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Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises

Degree:
Bachelor of Natural Resources

Degree title:
Bachelor of Natural Resources

Credits:
240 ects

Name of the Degree Programme

Degree Programme in Agriculture and Rural Enterprises

Field of study

Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary
The classification of the educational field is based on the international ISCED classification used by the Ministry of Education and Culture.

Specialisations

Students can specialize in Farm production; animal husbandry and the health care of domestic animals, crop production, technolgy or Management of rural enterprises (farms). These are just a few of the available areas in which students can enhance their expertise.

Qualification awarded

Bachelor of Agriculture

Level of qualification

The degree programme leads to a higher education degree which is a first cycle Bachelor-level degree in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). According to the eight-level classification of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and National Qualifications Framework (NQF), the degree represents level 6.

The description of the level of the Degree is included in the Statute, at
http://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/alkup/2017/20170120

Specific admission requirements

Eligibility for studies at a university of applied sciences is stipulated in the Universities of Applied Sciences Act 932/2014.
Please see the websites www.opintopolku.fi and www.seamk.fi/haku.

On the websites, application and instructions are in Finnish language for the degree programmes taught in Finnish.

Qualification requirements and regulations (incl. graduation requirements)

Please see the Degree Regulations of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences.

Examination regulations, assessment and grading

Please see the Degree Regulations of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences.

The assessment scale of 1 to 5 was prepared in accordance with the scale below. It is also used assess competencies based on prior learning.
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Structure of the studies

In accordance with the Universities of Applied Sciences Act, the studies of a Degree Programme consist of basic studies, professional studies, practical training promoting professional skills, free elective studies, and a final project/thesis. The extent of the studies is 60 credits a year.

The degree programme in Agriculture and Rural Enterprises (240 cr) comprises basic and professional studies (130 cr), specialisation studies (35 cr), elective studies (10 cr), practical training (50 cr) and a final thesis (15 cr). Each of these parts of the programme is divided into modules and courses. The recommended time to complete the programme is four years.

The curriculum includes five seams permeating through the studies and extending over them. They are based on SeAMK’s reports, studies and strategy, as well as on the national and international recommendations and regulations related to education provided by universities of applied sciences.
- The Information Search seam strengthens the student’s professional and field-specific information search skills throughout the studies.
- The Internationalization seam secures the improvement of the student’s international competencies during their studies.
- The studies corresponding to the Entrepreneurship seam help the student understand the central and growing role of entrepreneurship in society.
- The Sustainable Development seam makes the student aware of social responsibility and helps them understand the diversity of sustainable development as a working life skill.
- The seam of Career Guidance helps the student recognise their competencies and own strengths. It also includes working life knowledge, job search skills, and lifelong learning.

Students have the opportunity to include multidisciplinary, working life-oriented project studies in their personal curricula (FramiPro).

Learning outcomes

The degree programme leads to Bachelor-level degree in agriculture.

Profile of the programme

Studies in the degree programme involve lectures, independent study, practical training and a final thesis. At the beginning of their studies, students make a Personal Study Plan with the assistance of a student counsellor or tutor. Students then progress in their studies according to the objectives in the plan.

Contact teaching is a combination of theory and diverse practical studies. Studying in the programme is flexible, and students can concentrate on courses most interesting to them. The seasons and periods of growth and harvest in the fields and forests, as well as the reproduction cycles of the farm animals set the pace for studying in the degree programme. Modern facilities for farm animals, laboratory work and teaching enable students to engage in hands-on, problem-based, reflective learning.

In addition to the Basic Studies, other courses involve the study of plant production, livestock husbandry, forestry, and courses pertaining to technology, agricultural economics, business economics, consultation, biology and environmental protection. The practical training consists of training on a farm and specialization training in Finland or abroad. Students do a final thesis at the end of their studies. The faculty has been very flexible as regards the types of topics chosen for theses. However, students should consider the advantages of their chosen topic in obtaining work and in their future career. Immense co-operation between the various faculties in the university of applied sciences ensures that students have the opportunity to choose from an extensive, diverse selection of courses. At the end of their studies, students are required to write a final thesis.

Students partake in period of fieldwork during the summer after their second year of study. It takes place at the beginning of the summer and at the end. During this time, students put the theory they have learned in the classroom over the winter into practice. Students have usually made a field trip to Central Europe during the summer, which gives them a breath of the farming culture in other countries.


Beginning the studies:

Students begin their studies in the Degree Programme in Agriculture and Rural Enterprises with one- day orientation in which the structure and the practices followed in the programme are presented. Students are introduced to their tutors and other new students. The tutors assist new students during their first few weeks of study. Each new student is assigned a personal tutor, although naturally all of the tutors are there to extend their help.

Contact teaching primarily takes place Monday to Friday between 8 am and 4:15 pm.

General studies and practices:
During their first and second years of study, students study basic and field-related subjects that are common to all students. These general subjects include computer technology, language studies, mathematics, biology and environmental protection, plant production and livestock husbandry, economics, forestry and subjects in technology. Understanding the strucutre and responsibility of the whole food chain is important.

The summer after students' first year of study is also a time of practical training on a farm. It begins at the beginning of May and ends at the end of September. At this time, students gain knowledge of the type of work carried out on a farm. There are numerous farms around Finland where students may do their practical training. They may also do it abroad.

The second year of study begins at the beginning of October and ends at the end of April. During this time, students study the subjects they have chosen in their Personal Study Plan. For the most part, students partake in field-specific courses during the second year of study. They may also choose 5 credits of elective studies from the range of courses in the entire university. One credit is equivalent to 26 hours of student work. The 5 credits may include courses offered by other universities of applied sciences or academic universities.

Students partake in period of fieldwork (referred to as "Growth Season") during the summer after their second year of study. It takes place at the beginning of the summer. During this time, they put the theory they have learned in the classroom over the winter into practice. Students have usually made a field trip to Central Europe during the summer. The trip familiarises students with the agriculture and culture of other countries. Students are required to pay for the trip themselves and therefore they have usually gathered the funds together through various events and jobs during the winter. Taking part in the trip is not compulsory.


Specialization:

During the third year of their studies, students focus on their line of specialization, which amounts to 35 credits. Students may choose more extensive study modules and individual courses. They have the opportunity to specialize in milkproduction, crop production, rural environments, water management, environmental engineering, management of rural enterprises (farms) and production design, rural development, and the health care of domestic animals. These are just a few of the available areas in which students can enhance their expertise.

Students put their specialised skills to use during the summer after their third year of study when they partake in specialised practical training. The training lasts 75 days and takes place between May and August. Students enquire about the place where they can do the training either independently or with the help of a training supervisor. When choosing the place to do their specialised practical training, students should consider their career plans and placement in the working world. Oftentimes, the specialised practical training spawns an idea or commission for a student thesis, which they do at the end of their studies.

The extent of the thesis is 15 credits. During the thesis writing process, students exhibit their knowledge of their profession through the research of a chosen topic. The faculty has been fairly flexible as regards the topics chosen for theses; however, students should consider the long-term advantages in their career and employment when choosing a topic.

Generic and subject specifc competences

Competencies are extensive knowledge entities, or combinations of the individual’s knowledge, skills, and attitudes. They describe qualifications, performance potential, and the ability to cope with professional duties.

Common/general competencies are fields of know-how common to different Degree Programmes, but their special characteristics and importance may vary between professions and work assignments. General competencies form the basis for professional activities, cooperation, and the development of expertise. According to Arene’s (Rectors' Conference of Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences) recommendations, general competencies include learning skills, ethical competence, cooperation skills, innovation skills, and internationalization skills. In addition to the above-mentioned competencies, entrepreneurial skills and quality management skills are emphasized in the degree studies of SeAMK as competencies common to all.

Degree programme-specific competencies form the basis for the development of the student’s professional expertise.

Pedagogical approach and learning environment

The constructivist theory of learning emphasises the active role of students and their own experiences in their education, which helps them to understand what is being taught. The teacher acts as facilitator of the learning process.

Characteristics of learning:

1. Students set their own learning objectives, e.g. Personal Study Plan.
2. The information to be learned is connected to students' world of experiences, work and working environment.
3. Open communication between the students and teacher is nurtured to deepen the understanding of the information to be learned and to evaluate learning experiences.
4. The process of learning is emphasised in the studies, not merely objectives and contents.
5. Together with the teachers, students monitor and evaluate their own learning and the learning of their peers. Learning is systematically developed based on feedback. The feedback is discussed together with the students, and they lead the development of the learning situations.

Teaching involves the use of various topic-related, applied methods. The variety of teaching methods is used in the programmes to support students' professional development, readiness for the working world and professional expertise. Students attend lectures, engage in independent information acquisition, work in projects, work online, do practical assignments and exercises, and participate in co-operative learning.

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (RPL)

The RPL procedure means the identification and recognition of the student’s previously acquired learning. The student has the opportunity to apply for the recognition of their competencies if the competencies correspond to the learning goals of the Degree Programme. The identification process is closely connected with the preparation of the student’s personal curriculum and is updated during personal counselling discussions.

The identification and recognition practices are presented in the RPL Instruction of SeAMK. It specifies how recognition of competencies is applied for, how the application is processed, and how the student is informed of it. The instruction lists the RPL contact persons of each Degree Programme, who counsel students on matters related to the process.

In the assessment of prior learning, for example the following evidence is used:

– certificates on training programmes with similar content and other training programmes
– testimonials and further clarifications by an employer
– interviews of the student
– written and oral exams or reports
– functional or written assignments or other evidence
– presentations, portfolios

The final project/thesis and the Maturity Test cannot be submitted to the RPL procedure.

Prior learning can be recognized by a team consisting of Head of the Degree Programme, Student Counsellor and Lecturer of that specific course.

Work-based learning and work placements

The student’s salaried work during their studies and the competencies achieved through it can be used in order to complete a course. This is referred to as employment-integrated learning, and it can also be related to voluntary work or hobbies. It is essential that the things learnt through working contribute to the attainment of the learning goals of the course. Learning achieved through employment-integrated learning can be verified, for instance, through skills demonstrations and assignments.

Occupational profiles

Agronomists typically work as consultants for livestock husbandry and plant production, as specialists in administration, education or research, and as rural developers. Developing agricultural enterprises requires professionals with a university of applied sciences degree; indeed, many agronomists run their own enterprise. There is a diverse range of job opportunities for agronomists and they find work easily.
After completing the vocational language studies the student is able to communicate in spoken and written situations related to his field of study. He can search for information and follow the development of his professional field in the target language.

Internationalization

It is possible and highly recommended for students to apply to study abroad f.ex. in Germany or U.S. for 3 months or do their practical training abroad. The School has connections in several countries to do the training , f.ex. in Estonia or Germany.

For excange students there are Study Programme From Field to Fork 30 ETCS. Programme runs at autumn period.

Access to further studies

After three years of work experience, the student will be eligible for further studies for a Master’s Degree in the field in question.

Graduation requirements

Please see the Degree Regulations of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences and instructions for graduates at Intra.

Mode of study

Young students study full-time in this programme. Students in adult education study part-time through a diverse range of teaching methods.

Head of degree programme

Mrs Anu Katila, tel. +358 40 830 2430, e-mail: anu.katila(at)seamk.fi

Student counsellor

Mrs Anu Katila, tel. +35840 8302430 , e-mail: anu.katila(at)seamk.fi

Coordination of Practical Training

Mr Jussi-Matti Kallio, + 358 40 6807 150, e-mail: jussi-matti.kallio(at)seamk.fi

Coordination of international mobility

Tiina Välimäki, 040-830 4127, tiina.valimaki(at)seamk.fi, Coordinator, Outgoing student exchanges to Europe
Maria Loukola, 040-830 2240, maria.loukola(at)seamk.fi, Coordinator, Incoming and outgoing student exchanges outside Europe

Student services

Tel. +358 20 124 5055, studentservices@seamk.fi

Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises, Full-time studies

Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises, Full-time studies

Degree Programme in Agriculture and Rural Enterprises, Full-time studies

Degree Programme in Agriculture and Rural Enterprises, Full-time studies

Degree Programme in Agriculture and Rural Enterprises, Full-time studies

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

25.09.2023 - 17.12.2023

Credits

10 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Juha Tiainen
  • Roni Kuru
  • Jori Lahti
Student groups
  • AGRO22A
  • AGRO22B

Objective

The student is able to explain in practice, theoretically and with the help of physics problem solving skills, the key features of the engine, engine progression, ground compaction, traction and the traction power of the tractor and motorized machines. The student will also be able to explain the basic structures and key features of the hydraulic and electrical systems and controls required for tractors and machines. They are able to calculate the key qualities and attributes associated with them.
The student is able to explain new trends of agrotechnology, for example in fuels.
The student will be able to present the key combustion-based heating technologies, heat pump technology, wind energy and solar energy suitable for a farm and be able to utilize an energy plan for a farm. The student is able to calculate the power, energy and efficiency characteristics of key energy forms.

Content

- operation of the engine, transmission, axles, tires, hydraulics, electrical equipment and controls.
- kinematics, Newton's laws, work, power, energy, momentum, impulse, rotational motion, mechanic states, basics of electric doctrine
- key farm energy sources, boiler types, geothermal equipment, wind turbine structure, photovoltaic systems

Materials

- Bell, B. 2008. Farm Machinery (fifth edition)
- Tiainen, R. (toim.) 2005. Maatilatalouden teknologia
- Hautala, M. & Peltonen, H. 2016. Insinöörin (AMK) fysiikka
- Material appointed by the teacher

Teaching methods

-Contact teaching
-Laboratory work
-Group assignments
-Personal assignments

Student workload

Total workload of the course is 268 h of which 66 h is contact teaching. 15 h is laboratory work and the remaining 187 hours consists of independent work on group and personal assignments.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students will be able to describe some features of motors, transmissions, axle systems and hydraulics used in agricultural tractors, machines and equipment can do some simple physical calculations based on them. They recognize the basic features and requirements of electrical components and the controlling equipment. They are able to describe some the functional principles of energy systems suitable for agricultural usage. They get all assignments approved.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students will be able to describe the basic features of motors, transmissions, axle systems and hydraulics used in agricultural tractors, machines and equipment and they can give reasons for their choices by using physical calculations. They can describe the features and requirements of electrical components and the controlling equipment as well as the main equipment needed in precision farming. They are able to describe the functional principles energy systems suitable for agricultural usage and are, also, able to calculate the main parameters of them. Students have active role during the course and they get all assignments approved.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students will be able to analyse the basic features of motors, transmissions, axle systems and hydraulics used in agricultural tractors, machines and equipment and they can give reasons for their choices by using physical calculations. They can describe the features and requirements of electrical components and the controlling equipment as well as the main equipment needed in precision farming. They can analyse the functional principles energy systems suitable for agricultural usage and are, also, able to calculate the parameters of them. Students have active and analytical role during the course and they get all assignments approved.

Assessment methods and criteria

- Completion of the assignments
- Laboratory exercises are obligatory

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

10 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Juha Tiainen
  • Roni Kuru
  • Jori Lahti
Student groups
  • MAGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources

Objective

The student is able to explain in practice, theoretically and with the help of physics problem solving skills, the key features of the engine, engine progression, ground compaction, traction and the traction power of the tractor and motorized machines. The student will also be able to explain the basic structures and key features of the hydraulic and electrical systems and controls required for tractors and machines. They are able to calculate the key qualities and attributes associated with them.
The student is able to explain new trends of agrotechnology, for example in fuels.
The student will be able to present the key combustion-based heating technologies, heat pump technology, wind energy and solar energy suitable for a farm and be able to utilize an energy plan for a farm. The student is able to calculate the power, energy and efficiency characteristics of key energy forms.

Content

- operation of the engine, transmission, axles, tires, hydraulics, electrical equipment and controls.
- kinematics, Newton's laws, work, power, energy, momentum, impulse, rotational motion, mechanic states, basics of electric doctrine
- key farm energy sources, boiler types, geothermal equipment, wind turbine structure, photovoltaic systems

Materials

- Bell, B. 2008. Farm Machinery (fifth edition)
- Tiainen, R. (toim.) 2005. Maatilatalouden teknologia
- Hautala, M. & Peltonen, H. 2016. Insinöörin (AMK) fysiikka
- Material appointed by the teacher

Teaching methods

- Contact teaching (20 %)
- Assignments and other independent study (80 %)

Student workload

Total workload of the course 268 h which consists of scheduled studies, laboratory studies and assignments.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students will be able to describe some features of motors, transmissions, axle systems and hydraulics used in agricultural tractors, machines and equipment can do some simple physical calculations based on them. They recognize the basic features and requirements of electrical components and the controlling equipment. They are able to describe some the functional principles of energy systems suitable for agricultural usage. They get all assignments approved.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students will be able to describe the basic features of motors, transmissions, axle systems and hydraulics used in agricultural tractors, machines and equipment and they can give reasons for their choices by using physical calculations. They can describe the features and requirements of electrical components and the controlling equipment as well as the main equipment needed in precision farming. They are able to describe the functional principles energy systems suitable for agricultural usage and are, also, able to calculate the main parameters of them. Students have active role during the course and they get all assignments approved.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students will be able to analyse the basic features of motors, transmissions, axle systems and hydraulics used in agricultural tractors, machines and equipment and they can give reasons for their choices by using physical calculations. They can describe the features and requirements of electrical components and the controlling equipment as well as the main equipment needed in precision farming. They can analyse the functional principles energy systems suitable for agricultural usage and are, also, able to calculate the parameters of them. Students have active and analytical role during the course and they get all assignments approved.

Assessment methods and criteria

- Completion of the assignments
- Laboratory exercises are obligatory.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 26.02.2024

Timing

04.03.2024 - 02.04.2024

Credits

2 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
  • Juha Tiainen
Student groups
  • MAGRO22
  • AGRO21PR
    Agrologi (AMK)
  • MAGRO21

Objective

After the course, the student can…
• assess solar energy production as part of energy demand and consumption
• utilize the knowledge for developing the energy needs of companies and organizations
• Recognise the possibilites and limits of using solar energy in working life
• Understand the steps involved in installing solar energy

Content

Introduction, objectives and practices, assignment
Solar energy potential and seasonal variation
Solar energy production and technologies
Solar energy business and feasibility calculations
Case studies and energy production subsidies

Materials

Material shown by the lecturer.

Teaching methods

Weblearning by the schedule shown by the lecturer.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The assingments is a partly missing the real subject
The subject is schematic.
The work is unstructured and the boundaries are unclear
The results to be achieved are unclear.
There are development goals set for project work, but they remain loose and unsubstantiated

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The assignment is useful and well-grounded for working life.
The assignment handle current issues, but it is common in the field
The work is based on knowledge and its limits are clear.
The results of the assignments are aimed at practical value and the purpose of the work is to bring a new perspective to the topic.
The role of the working life is taken into account.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The work is useful for practical activities and relevant for the working life and its development.
The work is relevant, new, creative, and demanding.
The limits are clear.
The results of the assignment aim to add value and the aim of the work is to bring a new innovative perspective to the topic.
The purpose and objectives of the work are well justified from the viewpoint of working life and knowledge base. The results of the work will be applied to the development of the circular economy

Assessment methods and criteria

Net exam.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The assingments is a partly missing the real subject
The subject is schematic.
The work is unstructured and the boundaries are unclear
The results to be achieved are unclear.
There are development goals set for project work, but they remain loose and unsubstantiated

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The assignment is useful and well-grounded for working life.
The assignment handle current issues, but it is common in the field
The work is based on knowledge and its limits are clear.
The results of the assignments are aimed at practical value and the purpose of the work is to bring a new perspective to the topic.
The role of the working life is taken into account.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The work is useful for practical activities and relevant for the working life and its development.
The work is relevant, new, creative, and demanding.
The limits are clear.
The results of the assignment aim to add value and the aim of the work is to bring a new innovative perspective to the topic.
The purpose and objectives of the work are well justified from the viewpoint of working life and knowledge base. The results of the work will be applied to the development of the circular economy

Enrollment

27.03.2024 - 10.05.2024

Timing

01.05.2024 - 31.07.2024

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1 op

RD proportion (cr)

1 op

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Jussi-Matti Kallio
  • Juha Tiainen
  • Anna Tall
  • Jori Lahti
  • Arja Nykänen
Responsible person

Anna Tall

Student groups
  • MAGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources

Objective

The student observes the events in the field during the spring period of growing season. The student identifies the most important weeds and blossoming wild plants. The student learns to know the development phases of plants and nature's valuable environmental aspects. The student is aware of the factors which affect crop formation and the quality of the crop and can estimate the quality of the different stages of crop farming and the factors which affect it.

The student is able to describe the technology used for sowing, especially from the point of view of measuring instruments, control systems and measures that focus on cultivation.

The student is able to give examples of companies that are developing the area efficiently and are environmentally friendly.

Content

Sowing the plants on field trials
Identify crops and weeds on the field
Growth stages, yield components and soil quality on field
Drones in precision plant production
Yield mapping and utilization of penetrometer in defining management zones
Identify grasses and legumes of grasslands.

Teaching methods

Learning by doing, groupworks

International connections

BIP course; students and teachers from partner Uviversities

Student workload

Before course teams teaching and learning in groups 10 h, intensive week with social program 50 h, homeworks 21h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student collects and identifies weeds, independently and knows the phases of development of cultivated plants. The student can conclude factors, which affect the crop development and the quality of the crop. The student can justify the technology, which is used in the cultivation.

Assessment methods and criteria

Taking part of the teams lectures, homeworks and intensive week. Fail/passed.

Enrollment

11.03.2024 - 01.07.2024

Timing

02.05.2024 - 31.07.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Juha Tiainen

Objective

Students will understand the importance of bioenergy as a part of the current and future energy policies in Finland. Students will be familiar with the production process and logistics of the most common bioenergy sources in Finland. They will be able to evaluate critically energy options and technology for a bioenergy plant for a farm.

Content

- Bioenergy policy
- Energy balance
- Bioenergy options and their technologies
- Entrepreneurship in bioenergy

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students recognize the terms: energy balance, carbon balance and energy potential. They will be able to list some energy crops important in Finland as well as they can list some features of the production system of them.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students will be able to describe terms energy balance and energy potential. Students know the most important bioenergy crops in Finland and will be able to describe shortly the production process and usage of them.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students will be able to describe the importance of bioenergy as a part of the current and future energy policy in Finland. They will be able to use terms such as energy balance and energy potential in their occupational discussions. Students will be able to describe the production process, logistics and usage of most common bioenergy alternatives in Finland.

Qualifications

Recommendation: Possibilities of rural areas in Finland , Agrotechnology part farm energytechnology

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 22.01.2024

Timing

29.01.2024 - 04.03.2024

Credits

2 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Juha Tiainen
Student groups
  • MAGRO22
  • AGRO21PR
    Agrologi (AMK)
  • MAGRO21

Objective

After the course, the student can…
• Assess the biogas potential of food chain
• Identify the business potential and limits of biogas production
• Recognise different types of biogas production technologies
• Plan and develop biogas based business in food chain

Content

Introduction, objectives and practices,
Biogas feedstocks and the chemistry of biogas production
Biogas plant types
Biogas business and feasibility assessments
Case studies and energy production subsidies

Materials

Material instructed by the lecturer

Teaching methods

Web-learning according the instructions by the lecturer

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The assingments is a partly missing the real subject
The subject is schematic.
The work is unstructured and the boundaries are unclear
The results to be achieved are unclear.
There are development goals set for project work, but they remain loose and unsubstantiated.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The assignment is useful and well-grounded for working life.
The assignment handle current issues, but it is common in the field
The work is based on knowledge and its limits are clear.
The results of the assignments are aimed at practical value and the purpose of the work is to bring a new perspective to the topic.
The role of the working life is taken into account.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The work is useful for practical activities and relevant for the working life and its development.
The work is relevant, new, creative, and demanding.
The limits are clear.
The results of the assignment aim to add value and the aim of the work is to bring a new innovative perspective to the topic.
The purpose and objectives of the work are well justified from the viewpoint of working life and knowledge base. The results of the work will be applied to the development of the circular economy

Assessment methods and criteria

Net exam.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The assingments is a partly missing the real subject
The subject is schematic.
The work is unstructured and the boundaries are unclear
The results to be achieved are unclear.
There are development goals set for project work, but they remain loose and unsubstantiated.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The assignment is useful and well-grounded for working life.
The assignment handle current issues, but it is common in the field
The work is based on knowledge and its limits are clear.
The results of the assignments are aimed at practical value and the purpose of the work is to bring a new perspective to the topic.
The role of the working life is taken into account.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The work is useful for practical activities and relevant for the working life and its development.
The work is relevant, new, creative, and demanding.
The limits are clear.
The results of the assignment aim to add value and the aim of the work is to bring a new innovative perspective to the topic.
The purpose and objectives of the work are well justified from the viewpoint of working life and knowledge base. The results of the work will be applied to the development of the circular economy

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

30.08.2023 - 17.12.2023

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • From Field to Fork
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Juha Tiainen
Student groups
  • AGRO21PR
    Agrologi (AMK)
  • IEPFF23F
    From Field to Fork

Objective

The student will learn the basic uses of UAVs in agriculture and forestry. He/She will get familiar with the EASA-based legislation dealing with using drones in a safe way. The student gets to know the current drone technology and types of UAVs used. He/She will get the knowledge of different Softwares and cloud –services connected to using drones.

Content

The EASA-legislation in using drones as a hobby or as a commercial drone operator.
The operator competence criteria. The multicopter and fixed wing UAS –technology.
The most used operational (planning and executing) cloud-services available. The
uses of the drone data in agriculture and forestry.

Materials

Material shown by the lecturer.

Teaching methods

Practical training, theory and a case study.

realization.localizedApproveRejectDescription

Approved: A Moodle- test passed. Active participation in practical training with drones.
The student has planned, executed and analyzed a mapping flight of a field or a forest stand

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved: A Moodle- test passed. Active participation in practical training with drones.
The student has planned, executed and analyzed a mapping flight of a field or a forest stand.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in practical training with drones. A case-study.

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 30.04.2024

Timing

01.04.2024 - 31.05.2024

Credits

2 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

2 op

RD proportion (cr)

1 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Juha Tiainen
Responsible person

Juha Tiainen

Student groups
  • VVO

Objective

The student learns the most common uses of drones in agriculture and forestry
• The student learns the basic technical features and components of drones
• The student learns to plan and implement a typical drone using a simulator
the mapping task to be performed
• The student learns to interpret the basics of aerial photos taken with a drone and
of the results of a survey flight in arable farming and forestry

Content

Drone types, drone technology and parts
• drones in agricultural precision farming
• SeAMKin /Ruoka experiment with drones
• Image interpretation in arable farming, e.g. NDVI index
• drones and precision forestry
• Case study: options for acquiring NDVI data in arable farming

Teaching methods

online studies, non-stop

realization.localizedApproveRejectDescription

Passed/Failed.

Passed: An approved web exam and approved simulated mapping flight.

Content scheduling

EASA-legislation, Drone technology, using drones as a hobby and professionately. Using dronedata in agriculture and forestry.

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Passed/Failed.

Passed: An approved web exam and approved simulated mapping flight.

Further information

Non-stop online studies during 1.4.2024 -31.5.2024

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Heli Simon
  • Christopher Hudson
Student groups
  • AGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • AGRO23A
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • AGRO23B
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises

Objective

Learning Outcomes (common, 3 cr)
The students can communicate in English both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in English. They are able to develop their expertise using English literature as well as other sources in English.
Students
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and and manages spoken situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk

Field specific learning outcomes (2 cr)
Students know the basic terminology and vocabulary within their special field. They can apply the above mentioned skills in spoken and written communication in different professional contexts and can search and obtain professional information from various sources and apply it in spoken and written communication

Content

Common contents (3 cr):
Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Presentation skills (e.g. company presentations)
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic terminology of the field, field specific texts

Field specific contents (2 cr)
Terminology of the field
Professions and duties
Service situations
Professional written messages
Field specific texts
Oral field related conversations and presentations

Materials

Moodle material
Web-based literature
Academic journals

Teaching methods

Independent study
Written an spoken assignments
Peer assessment

Student workload

81 hours

Further information

80% attendance of class or grade affected.

50% minimum

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students
can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students
can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students
can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes.
can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.

