•   Biorefinery 5P00BI69-3007 30.08.2021-16.12.2021  3 cr  (18I575B, ...) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course unit
    The student learns basic principles of biorefining processes and understands the potential of biomass in different end-use products, especially wood based biomass.
    Course contents
    Introduction to biorefineries
    Potential of wood based biomass
    Potential of plant based biomass
    Most important side streams of pulp processing
    Further information
    Course material:
    Papermaking science and technology. Book 20, Biorefining of forest resources
    Different articles related to biomass utilization as raw material for bio based products and energy production
    Recommended or required reading

    Course material will be available in Moodle. Additional book: Papermaking science and technology. Book 20, Biorefining of forest resources. The book is available through ForestBioFacts learning environment.

    Planned learning activities and teaching methods

    Distance - and contact teaching, lecture tasks, home assignments, group work, preliminary assignments, visiting lecturers and an exam. An excursion might also be arranged.

    Assessment methods and criteria

    Grading is based on lecture tasks, home assignments, group work, preliminary assignments and an exam.
    Exam is a compulsory part of the course: 75%
    Home assignments and group work are also a compulsory part of the course: 25%
    Preliminary assignments for visiting lecturers and lecture tasks earn you extra points.

    Language of instruction

    English

    Timing

    30.08.2021 - 16.12.2021

    Registration

    10.06.2021 - 10.09.2021

    Credits

    3 cr

    Group(s)

    18I575B

    19I575A

    20KVTBIOT

    21KVTBIOT

    Teacher(s)

    Atte Rättyä

    Unit, in charge

    Bioproduct Engineering

    Degree programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Bioproduct and Process Engineering, students who began in 2014-2018

    Office

    TAMK Main Campus

    Virtual proportion

    2 cr

    Evaluation scale

    0-5

    Training and labour cooperation

    Visiting lecturers from companies involved in biorefining business.

    International connections

    International study group.

    Students use of time and load

    Lectures: around 32 hours
    Independent work: 49 hours

    Assessment criteria
    Not approved

    The student needs to get at least 40% of the maximum total points to pass the course.

    Satisfactory

    Student manages the assigned tasks under supervision. The student demonstrates weak knowledge in the exam and/or some of the course activities are missing.

    Good

    Student is able to combine information from different sources and make conclusions. The student demonstrates good activity and knowledge during the course. The student works responsibly as a group member.

    Excellent

    Student can combine information from different sources and make excellent conclusions of various topics. The student is very active during the lectures and the assignments are very well prepared. Student demonstrates own thinking and capabilities on drawing conclusions.
    Student works responsibly and in a committed manner considering the community and deadlines. Student utilizes the possibility to learn during the lectures by visiting lecturers and demonstrates excellent knowledge in the exam.