Opinto-opas
2002
Study guide
2002
Opinto-opas · Laurea – opinto-opas 2002–2003
12 STUDIES IN NATURAL RESOURCES
Study guide · Laurea – Study Guide 2002–2003
12 STUDIES IN NATURAL RESOURCES
Laurea – Study Guide 2002–2003
12 STUDIES IN NATURAL RESOURCES
The sustainable development programme aims at providing participants with a useful and practi-cal knowledge concerning different aspects of sustainable development. Decision-making by present-day professionals increasingly requires expertise in matters linked to ecological sustain-ability. The well-being of nature on our planet is a prerequisite for the well-being and existence of humans. The growing population needs more and more food and space, which only nature can offer to us either directly or indirectly. Therefore, how we treat nature and its riches is not unim-portant. The aim of sustainable development is both to satisfy our present needs and to take into account future generations’ possibilities to lead comfortable lives.
Sustainable development can be viewed from ecological, economic, social, and cultural perspec-tives. This study programme allows the students to use their knowledge and skills in different cultures and environments, depending on their field of study.
Finnish farming is based on a pure environment and sustainable use of renewable resources. Sustainable agriculture means that farmers use as little fertilisers and pesticides as possible. They use fertilisers only when needed. The climate in Finland is more unfavourable than in the middle and southern parts of Europe. This is the reason for the current interest in organic farming in Finland.
Forestry plays an important role in Finnish farming. We have highly professional skills in forestry management. Landscape Management has become an essential part of forestry activity.
Finland is among the biggest countries in Europe by area and has five million inhabitants. This means that the population density is among the lowest in Europe. Therefore, it is essential to consider the livelihood of rural areas, where enterprises dealing with agriculture, forestry, envi-ronment, leisure activities and other services play a significant role. We emphasise production of pure products containing very few additives.
In Brief
The Laurea Polytechnic Degree Programme of Studies in Natural Resources
- 4 years of full-time study
- 240 ECTS Credits (160 Finnish Credits)
- Annual intake 60 students
Degree Programmes
· Sustainable Development – Environmental Planning
· Rural Economics
English Language Course Provision in Hyvinkää 2001-2002
Further information:
Laurea Polytechnic
Hyvinkää Institute/Studies in Natural Resources
Uudenmaankatu 22, FIN-05800 Hyvinkää
Contact Person: Ms. Hannele Leinonen
Tel. + 358 20 5787 703
Fax + 358 20 5787 701
Email: hannele.leinonen@laurea.fi
Sustainable development can be viewed from ecological, economic, social, and cultural perspec-tives. This study programme allows the students to use their knowledge and skills in different cultures and environments, depending on their field of study.
Finnish farming is based on a pure environment and sustainable use of renewable resources. Sustainable agriculture means that farmers use as little fertilisers and pesticides as possible. They use fertilisers only when needed. The climate in Finland is more unfavourable than in the middle and southern parts of Europe. This is the reason for the current interest in organic farming in Finland.
Forestry plays an important role in Finnish farming. We have highly professional skills in forestry management. Landscape Management has become an essential part of forestry activity.
Finland is among the biggest countries in Europe by area and has five million inhabitants. This means that the population density is among the lowest in Europe. Therefore, it is essential to consider the livelihood of rural areas, where enterprises dealing with agriculture, forestry, envi-ronment, leisure activities and other services play a significant role. We emphasise production of pure products containing very few additives.
In Brief
The Laurea Polytechnic Degree Programme of Studies in Natural Resources
- 4 years of full-time study
- 240 ECTS Credits (160 Finnish Credits)
- Annual intake 60 students
Degree Programmes
· Sustainable Development – Environmental Planning
· Rural Economics
English Language Course Provision in Hyvinkää 2001-2002
Further information:
Laurea Polytechnic
Hyvinkää Institute/Studies in Natural Resources
Uudenmaankatu 22, FIN-05800 Hyvinkää
Contact Person: Ms. Hannele Leinonen
Tel. + 358 20 5787 703
Fax + 358 20 5787 701
Email: hannele.leinonen@laurea.fi
HB3504 Finnish Society and Culture 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objectives
The student will become familiar with the main features and actors in Finnish cultural, economic and political life. The student will deepen his/her knowledge about Finnish society and way of life in Finland
Content
History/ Political and social security systems / Economy / Culture
Method
WEB-studies, Study visits, Lectures, Assignments,
Assessment
pass/fail
Health Care Community and Environment 3 CR/4.5 ECTS Credits
Objectives and content
The student is able to recognize health needs in communities. He/she knows connections between the environment and health. The student is also able to gain knowledge of healtcare systems and healthcare education.
