Academic year 2018 - 2019

• Analytical and Organic Chemistry TX00DJ45-3001 14.01.2019-15.03.2019  5 credits  (MATPI18, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  After completion of the course the student has sufficient understanding of the most important concepts and phenomena in analytical and physical chemistry and is thus able to understand and solve relevant problems in his own study field, to apply this understanding as a necessary basis in later studies and to utilize it in future professional tasks.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Fundamentals of Chemistry 1
  Fundamentals of Chemistry 2

  Course contents

  1. Analytical chemistry
  - basics of sampling and sample treatment
  - calibration methods
  - introduction to instrumental analysis: overview of different techniques
  
  2. Organic chemistry
  - typical reactions and reactions mechanisms of functional groups
  - the influence of functional groups on the properties of organic substances
  - the properties and behaviour of the most important organic substances in relevant application fields

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to define and describe the concepts and phenomena included in the course in a qualitative way and to compute straightforward problems.

  Good

  The student is able to understand and define or describe the concepts and phenomena discussed in the course in his own words; he also knows how to explain the origin and meaning of related equations and to critically evaluate the solutions obtained when solving related chemical problems.

  Excellent

  The student is able to characterize and model phenomena discussed in the course on the basis of reasonable assumptions, as well as to analyze, evaluate and modify solutions for related chemical problems and the underlying model when needed.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  14.01.2019 - 15.03.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2018 - 31.12.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MATPI18
  • TXM18S1
  • KEM18

  Seats

  0 - 70

  Small group(s)

  • Avoin amk: Bio- ja kemiantekniikan opinto-polku (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

  Teacher(s)

  Timo Laitinen

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Anticorrosive Painting and Hot dip Coating TX00BQ10-3004 29.10.2018-14.12.2018  10 credits  (MATPI17, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can describe the anti-corrosive painting process. He or she is able to recognize impurities on steel surfaces and can select the right cleaning methods for them. He or she can explain the protection mechanisms of anti-corrosive paints and select proper pre-treatment methods, paint systems and application methods of paints. The student can describe the quality control specifications for surface treatment and carry out inspections needed in quality control. He or she can present the occupational and environmental safety requirements in anticorrosive painting. The student can calculate a tender for an anti-corrosive painting contract and can present the bidding process.
  The student is able to describe the components and phenomenon of paints and adhesives that determines their performance and apply this knowledge to tasks related to painting and adhesive bonding.
  The student can describe the corrosion prevention principles and coating processes of hot-dip coatings. The student knows the effects of dipping time, temperature and different pre-treatments on the coating properties. He or she knows the effects of steel composition on the coating, its microstructure and properties. In addition, he or she is able to take into consideration the structural design of steel components for successful galvanizing. The student knows the mechanical, corrosion and paintability properties of hot dip coated surfaces.

  Course contents

  1. Paint components and their effect on paint properties.
  2. Compositions of adhesives and factors affecting their strength.
  3. Basics of rheology.
  4. Significance of surfactants for paints and adhesives.
  5. Impurities on surfaces to be protected.
  6. Paint systems
  7. Execution of painting work
  8. Quality control
  9. Bidding process of painting contract
  10. Hot dip coating processes
  11. Factors affecting hot dip coating
  12. Properties and post-treatments of hot dip galvanizing

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1. The student can describe the concepts and phenomena included in the course in an understandable way.
  2. The student can specify the impurities on steel surfaces and describe the methods to remove them.
  3. The student can specify what a paint system comprises.
  4. The student can describe application methods of paints and compare them with each other.
  5. The student is able to specify different hot dip coating methods and their manufacturing steps.
  6. The student identifies the variables affecting the hot dip coating process and the acceptable structures.
  7. The student is able to list the most important properties of hot dip coatings, the post-treatments and their effect on the properties.

  Good

  1. The student can state or describe the concepts and phenomena in one´s own words; to explain what the phenomena, their causal connections and possible equations are based on.
  2. The student can define the atmospheric-corrosivity categories and grades of rusting.
  3. The student can recognize the metal surface preparation grades.
  4. The student can describe the protection mechanisms of anticorrosive paint coatings.
  5. The student can define the execution phases of painting process.
  6. The student can define the quality control tasks in a paint job.
  7. The student can name the essential properties of painted surfaces to be inspected.
  8. The student can describe the safety risks in anti-corrosive painting and the means of protection.
  9. The student is able to put into practice different hot dip coating methods and their manufacturing steps.
  10. The student recognizes the structures that are suitable for hot dip coating.

  Excellent

  1. The student can explain the meaning and relevance of the studied phenomena from the viewpoint of applications; to apply the contents of the course in one’s own field of expertise.
  2. The student can select a proper protective paint system.
  3. The student can carry out inspections involved in quality control and testing of painted surfaces and draw up inspection certificates.
  4. The student can calculate the costs of working stages and materials of anti-corrosive painting and draw up a quotation for an anti-corrosive painting work.
  5. The student is able to plan different hot dip coating processes and study how the different variables are affecting hot dip coatings.

  Further information

  The course contains studies of English (1 ECTS): subject-related vocabulary, meeting and negotiation language, and writing an English abstract.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  29.10.2018 - 14.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2018 - 10.06.2018

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • MATPI17
  • TXM17S1

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Minna Paananen-Porkka, Timo Laitinen, Kai Laitinen

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Bachelor’s Thesis TX00BU29-3020 01.01.2019-31.12.2019  15 credits  (TXM16S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The objective of the Bachelor’s Thesis is for the student to demonstrate and develop the ability of applying professional skills and knowledge to a practical development assignment or project relevant to the profession and the working life.
  In Metropolia’s Bachelor’s Thesis the student learns and carries out development work, which is based on researched knowledge and other evidence and which concerns the development of professional
  competences or practices.
  On completion of the Bachelor’s Thesis the student will be able to
  • identify questions and needs for development in the professional field and the working life and to plan for their solutions
  • use reliable and confined information from various sources in the development work
  • apply professional skills and knowledge and use appropriate methods for the development task
  • execute a development project useful for the working life or the profession in an independent, responsible and collaborative manner
  • communicate in different stages of the work both to peers and to other audiences in a clear, well argumented and illustrative manner
  • report the results of the work, to assess them and to bring forth proposals for improvement in an appropriate way both in writing and in speech as well as visually.