Assessment methods and criteria

Teacher based assessment of work produced
Peer review

Qualifications

The key structures and general vocabulary of the English language

Previous studies of the English language from the second level are required

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 17.12.2023

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Erja Heikkilä
Student groups
  • MAGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources

Objective

Learning Outcomes (common, 3 cr)
The students can communicate in English both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in English. They are able to develop their expertise using English literature as well as other sources in English.
Students
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and and manages spoken situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk

Field specific learning outcomes (2 cr)
Students know the basic terminology and vocabulary within their special field. They can apply the above mentioned skills in spoken and written communication in different professional contexts and can search and obtain professional information from various sources and apply it in spoken and written communication

Content

Common contents (3 cr):
Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Presentation skills (e.g. company presentations)
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic terminology of the field, field specific texts

Field specific contents (2 cr)
Terminology of the field
Professions and duties
Service situations
Professional written messages
Field specific texts
Oral field related conversations and presentations

Materials

Moodle-material

Teaching methods

Classes and independent virtual studies (Moodle), oral and written exercises

Exam schedules

Level test at the beginning of the course, oral and written tests

Completion alternatives

Identification of prior learning

Student workload

Ca 20 h-24h classes, other work load independent virtual studies (Moodle)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students
can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students
can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students
can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes.
can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment based on active attendance, oral and written assignments, oral and written tests

Qualifications

The key structures and general vocabulary of the English language

Previous studies of the English language from the second level are required

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 25.02.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1 op

RD proportion (cr)

1 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Anna Tall
Student groups
  • AGRO21PR
    Agrologi (AMK)
  • MAGRO22
  • MAGRO21

Objective

The student knows the basics of special crop cultivation and knows how to search for information from the market. They know cultivation and harvesting techniques and the harvesting and storage technology of the crop. The student has the opportunity to specialize in container cultivation, urban cultivation, field and forest cultivation and other special food production methods.

Content

• Topical Specialty Plants
• Cultivation techniques
• Harvest quality
• Market demand
• Topical special education methods

Teaching methods

Lectures, project working, presentation

Student workload

5 ECTS

Further information

Contacts Anna Tall, anna.tall@seamk.fi

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student identifies special crops and determines their cultivation potential. The student explains the main elements of the special crop cultivation technique and lists the factors affecting the quantity and quality of the crop.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student defines a special plant concept and compares their cultivation possibilities. The student summarizes the cultivation techniques of the special plants and assesses the factors affecting the quantity and quality of the crop.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student justifies the concept of a special plant and analyzes and draws conclusions about the possibilities of their cultivation. The student is interested in the cultivation techniques of special plants and compares them with each other. The student analyzes the factors affecting the quantity and quality of the crop.

Qualifications

Basics of projectwork

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 07.09.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 01.11.2025

Credits

20 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Marjo Latva-Kyyny
Responsible person

Marjo Latva-Kyyny

Student groups
  • MAGRO22

Objective

The aim of the practice is to deepen the knowledge and skills in the student's field of specialization and to get to know the requirements of working life. The aim of the practical training is to provide student with an opportunity to acquire international work experience and to support the goals of internationalization. Through the practice, the student builds his or her professional identity in the field. Practical training is a part of career planning. The student learns to consider the activities of his / her internship from the perspective of different aspects of sustainable development. The student learns to analyze his / her own competence and its development needs

Content

Students may do their practical training in rural industries in Finland or abroad.

Teaching methods

Practising, working as a member of work community and portfolio

Employer connections

Practical training

Student workload

520 hours of work done and 20 hours of reporting

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved: Student has done practical training has made the practice-related reporting approved
Failed: Student has not done practical training and / or reporting

Assessment methods and criteria

Training hours completed and reports returned

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

04.09.2023 - 31.05.2025

Credits

20 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Marjo Latva-Kyyny
Responsible person

Marjo Latva-Kyyny

Student groups
  • AGRO21PR
    Agrologi (AMK)
  • AGRO21TA
    Agrologi (AMK)
  • AGRO21A
  • AGRO21B

Objective

The aim of the practice is to deepen the knowledge and skills in the student's field of specialization and to get to know the requirements of working life. The aim of the practical training is to provide student with an opportunity to acquire international work experience and to support the goals of internationalization. Through the practice, the student builds his or her professional identity in the field. Practical training is a part of career planning. The student learns to consider the activities of his / her internship from the perspective of different aspects of sustainable development. The student learns to analyze his / her own competence and its development needs

Content

Students may do their practical training in rural industries in Finland or abroad.

Teaching methods

Practising, working as a member of work community and portfolio

Employer connections

Practical training

Student workload

520 hours of work done and 20 hours of reporting

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved: Student has done practical training has made the practice-related reporting approved
Failed: Student has not done practical training and / or reporting

Assessment methods and criteria

Training hours completed and reports returned

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 13.03.2024

Timing

01.08.2023 - 14.06.2024

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Marjo Latva-Kyyny
Responsible person

Marjo Latva-Kyyny

Student groups
  • AGRO20PR
  • AGRO20TA

Objective

The aim of the practical training is to provide students with an opportunity to acquire international work experience and to support the goals of internationalisation.

Content

Students may do their practical training in rural industries in Finland or abroad.

Teaching methods

Working as a member of work community and portfolio

Student workload

540 h

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved: Student has done and raported practical training
Failed: Student has not done practical training or raport

Assessment methods and criteria

Training hours completed and reports returned

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Marjo Latva-Kyyny
Student groups
  • MAGRO20

Objective

The aim of the practical training is to provide students with an opportunity to acquire international work experience and to support the goals of internationalisation.

Content

Students may do their practical training in rural industries in Finland or abroad.

Teaching methods

Working as a member of work community and portfolio

Student workload

560 h

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved: Student has done and raported practical training
Failed: Student has not done practical training or raport

Assessment methods and criteria

Training days completed and reports returned.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2024

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Marjo Latva-Kyyny
Student groups
  • MAGRO21

Objective

The aim of the practical training is to provide students with an opportunity to acquire international work experience and to support the goals of internationalisation.

Content

Students may do their practical training in rural industries in Finland or abroad.

Teaching methods

Working as a member of work community and portfolio

Student workload

560 h

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved: Student has done and raported practical training
Failed: Student has not done practical training or raport

Assessment methods and criteria

Training days completed and reports returned

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 17.12.2023

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Juha Tiainen
  • Anna Tall
  • Kari Laasasenaho
  • Kirta Nieminen
  • Merja Kyntäjä
Student groups
  • IEPFF23F
    From Field to Fork

Objective

The student knows the origin of Finnish food and history of food, from primary production to the consumer, as well as each step of the main processes in such a way that he is able to combine future studies knowledge of primary production, food industry, trade and catering services, processes, and thus be able to solve their own special area development issues as part of a whole and will be able to cooperate with other stair experts chain. Students identify changes in the food chain in action in recent years and understand the importance of change in the future. Students get also familiar with circular and bioeconomy, especially the role of Finnish forest.

Content

- Finnish food system
- circular economy and bioeconomy as concept
- the main crops of Finnish agricultural production and the use of food as well as quality factors
-animal husbandry: the main products and fodders, as well as the main product quality factors
-most significant global food raw materials and product features
-basic technological processes in the bakery-, dairy- and meat sector, the quality of the raw material and its importance in production processes
-basic food processing methods and the importance of the quality elements of food service production
-the most typical by products of food chain and forests
-the main dimensions of the chemical, biological and microbiological quality which are common for the whole food chain
-main actors working in the food chain

Materials

Material provided by the lecturers.

Teaching methods

Learning by doing, field /enterprise visits, learning diary.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is familiar with Finnish food system and bioeconomy. The student can compare Finnish food system and bioeconomy to the systems of own country. Student know main actors in food chain. The student can describe the components of the circular economy. The student knows the typical products dealing with Finnish forests.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student masters the key principles of bioeconomy and Finnish food system and can compare them to the systems of own country.
Student can describe the general principles of food system and bioeconomy in Finland and can compare situation in different European countries. The student can give examples of ways to implement the circular economy in Finnish bioeconomy. The student knows the typical products and services dealing with Finnish forests.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can describe the Finnish food system- from primary production to the consumer, as well as each step of the main processes in such a way that he is able to combine future studies knowledge of primary production, food industry, trade and catering services, processes, and thus be able to solve their own special area development issues.
The student can give examples of ways to implement the circular economy in Finnish bioeconomy. The student knows the typical products and services dealing with Finnish forests and can value the importance of the forests as food and energy provider.
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Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, the learning diary ( also in video format ).

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student masters the key principles of bioeconomy and Finnish food system and can compare them to the systems of own country.

Satisfactory completion of the course requires that the student has written and reported all the given tasks successfully and satisfactorily completed a part examination which focuses on the general principles of food system and bioeconomy.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters the main principles of Finnish food system and bioeconomy in some parts.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student masters the main principles of Finnish food system and bioeconomy in all parts.

Further information

Obligatory to the exchange student at School of Food and Agriculture

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 17.12.2023

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Risto Lauhanen
  • Juha Tiainen
Student groups
  • IEPFF23F
    From Field to Fork

Objective

In this course, the student will get familiar with the forest-based food products, like legal eatable berries, mushrooms and herbs. In addition, spruce sprouts and birch sap will be a part of the course contents. Every-man's rights, acts, markets, taxes and food safety issues will be studied.

Content

Lessons, forest excursions and excursions in food companies and research institutes in Finland.

Materials

Material is shown by the lecturer.

Teaching methods

Theory and 2-3 study trips.

realization.localizedApproveRejectDescription

Approved. An active participation in the course and a student portfolio (a digital day book during the course) is required

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved. An active participation in the course and a student portfolio (a digital day book during the course) is required

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in the course and a student portfolio

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 21.02.2024

Timing

04.03.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Samu Palander
  • Teija Rönkä
Student groups
  • MAGRO22
  • AGRO21PR
    Agrologi (AMK)
  • MAGRO21
  • AGRO22A
  • AGRO22B

Objective

The student is familiar with differences in production and supply chains in European animal husbandry and its products. They know international supply chains, trades (import and export) as also differences in production and business processes in the different member states. They are familiar with future outlook, prospects and challenges in animal production. They are able to find information and solutions for sustainable animal production.
The student learns about international communication, international project skills and English.

Content

Present situation in European animal production. Topical issues in animal production, e.g: technological development, animal welfare, climate change, environmental aspects, consumer behaviour and acceptance, biosecurity, food safety.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student submits the assignments and reports. They can present a summary about present animal production and supply chains. They can list the most important future perspectives. They can recognize some solutions to future challenges in animal production. They can give a presentation in English. They can name some cultural differences met during the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students can compare production systems and supply chains in European animal husbandry. They can identify future challenges in animal production and relate solutions to challenges. They can describe cultural differences and solutions to these differences to work in project group. They can give clear reports and presentations in English.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students can examine present production systems and supply chains as also future outlook from many perspectives. They can classify different future challenges and select well-argued solutions to different situations. They can describe cultural differences and ways to overcome these challenges to work efficiently and smoothly. They can make clear, interesting and finished reports and presentations in English.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 15.01.2024

Timing

22.01.2024 - 05.05.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Soila Huhtaluhta
Student groups
  • MAGRO22
  • AGRO21PR
    Agrologi (AMK)
  • MAGRO21

Objective

- The student is able to name and analyze the key methods and activities in Green Care, and what are the nature’s effects on wellbeing in them
- The student is able to take into consideration different kinds of Green Care clients, their needs and goals, and understands the relevance of guidance
- The student is able to plan Green Care services or activities for business or organization, based on their own profession
- The student is able to take into consideration the key requirements, operating conditions and quality criteria of Green Care activities and the possibilities of networking

Content

- Green Care methods and services, special features and welfare effects
- Green Care clients, goals and relevance of guidance
- Planning Green Care service business
- Quality, requirements and networks in Green Care

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass
- The student completes the tasks of the course on time.
- The student is able to name and analyze the key methods and activities in Green Care, and what are the nature’s effects on wellbeing in them
- The student indicates to understand different kinds of Green Care clients, their needs and goals, and the relevance of guidance
- The student is able to plan Green Care services or activities for business or organization, based on their own profession
- The student is able to take into consideration the key requirements, operating conditions and quality criteria of Green Care activities and the possibilities of networking

Fail
The student does not achieve the learning outcomes defined for the course and is not able to demonstrate competence in the outcomes.

Qualifications

Green Care – wellbeing from nature 5cr (or comparable, e.g. Green Care Basics 5cr)

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 15.09.2023

Timing

18.09.2023 - 31.12.2023

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
  • Soila Huhtaluhta
Student groups
  • MAGRO22
  • AGRO21PR
    Agrologi (AMK)
  • MAGRO21

Objective

The student understands the relevance of nature to wellbeing of people, knows the basic theories and knows how to make good use of welfare effects of nature in their own actions. The student is able to evaluate their own relationship with nature, to respect different kinds of relationships with nature and support the strengthening of these in professional and goal-oriented way. The student understands the relevance of guidance in Green Care.

The student knows the determining factors and quality criteria of Green Care activities, is able to analyze the special features of Green Care and distinguish it from other activities. The student is able to evaluate the meaning and effects of Green Care to the society and is familiar with the operational field of Green Care in Finland and in other key countries of the field.

Content

How nature affects us: welfare effects and relationship with nature, guidance in Green Care
Green Care methods and activities: terms and concepts, operational environment, quality criteria

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass
- The student completes the tasks of the course on time.
- The student indicates to understand the relevance of nature to wellbeing of people, to know the basic theories and to know how to make good use of welfare effects of nature in their own actions.
- The student indicates to understand different kinds of relationships with nature and understanding the relevance of guidance in Green Care.
- The student indicates to know the determining factors and quality criteria of Green Care activities.
- The student is able to analyze the special features of Green Care and distinguish it from other activities.
- The student is able to evaluate the meaning and effects of Green Care to the society and is familiar with the operational field of Green Care.

Fail
The student does not achieve the learning outcomes defined for the course and is not able to demonstrate competence in the outcomes.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 17.12.2023

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Marjo Latva-Kyyny
Student groups
  • MAGRO22
  • AGRO20PR
  • AGRO20TA

Objective

Students can analyze management and understand various concepts and models and apply this knowledge to the work in the food sector. They can explain the entire sphere of duties of a supervisor involved and in significance of leadership in productive operations. Students will learn the basics of management and leadership and be familiar with the various areas of personnel management and will get readiness to act as a supervisor and as an employee.
-The student is familiar with the system of Employment legislation and is able to apply in practice legislation concerning the rights and duties of the parties of employment relationship. - The student is able to form an opinion on essential contents of the Collective Agreements Act and on the Act on Co-operation within Undertakings. S/he is able to describe and retell legislation concerning social security of the employer.

Content

Basic concepts of management and organisations, wholeness of the superior work and field of the personnel management which includes among others, the supervisors tasks, good employee skills, management styles, acting as an employer and as a figurehead of the organisation, recruiting, orientation, development discussions, feedback, motivation, change management, organisational communication.
- essential regulations of Employment Contracts Act, Collective Agreements Act and Act on Co-operation within Undertakings
- main points of the social security of the employer

Materials

- Viitala Riitta: Henkilöstöjohtaminen. Strateginen kilpailutekijä.
- Hyppänen Riitta: Esimiesosaaminen. Liiketoiminnan menestystekijä.

- Employment Contracts Act
- Law on co-operation in the company
- Accident Insurance Act
- Unemployment Security Act
- Working Time Act
- Occupational Safety Act
- Collective agreement

- Other teaching materials indicated by the teacher

Teaching methods

Online teaching, where you work both independently and in groups. Includes a few timed appointments

Completion alternatives

Student has a possibility for employment integrated learning if the student is in a workplace where there are similar contents in the work assignments. Through the recognition of competence, previous similar studies can be taken into account. To be agreed with the teacher.

Student workload

135 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to name the concepts of work organization, and management. They recognize the leadership and the leadership of the whole management, as well as the importance of successful operations. They recognize the basic concepts of management and human resource management areas.
The student is able to search the Finlex legislation related to the rights and obligations of the parties to the employment relationship. He is familiar with the collective agreement. The student has an idea of what type of legislation the employee's social security belongs.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are able to look at the organization, management and work through various concept systems. He is able to interpret managerial and leadership of the entity, as well as the importance of successful operations management. He is familiar with the basic concepts of management and human resource management areas.
Students are able to find and apply the rights and obligations of the parties related to practice on employment law provisions. He is able to act in accordance with the collective agreement. The student has an overall employee social security.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to view and consider the organization, management and work through various concept systems. He can explain the leadership and the leadership of the whole, as well as the importance of successful operations management. He learns to know the basic concepts of management and human resource management areas.
Students will find and be able to apply and related to the parties' practice of employment rights and obligations of the law provisions on. He is able to interpret the collective agreement and act in accordance with the collective agreement. The student is familiar with the outline laws on social security for employees.

Assessment methods and criteria

Exams and required assignments completed

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 01.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 12.03.2024

Credits

2 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Risto Lauhanen
  • Kari Laasasenaho
Student groups
  • MAGRO22
  • AGRO21PR
    Agrologi (AMK)
  • MAGRO21

Objective

: After the course, the student can…
• Recognise the factors which are affecting to carbon cycle (e.g. photosynthesis and atmospheric carbon)
• Recognise the limits of carbon cycle and carbon sinks especially in food chain
• Understand the basics of calculating carbon footprint
• Understand the impacts of climate change in food chain and can list actions which help food chain to adapt for global warming
• Understand international climate agreements and goals and also identify the impacts of European union agriculture politics in developing food chain

Content

Introduction, course objectives and practices, climate change, assignments
Photosynthesis and atmospheric carbon (the role of biomasses, carbon cycle, emission sources)
Emissions from food chain, carbon footprint, carbon fixation and sinks (agriculture as a global emission source)
Supporting low-carbon production on farms (the role of peatlands, renewable energy, new production methods, cropping systems)
Future research questions and carbon capture and storage (carbon compensations, carbon trade, agriculture regulations, international agreements)

Teaching methods

distance learning

Student workload

54 hours for student

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the basics of the carbon cycle and lists the most important concepts related to the carbon cycle. The student defines the main points of the carbon cycle of the food chain. He is able to calculate carbon footprint related bills. The student names the factors affecting the carbon cycle and lists their effects on the environment. The student is able to describe the basic principles of climate change and photosynthesis. He / she can identify the most important changes in the transition to low carbon production in an individual company.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student describes the natural foundations of the carbon cycle and explains the phenomena related to the carbon cycle. The student summarizes the low carbon technologies and explains the factors affecting them. The student will be able to describe the circumstances and justify the use of certain practices to increase low carbon. The student assesses the profitability of low-carbon measures and is able to list measures. The student is able to explain carbon cycle, climate change and carbon sequestration and apply his / her knowledge to the circumstances of an individual company.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student explains the scientific phenomena on which the carbon cycle is based and interprets, calculates and comments on the related scientific problems and concepts. The student explains low carbon technology and analyzes the factors affecting it. Students will be able to describe low carbon plans for companies, compare different options and justify their choices and development proposals. The student compares the profitability factors of low carbon production and is able to analyze the development ideas aimed at it.

Enrollment

28.08.2023 - 24.09.2023

Timing

25.09.2023 - 01.10.2023

Credits

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Engineering
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Library and Information Services
  • Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing
  • Bachelor of Construction Site Management
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
  • Bachelor of Social Services
  • Bachelor of Hospitality Management
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering
  • Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Cultural Management
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology
  • Bachelor of Health Care, Physiotherapy
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care, Applied Gerontology
Teachers
  • Jussi Kareinen
  • Jaana Liukkonen
Student groups
  • KUTU23
    Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Cultural Management

Objective

The student can:
- solve real working-life development tasks (companies, organisations, associations) in small groups, consisting of students of different fields
- conduct a customer survey and, based on it, develop and test different solutions to the commissioner’s problem
- consider the business aspects while choosing their solution
- present the solution, or concept, chosen by the group to the commissioner in a professional way
- apply design thinking and its process in future in development tasks in their own field

Content

In the daytime implementation, the course is implemented as a one-week intensive course during SeAMK Innovation Week. During that time, the students do not attend any other courses at SeAMK.
In the multimodal implementation, the course is implemented online, following a separate timetable.
- Preliminary assignment on the concepts and processes of the course (design thinking, service design, groupwork)
- Analysis of the problem of the development task
- Collection of customer information with different methods
- Brainstorming of solution options with different methods
- Testing of solution options and their development based on the testing
- Presentation of a solution, or concept
- Teamwork skills and daily reporting on one’s work

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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Assessment criteria, approved/failed

- By completing the preliminary assignment successfully, the student shows their command of the stages and concepts of the customer-focused development project
- The student shows their command of the customer-focused development process by actively participating in the solving of the development task in the group
- The student can collect customer information using different methods and apply information to solve the development task
- The student has participated in the presentation of the group’s results to the commissioner

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 11.10.2023

Timing

18.09.2023 - 17.03.2024

Credits

10 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Marjo Latva-Kyyny
Student groups
  • AGRO21TA
    Agrologi (AMK)

Objective

The student knows:
- basics of investments made by agricultural and rural enterprises.
- how to make investment calculations and calculate profitability of investments.
- business risks and how to manage them.
- different financing opportunities and their profitability and is able to anticipate liquidity.

Content

Basics of investments, significance of time factor, planning investments and calculating their profitability, risks and risk management, financial planning, liquidity.

Materials

Barry, P. J. & Ellinger, P. N. 2011. Financial Management in Agriculture. 7. edition. Brealey, R. A., Myers, S. C. & Allen, F. 2006. Corporate Finance. 8.edition. Materials made and given by teacher and guest lecturers.

Teaching methods

Lessons by teachers and students, writing essays and summaries, financial calculating, guest lecturers. Mandatory attendance at the classes of guest lecturers.

Employer connections

Experts from stakeholders visit the course. For example banks, advisory services and administration are important stakeholders for farm entrepreneurs. Students acquire valuable information what must be taken into account in practice while planning investments and financing.

Exam schedules

Three examination possibilities during year.

Completion alternatives

Student has a possibility for employment integrated learning if the student is in a workplace where there are similar contents in the work assignments. Through the recognition of competence, previous similar studies can be taken into account. To be agreed with the teacher.

Student workload

267 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student masters the fundamentals of investments and finance and is able to describe them satisfactorily and is able to manage investment and financing calculation methods and practical applications satisfactorily.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is well-versed in investment and finance and is able to describe them well, is well- versed in investment and financing calculation and practical applications. The student is able to analyze connections between the lessons learned.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters the fundamentals of investment and finance excellently and is able to view them from a variety of perspectives, has excellent control over the calculation methods and practical applications associated with them. The student is able to analyze connections between the lessons learned and apply them in practice.

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam, approved individual and group assignments

Qualifications

Basics of agribusiness

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 13.11.2023

Timing

11.12.2023 - 28.04.2024

Credits

10 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

8 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
  • Marjo Latva-Kyyny
Student groups
  • MAGRO22
  • MAGRO21

Objective

The student knows:
- basics of investments made by agricultural and rural enterprises.
- how to make investment calculations and calculate profitability of investments.
- business risks and how to manage them.
- different financing opportunities and their profitability and is able to anticipate liquidity.

Content

Basics of investments, significance of time factor, planning investments and calculating their profitability, risks and risk management, financial planning, liquidity.

Materials

Barry, P. J. & Ellinger, P. N. 2011. Financial Management in Agriculture. 7. edition. Brealey, R. A., Myers, S. C. & Allen, F. 2006. Corporate Finance. 8.edition. Materials made and given by teacher and guest lecturers.

Teaching methods

Online teaching, lessons by teachers and students, writing essays and summaries, financial calculating, guest lecturers.Mandatory attendance at the classes of guest lecturers.

Employer connections

Experts from stakeholders visit the course. Students acquire valuable information what must be taken into account in practice while planning investments and financing.

Exam schedules

Three examination possibilities during year.

Completion alternatives

Student has a possibility for employment integrated learning if the student is in a workplace where there are similar contents in the work assignments. Through the recognition of competence, previous similar studies can be taken into account. To be agreed with the teacher.

Student workload

267 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student masters the fundamentals of investments and finance and is able to describe them satisfactorily and is able to manage investment and financing calculation methods and practical applications satisfactorily.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is well-versed in investment and finance and is able to describe them well, is well- versed in investment and financing calculation and practical applications. The student is able to analyze connections between the lessons learned.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters the fundamentals of investment and finance excellently and is able to view them from a variety of perspectives, has excellent control over the calculation methods and practical applications associated with them. The student is able to analyze connections between the lessons learned and apply them in practice.

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam, approved individual and group assignments

Qualifications

Basics of agribusiness

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

0 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Erja Heikkilä
Student groups
  • AGRO21PR
    Agrologi (AMK)
  • AGRO21TA
    Agrologi (AMK)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 13.11.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

0 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Heli Simon
  • Erja Heikkilä
Student groups
  • AGRO22A
  • AGRO22B

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.05.2024

Credits

0 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Heli Simon
  • Erja Heikkilä
Student groups
  • MAGRO22

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

0 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Erja Heikkilä
Student groups
  • AGRO21PR
    Agrologi (AMK)
  • AGRO21TA
    Agrologi (AMK)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

0 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Heli Simon
  • Erja Heikkilä
Responsible person

Erja Heikkilä

Student groups
  • AGRO22A
  • AGRO22B

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.05.2024

Credits

0 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Heli Simon
  • Erja Heikkilä
Student groups
  • MAGRO22

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 11.10.2023

Timing

23.10.2023 - 17.12.2023

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Anu Latva-Reinikka
  • Anna Tall
  • Jori Lahti
Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
  • AGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • AGRO23A
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • AGRO23B
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Education groups
  • Small group 1
  • Small group 2

Objective

The student is able to explain the main factors of plant growth as well as the role of plants in carbon sequestration. The student can also describe basic anatomic, organologic and physiological concepts of plants.

The student is able to describe the structure and operation of machines and equipment used for seeding, fertilization and tillage. The student is able to determine the key factors affecting the machine's work efficiency.

Content

Plant Morphology; plant-based structures and their functions.
Plant Anatomy; a plant cell and tissues.
Plant Physiology; photosynthesis, water and plant nutrients.
Principles and objectives as well as machinery of seeding, tillage and fertilization

Materials

Material in moodle and
- Heinonen et al. (eds.). Maa, viljely ja ympäristö (appl. parts). WSOY.
Biology:Part 1. Material in Moodle
Pankakoski 1997. Puutarhurin kasvioppi or
Fagerstedt ym. 2008. Kasvioppi, siemenestä satoon
Drainage: Material in moodle and
Heinonen (toim.) Maa, viljely ja ympäristö, Luku 3 Vesitalous WSOY
Saavalainen (toim.) 1981. Salaojittajan käsikirja, osa 1a. Suomen olosuhteet kuivatusta silmällä pitäen. Salaojituksenkannatusyhdistys
Elomaa ym. 1988. Sää ja maatalous. Maaseutukeskusten liitto.
Pajula ja Triipponen (toim.) Selvitys Suomen kastelutilanteesta. Suomen ympäristö 629.
Saatavuus: http://tiny.cc/t73ikx
(tai Sadetusopas 1979 Maatalouskeskusten liitto.)
Saatavuus: http://tiny.cc/n13ikx
Pajula ja Järvenpää (toim.), 2007 Maankuivatuksen ja kastelun suunnittelu. Suomen ympäristökeskuksen raportteja 23/2007, 187 s. Julkaisu on saatavana vain verkkojulkaisuna.
Saatavuus: https://helda.helsinki.fi/bitstream/handle/10138/39840/SYKEra_23_2007.pdf sequence=1
Peltomaa 1999. Salaojien kunnossapito-opas (myös verkko-julkaisu), Salaojakeskus, Salaojituksen tukisäätiö ja Tekninen korkeakoulu.
Saatavuus: http://tiny.cc/m93ikx
Maan vesi ja ravinnetalous. Ojitus, kastelu ympäristö. (soveltuvin osin).
Saatavuus: http://tiny.cc/6c4ikx

Teaching methods

Lectures: 50 %, practicals 20 %, Assignments and independent study: 30 % which are associated with the course contents and information students have acquired on a given topic, practical problem-solving, and an exam.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students are able to study the basics of the period. The student knows plant factors such as plant growth, photosynthesis, water and nutrient uptake and reproduction. The student is able to explain the role of plants in carbon sequestration. They mainly know the structure and operation of machines and equipment used for seeding, fertilization and tillage, and are able to determine the key factors affecting the machine's work efficiency.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are able to study course things well. ,
The student knows plant factors such as plant growth, photosynthesis, water and nutrient uptake and reproduction. The student is able to explain the functioning of plants in carbon sequestration
Students know well the structure and operation of machines and equipment used for seeding, fertilization and tillage, and are able to determine the key factors affecting the machine's work efficiency.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to course things well and know how to apply them in practice.
The student is able to explain the plant factors such as plant growth, photosynthesis, water and nutrient uptake and reproduction. The student is able to explain the functioning of plants in carbon sequestration.
They are able to describe the structure and operation of machines and equipment used for seeding, fertilization and tillage, and are able to determine the key factors affecting the machine's work efficiency.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 17.12.2023

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Anu Latva-Reinikka
  • Anna Tall
  • Jori Lahti
Student groups
  • MAGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources

Objective

The student is able to explain the main factors of plant growth as well as the role of plants in carbon sequestration. The student can also describe basic anatomic, organologic and physiological concepts of plants.

