Biorefinery (3 cr)

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

Evaluation 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: maximum score from the exam is 30 points.
Home assignments and group work are a compulsory part of the course: max 10 points.
Preliminary assignments for visiting lecturers are graded as pass/fail. Failed assignments equal to minus points: -1 point for a failed assignment.
Lecture tasks earn you extra points: max 3 points.
Taking part in the Sprint Innovation Festival is a compulsory part of the course.
Maximum score of the course is 40 points, or 43 points with full lecture task points.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Distance teaching, lecture tasks, home assignments, group work, preliminary assignments, visiting lecturers, Sprint Innovation Festival and an exam.

Learning materials

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

Student workload

Lectures: around 30 hours
Independent work: 51 hours

International connections

International study group.

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

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student needs to get at least 50% of the maximum 40 points to pass the course.

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 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.