  Course contents

  - ideation, planning work
  - applying theory into practice
  - argumentation, justifying your own ideas
  - methods
  - reflection
  - problem solving
  - writing skills, giving technical presentations
  - maturity test

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Thesis planning and work:
  - The student can follow the plan and schedule when being guided.
  Use of theory and appropriate methods:
  - The student can find knowledge of his or her own field to build the theory background for the study, but needs guiding in doing so.
  - The student needs guiding to select the appropriate methods to reach the goals of the work.
  Gaining results and their significance:
  - The student reaches some of the goals of the work and they are to some extent relevant to the professional field.
  Usability and feedback from the client:
  - The student reaches results which are partially usable by the client.
  Conclusions, critical evaluation:
  - The student can make some conclusions from the results of the work.
  Written report and oral presentation:
  - The student can prepare an understandable thesis report using the language guidelines, layout template and instructions.
  - The student can present the work orally and communicate in an appropriate way in the presentation.

  Good

  Thesis planning and work:
  - The student can create the plan and schedule and follow it through.
  Use of theory and appropriate methods:
  - The student can find knowledge of his or her own field to build the theory background for the study.
  - The student can select the appropriate methods to reach the goals of the work independently and can justify them.
  Gaining results and their significance:
  - The student reaches the main goals of the work and they are relevant to the professional field.
  Usability and feedback from the client:
  - The student reaches results which are usable by the client.
  Conclusions, critical evaluation:
  - The student can make correct and justified conclusions from the results of the work and can reflect on them critically.
  Written report and oral presentation:
  - The student can prepare a thesis report with an appropriate content and style of presentation. The student can focus the presentation to the reader and its context and can write fluently using the language guidelines. The student can structure the report clearly and logically.
  - In the oral presentation the student can communicate in appropriate way and illustrate the speech in multiple ways.

  Excellent

  Thesis planning and work:
  - The student can create the plan and schedule and follow it independently.
  Use of theory and appropriate methods:
  - The student structures the theory to support practise. The student uses multiple new sources of information.
  - The student can select the appropriate methods to reach the goals of the work and can justify them in a convincing way.
  Gaining results and their significance:
  - The student reaches the goals of the work. The student has solved a significant technical problem or produced new, significant information to the professional field.
  Usability and feedback from the client:
  - The student reaches results which are widely usable by the client.
  Conclusions, critical evaluation:
  - The student can make correct and justified conclusions from the results of the work and can reflect on them critically. The conclusions show the writer's own, new and interesting approach to the professional field.
  Written report and oral presentation:
  - The student can prepare a professional, fully finalised thesis report with an appropriate style of presentation. The student writes as a professional of the field in an illustrative and interesting way. The student can structure the report in an innovative and clear way.
  - In the oral presentation the student can communicate as an expert of the field in an illustrative, interesting way using visual presentation tools.

  Further information

  The areas and targets in the assessment of the Bachelor’s Thesis
  Professional competence and development
  • significance for the profession and the connection to professional practices
  • utilization of professional knowledge
  • development of professional competence
  • applicability in professional life
  The methods used and the results obtained
  • reliablility and ethics
  • validity and innovation
  • the usefulness of results
  • the management of the thesis process and the development work
  Communication and presentation
  • structure and form
  • the use of standard and professional language
  • the focus, clarity and consistency of the text and expressions
  • critical, analytical and reflective nature of communication
  • argumentation and use of reference sources

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.01.2019 - 31.12.2019

  Enrollment date

  07.06.2019 - 15.08.2019

  • 15 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM16S1

  Teacher(s)

  Opettaja Bio- ja kemiantekniikka, Hannu Turunen, Arto Yli-Pentti, Eija Koriseva, Minna Paananen-Porkka, Elina Hovila, Kai Laitinen, Carola Fortelius, Riitta Lehtinen, Juha Kotamies, Timo Laitinen, Timo Seuranen, Pia-Tuulia Laine

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

• Balances TX00BP09-3004 29.10.2018-14.12.2018  5 credits  (TXM17S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  On completion of the course the student will be able to solve material and energy balances.
  The course objectives are to acquire such a level of knowledge and skills in equations, matrices and vectors that are required in other studies in the student’s own field of specialization. The course will also enhance the student’s computer aided computational skills.

  Course contents

  1. Material and energy balances
  2. Solving pairs of equations
  3. Matrix algebra
  4. Solving systems of linear equations
  5. Determinedness of systems of linear equations
  6. Vector algebra
  7. Computer aided mathematics

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1. The student is able to define process material and energy balance.
  2. The student is able to solve pairs of equations, also without the aid of computers.
  3. The student masters the elementary matrix computations.
  4. The student is able to put systems of linear equations into matrix form, and solve them using some mathematical software.
  5. The student is able to recognize over- and under-determined systems of linear equations.
  6. The student masters the elementary vector computations, and is able to visualize plane vectors.

  Good

  1. The student is able to define process material balance and is able to define system in matrix form and solve them.
  2. The student is able to define process energy balance.
  3. The student is able to solve also nonlinear pairs of equations.
  4. The student is able to apply systems of linear equations to at least one type of major application in the student’s own field of specialization.
  5. The student is able to conclude the number of solutions in systems of linear equations of different types.

  Excellent

  1. The student is able to define process material balance and is able to define system in matrix form and solve them using some mathematical software.
  2. The student is able to define process energy balanceand solve them.
  3. The student is able to apply his or hers skills and knowledge in typical applications in the student’s own field of specialization.
  4. The student is able to apply systems of linear equations to at least one type of major application in the student’s own field of specialization etc.
  5. The student is able to solve over-determined systems of linear equations in some of the commonest applications of them.
  6. The student is able to interpret data and models from a vectorial point of view.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  29.10.2018 - 14.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2018 - 10.06.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM17S1
  • KEM17

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Eija Koriseva, Timo Laitinen

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Basics in Biosciences TX00DJ42-3001 14.01.2019-15.03.2019  5 credits  (TXM18S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student knows and recognizes biomolecules, their functional groups and their ability to bond and form linkages.
  
  He/she understands how organic biomolecules form compounds and their features. He/she is able to recognize eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells and their features. The student understands the function and regulation of genes in cells.
  
  After completing the course the student understands the presence of microbes almost everywhere. S/he is aware of the different cell types and microbial cells as well as their main features.