The student is able to describe the structure and operation of machines and equipment used for seeding, fertilization and tillage. The student is able to determine the key factors affecting the machine's work efficiency.

Content

Plant Morphology; plant-based structures and their functions.
Plant Anatomy; a plant cell and tissues.
Plant Physiology; photosynthesis, water and plant nutrients.
Principles and objectives as well as machinery of seeding, tillage and fertilization

Materials

Material in moodle and
- Heinonen et al. (eds.). Maa, viljely ja ympäristö (appl. parts). WSOY.
Biology:Part 1. Material in Moodle
Pankakoski 1997. Puutarhurin kasvioppi or
Fagerstedt ym. 2008. Kasvioppi, siemenestä satoon
Drainage: Material in moodle and
Heinonen (toim.) Maa, viljely ja ympäristö, Luku 3 Vesitalous WSOY
Saavalainen (toim.) 1981. Salaojittajan käsikirja, osa 1a. Suomen olosuhteet kuivatusta silmällä pitäen. Salaojituksenkannatusyhdistys
Elomaa ym. 1988. Sää ja maatalous. Maaseutukeskusten liitto.
Pajula ja Triipponen (toim.) Selvitys Suomen kastelutilanteesta. Suomen ympäristö 629.
Saatavuus: http://tiny.cc/t73ikx
(tai Sadetusopas 1979 Maatalouskeskusten liitto.)
Saatavuus: http://tiny.cc/n13ikx
Pajula ja Järvenpää (toim.), 2007 Maankuivatuksen ja kastelun suunnittelu. Suomen ympäristökeskuksen raportteja 23/2007, 187 s. Julkaisu on saatavana vain verkkojulkaisuna.
Saatavuus: https://helda.helsinki.fi/bitstream/handle/10138/39840/SYKEra_23_2007.pdf sequence=1
Peltomaa 1999. Salaojien kunnossapito-opas (myös verkko-julkaisu), Salaojakeskus, Salaojituksen tukisäätiö ja Tekninen korkeakoulu.
Saatavuus: http://tiny.cc/m93ikx
Maan vesi ja ravinnetalous. Ojitus, kastelu ympäristö. (soveltuvin osin).
Saatavuus: http://tiny.cc/6c4ikx

Teaching methods

Lectures: 50 %, practicals 20 %, Assignments and independent study: 30 % which are associated with the course contents and information students have acquired on a given topic, practical problem-solving, and an exam.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students are able to study the basics of the period. The student knows plant factors such as plant growth, photosynthesis, water and nutrient uptake and reproduction. The student is able to explain the role of plants in carbon sequestration. They mainly know the structure and operation of machines and equipment used for seeding, fertilization and tillage, and are able to determine the key factors affecting the machine's work efficiency.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are able to study course things well. ,
The student knows plant factors such as plant growth, photosynthesis, water and nutrient uptake and reproduction. The student is able to explain the functioning of plants in carbon sequestration
Students know well the structure and operation of machines and equipment used for seeding, fertilization and tillage, and are able to determine the key factors affecting the machine's work efficiency.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to course things well and know how to apply them in practice.
The student is able to explain the plant factors such as plant growth, photosynthesis, water and nutrient uptake and reproduction. The student is able to explain the functioning of plants in carbon sequestration.
They are able to describe the structure and operation of machines and equipment used for seeding, fertilization and tillage, and are able to determine the key factors affecting the machine's work efficiency.

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Anna Tall
  • Jori Lahti
Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 3 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
  • AGRO22A
  • AGRO22B
Education groups
  • Small group 1
  • Small group 2
  • Small group 3

Objective

The student is able to describe the machinery and equipment used in arable crop harvesting and plant protection, and is able to explain the key design factors. The student knows the principles of grain handling equipment, process of grain drying and other preservation methods of grain and grassland crops. Student is able to classify weeds into different groups and know the most common plant diseases and pests. The student is able to summarize the methods used for herbicide control and know the technology used in the work and its impact. The student is able to plan the economic and environmental aspects of the control work.

Content

Machines for harvesting and plant protection of arable crops; grain handling equipment; process of grain drying and other preservation methods of grain and grassland crops. Classification and properties of weeds; non-chemical methods for controlling weeds; herbicides and their use; plant growth regulators; plant protection technology; environmental and health effects of plant protection products; identification of major diseases and pests

Materials

Seppänen, M (toim.) 2008. Peltokasvien tuotanto. Opetushallitus.
Ansalehto ym. 1999. Laatuviljan tuotanto. Tieto tuottamaan 80. Maaseutukeskusten liitto.
Opas rukiin viljelyyn. www.vyr.fi (2010).
Saatavuus: http://www.vyr.fi/multimagazine/web/ruisopas/
Rypsin ja Rapsinviljelyopas. www.vyr.fi.
Saatavuus: http://www.vyr.fi/multimagazine/web/rypsin_rapsin_opas/fi/
Mallasohran viljelyopas. www.vyr.fi.
Saatavuus: http://www.vyr.fi/multimagazine/web/mallasohraopas/fi/
Peltonen, Puurunen ja Harmoinen (toim). 2010. Nurmirehujen tuotanto ja käyttö. Tieto tuottamaan 132. ProAgria Keskusten liitto.
Herneen tuotanto. 1993. Maaseutukeskusten liiton julkaisuja 860.
Peltonen-Sainio ym. 2005. Viljojen kehityksen ja kasvun ABC. Maa- ja elintarviketalouden tutkimuskeskus.
Tiainen R. (toim.) 2005. Maatilatalouden teknologia
Klemola, E. ym. 2002. Lohkon koon ja muodon taloudelliset vaikutukset. Työtehoseuran julkaisuja 386
Pentti, S. 2006. Peltoliikenteen optimointi. Työtehoseuran maataloustiedote 593

http://www.vyr.fi/fin/in-english
Jones, J. Benton. 2003. Agronomic handbook : management of crops, soils and their fertility

Teaching methods

-Lectures
-Assignments

Student workload

Total workload of the course is 108 h which consists of lectures and assignments.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is aware of the machines of grain and grassland crop harvesting and plant protection. Student is aware of grain handling equipment, grain drying and other preservation methods of grain and grassland crops. Student knows the classification of weeds and know the most common plant diseases and pests as well as know some control methods of weeds.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the machines of grain and grassland crop harvesting and plant protection. Student knows grain handling equipment, grain drying and other preservation methods of grain and grassland crops. Student is able to classify weeds and know the common plant diseases and pests as well as know the control methods of weeds.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is capable of choosing the most appropriate machines for grain and grassland crop harvesting and plant protection. Student can utilize his knowledge of grain handling equipment, grain drying and other preservation methods of grain and grassland crops. Student utilizes the knowledge of knowing weeds and the most common plant diseases and pests as well as the control methods of weeds.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assignments

Qualifications

It is recommended to study the following courses first: soil and water management, plant growth and arable crops or to have knowledge of those contents

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

19.02.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Anna Tall
  • Jori Lahti
Student groups
  • MAGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources

Objective

The student is able to describe the machinery and equipment used in arable crop harvesting and plant protection, and is able to explain the key design factors. The student knows the principles of grain handling equipment, process of grain drying and other preservation methods of grain and grassland crops. Student is able to classify weeds into different groups and know the most common plant diseases and pests. The student is able to summarize the methods used for herbicide control and know the technology used in the work and its impact. The student is able to plan the economic and environmental aspects of the control work.

Content

Machines for harvesting and plant protection of arable crops; grain handling equipment; process of grain drying and other preservation methods of grain and grassland crops. Classification and properties of weeds; non-chemical methods for controlling weeds; herbicides and their use; plant growth regulators; plant protection technology; environmental and health effects of plant protection products; identification of major diseases and pests

Materials

Seppänen, M (toim.) 2008. Peltokasvien tuotanto. Opetushallitus.
Ansalehto ym. 1999. Laatuviljan tuotanto. Tieto tuottamaan 80. Maaseutukeskusten liitto.
Opas rukiin viljelyyn. www.vyr.fi (2010).
Saatavuus: http://www.vyr.fi/multimagazine/web/ruisopas/
Rypsin ja Rapsinviljelyopas. www.vyr.fi.
Saatavuus: http://www.vyr.fi/multimagazine/web/rypsin_rapsin_opas/fi/
Mallasohran viljelyopas. www.vyr.fi.
Saatavuus: http://www.vyr.fi/multimagazine/web/mallasohraopas/fi/
Peltonen, Puurunen ja Harmoinen (toim). 2010. Nurmirehujen tuotanto ja käyttö. Tieto tuottamaan 132. ProAgria Keskusten liitto.
Herneen tuotanto. 1993. Maaseutukeskusten liiton julkaisuja 860.
Peltonen-Sainio ym. 2005. Viljojen kehityksen ja kasvun ABC. Maa- ja elintarviketalouden tutkimuskeskus.
Tiainen R. (toim.) 2005. Maatilatalouden teknologia
Klemola, E. ym. 2002. Lohkon koon ja muodon taloudelliset vaikutukset. Työtehoseuran julkaisuja 386
Pentti, S. 2006. Peltoliikenteen optimointi. Työtehoseuran maataloustiedote 593

http://www.vyr.fi/fin/in-english
Jones, J. Benton. 2003. Agronomic handbook : management of crops, soils and their fertility

Teaching methods

-Lectures
-Assignments

Student workload

Total workload of the course is 108 h which consists of lectures and assignments.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is aware of the machines of grain and grassland crop harvesting and plant protection. Student is aware of grain handling equipment, grain drying and other preservation methods of grain and grassland crops. Student knows the classification of weeds and know the most common plant diseases and pests as well as know some control methods of weeds.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the machines of grain and grassland crop harvesting and plant protection. Student knows grain handling equipment, grain drying and other preservation methods of grain and grassland crops. Student is able to classify weeds and know the common plant diseases and pests as well as know the control methods of weeds.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is capable of choosing the most appropriate machines for grain and grassland crop harvesting and plant protection. Student can utilize his knowledge of grain handling equipment, grain drying and other preservation methods of grain and grassland crops. Student utilizes the knowledge of knowing weeds and the most common plant diseases and pests as well as the control methods of weeds.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assignments

Qualifications

It is recommended to study the following courses first: soil and water management, plant growth and arable crops or to have knowledge of those contents

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 05.04.2024

Timing

01.04.2024 - 30.10.2024

Credits

5 op

RD proportion (cr)

1 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Anu Latva-Reinikka
  • Jussi-Matti Kallio
  • Juha Tiainen
  • Anna Tall
  • Jori Lahti
  • Arja Nykänen
Student groups
  • AGRO22A
  • AGRO22B

Objective

The student observes the events in the field during the growing period. The student identifies the most important weeds, blossoming wild plants and diseases and pests. The student learns to know the development phases of plants and the plant's protection needs as well as nature's valuable environmental aspects. The student is aware of the factors which affect crop formation and the quality of the crop and can estimate the quality of the different stages of crop farming and the factors which affect it.

The student is able to describe the technology used for harvesting, especially from the point of view of measuring instruments, control systems and measures that focus on cultivation, and is familiar with the key stages of testing a sprayer

The student is able to give examples of companies that are developing the area efficiently and are environmentally friendly

Content

Plant species and varieties of field crops, experimental areas, weeds, wild plants, diseases and pests, the need for plant protection, becoming acquainted with agricultural research, evaluation of the results of practical cultivation methods, testing a sprayer, farm and agricultural retailer visits.

Materials

Ajankohtaisia kasvinsuojeluohjeita 2022. Kasvinsuojeluseura
Erkamo 2001. Rikkakasviopas. Kasvinsuojeluseura.
Other matherial as indicated.

Teaching methods

Activating lectures and practical work (60 %), autonomous working (40%).

Student workload

Totally 133 h, activating lectures and practical work 80 h and autonomous studies 53 h.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the basics of the period. The student collects and identifies weeds, diseases and pests and is familiar with the phases of development of cultivated plants. The student knows what factors affect the crop development and quality of the crop. The student describes the technology, which is used in the cultivation.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the contents of the period well. The student collects and identifies weeds, diseases and pests independently and knows the phases of development of cultivated plants. The student can conclude factors, which affect the crop development and the quality of the crop. The student can justify the technology, which is used in the cultivation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the contents of the period well and knows how to apply them in practice. The student collects and identifies weeds, diseases and pests actively and identifies the phases of development of cultivated plants. The student can think and analyse factors, which affect the crop development and the quality of the crop. The student can apply the technology knowledge of the cultivation in practice.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in lectures and training, approved reports, weed and wild plant collections, plant identification exam

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 21.02.2024

Timing

01.04.2024 - 31.12.2024

Credits

5 op

RD proportion (cr)

1 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Anu Latva-Reinikka
  • Jussi-Matti Kallio
  • Anna Tall
  • Jori Lahti
  • Arja Nykänen
Responsible person

Anna Tall

Student groups
  • MAGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources

Objective

The student observes the events in the field during the growing period. The student identifies the most important weeds, blossoming wild plants and diseases and pests. The student learns to know the development phases of plants and the plant's protection needs as well as nature's valuable environmental aspects. The student is aware of the factors which affect crop formation and the quality of the crop and can estimate the quality of the different stages of crop farming and the factors which affect it.

The student is able to describe the technology used for harvesting, especially from the point of view of measuring instruments, control systems and measures that focus on cultivation, and is familiar with the key stages of testing a sprayer

The student is able to give examples of companies that are developing the area efficiently and are environmentally friendly

Content

Plant species and varieties of field crops, experimental areas, weeds, wild plants, diseases and pests, the need for plant protection, becoming acquainted with agricultural research, evaluation of the results of practical cultivation methods, testing a sprayer, farm and agricultural retailer visits.

Materials

Ajankohtaisia kasvinsuojeluohjeita 2022. Kasvinsuojeluseura
Erkamo 2001. Rikkakasviopas. Kasvinsuojeluseura.
Other matherial as indicated.

Teaching methods

Activating lectures and practical work (60 %), autonomous working (40%).

Student workload

Totally 133 h, activating lectures and practical work 80 h and autonomous studies 53 h.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the basics of the period. The student collects and identifies weeds, diseases and pests and is familiar with the phases of development of cultivated plants. The student knows what factors affect the crop development and quality of the crop. The student describes the technology, which is used in the cultivation.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the contents of the period well. The student collects and identifies weeds, diseases and pests independently and knows the phases of development of cultivated plants. The student can conclude factors, which affect the crop development and the quality of the crop. The student can justify the technology, which is used in the cultivation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the contents of the period well and knows how to apply them in practice. The student collects and identifies weeds, diseases and pests actively and identifies the phases of development of cultivated plants. The student can think and analyse factors, which affect the crop development and the quality of the crop. The student can apply the technology knowledge of the cultivation in practice.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in lectures and training, approved reports, weed and wild plant collections, plant identification exam

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 15.04.2024

Timing

22.04.2024 - 27.05.2024

Credits

2 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Nina Sillvan

Objective

After completing the course, the student
• Knows circular economy business models: product as a service, renewability, sharing platforms, product life cycle extension, resource efficiency & recycling
• Can use expertise in the development of companies or other organizations in the field
• Identifies the financial opportunities and limitations in working life related to circular economy business models
• Can name examples of companies utilizing circular economy business models and can develop business ideas based on circular economy business models

Content

Introduction, goals and practices of the course, reflection task
Circular economy business models: product as a service, renewability, sharing platforms
Circular economy business models: product life cycle extension, resource efficiency & recycling
Business visit
Developing your own business idea based on circular economy business models

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows basic structure and business models of circular economy. The student can make a business plan and name subjects infuencing in circular business.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows basic structure and business models of circular economy. The student can make a business plan and name subjects infuencing in circular business. The student can describe circumstances and justify chosen modes of circular economy operations.The student can evaluate profitability of different business models.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows basic structure and business models of circular economy. The student can make a business plan and name subjects affecting in circular economy business. The student can describe circumstances and justify chosen modes of circular economy operations.The student can evaluate profitability and desciribe different business models in circular economy. The student can produce and analyze developing plans.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 28.04.2024

Credits

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Anu Katila
  • Anu Latva-Reinikka
  • Opiskelijapalvelut Nimeämätön
  • Tiina Välimäki
  • Anna Tall
  • Eija Putula-Hautala
  • Marja Erkkilä
Student groups
  • AGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • AGRO23A
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • AGRO23B
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises

Objective

Learning goals
The student knows how to
- Act at the university of applied sciences
- Develop their learning and study skills
- Exploit different learning environments in diverse ways
- Become familiar with their field of study and its job opportunities (incl. abroad)
- Plan their studies from the perspective of their career aspirations

Content

Academic studies:
- The structure of the studies and the different opportunities to complete the studies (incl. internationalisation)
- The regulations guiding academic studies, the student’s rights and responsibilities, SeAMK’s operating principles and rules
- The activities and services of the Student Association
- Study and learning skills and self-knowledge, and their development
- The welfare services at SeAMK

Career planning:
- Job opportunities in the student’s field, familiarisation with the interest groups, the international operational environment of the field
- Opportunities for further studies and career planning

Materials

- website and intranet of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences: http://www.seamk.fi
- curricula of degree programmes: ops.seamk.fi
- material provided by the teacher

Teaching methods

Lectures, assignments, group work

Student workload

53 hours

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass
• Is able to recognise and find SeAMK's regulations and principles guiding the studies. Is able to use the key electronic tools of SeAMK and find information useful for their studies in the Intranet. Recognises their personal learning style and finds ways to develop it. Recognises job opportunities in their field.
• Knows their curriculum and can interpret it while planning their studies

Fail
• Does not recognise and find SeAMK's regulations and principles guiding the studies. Is not able to use SeAMK’s electronic tools and Intranet as support to their studies. Does not recognise their personal learning style and find ways to develop it. Is not able to define the career opportunities in their field.
• Does not know their curriculum.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assignments

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

Credits

2 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Anu Katila
  • Anu Latva-Reinikka
  • Sari Rimpelä
  • Opiskelijapalvelut Nimeämätön
  • Anna Tall
  • Eija Putula-Hautala
  • Marja Erkkilä
Student groups
  • MAGRO24
    Bachelor of Natural Resources

Objective

Learning goals
The student knows how to
- Act at the university of applied sciences
- Develop their learning and study skills
- Exploit different learning environments in diverse ways
- Become familiar with their field of study and its job opportunities (incl. abroad)
- Plan their studies from the perspective of their career aspirations

Content

Academic studies:
- The structure of the studies and the different opportunities to complete the studies (incl. internationalisation)
- The regulations guiding academic studies, the student’s rights and responsibilities, SeAMK’s operating principles and rules
- The activities and services of the Student Association
- Study and learning skills and self-knowledge, and their development
- The welfare services at SeAMK

Career planning:
- Job opportunities in the student’s field, familiarisation with the interest groups, the international operational environment of the field
- Opportunities for further studies and career planning

Materials

- website and intranet of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences: http://www.seamk.fi
- curricula of degree programmes: ops.seamk.fi
- material provided by the teacher

Teaching methods

Lectures, assignments, group work

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass
• Is able to recognise and find SeAMK's regulations and principles guiding the studies. Is able to use the key electronic tools of SeAMK and find information useful for their studies in the Intranet. Recognises their personal learning style and finds ways to develop it. Recognises job opportunities in their field.
• Knows their curriculum and can interpret it while planning their studies

Fail
• Does not recognise and find SeAMK's regulations and principles guiding the studies. Is not able to use SeAMK’s electronic tools and Intranet as support to their studies. Does not recognise their personal learning style and find ways to develop it. Is not able to define the career opportunities in their field.
• Does not know their curriculum.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assignments

Timing

30.09.2023 - 15.04.2024

Credits

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Engineering
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Library and Information Services
  • Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing
  • Bachelor of Construction Site Management
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
  • Bachelor of Social Services
  • Bachelor of Hospitality Management
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering
  • Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Cultural Management
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology
  • Bachelor of Health Care, Physiotherapy
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care, Applied Gerontology
Teachers
  • Tiina Nieminen

Objective

Learning goals
The student knows how to
- Act at the university of applied sciences
- Develop their learning and study skills
- Exploit different learning environments in diverse ways
- Become familiar with their field of study and its job opportunities (incl. abroad)
- Plan their studies from the perspective of their career aspirations

Content

Academic studies:
- The structure of the studies and the different opportunities to complete the studies (incl. internationalisation)
- The regulations guiding academic studies, the student’s rights and responsibilities, SeAMK’s operating principles and rules
- The activities and services of the Student Association
- Study and learning skills and self-knowledge, and their development
- The welfare services at SeAMK

Career planning:
- Job opportunities in the student’s field, familiarisation with the interest groups, the international operational environment of the field
- Opportunities for further studies and career planning

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass
• Is able to recognise and find SeAMK's regulations and principles guiding the studies. Is able to use the key electronic tools of SeAMK and find information useful for their studies in the Intranet. Recognises their personal learning style and finds ways to develop it. Recognises job opportunities in their field.
• Knows their curriculum and can interpret it while planning their studies

Fail
• Does not recognise and find SeAMK's regulations and principles guiding the studies. Is not able to use SeAMK’s electronic tools and Intranet as support to their studies. Does not recognise their personal learning style and find ways to develop it. Is not able to define the career opportunities in their field.
• Does not know their curriculum.

Enrollment

15.12.2023 - 21.04.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 31.05.2024

Credits

2 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Engineering
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Library and Information Services
  • Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing
  • Bachelor of Construction Site Management
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
  • Bachelor of Social Services
  • Bachelor of Hospitality Management
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering
  • Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Cultural Management
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology
  • Bachelor of Health Care, Physiotherapy
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care, Applied Gerontology
Teachers
  • Johanna Koivula

Objective

Learning goals
The student knows how to
- Act at the university of applied sciences
- Develop their learning and study skills
- Exploit different learning environments in diverse ways
- Become familiar with their field of study and its job opportunities (incl. abroad)
- Plan their studies from the perspective of their career aspirations

Content

Academic studies:
- The structure of the studies and the different opportunities to complete the studies (incl. internationalisation)
- The regulations guiding academic studies, the student’s rights and responsibilities, SeAMK’s operating principles and rules
- The activities and services of the Student Association
- Study and learning skills and self-knowledge, and their development
- The welfare services at SeAMK

Career planning:
- Job opportunities in the student’s field, familiarisation with the interest groups, the international operational environment of the field
- Opportunities for further studies and career planning

Materials

Material provided by the teacher

Teaching methods

Online course. Tasks to be performed independently in moodle

Student workload

Total 54 h of independent work

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Pass
• Is able to recognise and find SeAMK's regulations and principles guiding the studies. Is able to use the key electronic tools of SeAMK and find information useful for their studies in the Intranet. Recognises their personal learning style and finds ways to develop it. Recognises job opportunities in their field.
• Knows their curriculum and can interpret it while planning their studies

Fail
• Does not recognise and find SeAMK's regulations and principles guiding the studies. Is not able to use SeAMK’s electronic tools and Intranet as support to their studies. Does not recognise their personal learning style and find ways to develop it. Is not able to define the career opportunities in their field.
• Does not know their curriculum.

Further information

The teacher sends a start-up message of the course, where the details of the MOODLE to SeAMK's e-mail once a week for new entrants.

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass
• Is able to recognise and find SeAMK's regulations and principles guiding the studies. Is able to use the key electronic tools of SeAMK and find information useful for their studies in the Intranet. Recognises their personal learning style and finds ways to develop it. Recognises job opportunities in their field.
• Knows their curriculum and can interpret it while planning their studies

Fail
• Does not recognise and find SeAMK's regulations and principles guiding the studies. Is not able to use SeAMK’s electronic tools and Intranet as support to their studies. Does not recognise their personal learning style and find ways to develop it. Is not able to define the career opportunities in their field.
• Does not know their curriculum.

Assessment methods and criteria

Restoration of all exercises according to the assessment criteria.

Enrollment

01.11.2023 - 30.06.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
  • Teija Rönkä
Responsible person

Teija Rönkä

Student groups
  • AGRO21PR
    Agrologi (AMK)
  • MAGRO22
  • MAGRO21

Objective

The student know the breeding goals of different farm animals. The student can explain the present practices used in the breeding of cattle and pigs mainly. The student can make a summary about the principles of mating planning at herd level and can evaluate the effects of a mating plan. The student can explain the significance of breeding goals and practices used on production and sustainable development in animal production.

Content

Heredity, breeding goals of different animals, genetic evaluation, reading of Finnish and international breeding values, herd level mating plans, evaluation of the effects of a mating plan, progress in genetic gain, legislation, ethical considerations.

Materials

Announced by teacher.

Teaching methods

Web-based learning

Completion alternatives

Can be connected with student's work if possible. Details discussed with teacher.

Student workload

Totally 133 h,

Further information

The student can start the course anytime after 1.6.2023 All assignments must be completed until 31.5.2024. Assessment at the end of the month.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can name the most essential breeding goals and ways of gathering data for breeding. The student has basic ability to read and interpret the breeding values and breeding plans.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the breeding goals and their significance. The student can interpret breeding values and evaluate the effects of a breeding plan at herd level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has in-depth knowledge for interpreting breeding values and breeding plans. The student can justify the selection criteria of animals and can explain the principles of broader breeding programs.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assingments during the course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can't name breeding goals of farm animals. The student can not read breeding plan. The student can't interpret breeding values.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can name the most essential breeding goals and ways of gathering data for breeding. The student has basic ability to read and interpret the breeding values and breeding plans.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the breeding goals and their significance. The student can interpret breeding values and evaluate the effects of a breeding plan at herd level.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has in-depth knowledge for interpreting breeding values and breeding plans. The student can justify the selection criteria of animals and can explain the principles of broader breeding programs.

Qualifications

Basic knowledge of Finnish animal production and documentation of production. Basic of farm animal housing and welfare or similar knowledge.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 21.02.2024

Timing

04.03.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Samu Palander
Student groups
  • AGRO21PR
    Agrologi (AMK)
  • MAGRO22
  • MAGRO21

Objective

The students deepen their competences in biology, nutrition and metabolism of farm animals. They are able to apply this information to improve production, health and welfare.

Content

Nutritional chemistry, nutritional physiology and microbiology, secondary metabolism and precursors of animal products, ethological theories and examples in farm animals, immunology and maintaining of health

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students can recognize and define biological concepts and are able to give examples on significance and applications of these, regarding animal feeding, production and welfare

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students can explain the significance of these concepts and are able to describe applications of the theory for practical situations. They can compare biological characteristics of different animals.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students can validate the significance of the bilogical phenomena in different animals. They are able to evaluate their competence as well as enlarge and deepen it by independent acquisition of information and applying the results for practical examples.

Qualifications

Common studies on animal husbundry

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

25.09.2023 - 17.12.2023

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Samu Palander
  • Jussi-Matti Kallio
Student groups
  • AGRO22A
  • AGRO22B

Objective

The students recognize the nutrients in feeds, principles of feed evaluation as well as the digestive systems of animals and understand their significance in feeding. They know the principles and objectives of feed planning, and are able to evaluate how a change in the proportions of the components of a diet affects the amount and content of nutrients. They can assess the results of a feeding plan and put it into practice and can calculate the amount of feed needed for the animals annually. They are familiar with the technology used in feeding.

