• Ecological basics of Bioeconomy (YLBM02300-3004),
         01.01.2023 – 30.04.2023,  5 cr — Face-to-face, Online learning +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    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.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    -
    Course contents
    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.
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 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
    Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 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
    Assessment criteria - grade 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.
    Language of instruction

    Finnish

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    Individual learning tasks
    Group work
    Lectures
    Webinars

    Lecturer(s)

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

    Timing

    01.01.2023 - 30.04.2023

    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

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Technology