1) or 60-69% (=2) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments respectively

Approved project on an acceptable level

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

70-79% (=3) or 80-89% (=4) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments respectively

Approved project on a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

90-100% (=5) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments respectively

Approved project on an excellent level

Qualifications

No previous knowledge requirements