The ecological basis of the bioeconomy (5cr)
Code
General information
- Timing
- 17.01.2026 - 01.06.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 2 cr
- Virtual portion
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Unit
- School of Technology
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 50
- Degree programmes
- Master’s Degree Programme in Bioeconomy Development
- Teachers
- Tarja Stenman
- Laura Vertainen
- Hannariina Honkanen
- Aapeli Piesala
- Teacher in charge
- Laura Vertainen
- Groups
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YLB26K1Biotalouden kehittämisen tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
- Course
- YL00CY36
Realization has 3 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 21 h 0 min.
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Fri 06.02.2026 time 09:00 - 16:00 (7 h 0 min) |
Biotalouden ekologinen perusta YL00CY36-3001 |
Verkko-opetus
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Sat 07.03.2026 time 09:00 - 16:00 (7 h 0 min) |
Biotalouden ekologinen perusta YL00CY36-3001 |
TU17L120
Oppimistila
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Fri 29.05.2026 time 10:00 - 17:00 (7 h 0 min) |
Biotalouden ekologinen perusta YL00CY36-3001 |
TU17L120
Oppimistila
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Evaluation methods and criteria
Exam
Assignments
Evaluation scale
0-5
Objective
The student understands the ecological perspective of sustainable development and its significance for the bioeconomy. He/she is familiar with the interactions between the bioeconomy and the environment. He/she is able to analyze and predict the effects of ecological and biological factors on the operation and development of the bioeconomy sector and to apply his/her knowledge in decision-making for the development of the sector.
Content
Ecologically sustainable use of natural resources and the environmental impacts of bioeconomy.
Regional, national and global utilization of biomass resources and the ecological boundary conditions, risks and their analysis and forecasting of bioeconomy.
Materials
Northrop, R. & Connor, A. 2013. Ecological Sustainability : Understanding Complex Issues. CRC Press, e-book.
Teaching methods
Individual learning tasks
Group work
Lectures
Webinars
Exam
Student workload
lectures/online lectures 25 h
learning tasks 40 h
studying the course material 70 h
Total 135 hours
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Sufficient learner (1): The student is familiar with basic concepts of ecological aspects of bioeconomy and related challenges and opportunities
Satisfactory learner (2): The student is familiar with the basic concepts of ecological issues, challenges and opportunities in the sector of bioeconomy and can apply them partially
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Good learner (3): The student knows the key concepts and practices related to the ecological perspective of bioeconomy and the basic methods for their evaluation. The student is able to make well-founded choices from an ecological perspective
Very good learner (4): The student masters the key ecological concepts and methods of bioeconomy and is able to apply them critically in solving ecological challenges of bioeconomy
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent learner (5): The student masters the key concepts and methods of bioeconomy and is able to apply them critically and innovatively in solving demanding ecological challenges of bioeconomy.