  Course contents

  1. The main organic compounds; nomenclature, isomerism, common properties and reaction mechanisms.
  2. Structure, characteristics and function of the biomolecules (lipids, carbohydrates, amino acids and proteins, nucleic acids).
  3. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and their structure. Microbial classification and main features of different microbial groups.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to
  - demonstrate learning in the core content of the course
  - use individual professional concepts correctly
  - distinguish between non-theoretical and theoretical information
  - act in individual professional situations as instructed

  Good

  The student is able to
  - demonstrate an understanding of concepts and professional knowledge in the field
  - limit and assess and the amount of information needed
  - perform well in typical professional duties and contexts

  Excellent

  The student is able to
  - use concepts and knowledge of the field systematically
  - assess and use various information sources
  - apply professional knowledge in professional assignments
  - act independently and responsibly in professional contexts

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  14.01.2019 - 15.03.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2018 - 31.12.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM18S1
  • BIO18

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Small group(s)

  • Avoin amk: Bio- ja kemiantekniikan opinto-polku (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

  Teacher(s)

  Timo Laitinen, Tiina Soininen, Carola Fortelius

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Biochemistry and Nutrition TX00BP81-3004 10.09.2018-26.10.2018  5 credits  (TXM17S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is familiar with the biochemically most important groups of compounds, their structures and their properties. He or she knows how biological macromolecules are formed and how significant they are as parts of the cell structure and cell functions. The student understands the activities of genes and enzymes in the cell, the regulation mechanisms and can explain the most important energy and metabolic reactions.
  The student understands the role and significance of different nutrients in the human body, and knows from which foodstuffs different nutrients are gained. He or he is familiar with nutrition recommendations and different special diets.
  The student knows the most common biochemical research methods.

  Course contents

  Structure, properties and activities of different biomolecules (amino acids and proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids)
  Energy metabolism and the main reactions in the cell (enzyme activity, regulations of genes, information transfer from DNA to proteins, the immunological system)
  Food degradation and adsorption of nutrients, energy balance, diet recommendations, special diets, prebiotics,
  Most central biochemical research methods

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to
  - demonstrate learning in the core content of the course
  - use individual professional concepts correctly
  - distinguish between non-theoretical and theoretical information
  - act in individual professional situations as instructed

  Good

  The student is able to
  - demonstrate an understanding of concepts and professional knowledge in the field
  - limit and assess and the amount of information needed
  - perform well in typical professional duties and contexts

  Excellent

  The student is able to
  - use concepts and knowledge of the field systematically
  - assess and use various information sources
  - apply professional knowledge in professional assignments
  - act independently and responsibly in professional contexts

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  10.09.2018 - 26.10.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2018 - 10.06.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM17S1
  • BIO17

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Riitta Lehtinen, Kaisu Ollila, Pia-Tuulia Laine

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Bioprocess Engineering TX00BP82-3004 14.01.2019-10.05.2019  10 credits  (TXM17S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student has an understanding of the general importance of fermentation technology and biotechnical unit operations and their role in biotechnical processes.
  The student knows how biomaterials affect the selection of unit operations, knows the principles of a fermenter and aseptic solutions and the effects of limiting factors in fermentation.
  The student can compare different types of fermenters and fermentations and understands the importance of measurements and control.
  The student learns the operating principles of most common biotechnical unit operations and the design of selected processes as well as mathematical skills needed in this work.
  The student will become familiar with the English vocabulary of biotechnology.
  The student can plan and implement, as group work, a biotechnical process in laboratory scale.
  The student knows the key processes of environmental biotechnology and can follow the trends of the field.

  Course contents

  1. Properties of biomaterials
  2. Importance of fermentation technology
  3. Ferrmenters and fermentations
  4. Unit operations and their selection
  5. Differential and integral calculus
  6. Data analysis
  7. Environmental biotechnology
  8. Project

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student will demonstrate familiarity with the knowledge base and core content of the field and knows how to search for information in a diverse array of information sources.

  Good

  The student is able to use the concepts and knowledge of the field coherently.
  The student is able to search for information and to critically evaluate sources of information.

  Excellent

  The student is able to expertly use the concepts and knowledge of the field, as well as to justify the use of information sources. The student is able to justify actions on the basis of research data or reports.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  14.01.2019 - 10.05.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2018 - 31.12.2018

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM17S1
  • BIO17

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Opettaja Bio- ja kemiantekniikka, Minna Paananen-Porkka, Eija Koriseva, Carola Fortelius

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

• Chemical Reactions TX00BP93-3006 10.09.2018-14.12.2018  10 credits  (TXM17S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  After completion of this course the student understands the concepts of chemical reactions and is able to solve relevant problems in his own professional field, to apply this understanding as a necessary basis in later studies and to utilize it in future professional tasks. One of the major goals is to learn how to influence the yield and rate of chemical reactions.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Chemistry Fundamentals and Finnish Communication Skills
  Engineering Chemistry and English
  Mathematical Sciences 1
  Mathematical Sciences 2

  Course contents

  1. The meaning of thermodynamics and reaction kinetics; the meaning of reaction rate and mass transfer rate
  2. The influence of temperature on the enthalpy and spontaneity of reactions
  3. The yield and conversion of chemical reactions; how to influence them
  4. Assessing reaction equilibria on concentration and partial pressure scales; the determination of the thermodynamic equilibrium constant
  5. Reaction kinetics: Determination of rate laws, reaction mechanisms, activation energy, catalysis, selectivity
  6. Differential and integral calculus, basics of statistical methods.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to define and describe the concepts and phenomena included in the course in a qualitative way and to compute straightforward problems mainly based on inserting a correct quantity into a correct formula.

  Good

  The student is able to define or describe the concepts and phenomena in one´s own words; he also knows how to explain the origin and meaning of related equations and to critically evaluate different solutions

  Excellent

  The student is able to characterize and model phenomena on the basis of reasonable assumptions as well as to analyze, evaluate and modify solutions and the model when needed.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  10.09.2018 - 14.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2018 - 10.06.2018

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM17S1
  • KEM17

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Eija Koriseva, Timo Laitinen

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Coating Project on Building Construction and Repair TX00BQ12-3004 18.03.2019-10.05.2019  10 credits  (MATPI17, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is expected to know the work phases and working methods of surface treatments of buildings, the required properties of substrate materials to be coated and the properties of products applicable to surface treatments. The student is expected to be able to study the properties of coating materials, select applicable coatings for different substrates and prepare surface treatment specifications.
  The student is expected to be able to select a coating taking into account the stresses from a substrate structure and atmospheric exposure, prepare a coating specification, calculate the need of materials, work and time and calculate the costs. The student is able to plan the proper treatment systems, need for labor and make schedules. The student is able to calculate the costs of a coating project.
  The student is expected to know the planning and execution methods of façade and piping renovation projects. The student is expected to be able to identify previously applied coatings, know the phases of condition inspection and research and prepare a document of recommendations for coating renovation.

  Course contents

  1. Knowledge of coating combinations for buildings
  2. Planning of coating projects
  3. Coating work and materials for interior, façade and piping renovation projects
  4. Measurements of coating properties
  5. Condition inspection and research of renovation structures and the renovation methods
  6. Building site organization and operations management
  7. Taking care of legal obligations and quality assurance
  8. Task planning for coating work and tendering process

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to
  1. describe the tasks, problem solving tools and data sources used by professionals in the field
  2. explain how projects are managed, and how project tasks are connected to each other
  3. demonstrate learning in the key safety practices in the field
  4. work in various duties, describe his or her own contribution to the group’s work and co-operate within the group
  5. plan the use of his or her own resources and deliver the contributions on schedule
  6. describe the work and results of his or her group
  7. work with the group and, if necessary, re-organise his or her work
  The project is completed and its results are reported.

