Basics of Bioenergy Technology

Structure Type: Course
Code: KA26YVSO104
Type: Elective
Level: Master
Credits: 5.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Esala, Jussi
Teacher Team: Lauhanen, Risto
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
B101-2014   1 autumn   5.0   2014-09-01   2014-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the concepts associated to the energy and especially bioenergy sector in that extend that they are able to participate public discussions concerning energy. Students know Finnish and European level guidelines regarding energy policy and they have basic views of global energy consumption and its future expectations. Students will be aware of Finnish bioenergy alternatives.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course is 135 h, of which:
- scheduled studies 40 h
- autonomous studies and exam 95 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No prerequisites

Contents

-Concepts and quantities of energy
-Finnish and European level energy definition policies
-Global energy usage and future expectations
-Finnish bioenergy sources

Recommended or Required Reading

-Kansallinen energia- ja ilmastostrategia
Taustaraportti. https://www.tem.fi/files/36279/Kansallinen_energia-_ja_ilmastostrategia_taustaraportti.pdf
-Fagernäs, L., Johansson, J., Wilén, C., Sipilä, K., Mäkinen, T., Helynen, S. Daugherty, E., den Uil, H. Vehlow, J., Kåberger, T & Rogulska, M. 2006. Bioenergy in Europe. Opportunities and Barriers. http://www.vtt.fi/inf/pdf/tiedotteet/2006/T2352.pdf
-Sipilä, K., Mäkinen, T., Wilén, C., Solantausta, Y., Arasto, A. & Helynen, S. 2008. Bioenergy in Europe
Implementation of EU Directives and Policies
relating to Bioenergy in Europe and
RD&D Priorities for the Future. VTT RESEARCH NOTES 2441.
http://www.vtt.fi/inf/pdf/tiedotteet/2008/T2441.pdf
-Lauhanen, R. & Laurila, J. 2007. Bioenergian tuotannon haasteet ja tutkimustarpeet. 58 s. http://www.metla.fi/julkaisut/workingpapers/2007/mwp042.htm

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

-Lectures
-Assignments

Assessment Criteria

Level 1: Students are familiar with central bioenergy related terms. They will be able to list energy crops important in Finland as well as they can list features of the production system of them.
Level 3: Students will be able to use bioenergy terms professional way. They are accounted for Finish and European bioenergy discussion and aims for the future development in bioenergy sector. Students know the most important bioenergy crops in Finland and will be able to describe shortly the production process and usage of them.
Level 5: Students will be able to describe and argue the importance of bioenergy as a part of the current and future energy policy in Finland and they can use correct term in their occupational discussions. Students will be able to describe and evaluate the production process, logistics and usage of most common bioenergy alternatives in Finland.

Assessment Methods

-Approved assignment 50 %
-Exam 50 %

Work Placement

None

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