Biorefinery (3 op)

Osaamistavoitteet (Opintojakso)

The student learns basic principles of biorefining processes and understands the potential of biomass in different end-use products, especially wood based biomass.

Sisältö (Opintojakso)

Introduction to biorefineries
Potential of wood based biomass
Potential of plant based biomass
Most important side streams of pulp processing

Tenttien ja uusintatenttien ajankohdat

27.11.- 4.12.2019 in Exam
Retake in week 3
2nd retake in week 10

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Grading is based on activity during the course and exam. In addition, the excursion is a compulsory part of the course (if not attending -4 points). Maximum points from the exam is 30 points.
Activity in classroom, home assignments and 100% attendance = +3 points
Activity in classroom, home assignments and 90% attendance = +1 point
Failed assignments equal to minus points.
Maximum points of the course is 30 points (exam, extra / minus points).

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

Contact teaching, home assignments, excursion and exam.

Oppimateriaalit

Material available in Tabula. Articles and book Papermaking science and technology. Book 20, Biorefining of forest resources.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

30 hours contact teaching and 51 hours of independent work.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternative implementation methods.

Kansainvälisyys

International study group and excursion into international company.

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

Whole day excursion organized on Tuesday 17th of September.

Arviointikriteerit - hylätty (0) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

The student needs to get at least 50% of the maximum 30 points to pass the course. (Exam, extra/minus points)

Arviointikriteerit - tyydyttävä (1-2) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

Student manages the assigned tasks under supervision. The student demonstrates weak knowledge in the exam and/or some of the course activities are missing (excursion, assignments submitted by deadline).

Arviointikriteerit - hyvä (3-4) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

Student is able to combine information from different sources and make conclusions. The student demonstrates good activity, great knowledge and/or works responsibly.

Arviointikriteerit - kiitettävä (5) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

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 and demonstrate his/her own 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 excursion and demonstrates excellent knowledge in the exam.