Content

Nutrients, composition and feeding value of typical feeds, farm animal digestion systems, feed planning and its relationship with animal welfare and health, assessment of the results of feeding and feeding technology.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students can describe the digestive systems and the main principles of feed digestion. They can name the nutrients and make a simple calculation of the amounts of feeds needed. They can list the fundamentals of assessing the results of feeding. They can name the most usual technological solutions used in feeding.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students can describe the connections between digestive systems, main chemical properties of nutrients and selection of feeds used for different farm animals. They can calculate the total amount and contents of nutrients in a diet of an animal and compare the results with feeding recommendations and other instructions given for feed formulation. They can put feeding plans into practice and assess the results of feeding. They can describe differences between technological solutions used in feeding.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students can explain the biological significance of nutrition. They can plan diets based on typical components and calculate the amount of feed needed annually or for a growing period. They can assess the results of feeding in practice. They can describe differences between technological solutions used in feeding and explain their significance.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 17.12.2023

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Samu Palander
  • Jussi-Matti Kallio
Student groups
  • MAGRO22

Objective

The students recognize the nutrients in feeds, principles of feed evaluation as well as the digestive systems of animals and understand their significance in feeding. They know the principles and objectives of feed planning, and are able to evaluate how a change in the proportions of the components of a diet affects the amount and content of nutrients. They can assess the results of a feeding plan and put it into practice and can calculate the amount of feed needed for the animals annually. They are familiar with the technology used in feeding.

Content

Nutrients, composition and feeding value of typical feeds, farm animal digestion systems, feed planning and its relationship with animal welfare and health, assessment of the results of feeding and feeding technology.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students can describe the digestive systems and the main principles of feed digestion. They can name the nutrients and make a simple calculation of the amounts of feeds needed. They can list the fundamentals of assessing the results of feeding. They can name the most usual technological solutions used in feeding.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students can describe the connections between digestive systems, main chemical properties of nutrients and selection of feeds used for different farm animals. They can calculate the total amount and contents of nutrients in a diet of an animal and compare the results with feeding recommendations and other instructions given for feed formulation. They can put feeding plans into practice and assess the results of feeding. They can describe differences between technological solutions used in feeding.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students can explain the biological significance of nutrition. They can plan diets based on typical components and calculate the amount of feed needed annually or for a growing period. They can assess the results of feeding in practice. They can describe differences between technological solutions used in feeding and explain their significance.

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Samu Palander
  • Jussi-Matti Kallio
Student groups
  • MAGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources

Objective

The students recognize the nutrients in feeds, principles of feed evaluation as well as the digestive systems of animals and understand their significance in feeding. They know the principles and objectives of feed planning, and are able to evaluate how a change in the proportions of the components of a diet affects the amount and content of nutrients. They can assess the results of a feeding plan and put it into practice and can calculate the amount of feed needed for the animals annually. They are familiar with the technology used in feeding.

Content

Nutrients, composition and feeding value of typical feeds, farm animal digestion systems, feed planning and its relationship with animal welfare and health, assessment of the results of feeding and feeding technology.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students can describe the digestive systems and the main principles of feed digestion. They can name the nutrients and make a simple calculation of the amounts of feeds needed. They can list the fundamentals of assessing the results of feeding. They can name the most usual technological solutions used in feeding.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students can describe the connections between digestive systems, main chemical properties of nutrients and selection of feeds used for different farm animals. They can calculate the total amount and contents of nutrients in a diet of an animal and compare the results with feeding recommendations and other instructions given for feed formulation. They can put feeding plans into practice and assess the results of feeding. They can describe differences between technological solutions used in feeding.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students can explain the biological significance of nutrition. They can plan diets based on typical components and calculate the amount of feed needed annually or for a growing period. They can assess the results of feeding in practice. They can describe differences between technological solutions used in feeding and explain their significance.

Enrollment

23.10.2023 - 07.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
  • Jussi-Matti Kallio
  • Teija Rönkä
Responsible person

Teija Rönkä

Student groups
  • AGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • AGRO23A
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • AGRO23B
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises

Objective

The student can define the concept of animal welfare and carry out basic assessment of welfare in practise. The student is familiar with the most common housing systems and the technology used in the management of housing conditions. The student is familiar with the basic tasks and documentation needed at different stages of the production cycles. The student can find information about the central legislation concerning animal welfare and production documentation. The student can explain how housing conditions, daily working routines, written documentation and legislation are connected with production results and sustainable development.

Content

Housing systems, interaction between animals and its environment, technology basics and other housing condition management, assessment of farm animal welfare, duties connected to different stages of production cycles, basics of anatomy and physiology connected to the above-mentioned issues, legislation concerning animal welfare, documentation of production and data registers connected to animal production.

Materials

Material informed by teacher.

Teaching methods

Lectures
Assingments
Demonstrations
Practical training
Self-study

Employer connections

Demontrations and practical training at Vacca oy.
Visits to enterprises at animal production sector.

Completion alternatives

Those interested about literature exam can contact the teahcer.

Student workload

Totally 135 h
Contact learning about 65 h, self study 60 h.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can explain the most important duties at different stages of production cycles. The student can list factors affecting farm animal welfare. The student can recognize the most usual housing systems and technological solutions used. The student can find information about the central legislation concerning animal welfare.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can explain significance of manners of working and documentation. The student can present differences between different housing systems and technological solutions and explain their interaction with working methods, animal welfare and production. The student can assess basics of animal welfare in practise and interpret central contents of legislation concerning animal welfare.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can compare and evaluate different technological solutions and methods of working from many perspectives. The student can explain comprehensive significance of housing conditions, practical work and documentation of production.

Assessment methods and criteria

Approved assingments, training period and demonstrations
Active participation
Exam

Qualifications

None

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.10.2023

Timing

09.10.2023 - 17.12.2023

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Jussi-Matti Kallio
  • Teija Rönkä
Student groups
  • MAGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources

Objective

The student can define the concept of animal welfare and carry out basic assessment of welfare in practise. The student is familiar with the most common housing systems and the technology used in the management of housing conditions. The student is familiar with the basic tasks and documentation needed at different stages of the production cycles. The student can find information about the central legislation concerning animal welfare and production documentation. The student can explain how housing conditions, daily working routines, written documentation and legislation are connected with production results and sustainable development.

Content

Housing systems, interaction between animals and its environment, technology basics and other housing condition management, assessment of farm animal welfare, duties connected to different stages of production cycles, basics of anatomy and physiology connected to the above-mentioned issues, legislation concerning animal welfare, documentation of production and data registers connected to animal production.

Materials

Material informed by teacher.

Teaching methods

Lectures
Assingments
Demonstrations
Practical training
Self-study

Employer connections

Demontrations at Vacca oy.
Visits to enterprises at animal production sector.

Completion alternatives

Those interested about literature exam can contact the teahcer.

Student workload

Totally 135 h
Contact learning about 65 h, self study 60 h.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can explain the most important duties at different stages of production cycles. The student can list factors affecting farm animal welfare. The student can recognize the most usual housing systems and technological solutions used. The student can find information about the central legislation concerning animal welfare.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can explain significance of manners of working and documentation. The student can present differences between different housing systems and technological solutions and explain their interaction with working methods, animal welfare and production. The student can assess basics of animal welfare in practise and interpret central contents of legislation concerning animal welfare.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can compare and evaluate different technological solutions and methods of working from many perspectives. The student can explain comprehensive significance of housing conditions, practical work and documentation of production.

Assessment methods and criteria

Approved assingments, training period and demonstrations
Active participation
Exam

Qualifications

None

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 12.11.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Credits

2 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Arja Nykänen
Responsible person

Arja Nykänen

Student groups
  • AGRO21PR
    Agrologi (AMK)
  • MAGRO22
  • MAGRO21

Objective

The student knows the themes of which the biodiversity of agriculture consist. The student identifies the possibilities to enhance the biodiversity of farms and knows how to apply them in practical work and planning on farm. The student understands the influence of agricultural biodiversity on the production, environment and economy of the farm.

Content

Fields with crop for wildlife and wetlands
Natural grazing areas
Biodiversity of soil
Pollinators and beneficial insects
Native breeds
Profitability of biodiversity actions on farm
Practical actions on farm

Materials

Biodiversity material on internet pages of Ruokavirasto.

Teaching methods

Virtual start session, independent studying, individual excersice with feedback, exam.

Exam schedules

Exam can be done in Moodle in own time table.

Student workload

Total work load 54 h, of which independent studies 35 h, excercise 17 h and exam 2 h.

Content scheduling

Studies can be done in students own time table non-stop. Assessments are done once a month.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the themes of which the biodiversity of agriculture consist. The studentfinds possibilities to enhance the biodiversity of farms. The student can name effects of agricultural biodiversity on the farm operation.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can explain the themes of which the biodiversity of agriculture consist. The student can describe the means to enhance the biodiversity of farms and is able to plan the on-farm actions. The student can argue the influence of agricultural biodiversity on the production, environment and economy of the farm.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can interpret the themes of the biodiversity of agriculture. The student is able to analyse the activities of on-farm biodiversity enhancement and develop them in practical work and planning on farm. The student is able to evaluate the influence of agricultural biodiversity on the production, environment and economy of the farm.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 15.10.2023

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Juha Tiainen
  • Jori Lahti
  • Arja Nykänen
Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 14. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 14. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 3 (Size: 14. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 4 (Size: 14. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
  • AGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • AGRO23A
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • AGRO23B
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Education groups
  • Small group 1
  • Small group 2
  • Small group 3
  • Small group 4

Objective

The student is able to explain the main factors of soil influencing plant growth as well as the role of soil as carbon sink. The student is able to determine the objectives of fertilization and liming based on soil data taking into account environment, sustainability and circular economy.
The student is able to describe the factors related to the formation, composition, function and quality of soil. The student is able to define the soil types and their properties, and is able to apply data in agricultural use.
The student is able to explain basic meteorological concepts and is able to explain the factors influencing weather phenomena, especially in Finnish conditions.
The student is able to assess the need for drying and irrigation required for arable farming and to present different drying and irrigation methods.

Content

The chemical, physical and biological condition of the soil and their importance for crop cultivation.
Nutrient cycles and environmental effects of nutrients, fertilization according to plant need and environmental support conditions, fertilizers including livestock manure and other organic and circular fertilizers,
Soil formation, soil types and their properties, soil minerals and soil organic matter,
Weather observations, Climate zones and Finland's climate, meso- and micro-climates, Weather services for farming,
Principles of soil water management, drainage and irrigation methods.

Materials

Heinonen yms. (toim.) 1992. Maa, viljely ja ympäristö. Luvut 1,2, 3, 4. WSOY. Kalkitusopas. Kalkitusyhdistys; Alakukku yms. 2002. Maan rakenteen hoito. Tieto tuottamaan 98. Maaseutukeskusten liitto; Ravinteet kasvintuotannossa, Tieto tuottamaan 127;
Elomaa ym. 1988. Sää ja maatalous. Maaseutukeskusten liitto.
Saavalainen (toim.) 1981. Salaojittajan käsikirja, osa 1a. Suomen olosuhteet kuivatusta silmällä pitäen. Salaojituksenkannatusyhdistys
Pajula ja Triipponen (toim.) Selvitys Suomen kastelutilanteesta. Suomen ympäristö 629. Saatavuus: http://tiny.cc/t73ikx
(tai Sadetusopas 1979 Maatalouskeskusten liitto.) Saatavuus: http://tiny.cc/n13ikx
Pajula ja Järvenpää (toim.), 2007 Maankuivatuksen ja kastelun suunnittelu. Suomen ympäristökeskuksen raportteja 23/2007, 187 s. Julkaisu on saatavana vain verkkojulkaisuna.
Saatavuus: https://helda.helsinki.fi/bitstream/handle/10138/39840/SYKEra_23_2007.pdf sequence=1
Peltomaa 1999. Salaojien kunnossapito-opas (myös verkko-julkaisu), Salaojakeskus, Salaojituksen tukisäätiö ja Tekninen korkeakoulu. Saatavuus: http://tiny.cc/m93ikx
Maan vesi ja ravinnetalous. Ojitus, kastelu ympäristö. (soveltuvin osin). Saatavuus: http://tiny.cc/6c4ikx
Electronically available Finnish, Swedish and English material, which is pointed out in Moodle

Teaching methods

Teaching 25%, laboratorywork and field observations (compulsory presence) 30 %, distance learning and tasks 45 %

Exam schedules

no exams

Student workload

Meteorology 27h: teaching 5 h, learning curve and independent learning 22h
Pellon vesitalous 27 h: teaching 5 h, field observations 8, learning curve and independent learning 14 h
Maaperä ja lannoitus 81h: teaching 24 h, exercises and field observations 20 h, learning curve and independent learning 37 h,

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students are able to study the basics of the period.
The student mainly knows the nutrients in soil and is able to determine the main objectives of fertilization and liming based on soil data.
The student knows the factors related to the formation, composition and function of soil, soil types and their properties.
The student knows basic meteorological concepts and is able to explain the factors influencing weather phenomena, especially in Finnish conditions.
The student knows the need for drying and irrigation required for arable farming and to present different drying and irrigation methods.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are able to study course things well.
The student knows well the nutrients in soil and is able to determine the objectives of fertilization and liming based on soil data.
The student knows well the factors related to the formation composition and function of soil, soil types and their properties.
The student knows well basic meteorological concepts and is able to explain the factors influencing weather phenomena, especially in Finnish conditions.
The student is able to assess the need for drying and irrigation required for arable farming and to present different drying and irrigation methods.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to course things well and know how to apply them in practice.
The student knows well the nutrients in soil and is able to determine the fertilization and liming based on soil data.
The student is able to describe the factors related to the formation and composition and function of soil, soil types and their properties.
The student is able to explain meteorological concepts and is able to explain the factors influencing weather phenomena.
The student is able to assess the need for drying and irrigation required for arable farming and to present different drying and irrigation methods, based on local conditions.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 20.10.2023

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Juha Tiainen
  • Jori Lahti
  • Arja Nykänen
Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 14. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 14. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 3 (Size: 14. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 4 (Size: 14. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
  • MAGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources
Education groups
  • Small group 1
  • Small group 2
  • Small group 3
  • Small group 4

Objective

The student is able to explain the main factors of soil influencing plant growth as well as the role of soil as carbon sink. The student is able to determine the objectives of fertilization and liming based on soil data taking into account environment, sustainability and circular economy.
The student is able to describe the factors related to the formation, composition, function and quality of soil. The student is able to define the soil types and their properties, and is able to apply data in agricultural use.
The student is able to explain basic meteorological concepts and is able to explain the factors influencing weather phenomena, especially in Finnish conditions.
The student is able to assess the need for drying and irrigation required for arable farming and to present different drying and irrigation methods.

Content

The chemical, physical and biological condition of the soil and their importance for crop cultivation.
Nutrient cycles and environmental effects of nutrients, fertilization according to plant need and environmental support conditions, fertilizers including livestock manure and other organic and circular fertilizers,
Soil formation, soil types and their properties, soil minerals and soil organic matter,
Weather observations, Climate zones and Finland's climate, meso- and micro-climates, Weather services for farming,
Principles of soil water management, drainage and irrigation methods.

Materials

einonen yms. (toim.) 1992. Maa, viljely ja ympäristö. Luvut 1,2, 3, 4. WSOY. Kalkitusopas. Kalkitusyhdistys; Alakukku yms. 2002. Maan rakenteen hoito. Tieto tuottamaan 98. Maaseutukeskusten liitto; Ravinteet kasvintuotannossa, Tieto tuottamaan 127;
Elomaa ym. 1988. Sää ja maatalous. Maaseutukeskusten liitto.
Saavalainen (toim.) 1981. Salaojittajan käsikirja, osa 1a. Suomen olosuhteet kuivatusta silmällä pitäen. Salaojituksenkannatusyhdistys
Pajula ja Triipponen (toim.) Selvitys Suomen kastelutilanteesta. Suomen ympäristö 629. Saatavuus: http://tiny.cc/t73ikx
(tai Sadetusopas 1979 Maatalouskeskusten liitto.) Saatavuus: http://tiny.cc/n13ikx
Pajula ja Järvenpää (toim.), 2007 Maankuivatuksen ja kastelun suunnittelu. Suomen ympäristökeskuksen raportteja 23/2007, 187 s. Julkaisu on saatavana vain verkkojulkaisuna.
Saatavuus: https://helda.helsinki.fi/bitstream/handle/10138/39840/SYKEra_23_2007.pdf sequence=1
Peltomaa 1999. Salaojien kunnossapito-opas (myös verkko-julkaisu), Salaojakeskus, Salaojituksen tukisäätiö ja Tekninen korkeakoulu. Saatavuus: http://tiny.cc/m93ikx
Maan vesi ja ravinnetalous. Ojitus, kastelu ympäristö. (soveltuvin osin). Saatavuus: http://tiny.cc/6c4ikx
Electronically available Finnish, Swedish and English material, which is pointed out in Moodle

Teaching methods

On line teaching 20%, laboratorywork and field observations (compulsory presence) 20 %, distance learning and tasks 60 %

Exam schedules

No exams

Student workload

Meteorology 27h: teaching 5 h, learning curve and independent learning 22h
Pellon vesitalous 27 h: teaching 5 h, learning curve and independent learning 22 h
Maaperä ja lannoitus 81h: teaching 13 h, exercises and field observations 20 h, learning curve and independent learning 48 h,

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students are able to study the basics of the period.
The student mainly knows the nutrients in soil and is able to determine the main objectives of fertilization and liming based on soil data.
The student knows the factors related to the formation, composition and function of soil, soil types and their properties.
The student knows basic meteorological concepts and is able to explain the factors influencing weather phenomena, especially in Finnish conditions.
The student knows the need for drying and irrigation required for arable farming and to present different drying and irrigation methods.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are able to study course things well.
The student knows well the nutrients in soil and is able to determine the objectives of fertilization and liming based on soil data.
The student knows well the factors related to the formation composition and function of soil, soil types and their properties.
The student knows well basic meteorological concepts and is able to explain the factors influencing weather phenomena, especially in Finnish conditions.
The student is able to assess the need for drying and irrigation required for arable farming and to present different drying and irrigation methods.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to course things well and know how to apply them in practice.
The student knows well the nutrients in soil and is able to determine the fertilization and liming based on soil data.
The student is able to describe the factors related to the formation and composition and function of soil, soil types and their properties.
The student is able to explain meteorological concepts and is able to explain the factors influencing weather phenomena.
The student is able to assess the need for drying and irrigation required for arable farming and to present different drying and irrigation methods, based on local conditions.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 15.10.2023

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Anu Latva-Reinikka
  • Juha Tiainen
  • Anna Tall
  • Marjo Latva-Kyyny
Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 3 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 4 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
  • AGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • AGRO23A
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • AGRO23B
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Education groups
  • Small group 1
  • Small group 2
  • Small group 3
  • Small group 4

Objective

The student is able to give an overview of the bioeconomy and especially agriculture as part of the bioeconomy. The student is able to describe the importance of the bioeconomy and the operation of the circular economy in agriculture.
The student is able to explain the importance of the forest and field environment for carbon balance of Finland

Students will learn about rural businesses and the opportunities offered by rural areas. The student can explain the position of Finnish agriculture and forestry in an international operating environment. The student is able to name different companies related to agriculture and forestry and other business activities in rural areas

The student can give examples of different farms and describe their functional differences and meanings. They can describe key inputs and resources, co-operatives and connections, as well as product flows and operating cycles.

The student becomes acquainted with the forest environment from the perspective of the entrepreneur as both wood production and multifunctional possibilities, for example, in the forest Green Care operation. He is able to explain the cycle of timber production in forests and to identify particularly important habitats of forest nature.

The student identifies the main crops and some key weeds. The student is able to analyze the results of soil samples and understand their significance as a basis for sustainable plant cultivation. Student is able to give examples of how plants function as carbon sinks and recognize the importance of soil in the carbon cycle.

Content

- Bioeconomy and agriculture in Finland and in a global operating environment
- countryside as a concept and businesses and earning potential
- the importance of the forest as a source of economic prosperity
- sustainable development, circular economy and carbon cycle
- Finnish cultivation and weeds
- Fertility analysis as part of crop production
- Getting to know the circular economy through the bioeconomy game.
- Study trips

Materials

Material that teachers inform you.

Teaching methods

Participation to practical training, field trip and lectures. Learningdiary including considered things in study module.
Net exam (forestry)

Completion alternatives

If you have competence in practical training, you can show it to teacher.

Student workload

100 hours business, forestry, sustainable development, cultivation and field trip.

realization.localizedApproveRejectDescription

Approved: Students will be able to name companies in rural areas and rural opportunities. The student can explain the position of Finnish agriculture and forestry in an international operating environment. The student can give examples of different farms and describe their functional differences and meanings. They can describe key inputs and resources, co-operatives and connections, as well as product flows and operating cycles.

The student identifies the main crops and some key weeds. He is also able to present key perspectives on the sustainability of plant cultivation. He is able to take soil samples and is able to give examples of the importance of sampling.

The student is able to explain the vegetation layers of the forest and the growing of the forest ecosystem and has made the approved forest report as part of their learning diary.

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved: Students will be able to name companies in rural areas and rural opportunities. The student can explain the position of Finnish agriculture and forestry in an international operating environment. The student can give examples of different farms and describe their functional differences and meanings. They can describe key inputs and resources, co-operatives and connections, as well as product flows and operating cycles.

The student identifies the main crops and some key weeds. He is also able to present key perspectives on the sustainability of plant cultivation. He is able to take soil samples and is able to give examples of the importance of sampling.

The student is able to explain the vegetation layers of the forest and the growing of the forest ecosystem and has made the approved forest report as part of their learning diary.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, exam, learning diary, practical training and raport --> accept or fail in whole study module.

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 21.02.2024

Timing

04.03.2024 - 09.06.2024

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Anu Latva-Reinikka
  • Juha Tiainen
  • Anna Tall
  • Marjo Latva-Kyyny
Responsible person

Juha Tiainen

Student groups
  • MAGRO24
    Bachelor of Natural Resources

Objective

The student is able to give an overview of the bioeconomy and especially agriculture as part of the bioeconomy. The student is able to describe the importance of the bioeconomy and the operation of the circular economy in agriculture.
The student is able to explain the importance of the forest and field environment for carbon balance of Finland

Students will learn about rural businesses and the opportunities offered by rural areas. The student can explain the position of Finnish agriculture and forestry in an international operating environment. The student is able to name different companies related to agriculture and forestry and other business activities in rural areas

The student can give examples of different farms and describe their functional differences and meanings. They can describe key inputs and resources, co-operatives and connections, as well as product flows and operating cycles.

The student becomes acquainted with the forest environment from the perspective of the entrepreneur as both wood production and multifunctional possibilities, for example, in the forest Green Care operation. He is able to explain the cycle of timber production in forests and to identify particularly important habitats of forest nature.

The student identifies the main crops and some key weeds. The student is able to analyze the results of soil samples and understand their significance as a basis for sustainable plant cultivation. Student is able to give examples of how plants function as carbon sinks and recognize the importance of soil in the carbon cycle.

Content

- Bioeconomy and agriculture in Finland and in a global operating environment
- countryside as a concept and businesses and earning potential
- the importance of the forest as a source of economic prosperity
- sustainable development, circular economy and carbon cycle
- Finnish cultivation and weeds
- Fertility analysis as part of crop production
- Getting to know the circular economy through the bioeconomy game.
- Study trips

Materials

Material that teachers inform you.

Teaching methods

Participation to practical training, field trip and lectures. Learningdiary including considered things in study module.
Net exam (forestry)

Completion alternatives

If you have competence in practical training, you can show it to teacher.

Student workload

100 hours business, forestry, sustainable development, cultivation and field trip.

realization.localizedApproveRejectDescription

Approved: Students will be able to name companies in rural areas and rural opportunities. The student can explain the position of Finnish agriculture and forestry in an international operating environment. The student can give examples of different farms and describe their functional differences and meanings. They can describe key inputs and resources, co-operatives and connections, as well as product flows and operating cycles.

The student identifies the main crops and some key weeds. He is also able to present key perspectives on the sustainability of plant cultivation. He is able to take soil samples and is able to give examples of the importance of sampling.

The student is able to explain the vegetation layers of the forest and the growing of the forest ecosystem and has made the approved forest report as part of their learning diary.

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved: Students will be able to name companies in rural areas and rural opportunities. The student can explain the position of Finnish agriculture and forestry in an international operating environment. The student can give examples of different farms and describe their functional differences and meanings. They can describe key inputs and resources, co-operatives and connections, as well as product flows and operating cycles.

The student identifies the main crops and some key weeds. He is also able to present key perspectives on the sustainability of plant cultivation. He is able to take soil samples and is able to give examples of the importance of sampling.

The student is able to explain the vegetation layers of the forest and the growing of the forest ecosystem and has made the approved forest report as part of their learning diary.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, exam, learning diary, practical training and raport --> accept or fail in whole study module.

Enrollment

28.08.2023 - 10.09.2023

Timing

23.10.2023 - 15.12.2023

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Marjo Latva-Kyyny
Responsible person

Marjo Latva-Kyyny

Student groups
  • AGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • AGRO23A
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • AGRO23B
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises

Objective

The student can
- basic concepts and key elements of the agricultural business economy.
- explain the main functions and principles of the agricultural enterprise on which the farm is managed.
- explain the link between resource efficiency and company performance.
- justify the importance of the farmer for the success of the farm.
- to prepare the basic calculations necessary for the management of the farm.
- utilize the materials of Luke's Economis

Content

Basic concepts of agricultural business economy, ,margin, profit and balance sheet calculations.
Farm management and decision-making basics
Profitability Accounting, Profitability Research Concept and Reporting System, and FADN Results for EU Countries

Materials

Kay, Edwards & Duffy 2008. Farm Management. McGraw-Hill. s. 1-96.
Ryhänen & Laitila 2012. Yhteistyö ja resurssit maitotiloilla. Seinäjoen amk:n julkaisusarja B: s.17-125.
www.luke.fi/taloustohtori
Material produced and compiled by the teacher

Teaching methods

Classroom teaching

Exam schedules

The exam is in the last classroom teaching session.

Student workload

135 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student receives a grade of 1 or 2, when he understands the basics of agricultural business in a satisfactory and supervision.The student is able to calculate the income, balance sheet and profitability calculations and understand the MTT Economics PhD basics of farming profitability of the company's accounting satisfactorily.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student understands the basics of agricultural business very well and is able to calculate the income, balance sheet and profitability calculations independently and understand the MTT Economics PhD basics of farming profitability of the company's accounting records as well.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters the basics of agricultural business economics very well, and is able to calculate the income, balance sheet and profitability calculations independently and versatile. He understands the MTT Economics PhD or agricultural enterprise profitability bookkeeping

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam, approved individual and group assignments,

Qualifications

None

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 11.10.2023

Timing

23.10.2023 - 17.12.2023

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Marjo Latva-Kyyny
Student groups
  • MAGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources

Objective

The student can
- basic concepts and key elements of the agricultural business economy.
- explain the main functions and principles of the agricultural enterprise on which the farm is managed.
- explain the link between resource efficiency and company performance.
- justify the importance of the farmer for the success of the farm.
- to prepare the basic calculations necessary for the management of the farm.
- utilize the materials of Luke's Economis

Content

Basic concepts of agricultural business economy, ,margin, profit and balance sheet calculations.
Farm management and decision-making basics
Profitability Accounting, Profitability Research Concept and Reporting System, and FADN Results for EU Countries

Materials

Kay, Edwards & Duffy 2008. Farm Management. McGraw-Hill. s. 1-96.
Ryhänen & Laitila 2012. Yhteistyö ja resurssit maitotiloilla. Seinäjoen amk:n julkaisusarja B: s.17-125.
www.luke.fi/taloustohtori
Material produced and compiled by the teacher

Teaching methods

Teaching includes time-bound online teaching. The exam is at the school.

Exam schedules

Exam at the last lesson

Completion alternatives

Student has a possibility for employment integrated learning if the student is in a workplace where there are similar contents in the work assignments. Through the recognition of competence, previous similar studies can be taken into account. To be agreed with the teacher.

Student workload

Total study hours 135h
Online lectures, independent assignment and group work

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student receives a grade of 1 or 2, when he understands the basics of agricultural business in a satisfactory and supervision.The student is able to calculate the income, balance sheet and profitability calculations and understand the MTT Economics PhD basics of farming profitability of the company's accounting satisfactorily.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student understands the basics of agricultural business very well and is able to calculate the income, balance sheet and profitability calculations independently and understand the MTT Economics PhD basics of farming profitability of the company's accounting records as well.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters the basics of agricultural business economics very well, and is able to calculate the income, balance sheet and profitability calculations independently and versatile. He understands the MTT Economics PhD or agricultural enterprise profitability bookkeeping

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam, approved individual and group assignments

Qualifications

None

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Jyrki Rajakorpi
Student groups
  • AGRO22A
  • AGRO22B

Objective

The student is familiar with the scientific foundation of the agricultural policy and the contents and tasks. The student understands the basic concepts of the agricultural policy and knows the different sectors of the agricultural policy. The student is familiar with the background of the EU agricultural policy, the objectives and basic principles and understands an international agreement and decision-making process. The student can explain the administration of the agricultural, vocational and commercial organizations in Finland

Content

Scientific foundation, contents and tasks of the agricultural policy. Concepts and sectors of the agricultural policy. International agreement and decision-making process of the agricultural policy (WTO etc.), Agricultural policy of the EU, the EU and national legislation, Laws and regulations connected to EU subsidies, Filling-in of EU subsidy forms, the significance of planning.

