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Cyber Security and Bioeconomy ProcessesLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: LMSV2500

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Jyrki Kataja

Objective

Purpose of the course

After studying this course, you will understand how important information systems are in the operations of a farm company and how important it is to take care of cyber security. You will be able to evaluate cyber threats on a specific farm basis and choose suitable solutions to eliminate them.


Competencies of the course

Agricultural competence, Technology competence, Energy competence


Study objective of the course

After studying this course, you will know the various factors that can be caused by cyber threats in a rural company and you will know solutions to minimise these cyber threats.

Content

Cyber threats;
Digital operating environment of the farm
Arable farming systems
Livestock systems
Agricultural vehicles
Farm computers and network connections
Electricity distribution network in rural areas

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1.

After studying this course, you will know the various factors that can be caused by cyber threats in a rural company and you will know solutions to minimise these cyber threats.

2.

Afterstudying this course, you will understand the various factors that can be caused by cyber threats in a rural company and you will understand the possibilities of solutions to minimise these cyber threats.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3.

After studying this course, you will be able to assess the causes of cyber threats in a rural company and will be able to take action and present solutions to minimise these cyber threats.

4.

After studying this course, you will be able to implement solutions to minimise these cyber threats based on the causes of cyber threats that you have identified in a rural company.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5.

After studying this course, you will be able to apply the latest know-how and technology to minimize the cyber threats of a rural company.

Enrollment

01.11.2024 - 09.01.2025

Timing

13.01.2025 - 31.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

RDI portion

1.5 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Face-to-face, 20 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

16 - 20

Teachers
  • Jyrki Kataja
Groups
  • LMS21S1
    Maaseutuelinkeinot (AMK)
  • LMS22S1
    Maaseutuelinkeinot (AMK)
  • LMS23KM
    Maaseutuelinkeinot (AMK)
  • LMS22KM
    Agrologi (AMK), maaseutuelinkeinot, monimuotototeutus

Objectives

Purpose of the course

After studying this course, you will understand how important information systems are in the operations of a farm company and how important it is to take care of cyber security. You will be able to evaluate cyber threats on a specific farm basis and choose suitable solutions to eliminate them.


Competencies of the course

Agricultural competence, Technology competence, Energy competence


Study objective of the course

After studying this course, you will know the various factors that can be caused by cyber threats in a rural company and you will know solutions to minimise these cyber threats.

Content

Cyber threats;
Digital operating environment of the farm
Arable farming systems
Livestock systems
Agricultural vehicles
Farm computers and network connections
Electricity distribution network in rural areas

Time and location

Aloitustunnit viikko 4-5 / 2025
Harjoitustöiden toteutus viikot 5-17 / 2025 (yhden ryhmäharjoitustyön kesto 2 viikkoa)
Opintojakson yhteenveto viikko 18 - 19 / 2025 (AgriVenture2025 27-28.5.2025)

Learning materials and recommended literature

Saatavissa Moodle-työtilassa.

Teaching methods

Kontaktiopetus Biotalousinsitituutissa 2 kertaa.
Kontaktiopetus etäosallistumismahdollisuudella 5 kertaa, sisältäen ryhmäharjoitustöiden purkutilaisuudet.

Harjoitustyöt; 5 kpl ryhmäharjoitustöitä + 2 kpl yksilöharjoitustöitä.

Practical training and working life connections

Opintojaksolla osallistutaan FarmGuard hankkeen toimenpiteisiin sekä AgriVeture2025 tapahtumaan.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Opintojakson arviointi perustuu harjoitustöihin. Opintojaksolla ei ole kokoavaa tenttiä.

Alternative completion methods

Ei ole.

Student workload

Kontaktiopetus 7*4 h = 28 h
Ryhmäharjoitustyöt 75 h
Yksilöharjoitustyöt 36 h

YHTEENSÄ 135 h (15.1 - 31.5. 2025)

Content scheduling

Aloitustunnit ja Mitä kyberturvallisuus on?
Kyberuhat ja niihin varatuminen sekä miten kyberuhkien toteutuessa niistä voi palautua:
1. Maatilan digitaalinen toimintaympäristö
2. Peltoviljelyjärjestelmät
3. Kotieläintalouden järjestelmät
4. Maatalouden ajoneuvot
5. Maatilan tietokoneet ja verkkoyhteydet ja sähköjakeluverkko maaseudulla.
Yhteenveto - Mitä pitäisi tehdä seuraavaksi, kun nyt tiedetään minkälaisen asian kanssa ollamme tekemisissä.

Further information for students

Arviointikriteerit

Kurssin arviointi perustuu viiteen ryhmäharjoitustyöhön (max. 70 pistettä) ja kahteen henkilökohtaiseen harjoitustyöhön (max. 30 pistettä).

1 Välttävä (adequate) (50 - 59 pistettä)

2 Tyydyttävä (satisfactory) (60 - 69 pistettä)

3 Hyvä (good) (70 - 79 pistettä)

4 Kiitettävä (Very good ) (80 - 89 pistettä)

5 Erinomainen (excellent ) (90 - 100 pistettä)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1.

After studying this course, you will know the various factors that can be caused by cyber threats in a rural company and you will know solutions to minimise these cyber threats.

2.

Afterstudying this course, you will understand the various factors that can be caused by cyber threats in a rural company and you will understand the possibilities of solutions to minimise these cyber threats.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3.

After studying this course, you will be able to assess the causes of cyber threats in a rural company and will be able to take action and present solutions to minimise these cyber threats.

4.

After studying this course, you will be able to implement solutions to minimise these cyber threats based on the causes of cyber threats that you have identified in a rural company.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5.

After studying this course, you will be able to apply the latest know-how and technology to minimize the cyber threats of a rural company.