LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course the student :
- recognizes different types of unit operations and industrial scale processes used in biomass
valorization, conversion, bioprocessing and paper/board making
- knows the basic principles of these processes
- recognizes the main products manufactured with these processes and production plants
- understands the role of environmental technologies in industrial production processes
- understands how raw materials are used in a sustainable manner in production processes.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 08.01.2025 - 09.04.2025
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Eero Hiltunen, Thaddeus Maloney
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
- Unit operations and processes
- Bioprocess technology processes
- Biorefineries and pulp production processes
- Paper and board manufacturing processes
- Production processes for mechanical wood products
- Industrial environmental technologies
- Sustainability in bioindustries
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Examination
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
5 cr = 135 h
Lectures 15-30 h
Home assignment, self studying 65-80 h
Exam preparation 30 h
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lecture slides + additional reading material. Details announced during course.
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
14 Life Below Water
15 Life on Land
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III - IV
2025-2026 Spring III - IV