• New Technologies in Growing Bioeconomy (YLBM02400-3003),
         01.02.2023 – 10.06.2023,  5 cr  (YLB23K1, ...) — Face-to-face, Online learning +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    The student masters the basic concepts of technology related to the bioeconomy.
    The student understands the technological development trends of the bioeconomy and is able to utilize the related opportunities as a source of innovations in his / her own field of specialization and manage the technological research and development process.
    Course contents
    At the choice of the student, at least two of the following;
    Technological solutions related to forest biomass cultivation
    Technological solutions related to the cultivation of field biomass
    Technological solutions related to the cultivation of algae, yeast and bacterial biomass
    Technological options in the food production chain
    Technologies for the production and use of bioenergy
    Solar and wind energy technologies
    Electricity and heat distribution methods
    Production and distribution of transport biofuels.
    Traditional forest biomass processing technologies
    New biomass utilization technologies
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2
    Sufficient (1): The student is familiar with the basic technological alternatives in the field of bioeconomy and the related terminology.
    Satisfactory (2): The student is familiar with basic technological solutions in the field of bioeconomy and related terminology, but has shortcomings in the application of key issues.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4
    Good (3): the student knows the main things of the course:
    - is familiar with technological concepts and production and processing methods in the bioeconomy sector.
    - be able to make satisfactorily informed choices in relation to the technological challenges of the bioeconomy
    Very good (4): the student masters the key issues and is able to apply them critically and innovatively in solving technological challenges in the bioeconomy, eg in the design of energy systems.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    Excellent (5): the student masters key issues and is able to apply them critically and innovatively in solving demanding technological challenges in the bioeconomy, eg in planning a more efficient holistic use of biomass.
    Language of instruction

    Finnish

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    Contact and online teaching, independent study, assignments, literature exam.

    Lecturer(s)

    Tero Vesisenaho

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Brown, R. & Brown, T. 2014. Biorenewable Resources : Engineering New Products from Agriculture (2nd Edition).

    Lecturer(s)

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

    Timing

    01.02.2023 - 10.06.2023

    Learning assignments and student workload

    Contact lessons 24 h
    Assignments 48 h
    Literature exam 24 h
    Independent studies 39 h
    In total 135 h.

    Enrollment

    01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

    Groups
    • YLB23K1
    • ZJAYLB23K1
    Seats

    0 - 30

    Assessment methods

    Assignments 50 %
    Exam 50 %

    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