Production of Biomass (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

Purpose of the course
After completing the course you will have an overview of the importance of bioeconomy in Finland. You understand the concept of bioeconomy and the importance of agricultural and forestry production in biomass production. You are familiar with the importance of energy and water production in the rural environment.

Competences of the course
Agricultural Knowledge
Forestry Skills

Learning outcomes
The student understands the concept of bioeconomy and its significance from the perspective of natural resources sector. The student has a comprehensive understanding of the history, present and future of bioeconomy in Finland. The student knows the main biomass resources and their utilization. The student is aware of the importance of renewable energy and water supply in the rural environment.

Content

History, present and future trends of agriculture and forestry in Finland.
Concept of bioeconomy and biomass production forms and potential in Finland.
Food, feed, bio-based materials, products and services.
Rural energy and water supply systems as part of the rural operating environment.

Materials

Biotalous. https://www.biotalous.fi/ (soveltuvin osin)
MMM: Bio- ja kiertotalous. https://mmm.fi/biotalous (soveltuvin osin)
Seppänen, M., Kurppa, S., Rinne, M: & Alakukku, L. 2019. Ruokaa! – Kestävä maatalous ja ruoantuotanto. Maahenki. (soveltuvin osin)
Tapio. n.d. Metsänhoidon suositukset. https://tapio.fi/metsanhoidon-suositukset/ (soveltuvin osin)

Teaching methods

Lectures and presentations, individual and group exercises, written assignments, independent study in an e-learning environment

Student workload

Contact lessons 40 h
Independent study and exercises 95 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient 1
The student understands the concept of bioeconomy and its significance from the perspective of natural resources sector. The student has developed an indicative understanding of the history, present and future of bioeconomy in Finland. The student is familiar with some biomass resources and their uses. The student knows the importance of renewable energy and water supply in the rural environment.

Satisfactory 2
The student understands the concept of bioeconomy and its significance from the perspective of natural resources sector. The student has developed an understanding of the history, present and future of bioeconomy in Finland. The student knows the main biomass resources and their uses. The student knows the importance of renewable energy and water supply in the rural environment.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3
The student understands the concept of bioeconomy and its significance from the perspective of natural resources sector. The student has a comprehensive understanding of the history, present and future of bioeconomy in Finland. The student knows the main biomass resources and their uses. The student is aware of the importance of renewable energy and water supply in the rural environment.

Very Good 4
The student understands the concept of bioeconomy and its significance from the perspective of natural resources sector. The student has developed a comprehensive understanding of the history, present and future of bioeconomy in Finland. The student knows the main biomass resources and their uses with different alternatives. The student is aware of the importance of renewable energy and water supply in the rural environment

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
The student understands the concept of bioeconomy and its significance from the point of view of natural resources sector, and is able to apply it critically and with expertice. The student has developed a comprehensive understanding of the history, present and future of bioeconomy in Finland. The student knows the main biomass resources and their various uses. The student is aware of the importance of renewable energy and water supply in the rural environment.

Qualifications

-

Further information

self-assessment, peer review, evaluation based on evaluation criteria