  Good

  The student is able to
  1. use concepts and knowledge of the field fluently and comprehensively
  2. make a project plan for his or her group and act as group leader or an active member
  3. execute the project plan in a goal-oriented manner and act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
  4. plan operations with safety in mind
  5. describe the principles and results of quality assurance for his or her group’s work
  6. present, both orally and in writing, the project plans and results of his or her group
  The project achieves the targets set to it.

  Excellent

  The student is able to
  1. apply professional information in professional assignments
  2. plan and make schedules for a large project that has several sub-tasks
  3. plan the quality assurance principles for the whole project
  4. organize and manage the operation of a group and project
  The project is finalized and reported on time and it achieves or exceeds the targets set to it.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  18.03.2019 - 10.05.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2018 - 31.12.2018

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • MATPI17
  • TXM17S1

  Teacher(s)

  Hannu Turunen, Kai Laitinen

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Coatings of Buildings and Their Life Cycle TX00BQ11-3004 18.03.2019-10.05.2019  5 credits  (MATPI17, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student knows the substrate structures and properties of substrate materials to be treated, façade structures and the factors stressing the surface. He or she knows the properties of paints and materials used for surface treatment and their use. The student is able to define proper treatment systems. The student knows the failure mechanisms, structures and materials of facades, the stresses upon a surface and the behavior of façade coatings under stress. The student knows the stages of a piping renovation project and the coating renovation tasks in the project. The student knows when conservation is required.

  Course contents

  1. Surface structures of buildings and their stresses from the point of view of the coating
  2. Quality requirements for coatings
  3. Coating systems of buildings
  4. Paints and coatings for buildings
  5. Coating work in the piping renovation project
  6. Failure mechanisms of facades and repair methods for the failures
  7. Conservation

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to
  1. use concepts and knowledge of the field systematically
  2. work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
  3. demonstrate learning in the key safety practices in the field

  Good

  The student is able to
  1. use concepts and knowledge of the field fluently and comprehensively
  2. apply professional information in professional assignments
  3. act independently and responsibly in professional contexts

  Excellent

  The student is able to
  1. use concepts and knowledge of the field professionally
  2. explain and justify a course of action on the basis of research data or findings
  3. apply professional expertise in learning outputs

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  18.03.2019 - 10.05.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2018 - 31.12.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MATPI17
  • TXM17S1

  Teacher(s)

  Hannu Turunen, Arto Yli-Pentti

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Corrosion and methods for Corrosion Protection TX00BQ09-3004 29.10.2018-14.12.2018  5 credits  (MATPI17, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student understands the electrochemical fundamentals of corrosion phenomena, identifies corrosion types and comprehends the mechanism of corrosion types.
  The student can evaluate if a structure has been well designed considering corrosion prevention.
  The student can draw conclusions how different environments affect to corrosion rate and can choose proper corrosion prevention means for different environments.
  The student can perform corrosion measurements and analyze corrosion cases.

  Course contents

  1. Electrochemical fundamentals of corrosion
  2. Corrosion types
  3. Corrosion prevention

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1. The student can name the basic concepts of corrosion and connect them into corrosion phenomena
  2. The student can identify and list various corrosion types
  3. The student can name methods of corrosion prevention and describe their applications

  Good

  1. The student can determine how corrosion elements affect to corrosion rate
  2. The student can solve practical corrosion problems by the knowledge of corrosion types
  3. The student can compare different corrosion prevention methods and choose the best ones

  Excellent

  1. The student can explain corrosion phenomena using corrosion cell model
  2. The student can compare the behavior of different materials in various corrosion environments and can propose solutions for material selection
  3. The student can design the best methods for corrosion prevention considering different corrosion types and various corrosion environments

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  29.10.2018 - 14.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2018 - 10.06.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MATPI17
  • TXM17S1

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Juha Kotamies, Kai Laitinen

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Current Topics in Materials and Surface Engineering TX00BQ07-3003 29.10.2018-14.12.2018  5 credits  (TXM16S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The topic of the study is changing and is focusing on the latest development of the field of materials and surface engineering.

  Course contents

  1. Development in materials engineering and new materials
  2. Development in surface engineering and new products
  3. The latest publications in the subject field
  4. New innovations and growing business

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to
  1. apply professional knowledge of the field appropriately
  2. use concepts and knowledge of the field systematically
  3. explain and justify a course of action on the basis of research information and findings

  Good

  The student is able to
  1. use concepts and knowledge of the field fluently and comprehensively
  2. assess and use information sources and research data with a critical eye
  3. apply research information to professional assignments

  Excellent

  The student is able to
  1. display a good understanding of professional information
  2. use theoretical and professional concepts and knowledge like an expert and combine them into larger entities
  3. apply professional expertise in new situations

  Further information

  The course includes English language and Physics studies.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  29.10.2018 - 14.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2018 - 10.06.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM16S1
  • MATPI16

  Seats

  0 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Minna Paananen-Porkka, Ilkka Aaltio

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Data Analysis and Statistical Inference TX00BP86-3004 10.09.2018-14.12.2018  5 credits  (TXM17S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to apply basic rules of probability in simple applications. The student can list the most important discrete and continuous distributions and can apply them in problems of bio and food engineering. The student can explain the meaning of a confidence interval and can apply it in statistical reasoning. The student recognizes the most common statistical tests and can apply them in problems of bio and food engineering. The student is able to apply the principle of least squares in regression analysis, and he or she can interpret output of regression analysis software. The student can use R or Excel in statistical analyses.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Fundamentals of Mathematics and Natural Sciences 1
  Fundamentals of Mathematics and Natural Sciences 2

  Course contents

  1. Different concepts of probability, and basic rules for calculating probabilities.
  2. Combinatorics and factorial experimental designs.
  3. Random variables and their most common distributions.
  4. Laws of error propagation and estimation of measurement uncertainty.
  5. Graphical representation of statistical data.
  6. The idea of Monte Carlo simulation.
  7. Confidence intervals and statistical reasoning using confidence intervals and the idea of statistical process control (SPC).
  8. Statistical tests and their applications.
  9. Regression analysis and its typical applications.
  10. Introduction to analysis of variance and related experimental designs.
  11. Using R and/or Excel in statistical analyses.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1. The student can calculate probabilities for given simple events.
  2. The student is able to construct factorial designs of experiments, and to calculate numbers of permutations and combinations.
  3. The student recognizes binomial, Poisson and normal distributions, and he or she can apply the rules of thumb of the normal distribution in estimating normal probabilities.
  4. The student can approximate the standard measurement uncertainty of simple expressions of measurement results.
  5. The student can plot histograms and scatter plots of statistical data.
  6. —
  7. The student can calculate confidence intervals for expected values and for variances in typical applications in the field.
  8. The student can make the correct conclusion of a statistical test at given level of significance when the null hypothesis and the p-value are given.
  9. The student can apply linear regression of one variable in simple problems, e.g. calibration
  10. —
  11. The student can use R or Excel in elementary statistical analyses.

