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Observing BioeconomyLaajuus (2 cr)

Code: LM00CB98

Credits

2 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Laura Vertainen

Objective

Purpose of the course
In the course, you get to know the key concepts and sectors of the bioeconomy. You will learn about agricultural and forestry production, the environmental and energy issues of agriculture, and the smart bioeconomy. You will learn current themes in the field in a practical way and make observations, reflecting on them from different perspectives of sustainability, using the knowledge base. After completing the study course, you will have an overview of the bioeconomy.

Competence goals
You understand the basic concepts of the bioeconomy, the most important sectors and the current characteristics of the rural operating environment in Finland. You know the key production forms of the bioeconomy and their prerequisites as well as limitations from different perspectives of sustainability.

Content

Introduction to the basics of the bioeconomy and the industry in Finland.
Perspectives of sustainability as enablers and limitations of bioeconomy operational sectors.
Agriculture, forestry, water and environment, renewable energy and smart bioeconomy

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The course is passed (HYV) when the student achieves the learning outcomes of the course, i.e.
Understands the basic concepts of the bioeconomy, the main sectors and the characteristics of the rural operating environment in Finland, as well as the main forms of agricultural and forestry production and their conditions and constraints from different aspects of sustainability.

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 22.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
Teachers
  • Laura Vertainen
Groups
  • LMS24SM
    Maaseutuelinkeinot (AMK)
  • ZJALMS24SM
    Avoin amk, Maaseutuelinkeinot, Monimuoto

Objectives

Purpose of the course
In the course, you get to know the key concepts and sectors of the bioeconomy. You will learn about agricultural and forestry production, the environmental and energy issues of agriculture, and the smart bioeconomy. You will learn current themes in the field in a practical way and make observations, reflecting on them from different perspectives of sustainability, using the knowledge base. After completing the study course, you will have an overview of the bioeconomy.

Competence goals
You understand the basic concepts of the bioeconomy, the most important sectors and the current characteristics of the rural operating environment in Finland. You know the key production forms of the bioeconomy and their prerequisites as well as limitations from different perspectives of sustainability.

Content

Introduction to the basics of the bioeconomy and the industry in Finland.
Perspectives of sustainability as enablers and limitations of bioeconomy operational sectors.
Agriculture, forestry, water and environment, renewable energy and smart bioeconomy

Learning materials and recommended literature

Biotalous. https://www.biotalous.fi/ (soveltuvin osin)
MMM: Bio- ja kiertotalous. https://mmm.fi/biotalous (soveltuvin osin)
Seppänen, M., Kurppa, S., Rinne, M: & Alakukku, L. 2019. Ruokaa! – Kestävä maatalous ja ruoantuotanto. Maahenki. (soveltuvin osin)
Tapio. n.d. Metsänhoidon suositukset. https://tapio.fi/metsanhoidon-suositukset/ (soveltuvin osin)

Teaching methods

Getting to know the basics of the bioeconomy in an authentic rural or virtual environment, lectures on topics, individual and group exercises, written assignments

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Assignments 100% learning tasks.

Active participation in contact teaching, written and oral group assignments, written assignment and report on selected bioeconomy topic.

Student workload

Contact teaching 24 h
Independent study and assignments 30 h

Further information for students

self-assessment, peer review, evaluation based on evaluation criteria

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The course is passed (HYV) when the student achieves the learning outcomes of the course, i.e.
Understands the basic concepts of the bioeconomy, the main sectors and the characteristics of the rural operating environment in Finland, as well as the main forms of agricultural and forestry production and their conditions and constraints from different aspects of sustainability.