Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences
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BIOEL

 

2014-2015                       General Competencies Subject Specific Competencies
Starting time 2014 autumn                       Y1


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
Y2


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values
Y3


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
Y4


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
Y5


Internationalization competence


-possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
- is able to operate in a multicultural environment
- takes into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field
Y6


Entrepreneurial competence


- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.
Y7


Quality control competence


- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.
031


Competence in living and other biological materials


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- recognises the distinctive characteristics of biological material
- understands the function of living cells.
032


Competence in bioprocesses


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- is familiar with the unit operations employed in the field
- is proficient in bio and food technology processes and the special demands on them as regards the materials to be processed
- understands production systems as a whole.
- process engineering
- bio and food processes
- production systems
033


Safety and quality competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- is able to identify and manage the risks to quality and hygiene involved in production processes
- understands the significance of quality control work in production and as regards products
- is familiar with the field-related legislation and the application of it for example in controlling his/her own products.
- hygiene
- legislation
- quality control
034


Technological and economical competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- commands market-based operations with consideration for sustainable development
- understands the distinctive characteristics of field-related production economics, e.g. in the production of daily consumer goods
- is able to work in a market-oriented manner.
035


Mathematical and scienctific competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- commands field-related mathematics and physics
- commands field-related chemistry and biology
- commands skills in biochemistry
- commands adequate IT skills.
036


Managerial competence


A Bachelor of Engineering is able to perform managerial tasks.
 
  Degree Programme in Food Processing and Biotechnology (in Finnish), 240 cr                        

   CR                               
Study year --> 1.  2.   3.  4.                                  
  Semester --> A S A S A S A S   Tot.                              
  Yearly load --> 63   66   66   45                                    
Code Stream / Study module 29 34 32 34 36 30 30 15   240                              
KC03AE10 BASIC STUDIES                   55                              
KC03VIKV10 Communication                   20                              
KC03JETO05 Introduction to food processing studies 5                 5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
X


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values
X


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
        X


Competence in living and other biological materials


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- recognises the distinctive characteristics of biological material
- understands the function of living cells.
           
YELVIESP05 Finnish Language and Communication   3 2             5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
                         
YELRUOTS03 Swedish   3               3   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
  X


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
  X


Internationalization competence


-possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
- is able to operate in a multicultural environment
- takes into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field
                 
KC03ENGL07 English   7               7   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
  X


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
  X


Internationalization competence


-possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
- is able to operate in a multicultural environment
- takes into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field
                 
KC03LUOP20 Mathematics and Physics                   20                              
KC03MAT105 Mathematics 5 5               10   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
                  X


Technological and economical competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- commands market-based operations with consideration for sustainable development
- understands the distinctive characteristics of field-related production economics, e.g. in the production of daily consumer goods
- is able to work in a market-oriented manner.
X


Mathematical and scienctific competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- commands field-related mathematics and physics
- commands field-related chemistry and biology
- commands skills in biochemistry
- commands adequate IT skills.
   
KC03FYSI10 Physics   5 5             10   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
                  X


Technological and economical competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- commands market-based operations with consideration for sustainable development
- understands the distinctive characteristics of field-related production economics, e.g. in the production of daily consumer goods
- is able to work in a market-oriented manner.
X


Mathematical and scienctific competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- commands field-related mathematics and physics
- commands field-related chemistry and biology
- commands skills in biochemistry
- commands adequate IT skills.
   
KC03MEOP10 General Method Studies                   15                              
YELTIETO05 Information technology 3 2               5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
                X


Safety and quality competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- is able to identify and manage the risks to quality and hygiene involved in production processes
- understands the significance of quality control work in production and as regards products
- is familiar with the field-related legislation and the application of it for example in controlling his/her own products.
- hygiene
- legislation
- quality control
       
YELTUTKOP10 Research project       4 6         10   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
    X


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
        X


Competence in bioprocesses


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- is familiar with the unit operations employed in the field
- is proficient in bio and food technology processes and the special demands on them as regards the materials to be processed
- understands production systems as a whole.
- process engineering
- bio and food processes
- production systems
    X


Mathematical and scienctific competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- commands field-related mathematics and physics
- commands field-related chemistry and biology
- commands skills in biochemistry
- commands adequate IT skills.
   
