Energy and Environmental Measurements (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

Measurements related to weather conditions and characteristics of the growing season - February
Measurements related to renewable energy production - March
Measurements related to energy consumption - April
Measurements related to aerobic and anaerobic decomposition of biomass - April
Measurements related to soil and water properties - May
Measurements related to biomass growth and spatial information - May

Objective

Purpose of the course

After studying this course unit, you will be able to measure in practical conditions the quantities that are relevant to agricultural production processes and to identify disruptions that occur in these measurement situations. You will also be able to utilize new technological solutions and the possibilities of spatial data applications in energy and environmental measurements related to the growth and utilization of biomasses.


Competencies of the course

Agricultural competence, Technology competence, Energy competence


Study objective of the course

After studying this course, you will know how to measure the properties that affect biomass-growth and aerobic and anaerobic degradation of biomasses. You know how to measure changes in water and soil properties as a result of biomass-growing. You know how to measure the energy consumption of biomass-producing and processing and the energy production capacity of renewable energy sources.

Content

Measurements related to weather conditions and growing season's autonomy.
Measurements related to soil and water self-sufficiency.
Measurements related to aerobic and anaerobic degradation of biomass.
Measurements related to renewable energy production.
Measurements related to energy consumption.
Measurements related to biomass-growth and spatial data

Materials

The study material needed for the course is available on the learning platform for each exercise.

Teaching methods

Moodle as a learning platform.
Guided and timed individual task - writing an essay. Independent work, supported by the learning platform's group work recordings and step-by-step instructions with assignments.
Guided and timed group assignments - measurement method exercises. Group work, which is supported and guided by the learning platform's recordings and instructions.

Exam schedules

There will be no exam in the course.

Student workload

Individual assignment. 46 h - 13 study weeks - 3.5 h/week.
Group assignments 30 h (3*30h) - 4 study weeks - 7.5 h/week (including 12 h of contacts).
Total of 11 h/week.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1.

After studying this course, you will know how to measure the properties that affect biomass-growth and aerobic and anaerobic degradation. You know how to measure changes in water and soil properties as a result of biomass-growing. You know how to measure the energy consumption of biomass-producing and processing and the energy production capacity of renewable energy sources.

2.
After studying this course, you will understand how to measure the properties that affect biomass-growth and aerobic and anaerobic degradation. You will understand how changes in water and soil properties as a result of biomass-growing. You will understand how the energy consumption of biomass-production and processing and the energy production capacity of renewable energy sources is measured.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3.
After studying this course, you will be able to measure the properties that affect biomass-growth and aerobic and anaerobic degradation. You know how to measure changes in water and soil properties as a result of biomassing. You are able to measure the energy consumption of biomasses production and processing and the energy production capacity of renewable energy sources.

4.
After studying this course, you will be able to choose the most suitable for measuring the properties that affect biomass-growth and aerobic and anaerobic degradation. You will be able to choose the most suitable for measuring changes in water and soil properties as a result of biomassing. You will be able to choose the most suitable for measuring the energy consumption of biomasses production and processing and the energy production capacity of renewable energy sources.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5.
After studying this course, you will be able to apply new methods and technologies to measure the properties that affect the aerobic and anaerobic degradation of biomasses. You will be able to apply new methods and technologies when measuring changes in water and soil properties as a result of biomassing. You will be able to apply new methods and technologies when measuring energy consumption in biomass-production and processing and energy production capability of renewable energy sources

Further information

Group exercises 66% (6*11 points)
Individual assignment 34% (34 points).

grade points
1 40-49
2 50-59
3 60-74
4 75-89
5 90-100