Ecological basics of BioeconomyLaajuus (5 cr)
Course unit code: YLBM02300
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
- Responsible person
- Laura Vertainen
Objective
The student understands the ecological aspect of sustainable development and its significance for the bioeconomy. The student is aware of the human and environmental impacts of the bioeconomy. The student is able to analyze and anticipate the impacts of biological and ecological factors on the functioning and development of the bioeconomy. The student is able to apply ecological sustainability approach to decision making.
Content
Environmentally sustainable use of natural resources
Regional, national and global exploitation of biomass resources and the ecological boundaries, risks and analysis and forecasting of them.
Impact of bioeconomy on soil, atmosphere, water and species.
Qualifications
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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.
Execution methods
Contact and distance learning, webinars. You need an internet connection to work on the webinar, headset and webcam.
Student workload 135 h
Assessmen: Approved EBL assignments and summary reports, book exam