Biorefinery (3 cr)
Code: 5P00BI69-3004
General information
- Enrolment period
- 26.11.2018 - 03.09.2019
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 01.08.2019 - 31.12.2019
- Implementation has ended.
- Credits
- 3 cr
- Local portion
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Bioproduct Engineering
- Campus
- TAMK Main Campus
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 30 - 35
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct and Process Engineering, students who began in 2014-2018
Objectives (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.
Content (course unit)
Introduction to biorefineries
Potential of wood based biomass
Potential of plant based biomass
Most important side streams of pulp processing
Exam schedules
27.11.- 4.12.2019 in Exam
Retake in week 3
2nd retake in week 10
Evaluation methods and criteria
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).
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Contact teaching, home assignments, excursion and exam.
Learning materials
Material available in Tabula. Articles and book Papermaking science and technology. Book 20, Biorefining of forest resources.
Student workload
30 hours contact teaching and 51 hours of independent work.
Completion alternatives
No alternative implementation methods.
International connections
International study group and excursion into international company.
Further information
Whole day excursion organized on Tuesday 17th of September.
Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The student needs to get at least 50% of the maximum 30 points to pass the course. (Exam, extra/minus points)
Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
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).
Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
Student is able to combine information from different sources and make conclusions. The student demonstrates good activity, great knowledge and/or works responsibly.
Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
Student can combine information from different sources and make own synthesis 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.