  Good

  1. The student can calculate simple conditional probabilities.
  2. —
  3. The student can apply binomial and Poisson distributions in simple applications in bio and food engineering.
  4. The student can approximate the standard measurement uncertainty in typical calculations appearing in the field.
  5. The student can use R or Excel for visualizing statistical data.
  6. The student can use Monte Carlo simulation in uncertainty estimation.
  7. The student can calculate confidence intervals for differences of expected values.
  8. The student can form statistical hypotheses and apply t- and F-tests in simple applications of the field.
  9. The student can transform simple nonlinear dependences into a linear regression form.
  10. —
  11. The student can use R or Excel statistical tests, and in regression analyses.

  Excellent

  1. —
  2. —
  3. The student can apply binomial, Poisson and normal distributions in typical applications in the field.
  4. —
  5. —
  6. —
  7. The student can calculate confidence intervals for linear combinations of expected values.
  8. The student can apply t- and F-tests in bio, chemical, material and food engineering.
  9. The student can interpret results given by multiple linear regression.
  10. The student can apply one-way analysis of variance, and is able to recognize experimental designs in which the method can be applied.
  11. The student can write can simple R-programs (scripts or functions).

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  10.09.2018 - 14.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  17.07.2018 - 24.09.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM17S1
  • BIO17

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Ari Koistinen

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Engineering Chemistry TX00DJ41-3001 18.03.2019-10.05.2019  5 credits  (MATPI18, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  After completion of the course the student has sufficient understanding of the most important concepts and phenomena in chemistry – as well as the concepts of physics needed to support them – and is thus able to solve relevant problems in his own study field, to apply this understanding as a necessary basis in later studies and to utilize it in future professional tasks.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Fundamentals of Chemistry 1
  Fundamentals of Chemistry 2

  Course contents

  1. Real gases: combustion, emissions, simple material balances
  2. Thermochemistry: effect of process conditions on reaction heats
  3. Deepening of the concept of reaction equilibrium and its applications:
  - how to assess, whether a reaction is spontaneous or not
  - buffer solutions
  - and so on
  4. Phases, phase equilibria, phase diagrams.
  5. Basics of reaction kinetics
  6. Introduction to surface and colloid chemistry.
  7. Basics of electrochemistry.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to define and describe the concepts and phenomena included in the course in a qualitative way and to compute straightforward problems.

  Good

  The student is able to understand and define or describe the concepts and phenomena discussed in the course in his own words; he also knows how to explain the origin and meaning of related equations and to critically evaluate the solutions obtained when solving related chemical problems.

  Excellent

  The student is able to characterize and model phenomena discussed in the course on the basis of reasonable assumptions, as well as to analyze, evaluate and modify solutions for related chemical problems and the underlying model when needed.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  18.03.2019 - 10.05.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2018 - 31.12.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MATPI18
  • TXM18S1
  • KEM18
  • BIO18

  Small group(s)

  • Avoin amk: Bio- ja kemiantekniikan opinto-polku (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

  Teacher(s)

  Timo Laitinen

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Engineering Swedish TX00BP91-3083 10.09.2018-14.12.2018  5 credits  (TXM16S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  On completion of the course, the student will possess the written and oral language skills in the second domestic language that are necessary in their professional field, as required by national legislation (352/2003 8§).
  The student will be able to communicate in Swedish in professional contexts both in Finland and in the other Nordic countries, taking into account the cultural and linguistic backgrounds of the communication partners.
  The student will possess oral and written language and communication skills that are at least at the level B1 as defined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The student will be able to seek information related to his/her own professional field in various sources and convey information both orally and in writing.
  During their studies, the student will have formed a positive and realistic view of his/her language and communicative competence as well as skills and motivation to develop the competence further.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The acquisition of professional language and communication competence in the second domestic language (Swedish) requires the starting level B1.1 as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

  Course contents

  The course content will be tailored according to each Degree Programme or specialisation option.
  The contents of the course focus on field-specific oral and written exercises related to the following themes:
  • self-assessing one’s language and communication skills and developing learning strategies
  • education and career planning
  • organisations, working environments, tasks, processes and tools of the profession
  • field-related texts; increasing and activating the knowledge of technical terminology
  • key interactive communication situations: individual and group communication

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  In communication situations related to his/her field the student
  • Is able to cope in the most common general and specialised professional communication situations
  • Composes simple, though partly incoherent texts. Language errors may impair understanding but do not prevent the delivery of the message
  • Participates in simple spoken interaction but often needs help from the conversation partner
  • Uses basic general and technical terminology of his/her own field; however, inaccuracy and the influence of other languages may interfere with the delivery of the message.
  • Uses basic grammatical structures in a repetitious manner and partly incorrectly
  • Pronounces words mostly in a manner that can be understood, although the pronunciation deviates from that of the target language. Furthermore, the slow sentence rhythm makes the delivery of the message difficult.

  Good

  In communication situations related to his/her field the student
  • Succeeds relatively well in daily general and specialised professional discourse
  • Composes coherent texts that successfully communicate the intended meaning despite of grammatical errors and insufficient vocabulary
  • Takes initiative in familiar professional communication situations
  • Uses general and basic technical terminology of his/her own field relatively well. Lapses may occur in the choice of words or grammatical structures, but these do not cause misunderstanding
  • Pronounces in a manner that can be understood. Pauses in the sentence rhythm do not cause misunderstandings.

  Excellent

  In communication situations related to his/her field the student
  • Masters even varied and demanding general and specialised professional communication situations
  • Produces clear and detailed texts appropriate for the situation
  • Is an active participant in professional communication situations and allows for the requirements of the situation. Speaks fluently and effortlessly and takes the conversation partner into account
  • Uses technical and general terminology as well as grammatical structures diversely and almost without errors
  • Pronounces clearly, with a natural sentence rhythm
  • Pronounces clearly, with a natural sentence rhythm

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  oppikirja Kontakt, teknisk svenska. Edita (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  contact teaching, learning assignments

  Assessment methods and criteria

  continuous assessment, written exams oral exam, exercises, attendance

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  10.09.2018 - 14.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2018 - 10.06.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM16S1
  • BIO16
  • MATPI16
  • KEM16

  Teacher(s)

  Anne Naukkarinen

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Completion alternatives

  ei ole (not translated)

  Exam schedule

  Exams in October and December 2018.

