Opinto-opas

Tavoitteet

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

Sisältö

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 agreem

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (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.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (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.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (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