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Open University of Applied Sciences

Credits:
20 ects

Comprehensive whole-farm management

Biosecurity at animal farms

Nutrition expertise and communication in the food chain

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

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 - 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

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

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 - 06.09.2023

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

01.08.2023 - 05.05.2024

Timing

07.08.2023 - 07.06.2024

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Engineering
  • Bachelor of Construction Site Management
  • Free Choice Studies
  • Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
  • Juhani Paananen

Objective

Students will be competent in utilising the mathematical methods in problems concerning basic level mathematics, physics and chemistry.

Content

- Mathematics (expressions, equations, right-angled triangle, percent calculations, areas, volumes)
- Physics (basics of kinematics, thermodynamics and electrostatics)
- Chemistry (reaction equations, amount of substance)
- Logic (logical reasoning)

Teaching methods

Teaching and learning support via distance education

Student workload

Autonomous studies: 80 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to reduce and modify simple algebraic expressions. They are able to solve a standard linear equation. They are able to carry out simple conversions of physical units. They are able to calculate the mole mass of simple chemical compound.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to handle algebraic expressions fluently. They are able to solve a non-standard linear equation. They are able to solve simple equations concerning dynamics, thermodynamics and electrostatics. They are able to balance a simple chemical equation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters the handling stages of algebraic expressions fluently. They are able to solve random linear equations. They are able to solve simple pair of equations. They are able to solve simple application problems concerning geometry of rectangles, right-angled triangles and circles. They master basic applications of dynamics, thermodynamics and electrostatics. They are able to solve basic applications of chemical calculations concerning amount of substance, concentration and pH.

Assessment methods and criteria

Project works (0...100 points), assessment 0-5.

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.