Materials

The literature will be announced in the beginning of the course.
The material produced by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Lessons. Group exercises and presentations.

Employer connections

Experts from Administration visit the course.

Student workload

The student's work consists of participation in the contact teaching, of becoming acquainted with studying material and of the making of the exercises and of the reporting. The study module includes teamwork. 5* 26,7 hours = 134 hours of which 50% is class working 50% of independent learning.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1: The student understands the main principles of the EU agricultural policy and scientific foundation of the agricultural policy. The student knows the main concepts of the agricultural policy. The student is able to search for information about the subsidy systems.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3: The student understands the scientific foundation of the agricultural policy and understands the backgrounds and changes in agricultural policy of the EU. The student knows the main concepts of the agricultural policy. The student can search for information about the subsidy systems and can utilise information in the practical planning.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5: The student understands the scientific foundation of the agricultural policy. The student understands international agricultural policy and is able to analyze changes. The student knows the concepts of the agricultural policy. The student can utilise information about the subsidy systems widely in the practical planning.

Assessment methods and criteria

Check the grading criteria.

Qualifications

Introduction to agribusiness.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Jyrki Rajakorpi
Student groups
  • MAGRO22

Objective

The student is familiar with the scientific foundation of the agricultural policy and the contents and tasks. The student understands the basic concepts of the agricultural policy and knows the different sectors of the agricultural policy. The student is familiar with the background of the EU agricultural policy, the objectives and basic principles and understands an international agreement and decision-making process. The student can explain the administration of the agricultural, vocational and commercial organizations in Finland

Content

Scientific foundation, contents and tasks of the agricultural policy. Concepts and sectors of the agricultural policy. International agreement and decision-making process of the agricultural policy (WTO etc.), Agricultural policy of the EU, the EU and national legislation, Laws and regulations connected to EU subsidies, Filling-in of EU subsidy forms, the significance of planning.

Materials

The literature will be announced in the beginning of the course.
The material produced by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Lessons. Group exercises and presentations.

Employer connections

Experts from Administration visit the course.

Student workload

The student's work consists of participation in the contact teaching, of becoming acquainted with studying material and of the making of the exercises and of the reporting. The study module includes teamwork. 5* 26,7 hours = 134 hours of which 25% is class working and 75% of independent learning.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1: The student understands the main principles of the EU agricultural policy and scientific foundation of the agricultural policy. The student knows the main concepts of the agricultural policy. The student is able to search for information about the subsidy systems.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3: The student understands the scientific foundation of the agricultural policy and understands the backgrounds and changes in agricultural policy of the EU. The student knows the main concepts of the agricultural policy. The student can search for information about the subsidy systems and can utilise information in the practical planning.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5: The student understands the scientific foundation of the agricultural policy. The student understands international agricultural policy and is able to analyze changes. The student knows the concepts of the agricultural policy. The student can utilise information about the subsidy systems widely in the practical planning.

Assessment methods and criteria

Check the grading criteria.

Qualifications

Introduction to agribusiness.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 04.10.2023

Timing

25.09.2023 - 10.12.2023

Credits

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Anu Katila
Student groups
  • AGRO22A
  • AGRO22B

Objective

Student acquaints himself with the structure of international agricultural trade, key product categories and their peculiarities. Student knows domestic marketing and procurement systems as well as agricultural trade logistics.Student knows principles of business to business -trade and differences to the trade of business to customer. Student can tell examples of sales work and elements of good sales work.

Content

International agricultural trade
Agricultural trade marketing and procurement systems, logistics, working machinery, horticultural trade,feed and grain trade.
Principles and differences in business to business and business to customer -trade in agriculture.
Examples of sales work, elements of good sales work and agricultural trade as employer of agrologists.

Teaching methods

Lectures and excercises

Employer connections

Agriculture and horticulture business entrepreuners

Student workload

52 hours

Further information

Attendance of working life guest lectures: 80% of the time to be present

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved: Student knows the structure and volume of agricultural trade. Student can name agricultural trade operators, marketing and procurement channels. Student knows the main principles and differences in business to business and business to customer -trade in agriculture. Student can tell examples of sales work and elements of good sales work.

Assessment methods and criteria

participation in the lectures of business visitors, approved tasks;

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

30.08.2023 - 31.01.2024

Credits

10 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

RD proportion (cr)

10 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Matti Ryhänen
Student groups
  • AGRO21TA
    Agrologi (AMK)

Objective

The student understands the management of an agricultural enterprise as a holistic process that rests on the collection of knowledge, the acquisition and analysis of data, the choice of policy options and the implementation of those selected. The student embodies the importance of strategic thinking in the management of an agricultural enterprise, knows the principles of agricultural enterprise management and is able to utilize the results of analyzes and plans in management.

Content

Farm business, specific features of farm business, farmer tasks, operating environment, resource, scenario and synthesis analysis management, strategic and operational management, decision-making process and anticipation of future trends.
Comprehensive management includes strategic thinking and planning, defining strategy as a state of will, i.e. mission, strategy implementation, control, and, if necessary, strategy renewal and operational management.

Materials

Kay, Edwards & Duffy 2019. Farm Management. McGraw-Hill. Olson 2004. Farm Management: Principles and Strategies. Blackwell Publishing Company. Iowa State Press. Ryhänen & Laitila 2012. Yhteistyö ja resurssit maitotiloilla. Verkostomaisen yrittämisen lähtökohtia ja edellytyksiä. Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulun julkaisusarja B. Raportteja ja selvityksiä 59. p. 91-151. Ryhänen & Nissinen (eds.) 2011. Kilpailukykyä maidontuotantoon. Toimintaympäristön tarkastelu ja ennakointi. Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulun julkaisusarja A. Tutkimuksia 8. p. 35-42 ja 58-74. Ryhänen, M. & Närvä, M. (eds.) 2019. Kokonaisvaltaisella johtamisella kannattavuutta maidontuotantoon. Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulun julkaisusarja A. Tutkimuksia 31: 1-178. Ryhänen, M. & Närvä, M. (eds.) 2021. Maitotilayrityksen kokonaisvaltaisen johtamisen käsikirja (released in spring 2021). Ryhänen, M., Närvä, M., Sipiläinen, T. & Rajakorpi, J. 2021. Maitotilayrityksen kokonaisvaltaisen johtamisen työkirja (released in spring 2021). Ryhänen & Sipiläinen (eds.) 2018. Maatalousyrityksen johtaminen ja tuotannon suunnittelu.

Teaching methods

Lessons, team working, collaborative learning.

Employer connections

The management is developed in actual farm businesses. The students act in the active interaction with the farmers. The teacher supports the students in this work. The students draw up a written report to the farmers.

Student workload

134 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Assessment: Passed / failed
The student masters basics of strategic farm management and decision making and is able to apply the knowledge in practice. He/she is able to utilize management tools and analyze the operational environment and development conditions of a farm enterprise.

Qualifications

Basics of agribusiness

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

30.08.2023 - 15.10.2023

Credits

4 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

2 op

RD proportion (cr)

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Jyrki Rajakorpi
Student groups
  • AGRO21PR
    Agrologi (AMK)

Objective

The student can:
- Explain the connection between comprehensive management and success of an agricultural enterprise
- Connect strategic, long term goals with daily operations
- Utilize strategic thinking and planning in farm management

Content

Basic concepts of comprehensive farm management. Operating environment, resource and synthesis analyzes are carried out. The student will develop a strategy for a model agricultural enterprise and an operations model and a plan how to implement the strategy in an agricultural enterprise.

Materials

Ryhänen, M., Rajakorpi, J., & Latva-Kyyny, M. (2022). Maatalousyrittäjän johtamisosaamisen kehittämisen perusteet (Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulun julkaisusarja C. Oppimateriaaleja 14). Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulu.

Teaching methods

Lectures, onlinelearning , exercises and independent work.

Student workload

Total study hours are 108 incliding lectures, online lectures, independent assignment and group work.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The course is passed if the student can carry out operating environment, resource and synthesis analyzes and can utilize them in making a realizable strategy for a model agricultural enterprise. Operational models and plans are also made to achieve the future goals.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is passed if the student can carry out operating environment, resource and synthesis analyzes and can utilize them in making a realizable strategy for a model agricultural enterprise. Operational models and plans are also made to achieve the future goals.

Qualifications

Basics of agribusiness

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 11.10.2023

Timing

20.11.2023 - 26.04.2024

Credits

10 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

RD proportion (cr)

10 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Matti Ryhänen
Student groups
  • AGRO21TA
    Agrologi (AMK)

Objective

The student is familiar with the biological, technical and economic interests of agricultural production planning. He is capable of organizing agricultural business as a whole, with the best possible economic outcome. The student is able to prepare the farm's financial plans and is able to utilize them in the management of an agricultural enterprise. The student is able to perceive the significance of changes in the operating environment and how the changes affect the preparation of financial plans, risk management and the choices the farmer makes. As a result, the student will acquire the ability to develop high-quality financial plans.

Content

Students set goals with the teacher and farmer. He charts the resources of the farm, evaluates the values of the assets, looks at production opportunities, learns the use of design methods, prepares production and financial plans for the farm, determines the profitability and liquidity of production alternatives, and interprets the results. He is also familiar with the opportunities and constraints imposed by EU support policies and how they affect the design of economic plans and the farmer's choices.

Materials

Kay, Edwards & Duffy 2019. Farm Management. McGraw-Hill. Olson 2004. Farm Management: Principles and Strategies. Blackwell Publishing Company. Iowa State Press. Ryhänen & Laitila 2012. Yhteistyö ja resurssit maitotiloilla. Verkostomaisen yrittämisen lähtökohtia ja edellytyksiä. Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulun julkaisusarja B. Raportteja ja selvityksiä 59. p. 91-151. Ryhänen, M. & Närvä, M. (eds.) 2019. Kokonaisvaltaisella johtamisella kannattavuutta maidontuotantoon. Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulun julkaisusarja A. Tutkimuksia 31: 1-178. Ryhänen & Sipiläinen (eds.) 2018. Maatalousyrityksen johtaminen ja tuotannon suunnittelu.

Teaching methods

Lessons, team working, collaborative learning.

Employer connections

The whole-farm planning is made to actual farm firms. The students act in the active interaction with the farmers. The teacher supports the students in this work. The students draw up a written report to the farmers.

Student workload

About 120 hours of class working and about 150 hours of independent learning.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Assessment: Passed /failed
The student is able to modify his /her knowledge and plan so that he /she can manage production and economic operations optimally. He /she is able to reflect and asses his /her own actions and learning during the learning process.

Qualifications

Basics in agribusiness, Agricultural production economics, Management and decision making

Enrollment

09.01.2024 - 12.02.2024

Timing

19.02.2024 - 14.04.2024

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Anu Katila
  • Marjut Luoma
Student groups
  • MAGRO22
  • AVOINAMK
    Open UAS

Objective

The student can compare the differences between an agricultural joint stock company and a private entrepreneur. The student can justify when it makes sense to incorporate agricultural activities into a corporation and analyze risks and opportunities in the operation of an agricultural joint stock company. The student can apply what he has learned in practice and explain the principles of the operation of an agricultural joint stock company.

Content

Basics of agricultural joint-stock company operations from the perspectives of practice, legislation, and taxation. Factors to be considered in the planning of corporatization and corporatization of the farm as a process.

Teaching methods

On-line learning

Student workload

81 hours

Further information

Online distance learning in addition to own work

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass:
The student can explain the basics of the form of a limited company. The evaluation focuses on the fact that the student interprets well the basics of the operation of an agricultural joint-stock company and knows how to put what he has learned into practice. The student can explain the practice in everyday life after incorporation.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 11.10.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 31.07.2024

Credits

16 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
  • roo.sv
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Jussi-Matti Kallio
  • Anna Tall
Responsible person

Jussi-Matti Kallio

Student groups
  • AGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • AGRO23A
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • AGRO23B
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises

Objective

The purpose of practical training is to provide student with the opportunity to acquire practical foundation for furthering their knowledge and skills needed to complete his/her UAS degree. Upon completion of the practical training, student will be competent in working on an ordinary family farm using effective, safe, and ecological and circular economy working methods. Student will also possess skills in planning and management.

The student may also work on a farm with foreign labor. In this case, the student learns to understand people from different cultural backgrounds and becomes internationalized and networked in Finland. In the international internship, the student learns the operation and culture of a foreign farm. The purpose of the practical training book and completion of calculations is to teach student about production and production control on a farm and to provide him/her with skills needed to plan production and finances.

The student recognizes the most important agricultural machinery and their purpose. The student knows how to use a tractor and front loader, work machines, trailer safely and has the ability to start agricultural training.

Content

Working at farm in Finland or abroad.

Materials

A report compiled with information from farm companies.

Teaching methods

Farm training on farms.

Student workload

From 1.5 to 30.9 per year 720h + 80h = 800h or according to the student's personal curriculum.

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50% of the agreed practice hours completed and any additional assignments passed.
Marking of hours and return of assignments by the end of July.

Further information

If the internship notice has not been submitted to the internship supervisor about the internship in Finland no later than in week 4 of the current year, the internship opportunity will be postponed.
Tractor training passed.

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved: student has done practical training and report is accepted
Fail: Practical training has not been done

Assessment methods and criteria

50% of the agreed practice hours completed and any additional assignments passed.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Tasks have not been restored.

Qualifications

Skill to drive tractor, test passed.

Further information

Farm practice is totally 720 hours work at farm.

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 22.12.2024

Credits

16 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Jussi-Matti Kallio
  • Anna Tall
Student groups
  • MAGRO24
    Bachelor of Natural Resources

Objective

The purpose of practical training is to provide student with the opportunity to acquire practical foundation for furthering their knowledge and skills needed to complete his/her UAS degree. Upon completion of the practical training, student will be competent in working on an ordinary family farm using effective, safe, and ecological and circular economy working methods. Student will also possess skills in planning and management.

The student may also work on a farm with foreign labor. In this case, the student learns to understand people from different cultural backgrounds and becomes internationalized and networked in Finland. In the international internship, the student learns the operation and culture of a foreign farm. The purpose of the practical training book and completion of calculations is to teach student about production and production control on a farm and to provide him/her with skills needed to plan production and finances.

The student recognizes the most important agricultural machinery and their purpose. The student knows how to use a tractor and front loader, work machines, trailer safely and has the ability to start agricultural training.

Content

Working at farm in Finland or abroad.

Materials

Applying theory teaching to practice.

Teaching methods

Farm training on farms.

Student workload

From 1.5 to 30.9 per year 720h + 80h = 800h or according to the student's personal curriculum.

realization.localizedApproveRejectDescription

50% of the agreed practice hours completed and any additional assignments passed.

Further information

If the internship notice has not been submitted to the internship supervisor about the internship in Finland no later than in week 4 of the current year, the internship opportunity will be postponed.
Tractor training passed.
Completing: by attending practical training in Ilmajoki Campus or by video shooting your personal skills or by recognition of brior learning

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved: student has done practical training and report is accepted
Fail: Practical training has not been done

Assessment methods and criteria

50% of the agreed practice hours completed and any additional assignments passed.

Qualifications

Skill to drive tractor, test passed.

Further information

Farm practice is totally 720 hours work at farm.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

25.09.2023 - 17.12.2023

Credits

14 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
  • roo.sv
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Jussi-Matti Kallio
Student groups
  • AGRO22A
  • AGRO22B

Objective

The purpose of practical training is to provide student with the opportunity to acquire practical foundation for furthering his/her knowledge and skills needed to complete their UAS degree. Upon completion of the practical training, student will be competent in working on an ordinary family farm using effective, safe, and ecological and circular economy methods. Student will also possesses skills in planning and management. The purpose of the practical training book and completion of calculations is to teach student about production and production control on a farm and to provide her/him with skills needed to plan production and finances.

Content

Working at farm in Finland or abroad, study reports

Materials

A report compiled with information from farm companies.

Teaching methods

Farm practice in SeAMK contract farms.

Completion alternatives

Previous working experience and ownership of own farm.

Student workload

In every year 1.5 - 30.9 students goes to farm practice, 720h + 80h = 800h or with personal curriculum.

realization.localizedApproveRejectDescription

Approved: Student has reported practical training.
Fail: Student has not done raport in all parts.

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved: Student has reported practical training and reflected his/her knowhow in raport.
Fail: Student has not done raport in all parts

Assessment methods and criteria

Farm give employment certificate + parctice supervisor check personal raport.

Enrollment

11.09.2023 - 30.12.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Credits

14 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
  • roo.sv
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Jussi-Matti Kallio
Student groups
  • MAGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources

Objective

The purpose of practical training is to provide student with the opportunity to acquire practical foundation for furthering his/her knowledge and skills needed to complete their UAS degree. Upon completion of the practical training, student will be competent in working on an ordinary family farm using effective, safe, and ecological and circular economy methods. Student will also possesses skills in planning and management. The purpose of the practical training book and completion of calculations is to teach student about production and production control on a farm and to provide her/him with skills needed to plan production and finances.

Content

Working at farm in Finland or abroad, study reports

Materials

Applying theory teaching to practice.

Teaching methods

Farm practice in SeAMK contract farms.

Completion alternatives

Previous working experience and ownership of own farm.

Student workload

In every year 1.5 - 30.9 students goes to farm practice, 720h + 80h = 800h or with personal curriculum.

realization.localizedApproveRejectDescription

Approved: Student has reported practical training.
Fail: Student has not done raport in all parts.

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved: Student has reported practical training and reflected his/her knowhow in raport.
Fail: Student has not done raport in all parts

Assessment methods and criteria

Farm give employment certificate + parctice supervisor check personal raport.

Timing

23.02.2024 - 31.12.2025

Credits

14 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
  • roo.sv
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Jussi-Matti Kallio
Student groups
  • AGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • AGRO23A
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • AGRO23B
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises

Objective

The purpose of practical training is to provide student with the opportunity to acquire practical foundation for furthering his/her knowledge and skills needed to complete their UAS degree. Upon completion of the practical training, student will be competent in working on an ordinary family farm using effective, safe, and ecological and circular economy methods. Student will also possesses skills in planning and management. The purpose of the practical training book and completion of calculations is to teach student about production and production control on a farm and to provide her/him with skills needed to plan production and finances.

Content

Working at farm in Finland or abroad, study reports

Materials

A report compiled with information from farm companies.

Teaching methods

Farm practice in SeAMK contract farms.

Completion alternatives

Previous working experience and ownership of own farm.

Student workload

In every year 1.5 - 30.9 students goes to farm practice, 720h + 80h = 800h or with personal curriculum.

realization.localizedApproveRejectDescription

Approved: Student has reported practical training.
Fail: Student has not done raport in all parts.

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved: Student has reported practical training and reflected his/her knowhow in raport.
Fail: Student has not done raport in all parts

Assessment methods and criteria

Farm give employment certificate + parctice supervisor check personal raport.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 15.01.2024

Timing

22.01.2024 - 05.03.2024

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Samu Palander
  • Juha Tiainen
  • Arja Nykänen
Student groups
  • MAGRO22
  • AGRO21PR
    Agrologi (AMK)
  • MAGRO21

Objective

Student has an overall view on sustainable nutrient use on farms and is able to deepend the previous knowledge via practical exercises. Student can manage carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus cycles and are able to apply the knowledge into planning of plant production, animal feeding and forest management. The student can optimize the use of circular ferilisers and the practices of carbon farming as well as the modern methods of processing, storage and use of manure and other biomasses as a part of their cultivation and environmental conservation. The student knows how to influence the nutrient content of manure and the methane production of ruminants. The student can scrutinise the nutrient and methane emissions defined in different ways and the connections of manure treatment to animal welfare.

Content

Carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus cycles in nature, fields, forests and on farm.
The environmental impact of carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus in water, soil and atmosphere.
Practices of nutrient use efficiency and nutrient cycling optimization in plant and animal husbandry as well as in forest management.

Materials

Electric material in Moodle, in finnish and in english

Teaching methods

online teaching, sessions are recorded. Independent and group work exercises.

Student workload

Total work load 81 h: online teaching 6 h, contact teaching (possibility) 6 h, exercise and group work 50 h, independent studies 16, exam 2 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can describe nutrient cycles and define the practices by which the nutrient use efficiency can be enhanced in crop production, animal husbandry and forest management. The student can recognise the preconditions of the use of circular fertilisers and nutrient rich biomasses and can describe the practices of carbon farming. The student can describe the environmental impact of nutrients as well as the farming practices by which these impacts can be minimized. The student can describe how to influence on the nutrient content of manure and the methane production of ruminants. The student can identify the different methods for nutrient and methane emission determinations as well as the connections of manure treatment to animal welfare.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can explain nutrient cycles and describe the practices by which the nutrient use efficiency can be enhanced in crop production, animal husbandry and forest management. The student can plan the practices for the use of circular fertilisers and nutrient rich biomasses as well as the practices of carbon farming. The student can explain the environmental impact of nutrients as well as the farming practices by which these impacts can be minimized. The student can argue how to influence on the nutrient content of manure and the methane production of ruminants. The student can consider the different methods for nutrient and methane emission determinations as well as the connections of manure treatment to animal welfare.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can interpret nutrient cycles and analyse the practices by which the nutrient use efficiency can be enhanced in crop production, animal husbandry and forest management. The student can compare the use of circular fertilisers and nutrient rich biomasses and can apply into practice the methods of carbon farming. The student can analyse the environmental impact of nutrients as well as the farming practices by which these impacts can be minimized. The student can apply into practice how to influence on the nutrient content of manure and the methane production of ruminants. The student can utilize the different methods for nutrient and methane emission determinations as well as the connections of manure treatment to animal welfare.

Assessment methods and criteria

exam 25 %, exercises 75 %

Qualifications

Basics of professional studies.The other circular economy studies. The student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan.

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Juha Tiainen
  • Jyrki Rajakorpi
  • Marjo Latva-Kyyny
Responsible person

Marjo Latva-Kyyny

Student groups
  • AGRO22A
  • AGRO22B

Objective

The student knows
• Principles of agricultural and forestry taxation, technology and tax planning on the basis of MVL and forest tax based on TVL
• Principles of EVL
• Basic information on VAT, real estate taxation and transfer tax.

Content

The studies consist of sections of variable size. The sections are:
1. Agriculture Taxation (the largest subsection)
2. Forest Taxation
3. Taxation of business revenue and the valuation of assets
4. Other aspects of taxation

Materials

Teachers report at the beginning of the course.

Teaching methods

Classroom teaching: Lectures, exercises, book examination, independent work

Exam schedules

The exam is in the last classroom teaching session.

Completion alternatives

Student has a possibility for employment integrated learning if the student is in a workplace where there are similar contents in the work assignments. Through the recognition of competence, previous similar studies can be taken into account. To be agreed with the teacher.

Student workload

Total study hours 135 h
Lectures, independent assignment and group work

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Opiskelija able to search the documentation required for forest taxation of agricultural income tax accounting, taxation and forest on the SME business tax law provisions, as well as part of the documented agricultural and tax form filling

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are able to look for instructions on income tax accounting in agriculture, forestry and taxation for SMEs in business tax law regulations and is able to make the agriculture and forestry taxation required and the tax form filling. The student understands the importance of tax planning, taxation, agricultural, forest taxation and business taxation

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the main pieces of legislation mentioned above, is able to make the agriculture and forestry accounting required by the tax laws and the tax form filling. The student understands the importance of tax planning and will be able to take advantage of the farm and SME taxation.

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam, approved individual and group assignments

Further information

1 SP in RDI

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 17.12.2023

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
  • Juha Tiainen
  • Jyrki Rajakorpi
  • Marjo Latva-Kyyny
Student groups
  • MAGRO22

Objective

The student knows
• Principles of agricultural and forestry taxation, technology and tax planning on the basis of MVL and forest tax based on TVL
• Principles of EVL
• Basic information on VAT, real estate taxation and transfer tax.

Content

The studies consist of sections of variable size. The sections are:
1. Agriculture Taxation (the largest subsection)
2. Forest Taxation
3. Taxation of business revenue and the valuation of assets
4. Other aspects of taxation

Materials

Teachers report at the beginning of the course.

Teaching methods

The teaching is for the mostly time-bound online teaching. The school has a practice session for the use of the accounting program, group work and an exam.

Exam schedules

The exam is in the last classroom teaching session.

Completion alternatives

Student has a possibility for employment integrated learning if the student is in a workplace where there are similar contents in the work assignments. Through the recognition of competence, previous similar studies can be taken into account. To be agreed with the teacher.

Student workload

Total study hours 135 h
Lectures, online lectures, independent assignment and group work

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Opiskelija able to search the documentation required for forest taxation of agricultural income tax accounting, taxation and forest on the SME business tax law provisions, as well as part of the documented agricultural and tax form filling

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are able to look for instructions on income tax accounting in agriculture, forestry and taxation for SMEs in business tax law regulations and is able to make the agriculture and forestry taxation required and the tax form filling. The student understands the importance of tax planning, taxation, agricultural, forest taxation and business taxation

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the main pieces of legislation mentioned above, is able to make the agriculture and forestry accounting required by the tax laws and the tax form filling. The student understands the importance of tax planning and will be able to take advantage of the farm and SME taxation.

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam, approved individual and group assignments

Further information

1 SP in RDI

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 01.12.2023

Timing

11.12.2023 - 28.04.2024

Credits

4 - 10

Virtual proportion (cr)

7 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Teija Rönkä
  • Jori Lahti
Student groups
  • AGRO21PR
    Agrologi (AMK)
  • MAGRO22
  • MAGRO21

Objective

The students are able to gather information, evaluate, plan and develop operations of a dairy cow unit taking into account animal productivity, health and welfare as well as effective use of resources and sustainibility. The students are able to take part in professional discussions of dairy production.

Content

Current topics in production and nutrition of dairy cows and replacement animals in finnish and international sources, digital solutions used to gather information and other technology used in production, indicators describing the production with most attention in the indicators of yield and production along with efficiency in use of feed and nutrients, producer prices and principal production costs, principles of planning breeding in dairy production, current topics in health care, important subjects relating to planning of preventive health care, environmental effects of production, prevention of common production diseases.

Materials

Material assigned by teacher.

Teaching methods

Lectures, web-based or recorded
Assignments; it is obligatory to take part to presentations of some assingments (agreed in the beginning of the course)
Demonstrations (obligatory)
Study trips (obligatory)

Completion alternatives

The course can also be connected with the student’s work tasks and assingments if the student is in a workplace where the work assignments have similar contents. The matter is agreed in more detail with the teacher at the beginning of the course.

Student workload

Totally 270 h.

Further information

Grassland production and use as forage is recommended before this course.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students can act in a dairy unit at daily activities and gather basic information needed for production and heath care. They can produce feeding plans for different groups of animals when advised. They can describe elements of producer price and list ways of reducing production costs. They can describe and compare technological solutions.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students can manage and plan the production from a longer perspective. They can plan the feeding of different groups of animals. They are able to evaluate and explain possibilities health care and aspects of producing replacement animals. They can recognize the effects of feeding, care and housing conditions on performance, health, environment and production costs. They can justifiably compare and choose solutions for feeding and technology.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students can take into account and apply detailed facts of nutrition and production biology when planning feeding and production. They are able to search and apply information and give reasons for decisions independently. They can form a broad multidisciplinary view combining animal welfare and productivity, technology and effective use of resources.

Assessment methods and criteria

Approved assingments

Qualifications

Common professional studies in animal husbandry or other comparable knowledge and skills.