KC03BE20 COMMON PROFESSIONAL STUDIES                   100                              
KC03KEMI05 Chemistry 5                 5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
            X


Competence in living and other biological materials


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- recognises the distinctive characteristics of biological material
- understands the function of living cells.
  X


Safety and quality competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- is able to identify and manage the risks to quality and hygiene involved in production processes
- understands the significance of quality control work in production and as regards products
- is familiar with the field-related legislation and the application of it for example in controlling his/her own products.
- hygiene
- legislation
- quality control
  X


Mathematical and scienctific competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- commands field-related mathematics and physics
- commands field-related chemistry and biology
- commands skills in biochemistry
- commands adequate IT skills.
   
KC03BE20112 Chemistry laboratory works 5                 5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
          X


Quality control competence


- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.
    X


Safety and quality competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- is able to identify and manage the risks to quality and hygiene involved in production processes
- understands the significance of quality control work in production and as regards products
- is familiar with the field-related legislation and the application of it for example in controlling his/her own products.
- hygiene
- legislation
- quality control
  X


Mathematical and scienctific competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- commands field-related mathematics and physics
- commands field-related chemistry and biology
- commands skills in biochemistry
- commands adequate IT skills.
   
YELETMBI05 Food safety and microbiology 5                 5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
X


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values
        X


Quality control competence


- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.
  X


Competence in bioprocesses


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- is familiar with the unit operations employed in the field
- is proficient in bio and food technology processes and the special demands on them as regards the materials to be processed
- understands production systems as a whole.
- process engineering
- bio and food processes
- production systems
X


Safety and quality competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- is able to identify and manage the risks to quality and hygiene involved in production processes
- understands the significance of quality control work in production and as regards products
- is familiar with the field-related legislation and the application of it for example in controlling his/her own products.
- hygiene
- legislation
- quality control
       
KC03BE40024 Fluid technology and heat transfer technology     5             5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
            X


Competence in living and other biological materials


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- recognises the distinctive characteristics of biological material
- understands the function of living cells.
X


Competence in bioprocesses


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- is familiar with the unit operations employed in the field
- is proficient in bio and food technology processes and the special demands on them as regards the materials to be processed
- understands production systems as a whole.
- process engineering
- bio and food processes
- production systems
    X


Mathematical and scienctific competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- commands field-related mathematics and physics
- commands field-related chemistry and biology
- commands skills in biochemistry
- commands adequate IT skills.
   
KC03BE30051 Food chemistry     5             5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
            X


Competence in living and other biological materials


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- recognises the distinctive characteristics of biological material
- understands the function of living cells.
      X


Mathematical and scienctific competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- commands field-related mathematics and physics
- commands field-related chemistry and biology
- commands skills in biochemistry
- commands adequate IT skills.
   
KC03BKPR05 Biochemistry and Bioprocessing technology       5           5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
            X


Competence in living and other biological materials


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- recognises the distinctive characteristics of biological material
- understands the function of living cells.
X


Competence in bioprocesses


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- is familiar with the unit operations employed in the field
- is proficient in bio and food technology processes and the special demands on them as regards the materials to be processed
- understands production systems as a whole.
- process engineering
- bio and food processes
- production systems
    X


Mathematical and scienctific competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- commands field-related mathematics and physics
- commands field-related chemistry and biology
- commands skills in biochemistry
- commands adequate IT skills.
   
KI15BRPT020 Health aspects in food production 1 4               5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
X


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values
          X


Competence in living and other biological materials


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- recognises the distinctive characteristics of biological material
- understands the function of living cells.
           
KC03BE30061 Food processes     5             5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
              X


Competence in bioprocesses


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- is familiar with the unit operations employed in the field
- is proficient in bio and food technology processes and the special demands on them as regards the materials to be processed
- understands production systems as a whole.
- process engineering
- bio and food processes
- production systems
    X


Mathematical and scienctific competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- commands field-related mathematics and physics
- commands field-related chemistry and biology
- commands skills in biochemistry
- commands adequate IT skills.
   