• Environment and Safety TX00BQ13-3003 14.01.2019-15.03.2019  5 credits  (TXM16S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student will know the environmental and human health effects of materials used in painting, hot dip galvanizing and electrochemical surface treatment. Student knows the design principles of a safe installation and is able to make a risk analysis. The student will know the national and EU regulations controlling products, installations, waste water effluents and volatile organic compound emissions. The student knows the best available technology, is able to minimize the amount of waste and knows the relevant treatment techniques.
  The student knows the basics of experimental design.

  Course contents

  1. Harmful properties of products used in the field of materials and surface engineering.
  2. Principles of risk evaluation
  3. Regulations in materials and surface engineering.
  4. Best available technologies, waste minimization and treatment techniques.
  5. Design of experiments used when finding the most important variables of a phenomenon; regression and variance analysis

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1. The student is able to identify the harmful constituents of surface treatment chemicals and can list their harmful properties.
  2. The student is able to find the relevant regulations controlling surface treatment and is able to link them with the matters addressed in environmental license applications and license conditions.
  3. The student is able to name the essential waste minimization methods and necessary waste treatment techniques.
  4. The student is able to find the reference data for best available technologies and can justify his or her selections with the help of the data
  5. The student understands the principles of experimental design

  Good

  1. The student is able to name the harmful constituents of surface treatment chemicals and can categorize them according to their harmful properties.
  2. The student is able to apply the relevant regulations controlling surface treatment to the matters addressed in environmental license applications and license conditions.
  3. The student is able to select the essential waste minimization methods and waste treatment techniques.
  4. The student can search, evaluate and use information
  5. The student is able to apply statistical methods to analyze and design practical applications

  Excellent

  1. The student is able to classify surface treatment chemicals according to their harmful properties.
  2. The student is able to evaluate the need for an environmental license and plan the necessary applications.
  3. The student is able to plan the essential waste minimization methods and waste treatment techniques.
  4. The student is able to demonstrate a good knowledge basis in the field and apply it in practice
  5. The student not only understands the possibilities of the methods but also their limitations

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  14.01.2019 - 15.03.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2018 - 31.12.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM16S1
  • MATPI16

  Seats

  0 - 25

  Teacher(s)

  Eija Koriseva, Arto Yli-Pentti

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Environmental Engineering and Legislation TX00BQ02-3004 14.01.2019-15.03.2019  5 credits  (TXM16S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  After the course students have the basic knowledge of quality- and environmental management systems. Students know the principles of environmental legislation at EU and national level. Students are able to search for information in different environmental rules and legislations. Students understand the process of environmental permit procedures and environmental impact assessment. Students are familiarized with the principles of best available techniques in different industry areas, and they also know how to search for information about IPPC.
  Students know the importance of waste legislation and they know the main important regulations. Students know the chemical industry hazardous waste legislation as well as registration and notification procedures. Students master the waste management chain from generation of waste till waste treatment, landfill treatment technology, waste composting and anaerobic digestion and is familiar with hazardous waste treatment and waste incineration.
  Students know tools and techniques for controlling and preventing solid, liquid and gaseous emissions.

  Course contents

  Environmental legislation at EU and national level. Emission monitoring and measurement principles. Process of environmental permit procedures and environmental impact assessment. The principle of the best available technology (BAT) and emission reduction and monitoring practices (IPPC).
  Waste legislation, the national waste plan and other waste legislation. Generation of waste, sorting, recycling, landfilling, composting, anaerobic digestion, hazardous waste treatment and waste incineration.
  Solid, liquid and gaseous emission prevention methods.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student shows that he or she is familiar with the basic knowledge and core content of his her own field of study and can search for information in diverse sources.

  Good

  The student can logically and coherently use concepts and knowledge of his or her own field of study.
  The student can search for information as well as evaluate and critically use sources.

  Excellent

  The student can expertly use the concepts and knowledge of his or her field of technology and justify his or her use of sources. The student can also explain and justify actions and operations on the basis of research data and findings.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  14.01.2019 - 15.03.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2018 - 31.12.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM16S1
  • KEM16

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Ismo Halonen

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Fluid Mechanics in Chemical Processing Industry TX00BP12-3004 10.09.2018-26.10.2018  5 credits  (TXM17S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  On completion of the course the student will have the knowledge on the basic concepts and equipment of fluid mechanics. The student will be able to apply basic equations of fluid mechanics and to dimension pumps and pipes.

  Course contents

  1. The basic concepts and equations in fluid mechanics
  2. Equations of continuity and energy balance, dimensionless numbers and their applications in fluid mechanics
  3. Pressure losses in pipes; friction and minor losses
  4. Piping, vessels and fittings
  5. Pumps and dimensioning of pumps
  6. Basic concepts and equipment of compress and vacuum technology

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1. The student is able to define the basic concepts of fluid mechanics and to solve problems based mainly on inserting a quantity into a formula
  2. The student is able to calculate simple problems concerning equations of continuity and energy balance
  3. The student is able to calculate the pressure loss of incompressible flow
  4. The student is able to size pipes for liquid and gas flows and to select suitable fittings
  5. The student is able to dimension a pump according to instructions and is familiar with most common types of pumps
  6. The student is able to describe the concepts of compressing and vacuuming and to dimension simple cases

  Good

  1. The student is able to define the basic concepts of fluid mechanics and to solve problems
  2. The student is able to calculate problems concerning equations of continuity and energy balance
  3. The student is able to calculate the pressure loss of incompressible flow and explain the theoretical background of used equations
  4. The student is able to size pipes for liquid and gas flows, select suitable fittings and describe principles of dimensioning
  5. The student is able to dimension a pump according to process demands and is familiar with types of pumps
  6. The student is able to describe the concepts of compressing and vacuuming and to dimension typical cases

  Excellent

  1. The student is able to define concepts of fluid mechanics and solve and explicate problems
  2. The student is able to calculate problems concerning equations of continuity and energy balance and critically review the outcome of the calculations
  3. The student is able to calculate the pressure loss of incompressible flow and derive the used equations
  4. The student is able to size and optimize pipes for liquid and gas flows and select appropriate fittings
  5. The student is able to dimension a pump and optimize it according to process demands. Student knows types of pumps
  6. The student is able to describe the concepts of compressing and vacuuming, dimension typical cases and evaluate related dimensioning problems

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  10.09.2018 - 26.10.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2018 - 10.06.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM17S1
  • KEM17

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Timo Seuranen

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Food Chemistry and Nutrition TX00DJ43-3001 18.03.2019-10.05.2019  5 credits  (TXM18S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  After completion of this course the student knows the chemical structures of the most common sugars, starch, proteins and lipids in food materials. The student understands the importance of water activity for preservation and chemical reactions occurring during food processing. She/he knows the main nutrients in different foodstuffs and what reactions may happen in those. The student can analyze some nutrients from food materials and knows also the theoretical basics of thought analytical methods.
  