Method
Lectures, Assignments
Assessment
A(5) – E (1), fail
Seminar in English 1 CR/1,5 ECTS Credits
Objectives and content
The student deepens his/her knowledge of a certain field of envi-ronmental or agricultural issues. He/she is able to give a talk in Eng-lish and take part in a conversation on environmental or agricultural issues.
Method
The student prepares a talk in English on the chosen topic and listens to nine other presentations. She/he takes intensively part in conversations.
Assessment
pass/fail
Ecologically Sustainable Development in the European Union 3 CR/4,5 ECTS Credits
Objectives
Students will become familiar with the concept of ecologically sus-tainable development and its implications for today´s society. They will gain knowledge of what the main challenges of ecologically sus-tainable development are in the EU, different environmental pro-grammes launched to address these and also how successful these have
Content
Sustainable development in different sectors National and interna-tional environmental programmes finnish programme of sustainable development
Teaching and assessment
Lectures, relevant literature, exam and a study assignment
Literature
To be announced
Evaluation
A(5) – E (1), fail
Environmental Technology 3 CR/4,5 ECTS Credits
Objective
The students will learn how different sectors in society have caused environmental problems and how technological development has helped environmental management.
Content
Main environmental problems caused by energy production, traffic, households and industry. Technological methods to reduce envi-ronmental pollution: new technology, BAT-technology, air pollution control, waste and waste water management
Method
Lessons, essay, group work and exam
Literature
G. Tyler Miller: Living in the Environment, 11th edition
Assessment
A(5) – E (1), fail
Agriculture And The Environment 1 CR/1,5 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student is aware of the connections between agriculture and environmental management. She/he knows how environmental pol-lution affects agriculture, how agriculture improves the landscape and environment and how agriculture loads the environment. She/he is able to look for good agricultural practises to maintain good environmental conditions in the rural areas and knows the Farm Environmental Management Program.
Content
Environmental pollution affects agriculture
Farmers can lessen emissions affecting the environment
Biodiversity and landscape management as a part of farm man-agement
Finnish Farm Environmental Management Program
Assessment
A(5) – E (1), fail
Plant Biology 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective
Students will learn about the parts and vital functions of plants. They will understand how plants function and how their life functions can be affected by cultivation techniques.
Content
Plant anatomy organology and physiology.
Methods
Lectures, exercises, two exams
Literature
To be announced
Assessment
(5) – E (1), fail / 1st exam – 40%, 2nd exam – 60%
Plant Ecology 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objectives
The student will understand the mechanisms which affect the distri-butions and numbers of plant species. The student will improve his/her knowledge of plant population structures and dynamics and plant-herbivore dynamics. The student will understand the struc-tures and functions of plant communities.
Content
Photosynthesis, Plant water relations, Nutrient acquisition, Plant population, Plant-herbivore dynamics, Plant communities
Method
Literature exam
Literature
Michael, J Crawley (ed.) 1998 or later ed, Plant Ecology. Blackwell Science
Assessment
A(5) – E (1), fail
Peatlands and their Utilization 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objectives and Content
After the period student regonize the principles of peatland forming, mire ecology, finnish mire type classification, peatland´s forestry and other utilization techniques of peatlands
Method
Lectures, field trips, study visits
Assesment
Pass / fail
Landscape Ecology 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objectives
The student will understand how mosaic landscapes affect distribu-tions and numbers of species. The student will improve his/her knowledge of landscape ecology and its principal theories.
Content
Landscape mosaics, Spatial and temporal landscape patterns, Landscape pattern and population conservation
Method
Literature exam
Literature
Hansson, L., Fahrig, L. and Merriam, G (ed.) All edi Mosaic landscapes and ecological processes.
Assesment
E(5) – S(1), fail
Conservation Biology 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objectives
The student will improve his/her knowledge of conservation biology.
Content
Conservation biology, Extinction of species, Risk assessment, Reserves in theory and in practice, Practical applications, Ecological restoration
Method
Literature exam
Literature
1. Meffe, G., Carrol, R. and Contributors. 2nd edition. Principles of Conservation biology. Sinauer Associates, INC.
Assesment
E (5) – S (1), fail
Forest Ecology 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objectives
The student will improve his/her knowledge of forest ecology.
Content
Forest landscape mosaics, Spatial and temporal landscape patterns, Landscape pattern and population conservation
Method
Literature exam
Literature
Kimmins, J.P. 1997. Forest ecology. Prentice Hall, INC.
Assessment
E(5) – S(1), fail
Developing an Environmental Management System 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objectives
The student will be able to build an environmental management system and program for an organization according to the environ-mental policy of the organization.
