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Project Studies (10 cr)

Code: 7200DC11-3001

General information


Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 17.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 28.04.2024

Credits

10 op

Teaching languages

  • English

Degree programmes

  • Bachelor of Engineering, Agri-food Engineering

Teachers

  • Carolin Kolmeder
  • Gun Wirtanen

Student groups

  • AFE22
    Bachelor of Engineering, Agri-Food Engineering , full time studies

Objective

Upon completion of the course, the student will
- understand and be able to evaluate the demands associated with the duties of an agri-food engineer and know how
- be able to apply previously learned knowledge and skills to independent problem-solving situations and acquiring new information.

The purpose of the Project Studies is to nurture students' growth into the engineering profession and to provide them with an opportunity to acquire special expertise in applying meat and food processing technology to practical problems and challenges while working in the field. Project Studies also develop students' problem-solving and information acquisition abilities as well as their skills in communicating and interacting with others.

Content

Students will engage in practical work in the Project Workshop and company projects. They are required to attend a seminar that pertains to the project in which they participated and the results of that project. Students will be given tasks at the beginning of the course that are associated with the food processing industry.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to usual problems.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of topics, 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 topics, 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.