Further information

The student can complete 4, 7 or 10 credits according to their choice.
Common to all 4 ECTS Basics of course content and milk production as a field.
Extension package 3 credits: Udder and hoof health with an emphasis on preventive health care, in-depth information on milking.
Extension package 3 ECTS: Planning and implementation of feeding (incl. technical choices and dimensioning) in different production stages and for different groups of animals, connection of feed choices and feeding implementation to nutritional and metabolic diseases.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 11.10.2023

Timing

23.10.2023 - 25.02.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Anu Katila
  • Nina Sillvan
Student groups
  • AGRO22A
  • AGRO22B

Objective

The student knows principles of marketing planning, implementation and measurement. Student understands the special characteristics of marketing in the food chain and is able to position a product or a service in the chain. During the course, students improve their skills in the marketing planning either in primary products, processed food or restaurant services.

Content

- Consumer and business purchasing processes
- The role of the customer segmentation in marketing
- Marketing planning and implementation
- Factors affecting pricing in different parts of the food chain
- Marketing mix in B2B and B2C markets
- Measurement and development of marketing
- Advanced section (2 credits) in which the student chooses the marketing of either in primary products, processed food or restaurant services.

Materials

Bergström, S. & Leppänen, A. 2021. Yrityksen asiakasmarkkinointi. 19 painos. Edita. Helsinki. Available also e-book.
Grönroos, Christian. 2020. Palveluiden johtaminen ja markkinointi. Available also in e-book

Teaching methods

- Lectures, online-learning , exercises, book examination.
- The course consists of lectures, studying alone or in the group by adapting practice learning material.
- The studies also consist of doing the exercises which requires the utilisation of the literature of the field and case study companies. Students look for and create information in self-directed groups. Students are doing some marketing measures.

Completion alternatives

Student has a possibility for employment integrated learning if he/she fulfills following prerequisites: Students works with marketing and employer has a suitable project to offer for the course

Recognition of prior learning is possible with prior Higher Education Studies

Student workload

Total study hours 135h
Contact learning 10 h
Independent and group work 125 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student masters the key principles of marketing and know how to apply them to some extent in the food chain of products and services marketing.

Satisfactory completion of the course requires that the student has written and reported all the given tasks successfully and satisfactorily completed a part examination which focuses on the general principles of the marketing

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student masters the main principles of marketing and can adapt them to the sales and marketing of the products and services of advanced area he has chosen.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters the main principles of marketing and can adapt them to the sales and marketing of the products and services of advanced area he has chosen. The student is also able to build marketing product- and service packages creatively.

Assessment methods and criteria

The evaluation focuses on the student’s applied skills, as evidenced by satisfactorily performing the theory and concepts focusing on the written exam and the development of the exercises given in an acceptable manner.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Further information

online-learning 1 point

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 11.12.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 19.04.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Nina Sillvan
Student groups
  • MAGRO22

Objective

The student knows principles of marketing planning, implementation and measurement. Student understands the special characteristics of marketing in the food chain and is able to position a product or a service in the chain. During the course, students improve their skills in the marketing planning either in primary products, processed food or restaurant services.

Content

- Consumer and business purchasing processes
- The role of the customer segmentation in marketing
- Marketing planning and implementation
- Factors affecting pricing in different parts of the food chain
- Marketing mix in B2B and B2C markets
- Measurement and development of marketing
- Advanced section (2 credits) in which the student chooses the marketing of either in primary products, processed food or restaurant services.

Materials

Bergström, S. & Leppänen, A. 2021. Yrityksen asiakasmarkkinointi. 19 painos. Edita. Helsinki. Available also e-book.
Grönroos, Christian. 2020. Palveluiden johtaminen ja markkinointi. Available also in e-book

Teaching methods

- Lectures, online-learning , exercises, book examination.
- The course consists of lectures, studying alone or in the group by adapting practice learning material.
- The studies also consist of doing the exercises which requires the utilisation of the literature of the field and case study companies. Students look for and create information in self-directed groups.

Completion alternatives

Student has a possibility for employment integrated learning if he/she fulfills following prerequisites: Students works with marketing and employer has a suitable project to offer for the course

Recognition of prior learning is possible with prior Higher Education Studies

Student workload

Total study hours 135h
Contact learning 16 h
Independent and group work 119 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student masters the key principles of marketing and know how to apply them to some extent in the food chain of products and services marketing.

Satisfactory completion of the course requires that the student has written and reported all the given tasks successfully and satisfactorily completed a part examination which focuses on the general principles of the marketing

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student masters the main principles of marketing and can adapt them to the sales and marketing of the products and services of advanced area he has chosen.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters the main principles of marketing and can adapt them to the sales and marketing of the products and services of advanced area he has chosen. The student is also able to build marketing product- and service packages creatively.

Assessment methods and criteria

The evaluation focuses on the student’s applied skills, as evidenced by satisfactorily performing the theory and concepts focusing on the written exam and the development of the exercises given in an acceptable manner.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Further information

online-learning 1 point

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

02.10.2023 - 16.02.2024

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Sari Rimpelä
Responsible person

Sari Rimpelä

Student groups
  • AGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • AGRO23A
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • AGRO23B
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises

Objective

The purpose of the course is to advance students' mathematical skills

Content

- Basic calculations
-Fractions
-Powerand roots
- Equations
- Percentages
- Trigonometric functions
- Area and volume of plane figures
- Functions
- Financial calculations

Materials

Material announced by the lecturer

Teaching methods

Lectures and assignments

Completion alternatives

Students may also complete the course by taking a test given at the beginning of the course. Fifty per cent of the test must be passed to receive full credit for the course.

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 135 h
- of which scheduled studies: 58 h
- of which autonomous studies: 77 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows basic skills of matematics, percentage calculations and to calculate the asked part volumes or areas from the geometry investing in given diagrams.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can well extent the basic concepts and methods of algebra and geometry, and is able to apply them to usual problems.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can very well extent the basic concepts and methods of algebra and geometry, and is able to apply them to usual problems.The student can solve problems using mathematical skills

Assessment methods and criteria

Approved midterm exams

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Sari Rimpelä
Student groups
  • MAGRO24
    Bachelor of Natural Resources

Objective

The purpose of the course is to advance students' mathematical skills

Content

- Basic calculations
-Fractions
-Powerand roots
- Equations
- Percentages
- Trigonometric functions
- Area and volume of plane figures
- Functions
- Financial calculations

Materials

Material announced by the lecturer

Teaching methods

Lectures and assignments, online-teaching

Completion alternatives

Students may also complete the course by taking a test given at the beginning of the course. Fifty per cent of the test must be passed to receive full credit for the course.

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 135 h
- of which scheduled studies: 20 h
- of which autonomous studies: 115 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows basic skills of matematics, percentage calculations and to calculate the asked part volumes or areas from the geometry investing in given diagrams.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can well extent the basic concepts and methods of algebra and geometry, and is able to apply them to usual problems.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can very well extent the basic concepts and methods of algebra and geometry, and is able to apply them to usual problems.The student can solve problems using mathematical skills

Assessment methods and criteria

Approved midterm exams

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 29.09.2023

Timing

25.09.2023 - 26.11.2023

Credits

2 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Anu Katila
Student groups
  • AGRO22A
  • AGRO22B

Objective

Student learns about sales in retail and agricultural trade.
Student receives certificate of Mestarimyyjä.

Content

Learning material produced by K - ryhmä on sales work related to security, sustainability and accountability

Materials

Learning material is provided on a separate online course platform.

Teaching methods

Distance learning

Employer connections

Material by K-Group Master Sales Training

Completion alternatives

Recognition of competence if the corresponding studies have been completed within five years.

Student workload

54 hours

Further information

K-Group Master Sales Training provides students up-to-date information on the agricultural trade and retail business

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Accepted: Student completed online course assignments on schedule and passed the online exam

Assessment methods and criteria

successful completion of the online course

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 07.01.2024

Timing

15.01.2024 - 04.04.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Risto Lauhanen
  • Juha Tiainen
Student groups
  • AGRO21PR
    Agrologi (AMK)

Objective

The student knows the basics for forest ownership. The student can evaluate and look at the multi objective goals of forestry as an employee, a pensioner, a farmer or an investor. The student can understand the multiple use of Finnish forestry and actions in practise.

Content

Forest as an investment and part of Finnish national economy
Forest policy, organizations and target groups, forest taxation and legislation.
Forest ecosystem and site type classification
Principles for silviculture, forest damage
Forest management planning and digital forest information systems
Basics for timber trade, timber harvesting and energy wood logging
Forest protection and environmental management, biodiversity and forest as a carbon sink
Real estate and zoning matters, forest estate trade and evaluation, deals, deeds, ownership changes

Materials

To be announced later.

Teaching methods

Teams-web-learning, 7 times.

Exam schedules

Web-exam is open for one month after the last lecture.

Student workload

5 sp = c. 20 hrs lectures, c 80 hrs self-learning material and c. 30 hrs to prepare to the exam.

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Approved:
The student knows how to utilize forest-based data for decision-making to support the forest ownership. He/she can give examples of concepts in the field, actions in forests and on the multi objective use of forests. The student knows the principles for different forest management alternatives and knows how to carry out timber trading. The student knows, how to give examples for the carbon sink potential of forest ecosystem.

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved:
The student knows how to utilize forest-based data for decision-making to support the forest ownership. He/she can give examples of concepts in the field, actions in forests and on the multi objective use of forests. The student knows the principles for different forest management alternatives and knows how to carry out timber trading. The student knows, how to give examples for the carbon sink potential of forest ecosystem.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 17.12.2023

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Risto Lauhanen
  • Juha Tiainen
  • Kari Laasasenaho
Student groups
  • IEPFF23F
    From Field to Fork

Objective

In this course, the student will get familiar with multiple-use of Finnish forests, which are not straight related to wood production and forestry. These kind of multiple-use is e.g. trekking, biking and recreational activities. In this course, the student understand also the role of hunting in the recreational use of Finnish forests and understand the economic and cultural significance of Finnish game species. The student will in practice and theory learn to understand the role of other multiple uses of forests for Finnish people and culture.

Content

- lessons : Familiarizing with Finnish game species, every-man´s rights law dealing with the recreational uses of forests, why Finns love forests historically and now
- learning by doing on the trekking trips and mountain-biking tours
- use of forest in Green care ja tourism

Materials

Material shown by the lecturer.

Teaching methods

Theory and study trips.

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Approved. An active participation in the course and a student portfolio (a digital day book during the course) is required

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved. An active participation in the course and a student portfolio (a digital day book during the course) is required

Assessment methods and criteria

An active participation in the course and a student portfolio (a digital day book during the course)

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 11.10.2023

Timing

23.10.2023 - 14.01.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Teija Rönkä
Student groups
  • AGRO21PR
    Agrologi (AMK)
  • MAGRO21

Objective

The student knows the production chain of beef. The student is able to gather information, evaluate, plan and develop operations of units specialized in raising cattle for meat or beef cow production taking into account animal productivity, health and welfare as well as effective use of resources and sustainbilty. The student is able to take part in professional discussions on beef production.

Content

Production chain of beef and methods of production in Finland and internationally, current topics in production and nutrition of beef cows and animals grown for meat, digital solutions used to gather information and other technology used in production, indicators describing the production, producer prices and principal production costs, principles of planning breeding in beef cow production, current topics in health care, important subjects relating to planning of preventive health care, environmental effects of production, prevention of common diseases.

Materials

Material assigned by teacher.

Teaching methods

Lectures, recorded
Assingments
Self-study, partly web-based

Employer connections

study visits/ visiting lectures

Completion alternatives

The course can also be connected with the student’s work tasks and assingments if the student is in a workplace where the work assignments have similar contents. The matter is agreed in more detail with the teacher at the beginning of the course.

Student workload

Totally 135 h.

Further information

Grassland production and use as forage is recommended before this course

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can act in a beef unit or beef cow farm at daily activities and gather basic information needed for production and heath care. The student can produce feeding plans for different groups of animals when advised. The student can describe elements of producer price and list ways of reducing production costs. The student can describe and compare technological solutions.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can manage and plan the production from a longer perspective. The student can plan the feeding of different groups of animals. The student is able to evaluate and explain possibilities health care and animal breeding. The student can explain the significance of different farms in production chain. The student can recognize the effects of feeding, care and housing conditions on performance, health, environment and production costs. The student can justifiably compare and choose solutions for feeding and technology.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can take into account and apply detailed facts of nutrition and production biology when planning feeding and production. The student is able to search and apply information and give reasons for decisions independently. The student can form a broad multidisciplinary view combining animal welfare and productivity, technology, effective use of resources and mutual impact of the different parts of production chain.

Assessment methods and criteria

Approved assignments

Qualifications

Common professional studies in animal production or comparable knowledge.

Further information

The student can direct studies to either beef cow production or animals raised for meat.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 31.08.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 31.10.2023

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Teija Rönkä
  • Arja Nykänen
Student groups
  • AGRO21PR
    Agrologi (AMK)
  • MAGRO21

Objective

Students can plan crop rotations and cultivation techniques for grassland production, based on the conditions of a certain farm. Students can calculate feeding plans based on various forages for different farm animals in different stages of production. Students can make a farm-spesific production plan of forages.

Content

Production of different forages (pasture, whole-grain silage, grass silage, hay) and their compatibility at farm level; grassland crop rotations and plant choices; cultivation, harvesting and preservation of forages; feed value, hygienic and preservative quality and intake of forages and factors affecting them; use of forages in feeding of farm animals.

Materials

Electronically available Finnish, Swedish and English material, which is pointed out in Moodle

Teaching methods

Lectures in Teams, group work, assingment
Lectures given in Teams will be recorded.
Tutoring of groupwork requires being present online at certain time, agreed during the course.

Student workload

Total work load 135 h, of which scheduled studies 19 h, and autonomous studies 116 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can make plans and calculations as well as find the information of the area, if he is quided. He can explain how to produce quality fodder. He can name means of grassland production improvement.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can independently apply the data for the plans and calculations. He can search for the information of the area and apply it in his development proposals. He can interpret forage analyses. The student can identify the factors affecting grassland yield and quality. The student can calculate the area of grassland production based on forage need of animals.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can independently apply the data for the plans and calculations. He can independently search for the information of the area and apply it in problem solving and in giving reasons when comparing different choices. The student can critically analyse the grassland production of the farm from different perspectives. The student can build wide knowledge based general view, where cultivation and feeding perspectives are joined.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assignments and active participation.
It is obligatory to be present at groupwork meetings and guidance.

Qualifications

Basics of animal and plant production

Enrollment

18.03.2024 - 18.08.2024

Timing

15.03.2024 - 30.07.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Karoliina Kohtamäki
  • Päivi Vähäsalo
  • Maria Hemminki
  • Outi Rinta-Homi
Responsible person

Mari Nuotio

Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 Avoimen amk:n opiskelijat (Size: 200. Open UAS: 0.)
Education groups
  • Small group 1 Open UAS students

Objective

Good self-management skills will help managers work purposefully and effectively utilizing their own resources. After completing the course the student understands the significance of self-management. They recognize the factors that affect their behavior as well as their strengths and development sites for self-management in different areas. The student knows the ways to develop self-knowledge and change readiness.

Content

1) self-knowledge
o different approaches to personality
o identifying and reflecting on one's own values and attitudes
o utilization of one's personality and temperament
o motivation
2) life management
o interaction styles
o time management
o change readiness
o professional identity

Materials

Material provided by the teacher

Teaching methods

Lectures, group work and simulations

Exam schedules

The Electronic Examination Exam. You can choose your own exam date after attending all the lectures. See instructions: https://jelppari.epedu.fi/en/instructions/seamks-instructions/electronic-exam-service-for-higher-education/

Completion alternatives

Online learning: register for the second implementation of the course
Demonstration of competencies: register for a demonstration of competencies (for degree students only)

Student workload

Lectures 12 x 3h, simulations 3 x 4h, group works 15h, independent study 50h which include online exerciser n 25h, exam 2h. The course can be completed in approximately two months. Face-to-face studies are about 6h/week.

Further information

Tehtävät ja ohjeet Moodlessa

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is aware of the importance and components of self-management.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows and is able to take advantage of self-management elements.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to analyze and develop their self-management.

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 31.03.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 12.06.2026

Credits

15 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Teija Rönkä
Student groups
  • AGRO22A
  • AGRO22B

Objective

Students will complete a final thesis on a topic associated with rural industries such that the work supports their professional development in the best possible way. The purpose of the thesis is to give students the opportunity to apply their knowledge of solving problems in the working world using existing information and research results and doing practical research themselves

Content

Students will present their thesis work both in writing and as an oral presentation and in so doing will indicate they are capable of presenting information clearly and consistently. Students are required to present their thesis plan and final thesis at seminars.

Students who wish to complete a degree at the university of applied sciences level must complete a Maturity Test. The test is an integral part of the thesis and it is written on a topic pertaining to the thesis. The Maturity Test allows students to validate their knowledge of their chosen professional field and to show they are competent in the Finnish or Swedish languages. Thesis advisors provide students with two topics (titles), one of which they choose to write about. Students must indicate they are able to express themselves clearly using academic-style language and terminology associated with the field of rural industry. The contents of the text should correspond to the requirements of level of education. The Maturity Test should be 400-600 words. A lecturer of the Finnish language and thesis advisor grade the test on a pass/fail basis.

Teaching methods

Lectures

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Check thesis criterias of SeAMK

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Check thesis criterias of SeAMK

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Check thesis criterias of SeAMK

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

01.08.2023 - 19.12.2025

Credits

15 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

0.5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Anu Katila
  • Samu Palander
  • Jussi-Matti Kallio
  • Juha Tiainen
  • Sari Rimpelä
  • Anna Tall
  • Jyrki Rajakorpi
  • Marjo Latva-Kyyny
  • Jori Lahti
  • Teija Rönkä
  • Arja Nykänen
Student groups
  • MAGRO22

Objective

Students will complete a final thesis on a topic associated with rural industries such that the work supports their professional development in the best possible way. The purpose of the thesis is to give students the opportunity to apply their knowledge of solving problems in the working world using existing information and research results and doing practical research themselves

Content

Students will present their thesis work both in writing and as an oral presentation and in so doing will indicate they are capable of presenting information clearly and consistently. Students are required to present their thesis plan and final thesis at seminars.

Students who wish to complete a degree at the university of applied sciences level must complete a Maturity Test. The test is an integral part of the thesis and it is written on a topic pertaining to the thesis. The Maturity Test allows students to validate their knowledge of their chosen professional field and to show they are competent in the Finnish or Swedish languages. Thesis advisors provide students with two topics (titles), one of which they choose to write about. Students must indicate they are able to express themselves clearly using academic-style language and terminology associated with the field of rural industry. The contents of the text should correspond to the requirements of level of education. The Maturity Test should be 400-600 words. A lecturer of the Finnish language and thesis advisor grade the test on a pass/fail basis.

Teaching methods

Lectures

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Check thesis criterias of SeAMK

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Check thesis criterias of SeAMK

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Check thesis criterias of SeAMK

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

01.08.2023 - 28.06.2026

Credits

15 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Teija Rönkä
Student groups
  • MAGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources

Objective

Students will complete a final thesis on a topic associated with rural industries such that the work supports their professional development in the best possible way. The purpose of the thesis is to give students the opportunity to apply their knowledge of solving problems in the working world using existing information and research results and doing practical research themselves

Content

Students will present their thesis work both in writing and as an oral presentation and in so doing will indicate they are capable of presenting information clearly and consistently. Students are required to present their thesis plan and final thesis at seminars.

Students who wish to complete a degree at the university of applied sciences level must complete a Maturity Test. The test is an integral part of the thesis and it is written on a topic pertaining to the thesis. The Maturity Test allows students to validate their knowledge of their chosen professional field and to show they are competent in the Finnish or Swedish languages. Thesis advisors provide students with two topics (titles), one of which they choose to write about. Students must indicate they are able to express themselves clearly using academic-style language and terminology associated with the field of rural industry. The contents of the text should correspond to the requirements of level of education. The Maturity Test should be 400-600 words. A lecturer of the Finnish language and thesis advisor grade the test on a pass/fail basis.

Teaching methods

Lectures

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Check thesis criterias of SeAMK

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Check thesis criterias of SeAMK

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Check thesis criterias of SeAMK

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

6 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Anu Latva-Reinikka
  • Jussi-Matti Kallio
  • Anna Tall
  • Merja Kyntäjä
  • Elina Hautala
Student groups
  • AGRO22A
  • AGRO22B

Objective

The student knows the cultivation technique of the most important arable crops and is aware of the main stages of the development of them. The student knows the factors affecting the quality and quantity of the crop. The student is able to make the most important quality analyzes and know the importance of different quality factors. The student knows how to prepare a cultivation plan.

Content

Basics of crop yield and grain development of arable crops; cultivation techniques of most common cereals, pulses, oil seeds and grassland; the most important grain quality analyses; Compilation of a cultivation plan on a computer

Materials

http://www.vyr.fi/fin/in-english
Jones, J. Benton. 2003. Agronomic handbook : management of crops, soils and their fertility

Teaching methods

Lectures (30%), exercises ( 25 % ), approved assignment (20 %), approved exam (25 %).

Student workload

Totally 162 h, lectures 70 h, practise sessions 18 h, autonomous studies 40 h, exam 34 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the development stages of the main arable crops, as well as cultivation techniques of cereals, pulses, oil seeds and grasslands and crop quality and quantity factors. He knows the principles of cultivation plan and the most important quality analyzes.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student is able to compare the main arable crops in the developing stages, cultivation techniques of cereals, pulses, oil seeds and grasslands and crop quality and quantity factors. He can make the cultivation plan and the most important quality analyzes.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to evaluate the major arable crop development stages and cultivation techniques of cereals, pulses, oil seeds and grasslands and how they affect crop quality and quantity. He is able to make the cultivation plan independently, as well as plan for the most important quality analyzes.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in lectures
- Active participation in practice sessions
- Approved assignments
- Exam

Qualifications

It is recommended to study the following courses first: soil and water management, plant growth or to have knowledge of those contents

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

6 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

2 op

RD proportion (cr)

1 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Anu Latva-Reinikka
  • Jussi-Matti Kallio
  • Anna Tall
  • Merja Kyntäjä
  • Elina Hautala
Student groups
  • MAGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources

Objective

The student knows the cultivation technique of the most important arable crops and is aware of the main stages of the development of them. The student knows the factors affecting the quality and quantity of the crop. The student is able to make the most important quality analyzes and know the importance of different quality factors. The student knows how to prepare a cultivation plan.

Content

Basics of crop yield and grain development of arable crops; cultivation techniques of most common cereals, pulses, oil seeds and grassland; the most important grain quality analyses; Compilation of a cultivation plan on a computer

Materials

http://www.vyr.fi/fin/in-english
Jones, J. Benton. 2003. Agronomic handbook : management of crops, soils and their fertility

Teaching methods

Lectures (30%), exercises ( 25 % ), approved assignment (20 %), approved exam (25 %).

Student workload

Totally 162 h, lectures 70 h, practise sessions 18 h, autonomous studies 40 h, exam 34 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the development stages of the main arable crops, as well as cultivation techniques of cereals, pulses, oil seeds and grasslands and crop quality and quantity factors. He knows the principles of cultivation plan and the most important quality analyzes.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student is able to compare the main arable crops in the developing stages, cultivation techniques of cereals, pulses, oil seeds and grasslands and crop quality and quantity factors. He can make the cultivation plan and the most important quality analyzes.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to evaluate the major arable crop development stages and cultivation techniques of cereals, pulses, oil seeds and grasslands and how they affect crop quality and quantity. He is able to make the cultivation plan independently, as well as plan for the most important quality analyzes.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in lectures
- Active participation in practice sessions
- Approved assignments
- Exam

Qualifications

It is recommended to study the following courses first: soil and water management, plant growth or to have knowledge of those contents

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 17.12.2023

Credits

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Jussi-Matti Kallio
Responsible person

Jussi-Matti Kallio

Student groups
  • IEPFF23F
    From Field to Fork

Objective

The student gets familiar with Finnish agriculture and agri-entreprunership by working at farm or other agricultural place. Intership place will be chosen together with SeAMK practising councellor.
Before working at farm student is learning how to connect different machines and trailers to a tractor and use them correctly and safely. He will be aware of the dangers involved in using the machines.
The student gets basic abilities for working with livestock.

Content

Working at farm or other agricultural place.
Practical work with animals.
Machines:
- Familiarizing oneself with the basic farming machinery
- Using tractors with machines/trailers connected to them
- Work safety
- Knowledge and skills in maintenance of farm machinery

Materials

Material announced by teachers.

Teaching methods

Practical training (animal production and farm machines). Written work, animal production.

Completion alternatives

Previous work experience. Studification of work.

Student workload

Practical training in animal production 24 h, practical training with farm machines 20 h, autonomous studying 10 h.

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

.Passed/Failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved: Active participation in practical training. The student is able to work safely.
Failed: No attend to practical training or disregard of instructions at working place.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in practical training (100%). Accepted test in the use of farm machines and written work.

Qualifications

None.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 07.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 15.12.2023

Credits

2 - 10

RD proportion (cr)

2 op

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Anu Katila
  • Samu Palander
  • Jarmo Alarinta
  • Anna Tall
Student groups
  • IEPFF23F
    From Field to Fork

Objective

The student will build a project concerning bioeconomy, food system or rural development. He will understand and be able to evaluate the demands associated with the duties of bioeconomy and rural entrepreunership. The students' problem-solving and information acquisition abilities as well as communication skills are developed in this type of project studies.

Content

Concepts and methods of project work
- project phases and process
- project plan (time, resource and cost planning)
- possible organisation and interest groups
- changes, risks and problems in project work
- project communication, reporting and presentation
- opposing a course mate’s report and presentation
- concluding the project

Materials

To be predetermined by project

Teaching methods

lessons, project work, groupwork, company visits

Student workload

Depending on extend of project

Further information

Extend of project can be chosen between 2 to 10 ETCS.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the main project management concepts and methods. The student is able to make a project plan and he has an understanding of the project implementation and management.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows well the main project concepts and management techniques. The student is able to draw up a project plan and has a good understanding of the project implementation and management. The report and presentation are presented clearly.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows perfectly the main project concepts and methods. The student is able to draw up a functional entity from starting of the project to the project end including analysing the results and outcome. The student has an excellent understanding of the project implementation, management and leadership.

Assessment methods and criteria

content and quality of project work

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 24.01.2024

Timing

30.01.2024 - 20.02.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Anu Katila
  • Hannu Rintasalo
Student groups
  • AGRO21PR
    Agrologi (AMK)
  • MAGRO22
  • MAGRO21
  • AGRO21TA
    Agrologi (AMK)
  • AGRO20PR
  • AGRO20TA

Objective

Students will acquire the skills needed to work as a builder in construction projects on farms. They will be familiar withthe regulations and guidelines concerning construction and the impact zoning has on construction. Students will know how to apply for permits and the main principles of designing farm buildings. They will be familiar with the costs involved in renovating farm buildings and know how to estimate costs and schedules based on drafts.

Content

· Quality farm construction
· Construction?related permits and applying for them
· Contracting parties in a construction project, phases in a construction project
· Impact of zoning on construction
· Making offers, types of contracting and contracting agreement
· Designing farm buildings
· Regulations and guidelines associated with farm construction
- Filling out applications for financing, making cost estimations, calculating labour input, and making a general schedule

Materials

To be told at the beginning of the course

Teaching methods

Lessons and exercise

Employer connections

Building stakeholders

Student workload

130 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the tasks belong to the developer and knows how to apply for permits which are necessary for construction, as well as knowing the directions of farm buildings. Student knows the occupational safety regulations for farm construction in general stage.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student is able to implement a major farm construction project in different stages. He/she knows the cost structure of different construction sites and knows how to compete with various sites in the field. Student knows the occupational safety regulations for farm construction.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student knows how to work well as a developer of different farm construction and is able to apply for the permits necessary to implement the project and knows the cost structure of farm construction both in terms of new and repair construction and knows how to properly compete the various items of work. Student manages the construction process as a whole and knows workplace safety regulations well.

Assessment methods and criteria

Competence assigned to the exercise assignment

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 21.02.2024

Timing

04.03.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Sari Rimpelä
Student groups
  • AGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • AGRO23A
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • AGRO23B
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will
- Be familiar with nutrient circulation and knows the importance of elements in food chain.
- Be able to name and write elements and compounds, their chemical formulas and basic reaction equations in food chain.
- Be familiar with importance of chemical safetyness of raw material
- Be able to interpret and to apply chemical theory of food chain chemistry in practice and in professional context.
- Be able to familiarize and use professional literature
- Be able to solve applied problems

Content

The course deals with
- Circulation of nutrients in food chain
- Main nutrients (proteins, carbonhydrates, fats) chemical composition, formula and behaviour in food chain
- Chemistry of the most significant minerals and micronutrients in food chain
- The basic concepts of water chemistry
- pH, acidity and basicity , significance in food chain
- Applied problems

Materials

Tekniikan kemia 2018: Hänninen, Karppinen, Leskelä & Pohjakallio. EDITA.
Material shared by a teacher in Moodle.

