Ecological basics of BioeconomyLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: YLBM02300
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
Responsible person
- Laura Vertainen
Objective
The student understands the ecological aspect of sustainable development and its significance for the bioeconomy. The student is aware of the human and environmental impacts of the bioeconomy. The student is able to analyze and anticipate the impacts of biological and ecological factors on the functioning and development of the bioeconomy. The student is able to apply ecological sustainability approach to decision making.
Content
Environmentally sustainable use of natural resources
Regional, national and global exploitation of biomass resources and the ecological boundaries, risks and analysis and forecasting of them.
Impact of bioeconomy on soil, atmosphere, water and species.
Qualifications
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Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Sufficient learner (1): The student is familiar with basic concepts of ecological aspects of bioeconomy and related challenges and opportunities
Satisfactory learner (2): The student is familiar with the basic concepts of ecological issues, challenges and opportunities in the sector of bioeconomy and can apply them partially
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Good learner (3): The student knows the key concepts and practices related to the ecological perspective of bioeconomy and the basic methods for their evaluation. The student is able to make well-founded choices from an ecological perspective
Very good learner (4): The student masters the key ecological concepts and methods of bioeconomy and is able to apply them critically in solving ecological challenges of bioeconomy
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent learner (5): The student masters the key concepts and methods of bioeconomy and is able to apply them critically and innovatively in solving demanding ecological challenges of bioeconomy.
Enrollment
02.01.2024 - 31.01.2024
Timing
16.02.2024 - 31.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Face-to-face, 80 % Online learning
Unit
School of Technology
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Master’s Degree Programme in Bioeconomy Development
Teachers
- Tarja Stenman
- Laura Vertainen
- Tero Vesisenaho
- Hannariina Honkanen
- Aapeli Piesala
Teacher in charge
Laura Vertainen
Groups
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YLB24K1Agrologi (ylempi AMK), biotalouden kehittäminen
Objectives
The student understands the ecological aspect of sustainable development and its significance for the bioeconomy. The student is aware of the human and environmental impacts of the bioeconomy. The student is able to analyze and anticipate the impacts of biological and ecological factors on the functioning and development of the bioeconomy. The student is able to apply ecological sustainability approach to decision making.
Content
Environmentally sustainable use of natural resources
Regional, national and global exploitation of biomass resources and the ecological boundaries, risks and analysis and forecasting of them.
Impact of bioeconomy on soil, atmosphere, water and species.
Teaching methods
Individual learning tasks
Group work
Lectures
Webinars
Student workload
- lectures/online lectures 25 h
- learning tasks 40 h
- studying the course material 70 h
Total 135 hours.
Further information for students
Exam
Assignments
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Sufficient learner (1): The student is familiar with basic concepts of ecological aspects of bioeconomy and related challenges and opportunities
Satisfactory learner (2): The student is familiar with the basic concepts of ecological issues, challenges and opportunities in the sector of bioeconomy and can apply them partially
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good learner (3): The student knows the key concepts and practices related to the ecological perspective of bioeconomy and the basic methods for their evaluation. The student is able to make well-founded choices from an ecological perspective
Very good learner (4): The student masters the key ecological concepts and methods of bioeconomy and is able to apply them critically in solving ecological challenges of bioeconomy
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent learner (5): The student masters the key concepts and methods of bioeconomy and is able to apply them critically and innovatively in solving demanding ecological challenges of bioeconomy.
Prerequisites
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Enrollment
01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023
Timing
01.01.2023 - 30.04.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
RDI portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Face-to-face, 80 % Online learning
Unit
School of Technology
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 50
Degree programmes
- Master’s Degree Programme in Bioeconomy Development
Teachers
- Tarja Stenman
- Laura Vertainen
- Tero Vesisenaho
- Hannariina Honkanen
- Aapeli Piesala
Objectives
The student understands the ecological aspect of sustainable development and its significance for the bioeconomy. The student is aware of the human and environmental impacts of the bioeconomy. The student is able to analyze and anticipate the impacts of biological and ecological factors on the functioning and development of the bioeconomy. The student is able to apply ecological sustainability approach to decision making.
Content
Environmentally sustainable use of natural resources
Regional, national and global exploitation of biomass resources and the ecological boundaries, risks and analysis and forecasting of them.
Impact of bioeconomy on soil, atmosphere, water and species.
Teaching methods
Individual learning tasks
Group work
Lectures
Webinars
Student workload
- lectures/online lectures 25 h
- learning tasks 40 h
- studying the course material 70 h
Total 135 hours.
Further information for students
Exam
Assignments
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Sufficient learner (1): The student is familiar with basic concepts of ecological aspects of bioeconomy and related challenges and opportunities
Satisfactory learner (2): The student is familiar with the basic concepts of ecological issues, challenges and opportunities in the sector of bioeconomy and can apply them partially
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good learner (3): The student knows the key concepts and practices related to the ecological perspective of bioeconomy and the basic methods for their evaluation. The student is able to make well-founded choices from an ecological perspective
Very good learner (4): The student masters the key ecological concepts and methods of bioeconomy and is able to apply them critically in solving ecological challenges of bioeconomy
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent learner (5): The student masters the key concepts and methods of bioeconomy and is able to apply them critically and innovatively in solving demanding ecological challenges of bioeconomy.
Prerequisites
-
Timing
22.01.2022 - 30.04.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Face-to-face, 80 % Online learning
Unit
School of Technology
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Master’s Degree Programme in Bioeconomy Development
Teachers
- Tarja Stenman
- Laura Vertainen
- Gilbert Ludwig
- Hannariina Honkanen
- Aapeli Piesala
Teacher in charge
Laura Vertainen
Groups
-
YLB22K1Agrologi (ylempi AMK), biotalouden kehittäminen
Objectives
The student understands the ecological aspect of sustainable development and its significance for the bioeconomy. The student is aware of the human and environmental impacts of the bioeconomy. The student is able to analyze and anticipate the impacts of biological and ecological factors on the functioning and development of the bioeconomy. The student is able to apply ecological sustainability approach to decision making.
Content
Environmentally sustainable use of natural resources
Regional, national and global exploitation of biomass resources and the ecological boundaries, risks and analysis and forecasting of them.
Impact of bioeconomy on soil, atmosphere, water and species.
Teaching methods
Individual learning tasks
Group work
Lectures
Webinars
Student workload
- lectures/online lectures 25 h
- learning tasks 40 h
- studying the course material 70 h
Total 135 hours.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Sufficient learner (1): The student is familiar with basic concepts of ecological aspects of bioeconomy and related challenges and opportunities
Satisfactory learner (2): The student is familiar with the basic concepts of ecological issues, challenges and opportunities in the sector of bioeconomy and can apply them partially
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good learner (3): The student knows the key concepts and practices related to the ecological perspective of bioeconomy and the basic methods for their evaluation. The student is able to make well-founded choices from an ecological perspective
Very good learner (4): The student masters the key ecological concepts and methods of bioeconomy and is able to apply them critically in solving ecological challenges of bioeconomy
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent learner (5): The student masters the key concepts and methods of bioeconomy and is able to apply them critically and innovatively in solving demanding ecological challenges of bioeconomy.
Prerequisites
-