Content
Significance of environmental policy/goals and objectives of environmental management/environmental management systems and environmental systems/environmental management pro-gram/integration of management systems/measuring efficiency
Methods
Examination and assignment
Literature
Sheldon, Christopher-Yoxon, Mark: Installing Environmental Management Systems, A Step-by-Step Guide, Earthscan Publications, 1999, ISBN 1-85383-75-7.
Total Quality Environmental Management, ISO 14000 Approach.
Environmental and Quality Management Evaluation and Auditing 4 ECTS Credits
Objectives
The student will be able to plan and implement internal and external evaluations, inspections and audits of an organization’s environ-mental and quality management. The student will be able to inter-pret efficiency indicators relating to a company’s environmental and quality policy and to make proposals for improvement in company processes and operations.
Content
Planning and organizing evaluations and inspections/planning and organizing audits/evaluation and auditing methods, processes and techniques/utilizing evaluations in companies
Methods
Examination and assignments
Literature
Lewis, P.: Internal Quality Systems Auditing, Dryden Press, 1998.
Sheldon, Christopher-Yoxon, Mark: Installing Environmental Man-agement Systems, A Step-by-Step Guide, Earthscan Publications, 1999, ISBN 1-85383-575-7.
Waste Management and Energy Saving in Business Operations 2 ECTS Credits
Objectives
The student will be able to evaluate the environmental aspects of energy use and waste management and their influence on business operations. The student will be able to make proposals for im-provement in order to develop business operations and create sav-ings.
Content
Energy efficiency calculations/energy saving/energy manage-ment/generation, reduction, recovery, and disposal of waste/cost-efficiency
Method
Examination and assignment
Literature
Millet, Leslie: Wastebusters Ltd, Department of the Environment, The Green Office Manual, Earthscan, 1997, ISBN 1853834475.
Bilitewski, Bernd-Hardtle, Georg-Marek, Klaus: Waste Management, Springer-Verlag TELOS, 1996, ISBN 3540592105.
Objectives
The student will become familiar with the main features and actors in Finnish cultural, economic and political life. The student will deepen his/her knowledge about Finnish society and way of life in Finland
Content
History/ Political and social security systems / Economy / Culture
Method
WEB-studies, Study visits, Lectures, Assignments,
Assessment
pass/fail
Health Care Community and Environment 3 CR/4.5 ECTS Credits
Objectives and content
The student is able to recognize health needs in communities. He/she knows connections between the environment and health. The student is also able to gain knowledge of healtcare systems and healthcare education.
Method
Lectures, Assignments
Assessment
A(5) – E (1), fail
Seminar in English 1 CR/1,5 ECTS Credits
Objectives and content
The student deepens his/her knowledge of a certain field of envi-ronmental or agricultural issues. He/she is able to give a talk in Eng-lish and take part in a conversation on environmental or agricultural issues.
Method
The student prepares a talk in English on the chosen topic and listens to nine other presentations. She/he takes intensively part in conversations.
Assessment
pass/fail
Ecologically Sustainable Development in the European Union 3 CR/4,5 ECTS Credits
Objectives
Students will become familiar with the concept of ecologically sus-tainable development and its implications for today´s society. They will gain knowledge of what the main challenges of ecologically sus-tainable development are in the EU, different environmental pro-grammes launched to address these and also how successful these have
Content
Sustainable development in different sectors National and interna-tional environmental programmes finnish programme of sustainable development
Teaching and assessment
Lectures, relevant literature, exam and a study assignment
Literature
To be announced
Evaluation
A(5) – E (1), fail
Environmental Technology 3 CR/4,5 ECTS Credits
Objective
The students will learn how different sectors in society have caused environmental problems and how technological development has helped environmental management.
Content
Main environmental problems caused by energy production, traffic, households and industry. Technological methods to reduce envi-ronmental pollution: new technology, BAT-technology, air pollution control, waste and waste water management
Method
Lessons, essay, group work and exam
Literature
G. Tyler Miller: Living in the Environment, 11th edition
Assessment
A(5) – E (1), fail
Agriculture And The Environment 1 CR/1,5 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student is aware of the connections between agriculture and environmental management. She/he knows how environmental pol-lution affects agriculture, how agriculture improves the landscape and environment and how agriculture loads the environment. She/he is able to look for good agricultural practises to maintain good environmental conditions in the rural areas and knows the Farm Environmental Management Program.
