Energy and Environmental MeasurementsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Purpose of the course

After studying this course unit, you will be able to measure in practical conditions the quantities that are relevant to agricultural production processes and to identify disruptions that occur in these measurement situations. You will also be able to utilize new technological solutions and the possibilities of spatial data applications in energy and environmental measurements related to the growth and utilization of biomasses.


Competencies of the course

Agricultural competence, Technology competence, Energy competence


Study objective of the course

After studying this course, you will know how to measure the properties that affect biomass-growth and aerobic and anaerobic degradation of biomasses. You know how to measure changes in water and soil properties as a result of biomass-growing. You know how to measure the energy consumption of biomass-producing and processing and the energy production capacity of renewable energy sources.

Content

Measurements related to weather conditions and growing season's autonomy.
Measurements related to soil and water self-sufficiency.
Measurements related to aerobic and anaerobic degradation of biomass.
Measurements related to renewable energy production.
Measurements related to energy consumption.
Measurements related to biomass-growth and spatial data

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1.

After studying this course, you will know how to measure the properties that affect biomass-growth and aerobic and anaerobic degradation. You know how to measure changes in water and soil properties as a result of biomass-growing. You know how to measure the energy consumption of biomass-producing and processing and the energy production capacity of renewable energy sources.

2.
After studying this course, you will understand how to measure the properties that affect biomass-growth and aerobic and anaerobic degradation. You will understand how changes in water and soil properties as a result of biomass-growing. You will understand how the energy consumption of biomass-production and processing and the energy production capacity of renewable energy sources is measured.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3.
After studying this course, you will be able to measure the properties that affect biomass-growth and aerobic and anaerobic degradation. You know how to measure changes in water and soil properties as a result of biomassing. You are able to measure the energy consumption of biomasses production and processing and the energy production capacity of renewable energy sources.

4.
After studying this course, you will be able to choose the most suitable for measuring the properties that affect biomass-growth and aerobic and anaerobic degradation. You will be able to choose the most suitable for measuring changes in water and soil properties as a result of biomassing. You will be able to choose the most suitable for measuring the energy consumption of biomasses production and processing and the energy production capacity of renewable energy sources.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5.
After studying this course, you will be able to apply new methods and technologies to measure the properties that affect the aerobic and anaerobic degradation of biomasses. You will be able to apply new methods and technologies when measuring changes in water and soil properties as a result of biomassing. You will be able to apply new methods and technologies when measuring energy consumption in biomass-production and processing and energy production capability of renewable energy sources