KC03PTLS05 Packaging Technology and Legislation     5             5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
                X


Safety and quality competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- is able to identify and manage the risks to quality and hygiene involved in production processes
- understands the significance of quality control work in production and as regards products
- is familiar with the field-related legislation and the application of it for example in controlling his/her own products.
- hygiene
- legislation
- quality control
       
KC03BAUT05 Automation technology         5         5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
              X


Competence in bioprocesses


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- is familiar with the unit operations employed in the field
- is proficient in bio and food technology processes and the special demands on them as regards the materials to be processed
- understands production systems as a whole.
- process engineering
- bio and food processes
- production systems
  X


Technological and economical competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- commands market-based operations with consideration for sustainable development
- understands the distinctive characteristics of field-related production economics, e.g. in the production of daily consumer goods
- is able to work in a market-oriented manner.
X


Mathematical and scienctific competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- commands field-related mathematics and physics
- commands field-related chemistry and biology
- commands skills in biochemistry
- commands adequate IT skills.
   
KC03CE60214 Vegetable and berry products         5         5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
            X


Competence in living and other biological materials


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- recognises the distinctive characteristics of biological material
- understands the function of living cells.
X


Competence in bioprocesses


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- is familiar with the unit operations employed in the field
- is proficient in bio and food technology processes and the special demands on them as regards the materials to be processed
- understands production systems as a whole.
- process engineering
- bio and food processes
- production systems
X


Safety and quality competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- is able to identify and manage the risks to quality and hygiene involved in production processes
- understands the significance of quality control work in production and as regards products
- is familiar with the field-related legislation and the application of it for example in controlling his/her own products.
- hygiene
- legislation
- quality control
       
KC03CE60140 Meat technology 1       5           5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
X


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values
          X


Competence in living and other biological materials


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- recognises the distinctive characteristics of biological material
- understands the function of living cells.
  X


Safety and quality competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- is able to identify and manage the risks to quality and hygiene involved in production processes
- understands the significance of quality control work in production and as regards products
- is familiar with the field-related legislation and the application of it for example in controlling his/her own products.
- hygiene
- legislation
- quality control
       
YELBRPROJ01 Food development project         5         5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
    X


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
            X


Technological and economical competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- commands market-based operations with consideration for sustainable development
- understands the distinctive characteristics of field-related production economics, e.g. in the production of daily consumer goods
- is able to work in a market-oriented manner.
     
YELRYYTP05 Basics of business in food chain   5               5         X


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
  X


Entrepreneurial competence


- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.
               
KC03TTAL05 Industrial management     5             5             X


Entrepreneurial competence


- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.
X


Quality control competence


- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.
      X


Technological and economical competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- commands market-based operations with consideration for sustainable development
- understands the distinctive characteristics of field-related production economics, e.g. in the production of daily consumer goods
- is able to work in a market-oriented manner.
     
YELHJESM05 Personnel management and superior work in food chain         5         5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
  X


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
                  X


Managerial competence


A Bachelor of Engineering is able to perform managerial tasks.
 
YELRYMAR05 Marketing planning and implementation in the food chain       5           5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
  X


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
                     
KC03TOIM05 Supply chain management         5         5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
    X


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
  X


Entrepreneurial competence


- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.
      X


Safety and quality competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- is able to identify and manage the risks to quality and hygiene involved in production processes
- understands the significance of quality control work in production and as regards products
- is familiar with the field-related legislation and the application of it for example in controlling his/her own products.
- hygiene
- legislation
- quality control
       
KC03TVHK05 Acquisition and use of production equipment             5     5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
          X


Quality control competence


- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.
    X


Safety and quality competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- is able to identify and manage the risks to quality and hygiene involved in production processes
- understands the significance of quality control work in production and as regards products
- is familiar with the field-related legislation and the application of it for example in controlling his/her own products.
- hygiene
- legislation
- quality control
X


Technological and economical competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- commands market-based operations with consideration for sustainable development
- understands the distinctive characteristics of field-related production economics, e.g. in the production of daily consumer goods
- is able to work in a market-oriented manner.
     
