Economically Viable and Sustainable After-Use of Cutaway Peatlands (2cr)

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General information

Enrollment: 15.04.2025 - 20.02.2026; Registration for the implementation has begun.

Timing: 02.03.2026 - 30.04.2026; The implementation has not yet started.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 2 cr

Institution: Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences, SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami

Teaching languages: Finnish

Seats: 0 - 100

Course: C-02472-9A00DC10

Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization Economically Viable and Sustainable After-Use of Cutaway Peatlands C-02472-9A00DC10-3004. It's possible that the reservations have not yet been published or that the realization is intended to be completed independently.

Objective

After the course, the student can… • Understand peat industry and cutaway dynamics of peat extraction areas • Name the main after-use alternatives of cutaway peatlands • Recognize factors affecting the after-use decision, such as hydrology, location, land ownership relations and residual peat thickness • Identify key phenomena related to sustainability issues in peatlands • Understand the basics for the development of the after-use business • Assess the profitability of different forms of after-use and understand the importance of climate goals for the land use sector as part of decision-making

Content

Introduction, course objectives and practices, current situation and geographical distribution of peat extraction, just and green transition in peat industry. Life cycle of peat extraction, environmental impacts, after-use alternatives Economically viable after-use methods (eg. agriculture and forestry, energy, nature tourism) Increasing and developing the sustainability of after-use methods Development of economically viable after-use and business plans of cutaway peatlands

Location and time

The studies can be completed according to your own schedule, but they include non-mandatory online teaching at predetermined times and require passing an online exam within the designated period.

Materials

The studying requires computer for following the lectures

Teaching methods

FULLY ONLINE STUDY: The course is delivered online in the Moodle learning environment. The studies are completed independently at your own pace during the implementation period and online exam in Moodle. The course does not include pair or group work. The student familiarizes themselves with the theoretical material and completes the online exam according to the given instructions. The course requires independent work and time management.

Employer connections

Not required

Exam schedules

Will be announced during the lectures.

Completion alternatives

No alternative ways to pass the course

Student workload

The workload of the study is designed so that one credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of student work to achieve the learning objectives. The actual time required varies individually, e.g., due to prior knowledge. Lectures 10 h, independent study 44 h