Content
Environmental pollution affects agriculture
Farmers can lessen emissions affecting the environment
Biodiversity and landscape management as a part of farm man-agement
Finnish Farm Environmental Management Program
Assessment
A(5) – E (1), fail
Plant Biology 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objective
Students will learn about the parts and vital functions of plants. They will understand how plants function and how their life functions can be affected by cultivation techniques.
Content
Plant anatomy organology and physiology.
Methods
Lectures, exercises, two exams
Literature
To be announced
Assessment
(5) – E (1), fail / 1st exam – 40%, 2nd exam – 60%
Plant Ecology 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objectives
The student will understand the mechanisms which affect the distri-butions and numbers of plant species. The student will improve his/her knowledge of plant population structures and dynamics and plant-herbivore dynamics. The student will understand the struc-tures and functions of plant communities.
Content
Photosynthesis, Plant water relations, Nutrient acquisition, Plant population, Plant-herbivore dynamics, Plant communities
Method
Literature exam
Literature
Michael, J Crawley (ed.) 1998 or later ed, Plant Ecology. Blackwell Science
Assessment
A(5) – E (1), fail
Peatlands and their Utilization 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objectives and Content
After the period student regonize the principles of peatland forming, mire ecology, finnish mire type classification, peatland´s forestry and other utilization techniques of peatlands
Method
Lectures, field trips, study visits
Assesment
Pass / fail
Landscape Ecology 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objectives
The student will understand how mosaic landscapes affect distribu-tions and numbers of species. The student will improve his/her knowledge of landscape ecology and its principal theories.
Content
Landscape mosaics, Spatial and temporal landscape patterns, Landscape pattern and population conservation
Method
Literature exam
Literature
Hansson, L., Fahrig, L. and Merriam, G (ed.) All edi Mosaic landscapes and ecological processes.
Assesment
E(5) – S(1), fail
Conservation Biology 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objectives
The student will improve his/her knowledge of conservation biology.
Content
Conservation biology, Extinction of species, Risk assessment, Reserves in theory and in practice, Practical applications, Ecological restoration
Method
Literature exam
Literature
1. Meffe, G., Carrol, R. and Contributors. 2nd edition. Principles of Conservation biology. Sinauer Associates, INC.
Assesment
E (5) – S (1), fail
Forest Ecology 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objectives
The student will improve his/her knowledge of forest ecology.
Content
Forest landscape mosaics, Spatial and temporal landscape patterns, Landscape pattern and population conservation
Method
Literature exam
Literature
Kimmins, J.P. 1997. Forest ecology. Prentice Hall, INC.
Assessment
E(5) – S(1), fail
Developing an Environmental Management System 2 CR/3 ECTS Credits
Objectives
The student will be able to build an environmental management system and program for an organization according to the environ-mental policy of the organization.
Content
Significance of environmental policy/goals and objectives of environmental management/environmental management systems and environmental systems/environmental management pro-gram/integration of management systems/measuring efficiency
Methods
Examination and assignment
Literature
Sheldon, Christopher-Yoxon, Mark: Installing Environmental Management Systems, A Step-by-Step Guide, Earthscan Publications, 1999, ISBN 1-85383-75-7.
Total Quality Environmental Management, ISO 14000 Approach.
Environmental and Quality Management Evaluation and Auditing 4 ECTS Credits
Objectives
The student will be able to plan and implement internal and external evaluations, inspections and audits of an organization’s environ-mental and quality management. The student will be able to inter-pret efficiency indicators relating to a company’s environmental and quality policy and to make proposals for improvement in company processes and operations.
Content
Planning and organizing evaluations and inspections/planning and organizing audits/evaluation and auditing methods, processes and techniques/utilizing evaluations in companies
Methods
Examination and assignments
Literature
Lewis, P.: Internal Quality Systems Auditing, Dryden Press, 1998.
Sheldon, Christopher-Yoxon, Mark: Installing Environmental Man-agement Systems, A Step-by-Step Guide, Earthscan Publications, 1999, ISBN 1-85383-575-7.
Waste Management and Energy Saving in Business Operations 2 ECTS Credits
Objectives
The student will be able to evaluate the environmental aspects of energy use and waste management and their influence on business operations. The student will be able to make proposals for im-provement in order to develop business operations and create sav-ings.
Content
Energy efficiency calculations/energy saving/energy manage-ment/generation, reduction, recovery, and disposal of waste/cost-efficiency
Method
Examination and assignment
Literature
Millet, Leslie: Wastebusters Ltd, Department of the Environment, The Green Office Manual, Earthscan, 1997, ISBN 1853834475.
Bilitewski, Bernd-Hardtle, Georg-Marek, Klaus: Waste Management, Springer-Verlag TELOS, 1996, ISBN 3540592105.