KC03CE40323 Food processing system design             5     5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
    X


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
      X


Competence in living and other biological materials


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- recognises the distinctive characteristics of biological material
- understands the function of living cells.
    X


Technological and economical competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- commands market-based operations with consideration for sustainable development
- understands the distinctive characteristics of field-related production economics, e.g. in the production of daily consumer goods
- is able to work in a market-oriented manner.
X


Mathematical and scienctific competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- commands field-related mathematics and physics
- commands field-related chemistry and biology
- commands skills in biochemistry
- commands adequate IT skills.
   
KC03CE300 ADVANCED STUDIES IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY                   30                              
KC03CE60162 Dairy technology 1         5         5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
            X


Competence in living and other biological materials


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- recognises the distinctive characteristics of biological material
- understands the function of living cells.
X


Competence in bioprocesses


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- is familiar with the unit operations employed in the field
- is proficient in bio and food technology processes and the special demands on them as regards the materials to be processed
- understands production systems as a whole.
- process engineering
- bio and food processes
- production systems
X


Safety and quality competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- is able to identify and manage the risks to quality and hygiene involved in production processes
- understands the significance of quality control work in production and as regards products
- is familiar with the field-related legislation and the application of it for example in controlling his/her own products.
- hygiene
- legislation
- quality control
       
KC03CE60190 Cereal technology 1         5         5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
            X


Competence in living and other biological materials


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- recognises the distinctive characteristics of biological material
- understands the function of living cells.
X


Competence in bioprocesses


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- is familiar with the unit operations employed in the field
- is proficient in bio and food technology processes and the special demands on them as regards the materials to be processed
- understands production systems as a whole.
- process engineering
- bio and food processes
- production systems
X


Safety and quality competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- is able to identify and manage the risks to quality and hygiene involved in production processes
- understands the significance of quality control work in production and as regards products
- is familiar with the field-related legislation and the application of it for example in controlling his/her own products.
- hygiene
- legislation
- quality control
       
KC03CETK05 Work course of the food technology             5     5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
            X


Competence in living and other biological materials


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- recognises the distinctive characteristics of biological material
- understands the function of living cells.
X


Competence in bioprocesses


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- is familiar with the unit operations employed in the field
- is proficient in bio and food technology processes and the special demands on them as regards the materials to be processed
- understands production systems as a whole.
- process engineering
- bio and food processes
- production systems
         
KC03CE60215 Project studies in food technology       15           15   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
X


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values
X


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
    X


Entrepreneurial competence


- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.
X


Quality control competence


- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.
X


Competence in living and other biological materials


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- recognises the distinctive characteristics of biological material
- understands the function of living cells.
X


Competence in bioprocesses


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- is familiar with the unit operations employed in the field
- is proficient in bio and food technology processes and the special demands on them as regards the materials to be processed
- understands production systems as a whole.
- process engineering
- bio and food processes
- production systems
X


Safety and quality competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- is able to identify and manage the risks to quality and hygiene involved in production processes
- understands the significance of quality control work in production and as regards products
- is familiar with the field-related legislation and the application of it for example in controlling his/her own products.
- hygiene
- legislation
- quality control
X


Technological and economical competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- commands market-based operations with consideration for sustainable development
- understands the distinctive characteristics of field-related production economics, e.g. in the production of daily consumer goods
- is able to work in a market-oriented manner.
X


Mathematical and scienctific competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- commands field-related mathematics and physics
- commands field-related chemistry and biology
- commands skills in biochemistry
- commands adequate IT skills.
X


Managerial competence


A Bachelor of Engineering is able to perform managerial tasks.
 
KC03CE500 ADVANCED STUDIES IN MEAT AND PREPARED FOOD TECHNOLOGY                   30                              
KC03CE60150 Meat technology 2         5         5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
            X


Competence in living and other biological materials


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- recognises the distinctive characteristics of biological material
- understands the function of living cells.
  X


Safety and quality competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- is able to identify and manage the risks to quality and hygiene involved in production processes
- understands the significance of quality control work in production and as regards products
- is familiar with the field-related legislation and the application of it for example in controlling his/her own products.
- hygiene
- legislation
- quality control
       
KC03CE60143 Meat technology 3             5     5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
            X


Competence in living and other biological materials


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- recognises the distinctive characteristics of biological material
- understands the function of living cells.
  X


