Basics of Bioeconomic (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

Student is familiar with multidisciplinary information base of bioeconomy. Student understands the bioeconomy as part of a global world economy, its different sectors and operating environment. Student knows the development trends, the most important national and international strategic policies and drivers of bioeconomy. Student recognizes steering mechanisms relating to the products and services of own subject field and knows central regulation in bioeconomy.

Content

National and international bioeconomy strategies
Sectors and operational environment in bioeconomy
Development trends in bioeconomy
National and international bioeconomy policies
National legislation

Teaching methods

-distance learning
-exercises
-learning tasks

Employer connections

-Virtual excursions

Exam schedules

The possible date and method of the exam will be announced in the course opening information.

Completion alternatives

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours. The load is distributed in different ways depending on the course implementation.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Adequate learner (1)
The student:
- Is familiar with some sectors and basic information in bioeconomy
- knows some key drivers and trends in bioeconomy sector

Satisfactory learner (2)
In addition to the above the student:
- Manages a number of key bioeconomy strategies and knows their backgrounds
- Knows the features of operational environment of bioeconomy and some of the key steering mechanisms of bioeconomy

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good learner (3)
In addition to the above the student:
- Is familiar with the key strategies for the bioeconomy broadly and is able to assess their importance and limitations
- Knows a number of key steering mechanisms in bioeconomy

Very good learner (4)
In addition to the above the student:
- Masters the main bioeconomy strategies widely and is able to assess their importance and limitations
- Is able to evaluate the significance, opportunities and constraints of steering mechanisms in bioeconomy

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent learner (5)
In addition to the above the student:
- Is able to apply and take advantage of a number of bioeconomy sector drivers and streering mechanisms as part of his/her professional expertise in a critical and innovative way

Qualifications

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Further information

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