Natural Sciences (4 cr)
Code: LMSN0200-3001
General information
- Enrollment
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03.08.2020 - 30.08.2020
Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
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17.09.2020 - 18.12.2020
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 4 cr
- Local portion
- 2 cr
- Virtual portion
- 2 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Unit
- School of Technology
- Campus
- Institute of Bioeconomy
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 1 - 50
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
- Teachers
- Tarja Stenman
- Ulla Heinonen
- Laura Vertainen
- Groups
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LMS20KMMaaseutuelinkeinot
- Course
- LMSN0200
Evaluation scale
0-5
Content scheduling
Mathematics 17.9. - 5.11. 2020
Chemistry 20.11.- 4.12.2020
Physics 17.- 18.12.2020
Objective
The student can apply basic mathematical methods in applied tasks in the natural resources field. He/she knows the key physical quantities in regard to agricultural technology. The student knows the key organic and inorganic chemistry in regard to the nutrition of crops and animals
Content
calculation tools and work methods
. formation and manipulation of equations
. percentage calculation and its application
. multiples, exponents and logarithms
. surface areas and volumes
. basic statistical methods
. velocity, acceleration, flow, force, pressure, moment, work, power, energy, efficiency
. a tractor’s traction force and traction power
. engine power and torque
. salts, acids, bases, proteins, carbohydrates, fats
Teaching methods
Lectures, exercises, independent study in an e-learning environment
Exam schedules
Mathematics exam 5.11.2020
Physics and chemistry exam 18.12.2020
Re-sit exams in the spring semester 2021 on common exam days
Completion alternatives
Replacement exam, September 2020
Student workload
Contact teaching 28 h
Independent study 80 h
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
T1 Adequate: The student can do the basic calculations of his/her field, knows the physics concepts associated with agricultural technology and the basics of chemistry in feed production.
T2 Satisfactory: The student knows the significance of the natural sciences for performing, planning and advising on work in his/her field.
T3 Good: The student has mastered well the basics of the natural sciences and applies his/her know-how in work tasks.
K4 Very Good: The student can take the natural sciences into consideration as a key tool for developing his/her field.
E5 Excellent: The student demonstrates a deep understanding of the natural sciences and the ability to apply them in work tasks, planning and advisory tasks in his/her field.
Qualifications
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Further information
Self-assessment, peer review, evaluation based on evaluation criteria