Ecological basics of Bioeconomy (5 cr)
Code: YLBM02300-3001
General information
Timing
24.10.2020 - 31.12.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Technology
Campus
Institute of Bioeconomy
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Master’s Degree Programme in Bioeconomy Development
Teachers
- Tarja Stenman
- Laura Vertainen
- Tero Vesisenaho
- Jyrki Kataja
Groups
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YLB20K1Biotalouden 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.
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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