Ecological basics of Bioeconomy (YLBM02300)

Ecological basics of Bioeconomy (YLBM02300-3004), 01.01.2023 – 30.04.2023,
5 cr — Face-to-face, Online learning + -

Language of instruction

Finnish

Timing

01.01.2023 - 30.04.2023

Lecturer(s)

Hannariina Honkanen, Tarja Stenman, Laura Vertainen, Tero Vesisenaho, Aapeli Piesala

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

Individual learning tasks
Group work
Lectures
Webinars

Learning assignments and student workload

- lectures/online lectures 25 h
- learning tasks 40 h
- studying the course material 70 h

Total 135 hours.

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

Seats

0 - 50

Assessment methods

Exam

Assignments

Degree Programme

Master’s Degree Programme in Bioeconomy Development

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face, Online learning

Share of R&D studies

3 cr

Share of virtual studies

4 cr

Unit

School of Technology

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.

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.

Contact and distance learning, webinars. You need an internet connection to work on the webinar, headset and webcam.

Student workload 135 h

Assessmen: Approved EBL assignments and summary reports, book exam

0-5

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

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

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.

Ecological basics of Bioeconomy, 5 cr - YLBM02300

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