Safety and quality competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- is able to identify and manage the risks to quality and hygiene involved in production processes
- understands the significance of quality control work in production and as regards products
- is familiar with the field-related legislation and the application of it for example in controlling his/her own products.
- hygiene
- legislation
- quality control
       
KC03CE60144 Prepared food technology             5     5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
            X


Competence in living and other biological materials


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- recognises the distinctive characteristics of biological material
- understands the function of living cells.
  X


Safety and quality competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- is able to identify and manage the risks to quality and hygiene involved in production processes
- understands the significance of quality control work in production and as regards products
- is familiar with the field-related legislation and the application of it for example in controlling his/her own products.
- hygiene
- legislation
- quality control
       
KC03CE60146 Project studies in meat and prepared food technology       15           15   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
X


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values
X


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
    X


Entrepreneurial competence


- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.
X


Quality control competence


- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.
X


Competence in living and other biological materials


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- recognises the distinctive characteristics of biological material
- understands the function of living cells.
X


Competence in bioprocesses


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- is familiar with the unit operations employed in the field
- is proficient in bio and food technology processes and the special demands on them as regards the materials to be processed
- understands production systems as a whole.
- process engineering
- bio and food processes
- production systems
X


Safety and quality competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- is able to identify and manage the risks to quality and hygiene involved in production processes
- understands the significance of quality control work in production and as regards products
- is familiar with the field-related legislation and the application of it for example in controlling his/her own products.
- hygiene
- legislation
- quality control
X


Technological and economical competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- commands market-based operations with consideration for sustainable development
- understands the distinctive characteristics of field-related production economics, e.g. in the production of daily consumer goods
- is able to work in a market-oriented manner.
X


Mathematical and scienctific competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- commands field-related mathematics and physics
- commands field-related chemistry and biology
- commands skills in biochemistry
- commands adequate IT skills.
X


Managerial competence


A Bachelor of Engineering is able to perform managerial tasks.
 
KC03EE20 PRACTICAL TRAINING           30       30                              
KC03FE80 FINAL THESIS               15   15                              
KC03DE90 FREE CHOICE STUDIES             10     10                              
KC03CE40240 Robotics             4     4   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
                  X


Technological and economical competence


A Bachelor of Engineering:
- commands market-based operations with consideration for sustainable development
- understands the distinctive characteristics of field-related production economics, e.g. in the production of daily consumer goods
- is able to work in a market-oriented manner.
     

 

Curricula description
 
Degree program
BIOEL  Degree Programme in Food Processing and Biotechnology
 
 
Annual Themes
 
Competencies
Y1  Learning competence
- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
Y2  Ethical competence
- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values
Y3  Working community competence
- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
Y4  Innovation competence
- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
Y5  Internationalization competence
-possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
- is able to operate in a multicultural environment
- takes into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field
Y6  Entrepreneurial competence
- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.
Y7  Quality control competence
- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.
031  Competence in living and other biological materials
A Bachelor of Engineering:
- recognises the distinctive characteristics of biological material
- understands the function of living cells.
032  Competence in bioprocesses
A Bachelor of Engineering:
- is familiar with the unit operations employed in the field
- is proficient in bio and food technology processes and the special demands on them as regards the materials to be processed
- understands production systems as a whole.
- process engineering
- bio and food processes
- production systems
033  Safety and quality competence
A Bachelor of Engineering:
- is able to identify and manage the risks to quality and hygiene involved in production processes
- understands the significance of quality control work in production and as regards products
- is familiar with the field-related legislation and the application of it for example in controlling his/her own products.
- hygiene
- legislation
- quality control
034  Technological and economical competence
A Bachelor of Engineering:
- commands market-based operations with consideration for sustainable development
- understands the distinctive characteristics of field-related production economics, e.g. in the production of daily consumer goods
- is able to work in a market-oriented manner.
035  Mathematical and scienctific competence
A Bachelor of Engineering:
- commands field-related mathematics and physics
- commands field-related chemistry and biology
- commands skills in biochemistry
- commands adequate IT skills.
036  Managerial competence
A Bachelor of Engineering is able to perform managerial tasks.

Curricula updated: 2014-06-26 15:01:27   Version: 2017-08-15 09:53:22