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises

Student workload

3 x 27 h student work, of which 28 h lectures and exercises,
53 h independent study.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of chemistry in food chain , and is able to apply them to usual problems.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of chemistry in food chain, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of chemistry in food chain, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is evaluated by two Moodletent

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 26.04.2024

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Sari Rimpelä
Student groups
  • MAGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will
- Be familiar with nutrient circulation and knows the importance of elements in food chain.
- Be able to name and write elements and compounds, their chemical formulas and basic reaction equations in food chain.
- Be familiar with importance of chemical safetyness of raw material
- Be able to interpret and to apply chemical theory of food chain chemistry in practice and in professional context.
- Be able to familiarize and use professional literature
- Be able to solve applied problems

Content

The course deals with
- Circulation of nutrients in food chain
- Main nutrients (proteins, carbonhydrates, fats) chemical composition, formula and behaviour in food chain
- Chemistry of the most significant minerals and micronutrients in food chain
- The basic concepts of water chemistry
- pH, acidity and basicity , significance in food chain
- Applied problems

Materials

Tekniikan kemia 2018: Hänninen, Karppinen, Leskelä & Pohjakallio. EDITA.
Material shared by a teacher in Moodle.

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises in Teams

Student workload

3 x 27 h student work, of which 18 h Teams-lectures and exercises,
Rest of it independent study.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of chemistry in food chain , and is able to apply them to usual problems.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of chemistry in food chain, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of chemistry in food chain, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is evaluated by two Moodletent

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 31.05.2024

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • Degree Programme in Food and Hospitality
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology
Teachers
  • Anu Latva-Reinikka
  • Samu Palander
  • Leena Arjanne
  • Matti-Pekka Pasto
Student groups
  • RESTO23
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Full-time studies
  • BIELI23
    Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology, Full-time studies
  • AGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • AGRO23A
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • AGRO23B
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises

Objective

The student knows the origin and history of food, from primary production to the consumer. Student is able to combine future studies knowledge of primary production, food industry, trade and catering services, processes and thus is able to solve their own special area development issues as part of a whole and will be able to cooperate with other stair experts chain. Student can identify changes in the food chain in action in recent years.

Content

-the main crops of Finnish agricultural production and the use of food as well as quality factors
-animal husbandry: the main products and fodders, as well as the main product quality factors
-most significant global food raw materials and product features
-basic technological processes in the bakery-, dairy- and meat sector, the quality of the raw material and its importance in production processes
-basic food processing methods and the importance of the quality elements of food service production
-the main dimensions of quality which are common for the whole food chain
-main actors working in the food chain and employability in Finland

Materials

Will be assigned at the beginning of the course and researched during lectures

Teaching methods

Lectures
Assignments
Group work
Online materia

Student workload

The work load of the study is 134 hours:
-lectures
-workshops
-Independent study
-Group Work

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to describe the production processes of domestic staple foods in agriculture and the food industry, as well as the operating methods of typical food services. The student knows how to use key professional terminology to describe the operation of the different areas of the food chain and their interfaces.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows how to take into account the connections of other activities in the food chain related to his own field of study. At a basic level, the student can compare production processes between different foods and forms of production and service and give examples of the importance of each part of the food chain in the formation of quality.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to form an overall view of the operation of the food chain, taking into account the natural scientific and social conditions and goals of production, and is able to plan the operation of the chain taking these into account. The student can apply the knowledge of the domestic food chain and its quality requirements and combine examples of well-known food ingredients from the global market into the chain.

Assessment methods and criteria

Based on assignments and student's active participation

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 31.05.2024

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • Degree Programme in Food and Hospitality
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology
Teachers
  • Samu Palander
  • Anu Latva-Reinikka
  • Leena Arjanne
  • Matti-Pekka Pasto
Student groups
  • MRESTO24
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Part-time studies
  • MAGRO24
    Bachelor of Natural Resources
  • MBIELI24
    Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology, Part-time studies

Objective

The student knows the origin and history of food, from primary production to the consumer. Student is able to combine future studies knowledge of primary production, food industry, trade and catering services, processes and thus is able to solve their own special area development issues as part of a whole and will be able to cooperate with other stair experts chain. Student can identify changes in the food chain in action in recent years.

Content

-the main crops of Finnish agricultural production and the use of food as well as quality factors
-animal husbandry: the main products and fodders, as well as the main product quality factors
-most significant global food raw materials and product features
-basic technological processes in the bakery-, dairy- and meat sector, the quality of the raw material and its importance in production processes
-basic food processing methods and the importance of the quality elements of food service production
-the main dimensions of quality which are common for the whole food chain
-main actors working in the food chain and employability in Finland

Materials

Will be assigned at the beginning of the course and researched during lectures

Teaching methods

Lectures online
Assignments
Group work
Online material

Student workload

The work load of the study is 134 hours:
-lectures
-workshops
-Independent study
-Group Work

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to describe the production processes of domestic staple foods in agriculture and the food industry, as well as the operating methods of typical food services. The student knows how to use key professional terminology to describe the operation of the different areas of the food chain and their interfaces.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows how to take into account the connections of other activities in the food chain related to his own field of study. At a basic level, the student can compare production processes between different foods and forms of production and service and give examples of the importance of each part of the food chain in the formation of quality.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to form an overall view of the operation of the food chain, taking into account the natural scientific and social conditions and goals of production, and is able to plan the operation of the chain taking these into account. The student can apply the knowledge of the domestic food chain and its quality requirements and combine examples of well-known food ingredients from the global market into the chain.

Assessment methods and criteria

Based on assignments and student's active participation

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 12.02.2024

Timing

12.02.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • Degree Programme in Food and Hospitality
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology
Teachers
  • Anu Latva-Reinikka
  • Eija Putula-Hautala
  • Merja Kyntäjä
  • Teija Rönkä
Student groups
  • RESTO23
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Full-time studies
  • BIELI23
    Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology, Full-time studies
  • AGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • AGRO23A
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • AGRO23B
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises

Objective

Student knows the dimensions of the responsible food chain. Those dimensions are environmental impacts of the food chain, food safety, nutrition, well-being at work, animal welfare, economic responsibility and local market presence.

Content

- The significance of responsible food chain in globally
- Environmental responsibility of the food chain
- Safety food and traceability
- Nutritional recommendations
- Well-being at work
- Animal welfare as one dimension of the responsible food chain
- Economic responsibility and local market presence

Materials

Material assigned by teachers.

Teaching methods

Lectures and assingments during lectures
Pre-material and assingments
Lectures are obligatory. Those not present are given compensatory assignments.

Student workload

Totally 80 h.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

x

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The course is graded as pass/fail.
Pass: The student knows the dimensions of the responsible food chain.

Assessment methods and criteria

Approved assignments and participation.

Qualifications

Structure of Food Chain

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 14.02.2024

Timing

12.02.2024 - 05.04.2024

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • Degree Programme in Food and Hospitality
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology
Teachers
  • Anu Latva-Reinikka
  • Eija Putula-Hautala
  • Merja Kyntäjä
  • Teija Rönkä
Student groups
  • MRESTO24
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Part-time studies
  • MAGRO24
    Bachelor of Natural Resources
  • MBIELI24
    Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology, Part-time studies

Objective

Student knows the dimensions of the responsible food chain. Those dimensions are environmental impacts of the food chain, food safety, nutrition, well-being at work, animal welfare, economic responsibility and local market presence.

Content

- The significance of responsible food chain in globally
- Environmental responsibility of the food chain
- Safety food and traceability
- Nutritional recommendations
- Well-being at work
- Animal welfare as one dimension of the responsible food chain
- Economic responsibility and local market presence

Materials

Material assigned by teachers.

Teaching methods

Lectures, group work, autonomous studies.

Student workload

81 h

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

x

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The course is graded as pass/fail.
Pass: The student knows the dimensions of the responsible food chain.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation. Approved assignments.

Qualifications

Structure of Food Chain

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 25.02.2024

Credits

5 - 10

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Samu Palander
Student groups
  • AGRO21PR
    Agrologi (AMK)
  • MAGRO22

Objective

The students are able to plan, evaluate and develop operations of a pig production unit taking into account animal performance, health and welfare as well as economic and environmental responsibility. The students are able to take part in professional discussions on pig farming.

Content

Current topics in pig farming and nutrition, technological solutions and digital control, production monitoring, profitability, principles of pig breeding, current topics in pig health care, important subjects relating to planning of preventive health care, preventing of common production diseases

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students can monitor and plan feed consumption of pigs, and produce feeding plans for different groups of pigs as well as collect information for planning of health care when advised. They can explain significance of pig breeding. They can describe and compare technological solutions in pig farming.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students can plan feeding and production. They are able to evaluate and explain possibilities of pig breeding and health care. They can recognize the effects of feeding and housing conditions on performance and health. They can justifiably compare and choose solutions for feeding and technology.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students can take into account and apply the facts of nutrition and production biology when planning meat or piglet production. They are able to independently search for information and apply it for problem solving and for justifying the solutions. They can form a broad multidisciplinary view combining biological, technological, economic and environmental points.

Enrollment

11.03.2024 - 22.05.2024

Timing

01.06.2024 - 31.08.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Samu Palander

Objective

The students are able to monitor, plan, evaluate and develop operations of a poultry production unit taking into account animal performance, health and welfare as well as economy and environmental responsibility. The students are able to take part in professional discussions on poultry farming.

Content

Specific characteristics of poultry regarding nutrition and production biology, feeds and their potential, technological solutions and digital control, production monitoring, profitability, objectives and principal operation of international poultry breeding, current topics in health care, important subjects relating to the planning of preventive health care, preventing of common production diseases

Teaching methods

Course on CampusOnline. Self-study and assignments in Moodle

Student workload

Independent study 133 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students can monitor and plan feed consumption of poultry, and produce feeding plans as well as collect information for planning of health care when advised. They can explain objectives and significance of poultry breeding and genetics. They can describe and compare technological solutions.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students can plan feeding and production. They are able to evaluate and explain possibilities of pig breeding and health care. They can recognize the effects of feeding and housing conditions on performance and health. They can justifiably compare and choose solutions for feeding and technology.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students can take into account and apply the facts of nutrition and production biology when planning poultry production. They are able to independently search for information and apply it for problem solving and for justifying the solutions. They can form a broad multidisciplinary view combining biological, technological, economic and environmental points.

Enrollment

28.08.2023 - 21.02.2024

Timing

17.04.2024 - 19.04.2024

Credits

1 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Anna Tall
  • Jori Lahti
Student groups
  • AGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • AGRO23A
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • AGRO23B
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises

Objective

Student learns to know Estonian agriculture as general, rural enterprises and modern farms. Student gets to know other members of tour and is building her/his network .

Content

Study trip to Estonian agriculture and rural areas.

Teaching methods

Studytrip to Estonian farms

Employer connections

Studyvisits at companies

International connections

Estonian agriculture and rural enterprises

Student workload

3 days study visits + raport

Further information

Voluntary studyvisit

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Accepted: participation to study trip. During study trip student shows his competence through discussions, compared to competence goals

Assessment methods and criteria

Participate in study trip and raport

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 25.03.2024

Timing

04.03.2024 - 30.04.2024

Credits

2 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Risto Lauhanen
  • Kari Laasasenaho

Objective

After the course, the student can…
• Understand peat industry and cutaway dynamics of peat extraction areas
• Name the main after-use alternatives of cutaway peatlands
• Recognize factors affecting the after-use decision, such as hydrology, location, land ownership relations and residual peat thickness
• Identify key phenomena related to sustainability issues in peatlands
• Understand the basics for the development of the after-use business
• Assess the profitability of different forms of after-use and understand the importance of climate goals for the land use sector as part of decision-making

Content

Introduction, course objectives and practices, current situation and geographical distribution of peat extraction, just and green transition in peat industry.
Life cycle of peat extraction, environmental impacts, after-use alternatives
Economically viable after-use methods (eg. agriculture and forestry, energy, nature tourism)
Increasing and developing the sustainability of after-use methods
Development of economically viable after-use and business plans of cutaway peatlands

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the themes that make up the profitable and sustainable use of cutaway pealands. He finds ways to promote productivity and sustainability. The student identifies the environmental and economic impacts of different forms of after-use.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to explain the themes that make up the profitable and sustainability use of cutaway peatlands. He / she is able to describe the means by which the sustainable and profitable use of cutaway peatlands can be promoted and is able to plan appropriate practical measures on these lands. The student is able to justify the effects of the after-use of cutaway peatlands on economic production, and the environment.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to interpret different themes of the after-use of cutaway peatlands. He / she is able to analyze the ways in which the sustainable and profitable use of cutaway peatlands can be promoted and is able to develop them in practice and design. The student is able to evaluate the effects of the after-use of cutaway peatlands from the point of the environment and the economy.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1.5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • roo.sv
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Erja Heikkilä
Student groups
  • AGRO21TA
    Agrologi (AMK)

Objective

The students can communicate in Swedish both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in Swedish. They are able to develop their expertise using literature as well as other sources in Swedish.
Students:
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and business letters) and manages spoken communication situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk
know the basic terminology of the field

Content

Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic written messages and letters, spoken work life communication
Field specific texts

Materials

Online material in Moodle

Completion alternatives

Identification of prior learning

Student workload

Classes together ca 24h, other work load indenpendent work in Moodle

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes. Students can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
Student can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, passed assignments, written and oral test

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1.5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • roo.sv
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Heli Simon
  • Erja Heikkilä
Student groups
  • AGRO22A
  • AGRO22B

Objective

The students can communicate in Swedish both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in Swedish. They are able to develop their expertise using literature as well as other sources in Swedish.
Students:
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and business letters) and manages spoken communication situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk
know the basic terminology of the field

Content

Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic written messages and letters, spoken work life communication
Field specific texts

Materials

Online material in Moodle

Completion alternatives

Identification of prior learning

Student workload

Classes together ca 24h, other work load indenpendent work in Moodle

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes. Students can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
Student can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, passed assignments, written and oral test

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1.5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • roo.sv
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology
Teachers
  • Erja Heikkilä
Student groups
  • AGRO21PR
    Agrologi (AMK)

Objective

The students can communicate in Swedish both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in Swedish. They are able to develop their expertise using literature as well as other sources in Swedish.
Students:
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and business letters) and manages spoken communication situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk
know the basic terminology of the field

Content

Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic written messages and letters, spoken work life communication
Field specific texts

Materials

Online material in Moodle

Completion alternatives

Identification of prior learning

Student workload

Classes together ca 24h, other work load indenpendent work in Moodle

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes. Students can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
Student can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, passed assignments, written and oral test

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1.5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Erja Heikkilä
Student groups
  • MAGRO22

Objective

The students can communicate in Swedish both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in Swedish. They are able to develop their expertise using literature as well as other sources in Swedish.
Students:
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and business letters) and manages spoken communication situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk
know the basic terminology of the field

Content

Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic written messages and letters, spoken work life communication
Field specific texts

Materials

Material in Moodle

Teaching methods

Hybride classes: written and oral exercises, virtual independent studies in Moodle

Exam schedules

Level test at the beginning, written and oral test(s) at the end of the course

Completion alternatives

Identification of prior learning by written and oral tests

Student workload

Ca 20 classes together, other work load independent studies

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes. Students can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
Student can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.

Assessment methods and criteria

Acitve participation, written and oral assignments passed ( 1 - 5)

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 07.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 02.12.2023

Credits

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Sari Rimpelä
Student groups
  • AGRO21TA
    Agrologi (AMK)

Objective

Students learn the basics of commercial mathematics and Excel software.

Content

- percent calculation
- simple interest
- compound interest
- discounting
- index
- derivation
- Excel
o creating and editing spreadheets with Excel
o writing formulae and using function
o processing/sorting information in a spreadsheet
o filtering, summarising, linking
o special features in the Excel

Materials

Material announced by the lecturer

Teaching methods

Lectures and assignments

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 100h
- of which scheduled studies: 33h
- of which autonomous studies: 67 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved - Approved assignments. Student can calculate simple interest,compound interest and discounting. Student can derivate and use Excel sofware.

Further information

Course is recommended to the students who choose agribusiness.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 15.10.2023

Credits

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Marja Erkkilä
Student groups
  • AGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • AGRO23A
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • AGRO23B
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises

Objective

- The student is able to use office software, various online services and online learning environment, taking into account data protection and copyright issues.
- The student will be able to apply basic IT skills in new hardware and software environments

Content

Introduction to office software
Word processing
- settings according to the instructions for written work
- document standard
Spreadsheet
- calculation models
- diagrams
Presentation graphics
- presentation content and structure
- presentation settings
Use of online services
Cloud computing
- web conferencing as a working tool
Data protection
Copyright

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students will identify the most common office software and online services. The student will be able to use simple basic office software and understand the importance of data protection and copyright.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student will be able to identify the use of office software and online services and understand how they work and how they can be used as tools for personal work. The student is able to use office software in a variety of situations, taking into account data protection and copyright.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student will identify office software and online services and understand how they can be used. The student is able to apply office software and online services independently and in a variety of ways, taking into account data protection and copyright issues in different situations.

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Marja Erkkilä
Student groups
  • MAGRO24
    Bachelor of Natural Resources

Objective

- The student is able to use office software, various online services and online learning environment, taking into account data protection and copyright issues.
- The student will be able to apply basic IT skills in new hardware and software environments

Content

Introduction to office software
Word processing
- settings according to the instructions for written work
- document standard
Spreadsheet
- calculation models
- diagrams
Presentation graphics
- presentation content and structure
- presentation settings
Use of online services
Cloud computing
- web conferencing as a working tool
Data protection
Copyright

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students will identify the most common office software and online services. The student will be able to use simple basic office software and understand the importance of data protection and copyright.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student will be able to identify the use of office software and online services and understand how they work and how they can be used as tools for personal work. The student is able to use office software in a variety of situations, taking into account data protection and copyright.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student will identify office software and online services and understand how they can be used. The student is able to apply office software and online services independently and in a variety of ways, taking into account data protection and copyright issues in different situations.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 11.10.2023

Timing

23.10.2023 - 17.12.2023

Credits

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing
  • Bachelor of Construction Site Management
  • Master of Engineering, Construction Engineering
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
  • Bachelor of Social Services
  • Bachelor of Hospitality Management
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology
  • Bachelor of Health Care, Physiotherapy
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care, Applied Gerontology
Teachers
  • Juha Yli-Hemminki
Student groups
  • AUTE23B
    Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering

Objective

- The student is able to use office software, various online services and online learning environment, taking into account data protection and copyright issues.
- The student will be able to apply basic IT skills in new hardware and software environments

Content

Introduction to office software
Word processing
- settings according to the instructions for written work
- document standard
Spreadsheet
- calculation models
- diagrams
Presentation graphics
- presentation content and structure
- presentation settings
Use of online services
Cloud computing
- web conferencing as a working tool
Data protection
Copyright

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students will identify the most common office software and online services. The student will be able to use simple basic office software and understand the importance of data protection and copyright.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student will be able to identify the use of office software and online services and understand how they work and how they can be used as tools for personal work. The student is able to use office software in a variety of situations, taking into account data protection and copyright.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student will identify office software and online services and understand how they can be used. The student is able to apply office software and online services independently and in a variety of ways, taking into account data protection and copyright issues in different situations.

Enrollment

15.12.2023 - 21.04.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 31.05.2024

Credits

4 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing
  • Bachelor of Construction Site Management
  • Master of Engineering, Construction Engineering
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
  • Bachelor of Social Services
  • Bachelor of Hospitality Management
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology
  • Bachelor of Health Care, Physiotherapy
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care, Applied Gerontology
Teachers
  • Raija Kangassalo

Objective

- The student is able to use office software, various online services and online learning environment, taking into account data protection and copyright issues.
- The student will be able to apply basic IT skills in new hardware and software environments

Content

Introduction to office software
Word processing
- settings according to the instructions for written work
- document standard
Spreadsheet
- calculation models
- diagrams
Presentation graphics
- presentation content and structure
- presentation settings
Use of online services
Cloud computing
- web conferencing as a working tool
Data protection
Copyright

Materials

Material assigned by the teacher in Moodle

Teaching methods

independent online study

Student workload

Student workload 108 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students will identify the most common office software and online services. The student will be able to use simple basic office software and understand the importance of data protection and copyright.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student will be able to identify the use of office software and online services and understand how they work and how they can be used as tools for personal work. The student is able to use office software in a variety of situations, taking into account data protection and copyright.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student will identify office software and online services and understand how they can be used. The student is able to apply office software and online services independently and in a variety of ways, taking into account data protection and copyright issues in different situations.

Assessment methods and criteria

Independent assingments, Moodle exams

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Sari Rimpelä
Student groups
  • AGRO21TA
    Agrologi (AMK)

Objective

Understanding and competence to interpret ordinary (agricultural) statistical information and to process and present data. Excel and Webropol basic skills

Content

Basic statistical concepts; processing and presentation of quantitative data with Excel; distribution and descriptive statistics and their interpretation; correlation and regression; the role of statistical analyses of data and the concept of statistical significance of difference

Materials

Material announced by the lecturer

Teaching methods

Lectures and assignments

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 52 h
- of which scheduled studies: 21 h
- of which autonomous studies: 31 h

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved - Approved assignments. The student is able to compile a questionnaire and process the data obtained from it using Excel (or other software). The student is able to calculate the key figures and describe the material graphically as well as the concept of statistical dependence.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 21.02.2024

Timing

04.03.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Sari Rimpelä
Student groups
  • AGRO21PR
    Agrologi (AMK)

Objective

Understanding and competence to interpret ordinary (agricultural) statistical information and to process and present data. Excel and Webropol basic skills

Content

Basic statistical concepts; processing and presentation of quantitative data with Excel; distribution and descriptive statistics and their interpretation; correlation and regression; the role of statistical analyses of data and the concept of statistical significance of difference

Materials

Material announced by the lecturer

Teaching methods

Lectures and assignments

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 52 h
- of which scheduled studies: 21 h
- of which autonomous studies: 31 h

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved - Approved assignments. The student is able to compile a questionnaire and process the data obtained from it using Excel (or other software). The student is able to calculate the key figures and describe the material graphically as well as the concept of statistical dependence.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

2 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Sari Rimpelä
Student groups
  • MAGRO22

Objective

Understanding and competence to interpret ordinary (agricultural) statistical information and to process and present data. Excel and Webropol basic skills

Content

Basic statistical concepts; processing and presentation of quantitative data with Excel; distribution and descriptive statistics and their interpretation; correlation and regression; the role of statistical analyses of data and the concept of statistical significance of difference

Materials

Material announced by the lecturer

Teaching methods

Lectures and assignments, online-teaching

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 52 h
- of which scheduled studies: 12 h
- of which autonomous studies: 40 h

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved - Approved assignments. The student is able to compile a questionnaire and process the data obtained from it using Excel (or other software). The student is able to calculate the key figures and describe the material graphically as well as the concept of statistical dependence.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

30.08.2023 - 14.12.2023

Credits

10 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Jyrki Rajakorpi
  • Matti Ryhänen
Student groups
  • AGRO21TA
    Agrologi (AMK)

Objective

The student is familiar with agriculture production and diversity of rural entrepreneurship. He/she masters the rules of law within agribusiness and knows the basics of production economy. He /she is able to search new information in academic publications and utilize the information to solve problems in plant production and animal husbandry.

Content

- Theory and the real world , economic review of production processes, production technology and operational environment as a restraint, profit maximization and minimization of costs, connection between theory and practice and its utilization in economic decision making within plant production and animal husbandry

Materials

Kay, Edwards & Duffy 2019. Farm Management. McGraw-Hill. p. 121-172. Ryhänen & Sipiläinen (2018). Maatalousyrityksen johtaminen ja toiminnan kehittäminen. Ryhänen ja Laitila (eds.) 2012. Yhteistyö ja resurssit maitotiloilla : verkostomaisen yrittämisen lähtökohtia ja edellytyksiä. Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulun julkaisuja B 59. Material made and given by teacher

Teaching methods

Lessons, writing essay, presentations, farm visits, and distance learning

Employer connections

During the course students visit at different farms. Students interview farm entrepreneurs how they manage their farms and how they seek to improve the profitability of their farms. Farm entrepreneurs tell about their solutions and ways of action.

Exam schedules

Three examination possibilities during year.

Student workload

About 75 hours of theory teaching as class working and about 190 hours of independent learning.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

(1)The student masters the basics of production economy and its economical cornerstones and the terms of production theory satisfactorily. He /she is able to utilize production economy in decision making and can apply production theory in practice satisfactorily.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

(3)The student masters the basics of production economy and its economical cornerstones and the principles of production theory. He/she masters the terms of production theory and is able to utilize production economy in decision making well. He/she can apply production theory in practice and is able to solve practical economic problems well.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

(5) The student masters the basics of production economy and its economical cornerstones and the principles of production theory excellently. He /she
can solve theoretical optimizing assignments orally, graphically and mathematically. He/she can apply production theory in practice and is able to solve practical economic problems at an advanced level.

Qualifications

Basics of agribusiness

Enrollment

13.03.2023 - 30.10.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
  • Teija Rönkä
Responsible person

Teija Rönkä

Student groups
  • AGRO21PR
    Agrologi (AMK)
  • MAGRO21

Objective

The student is able to gather information for calculation of key figures used in milk production. The student can utilize main sources to get information about the results calculated for a dairy farm. The student is able to process information if needed. The student can use the key figures to evaluate, plan and develop operations of a dairy cow unit taking into account animal productivity, health and welfare as well as effective use of resources and sustainbility. The student is able to take part in professional discussions of key figures and indicators used in milk production.

Content

Basics of fertility, data and information sources, principal key figures used in Finland and internationally and their interpretation, effect of key figures on productional and economical results, animal health and welfare, use of key figures in monitoring and planning of production

Materials

Hulsen, J. 2008. Fertility: a practical guide to fertility management.

Teaching methods

Web-based learning

Completion alternatives

Can be connected with student's work if possible. Details discussed with teacher.

Student workload

Totally 135 h.

Further information

The student can start the course anytime after 1.8.2023 All assignments must be completed until 31.5.2024. Assessment at the end of the month.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student can name main data sources used in evaluation of fertility and in follw-up of production cycle. Student is able to make a reasonable summary of indicators of good fertility and production management of a dairy farm.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can compare different key figures and data sources. The student can justify the usability of key figures and indicators in evaluation of fertility and planning of production. The student can analyse which objectives to choose. The student can evaluate their own learning process during the course and can describe how to develop their knowledge and skills in future.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can evaluate and justify the usability of different key figures in evaluation of fertility and planning of production widely and comprehensibly. The student can conclude, which targets and objectives to choose in different situations and from various perspectives. The student is able to suggest new indicators to make the overall picture about fertility and production management more complete.

Assessment methods and criteria

Approved assignments

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student can name main data sources used in evaluation of fertility and in follw-up of production cycle. Student is able to make a reasonable summary of indicators of good fertility and production management of a dairy farm.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can compare different key figures and data sources. The student can justify the usability of key figures and indicators in evaluation of fertility and planning of production. The student can analyse which objectives to choose. The student can evaluate their own learning process during the course and can describe how to develop their knowledge and skills in future.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student can evaluate and justify the usability of different key figures in evaluation of fertility and planning of production widely and comprehensibly. The student can conclude, which targets and objectives to choose in different situations and from various perspectives. The student is able to suggest new indicators to make the overall picture about fertility and production management more complete.

Enrollment

01.11.2023 - 30.04.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
  • Teija Rönkä
Responsible person

Teija Rönkä

Student groups
  • AGRO21PR
    Agrologi (AMK)
  • MAGRO22
  • MAGRO21

Objective

The student is able to gather information for calculation of key figures used in milk production. The student can utilize main sources to get information about the results calculated for a dairy farm. The student is able to process information if needed. The student can use the key figures to evaluate, plan and develop operations of a dairy cow unit taking into account animal productivity, health and welfare as well as effective use of resources and sustainbility. The student is able to take part in professional discussions of key figures and indicators used in milk production.