  The student understands the meaning of different nutrients in an individual’s system and knows what nutrients one can get from which foodstuffs. The student knows the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations and the characteristics of different special diets.
  
  The student has obtained an overview of the analytical techniques used in food industry, as well as of their applications and limitations.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Basics in Biosciences

  Course contents

  - The chemical structures of the main nutrients in food; hydrocarbons, proteins and lipids and their typical reactions in food processing
  - Water in food materials; water activity and BET theory.
  - Above mentioned chemical components in plants, fruits, berries, cereal- and milk products, candies, eggs, meats and fishes
  - Digestion, absorption of nutrients, supply and consumption of energy
  - Nordic Nutrition Recommendations, special diets and functional foods
  - Analysis of water content and nutrients of food
  - Sampling techniques, methods, representativity and sample treatment
  - Analytical and monitoring techniques used in food industry, applications and limitations

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to
  - demonstrate learning in the core content of the course
  - use individual professional concepts correctly
  - distinguish between non-theoretical and theoretical information
  - act in individual professional situations as instructed

  Good

  The student is able to
  - demonstrate an understanding of concepts and professional knowledge in the field
  - limit and assess and the amount of information needed
  - perform well in typical professional duties and contexts

  Excellent

  The student is able to
  - use concepts and knowledge of the field systematically
  - assess and use various information sources
  - apply professional knowledge in professional assignments
  - act independently and responsibly in professional contexts

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  18.03.2019 - 10.05.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2018 - 31.12.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM18S1
  • BIO18

  Small group(s)

  • Avoin amk: Bio- ja kemiantekniikan opinto-polku (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

  Teacher(s)

  Riitta Lehtinen, Jukka Niiranen, Pia-Tuulia Laine

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Food Manufacturing Techniques TX00BP83-3004 14.01.2019-10.05.2019  10 credits  (TXM17S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student knows the main features of Finnish food industry. He or she understands what the main raw materials and process stages (unit operations) in the production of various food products are.
  The student can describe common chemical (and physical) changes in food that may happen as a result of processing and storage. The student is familiar with common methods and equipment used to analyze nutrients in foods.

  Course contents

  1. Food manufacturing techniques of various food products (such as dairy, meat and fish, cereal, ready meals, vegetables, fat, beverages, confectionary). Food additives (such as emulsifiers, stabilizers and colors).
  2. The main nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins and lipids) of various foodstuffs (such as meat, dairy, cereal, vegetables, fats, sugars, candies) in terms of their names and chemical structures as well as in terms of their typical reactions during food processing and storage. The role of water in foods (water activity and water content).

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1. The student can name and explain the common food processes and their stages.
  2. The student recognizes the main nutrients in various foodstuffs. The student can also describe the common chemical reactions in foodstuffs that may happen during processing and storage.

  Good

  1. The student can in his her own words explain the common food processes and their stages. The student can also consider what is expected from a successful manufacturing process.
  2. The student can in his or her own words explain the bases of the most typical chemical reactions occurring in the food products. The student can consider the significance of the various chemical reactions relative to food storage stability or manufacturing.

  Excellent

  1. The student can handle the various food manufacturing stages as a whole. He or she can constructively and critically evaluate the different stages of the food manufacturing process. The student can choose suitable solutions for different purposes.
  2. The student is able to carefully reflect on the knowledge he or she has learnt. He or she is also able to consider the significance of the chemical structure of food for the storage stability and manufacturing stages of a food product.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  14.01.2019 - 10.05.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2018 - 31.12.2018

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM17S1
  • BIO17

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Riitta Lehtinen, Pia-Tuulia Laine

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

• Food Packaging TX00BY94-3003 29.10.2018-14.12.2018  5 credits  (TXM16S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student understands the significance of food packaging and can evaluate the environmental impacts of the package. S/he recognizes common packing materials and their properties and is familiar with the various requirements that packing materials have to fulfill. The student can choose appropriate packing materials for foodstuffs and create package markings for the products.

  Course contents

  1. Functions of food packaging
  2. Food packaging materials and their properties. The requirements for the packaging materials e.g., legislative requirements, the requirements set by the properties of various foodstuffs. The environmental impacts of the packages.
  3. Package markings according to the legislation
  4. Packaging technologies (vacuum, modified atmosphere and aseptic packaging), active and smart packaging

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1. The student is able to explain the reasons for food packaging and knows that the requirements of various foodstuffs for the package may vary.
  2. The student is able to name the most common packaging materials of foodstuffs. He or she can list the properties required from the food packaging materials.
  3. The student can create package markings by following the given instructions.
  4. Student is able to describe various packaging technologies, and he or she can explain what is meant by active and smart packaging.

  Good

  1. The student is able to express in his or her own words why food products need packaging. The student can explain and compare the requirements of various food products for packages.
  2. The student can, in his or her own words, describe the typical properties and main applications of food packaging materials. Also, the student can compare the properties (strengths and weaknesses) of different packaging materials.
  3. The student is able to create the proper package labels for the food product. Also, he or she is able to interpret and justify the labels.
  4. The student can explain what is meant by the different packaging technologies. In addition, student is able to describe where these technologies can be utilized.

  Excellent

  1. The student understands the role of packaging for the food product as a whole. He or she can carefully consider why various food products need different packages (packaging materials).
  2. The student can compare the properties of different packaging materials and is also able to propose proper packaging solutions for various food products.
  3. The student can independently create various labels for the food products.
  4. The student can compare various packaging technologies, and he or she is able to select suitable technologies for different food products.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  29.10.2018 - 14.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2018 - 10.06.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM16S1
  • BIO16

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Opettaja Bio- ja kemiantekniikka

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Fundamentals of Chemistry 1 TX00DJ38-3002 10.09.2018-26.10.2018  5 credits  (TXM18S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  After completion of the course the student understands the essential concepts related to the structure of elements and compounds. He/she is also able to conduct basic calculations concerning the amount of substance, irreversible reactions, the contents of solutions and the pH of strong acids and bases. In addition, he/she is familiar with the behavior of element groups on a general level and with the most important organic compounds and their naming.

  Course contents

  1. Atomic structure, periodic table.
  2. Chemical bonding.
  3. Amount of substance, stoichiometry of compounds.
  4. States of matter, simple calculations based on the ideal gas law.
  5. Heterogeneous and homogeneous mixtures, calculation of contents.
  6. Chemical reaction equation, stoichiometry of reactions.
  7. The concepts of acids and bases, the pH of strong acids and bases.
  8. Chemistry of element groups.
  