Content

Basics of fertility, data and information sources, principal key figures used in Finland and internationally and their interpretation, effect of key figures on productional and economical results, animal health and welfare, use of key figures in monitoring and planning of production

Materials

Hulsen, J. 2008. Fertility: a practical guide to fertility management.

Teaching methods

Web-based learning

Completion alternatives

Can be connected with student's work if possible. Details discussed with teacher.

Student workload

Totally 135 h.

Further information

The student can start the course anytime after 1.8.2023 All assignments must be completed until 31.5.2024. Assessment at the end of the month.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student can name main data sources used in evaluation of fertility and in follw-up of production cycle. Student is able to make a reasonable summary of indicators of good fertility and production management of a dairy farm.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can compare different key figures and data sources. The student can justify the usability of key figures and indicators in evaluation of fertility and planning of production. The student can analyse which objectives to choose. The student can evaluate their own learning process during the course and can describe how to develop their knowledge and skills in future.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can evaluate and justify the usability of different key figures in evaluation of fertility and planning of production widely and comprehensibly. The student can conclude, which targets and objectives to choose in different situations and from various perspectives. The student is able to suggest new indicators to make the overall picture about fertility and production management more complete.

Assessment methods and criteria

Approved assignments

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student can name main data sources used in evaluation of fertility and in follw-up of production cycle. Student is able to make a reasonable summary of indicators of good fertility and production management of a dairy farm.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can compare different key figures and data sources. The student can justify the usability of key figures and indicators in evaluation of fertility and planning of production. The student can analyse which objectives to choose. The student can evaluate their own learning process during the course and can describe how to develop their knowledge and skills in future.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student can evaluate and justify the usability of different key figures in evaluation of fertility and planning of production widely and comprehensibly. The student can conclude, which targets and objectives to choose in different situations and from various perspectives. The student is able to suggest new indicators to make the overall picture about fertility and production management more complete.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

30.08.2023 - 15.10.2023

Credits

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Samu Palander
  • Anu Latva-Reinikka
Student groups
  • AGRO21TA
    Agrologi (AMK)

Objective

The student is able to
- identify differences in scientific and everyday thinking
- define different approaches to research and basics concepts of research
- present the stages of a research process and reporting (structure)
- explain the importance of critical thinking in research and development work
- give examples of the meaning of research ethics

Content

- scientific and everyday thinking
- general research ethics
- central research methods
- basic concepts and structure of research
- states of research process and report
- research&development approach to work

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

x

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

- Pass/fail
Pass:
The student demonstrates the competencies defined as the learning goals of the course and acceptably carries out the possible assignments related to the course.
Fail:
The student does not achieve the learning goals of the course and is not able to demonstrate their competencies.

Assessment methods and criteria

Exercises.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

30.08.2023 - 15.10.2023

Credits

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Anu Latva-Reinikka
  • Samu Palander
Student groups
  • AGRO21PR
    Agrologi (AMK)

Objective

The student is able to
- identify differences in scientific and everyday thinking
- define different approaches to research and basics concepts of research
- present the stages of a research process and reporting (structure)
- explain the importance of critical thinking in research and development work
- give examples of the meaning of research ethics

Content

- scientific and everyday thinking
- general research ethics
- central research methods
- basic concepts and structure of research
- states of research process and report
- research&development approach to work

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

x

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

- Pass/fail
Pass:
The student demonstrates the competencies defined as the learning goals of the course and acceptably carries out the possible assignments related to the course.
Fail:
The student does not achieve the learning goals of the course and is not able to demonstrate their competencies.

Assessment methods and criteria

Exercises.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 25.02.2024

Credits

2 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1.5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Samu Palander
  • Anu Latva-Reinikka
Student groups
  • MAGRO22

Objective

The student is able to
- identify differences in scientific and everyday thinking
- define different approaches to research and basics concepts of research
- present the stages of a research process and reporting (structure)
- explain the importance of critical thinking in research and development work
- give examples of the meaning of research ethics

Content

- scientific and everyday thinking
- general research ethics
- central research methods
- basic concepts and structure of research
- states of research process and report
- research&development approach to work

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

x

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

- Pass/fail
Pass:
The student demonstrates the competencies defined as the learning goals of the course and acceptably carries out the possible assignments related to the course.
Fail:
The student does not achieve the learning goals of the course and is not able to demonstrate their competencies.

Assessment methods and criteria

Exercises.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

25.09.2023 - 17.12.2023

Credits

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Helena Myllymäki
Student groups
  • AGRO22A
  • AGRO22B

Objective

After the course, the student is able to interact appropriately and draw up the most ordinary texts needed in the working life. He is acquainted with the conventions of the academic text, which are needed in the thesis, and is able to apply them in his own text. He can express himself coherently, convincingly and clearly.

Content

- basics of business communication
- essential texts within the field, business letters, informing
- basics of academic writing

Materials

Juholin, E. 2013. Communicare! Kasva viestinnän ammattilaiseksi. MIF. and online material

Teaching methods

Contact teaching, group work - written and oral assignments - self reflection, peer assessment - possible exam

Student workload

total working hours 51 h

Further information

Course content:
-Basics of organization communication
-central text forms, informing
-basics of research writing

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can not take the objective, receiver or situation into consideration sufficiently. The structure of the text is illogical and the argumentation is one-sided. Illustration is inadequate. The student can evaluate his communication only from his point of view.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can take only partly into consideration the objective, situation and receiver. He can maintain the interaction. The structure of the text is mainly clear and consistent and the argumentation is versatile and credible. The illustration is appropriate. The student can in some part evaluate his communication realistically. He identifies the culturally bound character of the communication to some extent.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can take the objective, situation and receiver into consideration skilfully and credibly. He can act responsibly and according to the agreed ways of action. The structure of the text follows the structure which is characteristic of the text species. The text is logical and the argumentation is versatile and convincing. The illustration is appropriate and efficient. The student can estimate his communication realistically. He can identify the culturally bound character of the communication.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation required

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can not take the objective, receiver or situation into consideration sufficiently. The structure of the text is illogical and the argumentation is one-sided. Illustration is inadequate. The student can evaluate his communication only from his point of view.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can take only partly into consideration the objective, situation and receiver. He can maintain the interaction. The structure of the text is mainly clear and consistent and the argumentation is versatile and credible. The illustration is appropriate. The student can in some part evaluate his communication realistically. He identifies the culturally bound character of the communication to some extent.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student can take the objective, situation and receiver into consideration skilfully and credibly. He can act responsibly and according to the agreed ways of action. The structure of the text follows the structure which is characteristic of the text species. The text is logical and the argumentation is versatile and convincing. The illustration is appropriate and efficient. The student can estimate his communication realistically. He can identify the culturally bound character of the communication.

Qualifications

Communication Skills

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 17.12.2023

Credits

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Helena Myllymäki
Student groups
  • MAGRO22

Objective

After the course, the student is able to interact appropriately and draw up the most ordinary texts needed in the working life. He is acquainted with the conventions of the academic text, which are needed in the thesis, and is able to apply them in his own text. He can express himself coherently, convincingly and clearly.

Content

- basics of business communication
- essential texts within the field, business letters, informing
- basics of academic writing

Materials

Juholin, E. 2013. Communicare! Kasva viestinnän ammattilaiseksi. MIF. and online material

Teaching methods

Contact teaching, group work - written and oral assignments - self reflection, peer assessment - possible exam

Student workload

total working hours 51 h

Further information

Course content:
-Basics of organization communication
-central text forms, informing
-basics of research writing

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can not take the objective, receiver or situation into consideration sufficiently. The structure of the text is illogical and the argumentation is one-sided. Illustration is inadequate. The student can evaluate his communication only from his point of view.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can take only partly into consideration the objective, situation and receiver. He can maintain the interaction. The structure of the text is mainly clear and consistent and the argumentation is versatile and credible. The illustration is appropriate. The student can in some part evaluate his communication realistically. He identifies the culturally bound character of the communication to some extent.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can take the objective, situation and receiver into consideration skilfully and credibly. He can act responsibly and according to the agreed ways of action. The structure of the text follows the structure which is characteristic of the text species. The text is logical and the argumentation is versatile and convincing. The illustration is appropriate and efficient. The student can estimate his communication realistically. He can identify the culturally bound character of the communication.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation required

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can not take the objective, receiver or situation into consideration sufficiently. The structure of the text is illogical and the argumentation is one-sided. Illustration is inadequate. The student can evaluate his communication only from his point of view.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can take only partly into consideration the objective, situation and receiver. He can maintain the interaction. The structure of the text is mainly clear and consistent and the argumentation is versatile and credible. The illustration is appropriate. The student can in some part evaluate his communication realistically. He identifies the culturally bound character of the communication to some extent.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student can take the objective, situation and receiver into consideration skilfully and credibly. He can act responsibly and according to the agreed ways of action. The structure of the text follows the structure which is characteristic of the text species. The text is logical and the argumentation is versatile and convincing. The illustration is appropriate and efficient. The student can estimate his communication realistically. He can identify the culturally bound character of the communication.

Qualifications

Communication Skills

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

15.01.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

2 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Anu Katila
  • Tiina Välimäki
  • Kari Jokiranta
Student groups
  • AGRO22A
  • AGRO22B

Objective

Students are able to
- plan their studies in accordance with their own career plans
- develop their job seeking skills in different ways
- identify their own career opportunities
- anticipate the changing needs of working life
- identify the effects of multiculturalism and globalisation on working life and interaction
- function in an international operational environment and make use of international networks
- plan their personal internationalisation in studies and working life

Content

- rules of working life and working life skills
- anticipating the needs of future working life
- career planning and job seeking skills
- goal-oriented planning of studies from the viewpoint of the student’s own career plans
- personal internationalisation planning
- opportunities of study and training abroad
- international operational environment and multiculturalism
- international networks

Materials

Material provided by the teacher

Teaching methods

Lectures, assignments, group work, presentations, online learning

Employer connections

Meeting with alumnis

International connections

Lectures of international environment and business

Completion alternatives

Distance learning

Student workload

Contact teaching, assignments and exercises.

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

x

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass: The student participates in the classes of the course and shows the knowledge and skills listed in the learning outcomes in class and/or by completing the required course assignments.

Fail: The student does not reach the learning outcomes of the course and is not able to show required knowledge and skills

Assessment methods and criteria

Participating in lectures, completing assignments and exercises (partly online)

Qualifications

Course: Studying in an University of Applied Sciences
Recommended optional programme components:
The student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 11.10.2023

Timing

09.10.2023 - 28.04.2024

Credits

2 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Anu Katila
  • Tiina Välimäki
  • Kari Jokiranta
Student groups
  • MAGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources

Objective

Students are able to
- plan their studies in accordance with their own career plans
- develop their job seeking skills in different ways
- identify their own career opportunities
- anticipate the changing needs of working life
- identify the effects of multiculturalism and globalisation on working life and interaction
- function in an international operational environment and make use of international networks
- plan their personal internationalisation in studies and working life

Content

- rules of working life and working life skills
- anticipating the needs of future working life
- career planning and job seeking skills
- goal-oriented planning of studies from the viewpoint of the student’s own career plans
- personal internationalisation planning
- opportunities of study and training abroad
- international operational environment and multiculturalism
- international networks

Materials

Material provided by the teacher

Teaching methods

Lectures, assignments, group work, presentations, online learning

Employer connections

Meeting with alumnis

International connections

Lectures of international environment and business

Completion alternatives

Distance learning

Student workload

Contact teaching, assignments and exercises.

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

x

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass: The student participates in the classes of the course and shows the knowledge and skills listed in the learning outcomes in class and/or by completing the required course assignments.

Fail: The student does not reach the learning outcomes of the course and is not able to show required knowledge and skills

Assessment methods and criteria

completing assignments and exercises online

Qualifications

Course: Studying in an University of Applied Sciences
Recommended optional programme components:
The student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 11.10.2023

Timing

23.10.2023 - 17.12.2023

Credits

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Helena Myllymäki
Student groups
  • AGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • AGRO23A
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • AGRO23B
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises

Objective

The student can
- act adequately in different public presentation and group communication situations
- act in interactive situations in digital environments, too
- analyse and assess communication skills as part of professional growth
- produce formal style text and apply SeAMK’s Instructions for Written Work

Content

- Communication style analysis
- Public presentation skills and interaction
- Group communication skills (e.g., meetings and negotiations, incl. online)
- Principles of a digital environment and interaction
- Production of formal style texts
- SeAMK’s Instructions for Written Work

Materials

- Material provided by the teacher
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare! Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (8. uud. p.). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF.
- SeAMK's Instructions for Written Work https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
- Kielitoimiston ohjepankki (Kotus) http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/
- Kielijelppi http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Opintokeskus Sivis https://www.kokouskaytannot.fi/

Teaching methods

Contact lessons
Independent study: data acquisition and exercises
Written and spoken individual and group assignments
Online exams

Exam schedules

Exam and assignment times will be announced during the course.

Student workload

108 h, including 28 h contact learning

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can communicate in a sender-focused manner: they cannot pay sufficient attention to the goal, receiver, or situation. Text structure is incoherent and illogical, and argumentation is biased and scarce. Illustration is limited and irrelevant. The student can only assess their communication from the perspective of the sender of the message. They recognise the principles of digital communication only partially.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In their communication, the student can only partially pay attention to the goal, situation, and the receiver of the message. Can maintain interaction in communication. Recognises to some extent the cultural-specific character of communication. Can take the principles of digital communication into account. Text structure is mainly clear and consistent, and argumentation is varied and trustworthy. Illustration is adequate. The student can assess their communication to some extent and partly in a realistic way.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In their communication, the student can pay attention to the goal, situation, and the receiver of the message in a commendable and convincing manner, they can act responsibly and according to the agreed principles. Interaction in communication is very skilful. Can recognise the cultural-specific character of communication. Masters the policies of digital communication and can apply them. Text structure is typical of the genre, text is logical, clear, coherent, and argumentation is varied, unbiased, and convincing. consistent, and argumentation is varied and trustworthy. Illustration is adequate, efficient, and thought-out. The student can assess their own communication in a varied and realistic way from the perspective of the goal, purpose, receiver, and their own professional field.

Assessment methods and criteria

Written and spoken assignments
Online exams
Active participation in the assignments and submitting the assignments on time
Self assessment
Peer assessment

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Helena Myllymäki
Student groups
  • MAGRO24
    Bachelor of Natural Resources

Objective

The student can
- act adequately in different public presentation and group communication situations
- act in interactive situations in digital environments, too
- analyse and assess communication skills as part of professional growth
- produce formal style text and apply SeAMK’s Instructions for Written Work

Content

- Communication style analysis
- Public presentation skills and interaction
- Group communication skills (e.g., meetings and negotiations, incl. online)
- Principles of a digital environment and interaction
- Production of formal style texts
- SeAMK’s Instructions for Written Work

Materials

- Material provided by the teacher
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare! Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (8. uud. p.). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF.
- SeAMK's Instructions for Written Work https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
- Kielitoimiston ohjepankki (Kotus) http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/
- Kielijelppi http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Opintokeskus Sivis https://www.kokouskaytannot.fi/

Teaching methods

Contact lessons
Independent study: data acquisition and exercises
Written and spoken individual and group assignments
Online exams

Exam schedules

Exam and assignment times will be announced during the course.

Student workload

108 h, including 28 h contact learning

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can communicate in a sender-focused manner: they cannot pay sufficient attention to the goal, receiver, or situation. Text structure is incoherent and illogical, and argumentation is biased and scarce. Illustration is limited and irrelevant. The student can only assess their communication from the perspective of the sender of the message. They recognise the principles of digital communication only partially.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In their communication, the student can only partially pay attention to the goal, situation, and the receiver of the message. Can maintain interaction in communication. Recognises to some extent the cultural-specific character of communication. Can take the principles of digital communication into account. Text structure is mainly clear and consistent, and argumentation is varied and trustworthy. Illustration is adequate. The student can assess their communication to some extent and partly in a realistic way.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In their communication, the student can pay attention to the goal, situation, and the receiver of the message in a commendable and convincing manner, they can act responsibly and according to the agreed principles. Interaction in communication is very skilful. Can recognise the cultural-specific character of communication. Masters the policies of digital communication and can apply them. Text structure is typical of the genre, text is logical, clear, coherent, and argumentation is varied, unbiased, and convincing. consistent, and argumentation is varied and trustworthy. Illustration is adequate, efficient, and thought-out. The student can assess their own communication in a varied and realistic way from the perspective of the goal, purpose, receiver, and their own professional field.

Assessment methods and criteria

Written and spoken assignments
Online exams
Active participation in the assignments and submitting the assignments on time
Self assessment
Peer assessment

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

30.08.2023 - 17.12.2023

Credits

10 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Anna Tall
  • Marjo Latva-Kyyny
  • Jori Lahti
  • Arja Nykänen
Student groups
  • AGRO21PR
    Agrologi (AMK)
  • MAGRO21

Objective

The studies increase students' skills developing plant production plans for a farm. The student can explain the factors of plant production planning and developing. Student can analyze the present situation and the problems related to that, as well as map the possibilities of development. Based on this, the student can create development plan including economic calculations as well as indicators and methods of evaluation. Student can make the plant production plan by using a planning tool programme. Student can plan a crop rotation which increases the soil quality and in which the fertilization and plant protection are done by considering environmental and sustainability factors.

The student is also able to plan machinery systems for cereal/grass production. The student can make nutrient balance calculations. The student can also utilize research outcomes.

Content

Purchase of farm-specific basic material.
Economical calculations
Crop rotation, carbon farming and regenerative farming
Plant protection plan and pest control methods.
Nutrient balances, their analysis and development.
Farm development plan including bookkeeping
Designing of technology solutions
Crop Production Planning Program and its use

Materials

Electronically available Finnish, Swedish and English material, which is pointed out in Moodle

Teaching methods

Contact teaching, oral presentations, group guidance and group work.

Exam schedules

No exams

Student workload

Total work load 270 h, of which scheduled studies 50 h, guidance in groups 50 and group work 170 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can make plant protection plans and cultivation and production plans with economic calculations, if he is guided. The student will find means which can be used to improve the nutrient balance and crop production of the farm.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can make a cultivation plan, and crop protection plan with economic calculations and calculate the field balance sheets of the farm. The student explains how different factors affect the balance sheets of the state and to the making of the cultivation plan. The student analyses and interprets the cultivation of the farm and the factors which affect it.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can make a cultivation plan, crop protection plan with economic calculations and calculate the field balance sheets of the farm. The student thinks and justifies factors which affect the balance sheets and cultivation plan. The student analyses the cultivation of the farm and presents the concrete developing measures of the farm

Assessment methods and criteria

Development plan (1-5), plant protection, profit margin calculatios and wisu plans (accepted)

Qualifications

Basics of professional studies

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 27.09.2023

Timing

25.09.2023 - 17.12.2023

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Anu Katila
Student groups
  • AGRO22A
  • AGRO22B

Objective

The student
• is able to outline the entrepreneurial competences and to reflect on their own goals and strengths in relation to them
• recognizes human cognitive structures in themselves and in interaction with other people
• understands the importance of the tolerance of uncertainty in their actions and interaction
• is able to describe and consider social, cultural and economic value and to perceive their differences
• recognizes the contextuality of value and the different structures in which it can be created
• is able to analyse different value chains and networks
• is able to describe the importance of entrepreneurship for society and national economy as well as to recognize different manifestations of entrepreneurship in everyday life
• is able to describe the preconditions for profitable business activity
• knows the stages of the establishment of a company
• knows the entrepreneurship opportunities at SeAMK

Content

• Entrepreneurial competence, self-knowledge and self-efficacy, motivation, human systems of thought, uncertainty tolerance, and processing of disappointments
• Value creation, recognition of value chains and networks in different environments, value creation in different structures, such as companies and associations
• Basic concepts of entrepreneurship and business and earnings logic, economic literacy, risk management
• Stages of the establishment of business activities
• Business plan as a tool for structuring a business idea (for fields of study other than Business)
• Business activities as part of society, entrepreneurship as part of life
• Deepening of the student’s entrepreneurial skills at SeAMK (SeAMK Yritystalli, SeAMKPro, SeiES, etc.)

Materials

Moodlesta löytyvä materiaali
Oheismateriaali & lisälukemista:
- Taivas ja helvetti 2.0
- Urheilijan taivas ja helvetti, paras versio itsestäsi
- Taivas ja helvetti - Riko rajasi
- Aki Hintsa: Voittamisen anatomia
- Holopainen Tuulikki (2022) Yrityksen perustamisopas: käytännön perustamistoimet. E-kirja

Teaching methods

discussions, operational tasks, group work, tests, network exam, entreprise visits

Employer connections

visits at enterprises

Completion alternatives

Learning through your own business (no farm producing meat or milk)
Previous studies at university level

Student workload

80 hours

Content scheduling

Self-Knowledge and mePersistence Working life Change Megatrends Value Production Entrepreneurship and Society Business idea Business Model Canvas

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

x

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To pass the course, the student is required to actively participate in it and to pass all the assignments. In the assignments, the student shows they understand the creation of social, cultural and economic value and reflects on their importance in business and society. The student demonstrates they know the basic concepts of business and are able to describe the preconditions for profitable business activity. The student demonstrates they are able to reflect on their own relationship with entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial competence.

Assessment methods and criteria

The approved performance requires active participation and the approved performance of all tasks. In the assignments, the student shows that he understands the creation of social, cultural and economic value and considers their importance through business activities

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

08.11.2023 - 15.01.2024

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Anu Katila
Student groups
  • MAGRO22

Objective

The student
• is able to outline the entrepreneurial competences and to reflect on their own goals and strengths in relation to them
• recognizes human cognitive structures in themselves and in interaction with other people
• understands the importance of the tolerance of uncertainty in their actions and interaction
• is able to describe and consider social, cultural and economic value and to perceive their differences
• recognizes the contextuality of value and the different structures in which it can be created
• is able to analyse different value chains and networks
• is able to describe the importance of entrepreneurship for society and national economy as well as to recognize different manifestations of entrepreneurship in everyday life
• is able to describe the preconditions for profitable business activity
• knows the stages of the establishment of a company
• knows the entrepreneurship opportunities at SeAMK

Content

• Entrepreneurial competence, self-knowledge and self-efficacy, motivation, human systems of thought, uncertainty tolerance, and processing of disappointments
• Value creation, recognition of value chains and networks in different environments, value creation in different structures, such as companies and associations
• Basic concepts of entrepreneurship and business and earnings logic, economic literacy, risk management
• Stages of the establishment of business activities
• Business plan as a tool for structuring a business idea (for fields of study other than Business)
• Business activities as part of society, entrepreneurship as part of life
• Deepening of the student’s entrepreneurial skills at SeAMK (SeAMK Yritystalli, SeAMKPro, SeiES, etc.)

Materials

Moodlesta löytyvä materiaali
Oheismateriaali & lisälukemista:
- Taivas ja helvetti 2.0
- Urheilijan taivas ja helvetti, paras versio itsestäsi
- Taivas ja helvetti - Riko rajasi
- Aki Hintsa: Voittamisen anatomia
- Holopainen Tuulikki (2022) Yrityksen perustamisopas: käytännön perustamistoimet. E-kirja

Teaching methods

Distance learning: discussions, operational tasks, group work, tests, network exam, entreprise visits

Employer connections

visits at enterprises

Completion alternatives

learning through your own business (no farm producing meat or milk)
previous studies at university level

Student workload

80 hours

Content scheduling

Self-Knowledge and mePersistence Working life Change Megatrends Value Production Entrepreneurship and Society Business idea Business Model Canvas

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

x

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To pass the course, the student is required to actively participate in it and to pass all the assignments. In the assignments, the student shows they understand the creation of social, cultural and economic value and reflects on their importance in business and society. The student demonstrates they know the basic concepts of business and are able to describe the preconditions for profitable business activity. The student demonstrates they are able to reflect on their own relationship with entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial competence.

Assessment methods and criteria

The approved performance requires active participation and the approved performance of all tasks. In the assignments, the student shows that he understands the creation of social, cultural and economic value and considers their importance through business activities

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

18.03.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Anu Katila
Student groups
  • AGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • AGRO23A
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • AGRO23B
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises

Objective

The student
• is able to outline the entrepreneurial competences and to reflect on their own goals and strengths in relation to them
• recognizes human cognitive structures in themselves and in interaction with other people
• is able to describe and consider international, sustainable, social, cultural and economic value and to perceive their differences
• is able to analyze different value chains and networks
• is able to describe the importance of entrepreneurship for sustainability, society, international and national economy as well as to recognize different manifestations of entrepreneurship in everyday life
• is able to describe the preconditions for profitable business activity
• knows the stages of the establishment of a company
• knows the entrepreneurship opportunities at SeAMK

Content

Entrepreneurial competence, self-knowledge and self-efficacy, motivation, human systems of thought, uncertainty tolerance, and processing of disappointments
• Value creation, recognition of value chains and networks in different environments, value creation in different structures, such as companies and associations
• Basic concepts of entrepreneurship and business and earnings logic, economic literacy, risk management
• Stages of the establishment of business activities
• Business plan as a tool for structuring a business idea
• Business activities as part of society, entrepreneurship as part of life
• Deepening of the student’s entrepreneurial skills at SeAMK (SeAMK Yritystalli, SeAMKPro, SeiES, etc.)

Materials

Moodlesta löytyvä materiaali
Oheismateriaali & lisälukemista:
- Taivas ja helvetti 2.0
- Urheilijan taivas ja helvetti, paras versio itsestäsi
- Taivas ja helvetti - Riko rajasi
- Aki Hintsa: Voittamisen anatomia
- Holopainen Tuulikki (2022) Yrityksen perustamisopas: käytännön perustamistoimet. E-kirja

Teaching methods

discussions, operational tasks, group work, tests, network exam, entreprise visits

Employer connections

agricultural business companies

Completion alternatives

learning through your own business (no farm producing meat, grain or raw milk)
Previous studies at university level

Student workload

81 hours

Content scheduling

Self-Knowledge and mePersistence Working life Change Megatrends Value Production Entrepreneurship and Society Business idea Business Model Canvas

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To pass the course, the student is required to actively participate in it and to pass all the assignments. In the assignments, the student shows they understand the creation of sustainable, social, international, cultural and economic value and reflects on their importance in business and society. The student demonstrates they know the basic concepts of business and are able to describe the preconditions for profitable business activity in rural areas and food sector. The student demonstrates they are able to reflect on their own relationship with entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial competence.

Assessment methods and criteria

The approved performance requires active participation and the approved performance of all tasks. In the assignments, the student shows that he understands the creation of social, cultural and economic value and considers their importance through business activities

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

30.08.2023 - 15.10.2023

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Juha Tiainen
  • Jori Lahti
Student groups
  • AGRO21PR
    Agrologi (AMK)
  • MAGRO21
  • AGRO21TA
    Agrologi (AMK)
  • AGRO20PR
  • AGRO20TA
  • IEPFF23F
    From Field to Fork

Objective

The student is able to evaluate the suitability of new solutions in the agrotechnology field as an enhancer of agricultural production processes and is currently able to utilize information in the development of exemplary state of the art technologies. They are able to introduce versatile technologies for cultivation measures and to describe the technological basics of precision farming. He / she is able to choose different cultivation technologies and assess their relevance and usability.

Content

New innovations in agrotechnology
- Precision farming concept and technology
- Harvesting Equipment
- Driving signals and automatic steering
- ISOBUS equipment principles
- Drones and utilizing the image information they produce, practice
- Commercial examples and their use

Materials

-Pesonen, L., Kaivosoja, J. ja Suomi P. 2010. Täsmäviljely ja ravinteiden käytön
tarkentaminen. Teho-hankkeen julkaisuja 5/2010. Saatavana: https://www.doria.fi/bitstream/handle/10024/94183/T%C3%A4sm%C3%A4viljely%20ja%20ravinteiden%20k%C3%A4yt%C3%B6n%20tarkentaminen.pdf?sequence=2
-Riikonen, A. 2017. Big Data päätöksenteon apuvälineenä kasvinviljelytilalla. YAMK opinnäytetyö. Savonia. Saatavana: https://www.theseus.fi/bitstream/handle/10024/131282/Riikonen_Aila.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
-Material gathered during the studies

Teaching methods

-Contact teaching
-Practical exercises
-Literal assignments

Student workload

Total work load of the course is 134 h of which
-Lectures 24 h
-Practical exercises 19 h
-Independent study and assignments 91 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Accepted: The student is able to analyze the possibilities of new innovations in agrotechnology for Finnish farms. The student is, also, able to evaluate and choose precision farming technology to an example farm.