  9. Introduction to organic chemistry: types of compounds, functional groups, basics of naming.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student
  
  - knows the basic concepts of chemistry, is able to conduct basic calculations and shows that he or she has reached the goals of core competence

  Good

  The student:
  - has become familiar with the concepts and principles of chemistry. He or she is able to explain and interpret chemical formulae and equations related to chemical phenomena.

  Excellent

  The student
  
  - can use basic concepts and knowledge logically and solve applied exercises of chemistry related to his or her study field

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  10.09.2018 - 26.10.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2018 - 14.09.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM18S1

  Seats

  0 - 90

  Small group(s)

  • Avoin amk: Bio- ja kemiantekniikan opinto-polku (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

  Teacher(s)

  Jukka Niiranen, Timo Laitinen

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Fundamentals of Chemistry 2 TX00DJ39-3001 29.10.2018-14.12.2018  5 credits  (TXM18S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  After completion of the course the student understands the concept of chemical reaction equilibrium and is able to conduct equilibrium calculations on the concentration scale related to general reversible reactions, weak acids and bases and dissolution-deposition reactions. He/she is also able to apply the ideal gas law, understands the basic principles of reaction heats and is familiar with the concepts of oxidation and reduction and their application.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Fundamentals of Chemistry 1

  Course contents

  1. States of matter: further application of the ideal gas law, concepts related to liquids (viscosity, surface tension)
  2. Basics of thermochemistry.
  3. Chemical reaction:
  - oxidation and reduction
  - stoichiometry of oxidation-reduction reactions
  - reversible reactions => the concept of chemical equilibrium
  - the principle of Le Chatelier
  - calculation of chemical equilibria
  4. Deepening the concepts of acids and bases:
  - calculation of the pH of weak acids and bases
  - neutralization.
  5. Dissolution and deposition: calculations based on the concepts of equilibrium
  6. Introduction to analytical chemistry: experimental uncertainty, the most important analytical techniques.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student
  - knows the basic concepts of course, is able to conduct basic calculations and shows that he or she has reached the goals of core competence

  Good

  The student:
  - has become familiar with the concepts and principles of course. He or she is able to explain and interpret chemical formulae and equations related to chemical phenomena.

  Excellent

  The student
  - can use basic concepts and knowledge logically and solve applied exercises of chemistry related to his or her study field

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  29.10.2018 - 14.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2018 - 14.09.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM18S1

  Seats

  0 - 90

  Small group(s)

  • Avoin amk: Bio- ja kemiantekniikan opinto-polku (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

  Teacher(s)

  Marja-Leena Åkerman, Jukka Niiranen, Timo Laitinen, Marjut Haimila

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• HSEQ TX00BP87-3003 10.09.2018-26.10.2018  5 credits  (TXM16S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student knows the main features of the environmental and food control system and legislation at national and EU level. The student is acquainted with the most important laws and regulations concerning biotechnological and food products and manufacturing processes. S/he understands the importance of safety throughout the production chain and the quality control measures required for its implementation.
  The student is able to evaluate the environmental impacts of food and other biotechnical production. S/he understands what quality and environmental management means.
  The student knows the key legislation related to occupational safety and knows what obligations this imposes on the employer and the employee regarding a common job.
  S/he is familiar with the challenges related to well-being at work and knows the key methods for achieving and developing wellbeing at work.

  Course contents

  1. Occupational safety and health, environmental and food control, legislation and authorities in Finland and EU
  2. The quality and safety of bioproducts, i.e., genetically modified and new food products
  3. Quality systems and principles of validation
  4. Factors affecting work welfare and how to fulfill them
  5. Environmental impacts of food production and their minimization

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student shows familiarity with the knowledge basis and core content of the field. He or she is able to find information from diverse sources of information.

  Good

  The student can use the concepts and knowledge of the
  field systematically.
  The student can search for information and evaluate and use information sources with a critical eye.

  Excellent

  The student can use the concepts and knowledge of the field professionally.
  The student can explain and justify a course of action on the basis of research data or findings

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  10.09.2018 - 26.10.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2018 - 10.06.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM16S1
  • BIO16

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Riitta Lehtinen, Marjut Haimila

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Heat Transfer and Energy Efficiency TX00BP13-3005 29.10.2018-14.12.2018  5 credits  (TXM17S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students learn the concepts of heat transfer technology and energy efficiency covered by the course so well that they are able to solve the main problems connected with these concepts, to apply their knowledge in subsequent intermediate level studies and to provide expertise in future occupations.

  Course contents

  1. Conduction, multi-layered walls
  2. Convection, heat transfer parameters
  3. Overall heat transfer, heat exchangers and their calculation
  4. Radiation heat transfer
  5. Optimization of heat exchanger network
  6. Evaporation and condensation, and their calculation
  7. Multi-stage evaporation
  8. Diffusion and moisture
  9. Drying and dryers

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student shows that he or she is familiar with the basic knowledge and core content of his her own field of study and can search for information in diverse sources.

  Good

  The student can logically and coherently use concepts and knowledge of his or her own field of study.
  The student can search for information as well as evaluate and critically use sources.

  Excellent

  The student can expertly use the concepts and knowledge of his or her field of technology and justify his or her use of sources. The student can also explain and justify actions and operations on the basis of research data and findings.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  29.10.2018 - 14.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2018 - 10.06.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM17S1
  • KEM17

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Timo Seuranen

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics in Food Engineering TX00BY93-3004 29.10.2018-14.12.2018  5 credits  (TXM17S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student understands material and energy balances and is able to formulate and solve balances of food processes.
  The student knows and understands the basic concepts of heat transfer and fluid mechanics so well that he or she can solve key problems of the area, use his or her knowledge in later studies and future occupations.
  The student reaches the proper level of skills required for systems of equations, matrices and vectors. An additional aim is to strengthen the student's deferred IT skills.

  Course contents

  1. Material and energy balances
  2. Ecuations
  3. Matrices
  4. Linear equations
  5. Vectors
  6. Computer aided mathematics
  7. Hydrostatics and hydrodynamics
  8. Design of a fluid system
  9. Heat transfer
  10. Heat exchangers
  11. Unsteady-state heat transfer
  12. Physics

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student will demonstrate familiarity with the knowledge base and core content of the field and knows how to search for information in a diverse array of information sources.

  Good

  The student is able to use the concepts and knowledge of the field coherently.
  The student is able to search for information and to critically evaluate sources of information.

  Excellent

  The student is able to expertly use the concepts and knowledge of the field, as well as to justify the use of information sources. The student is able to justify actions on the basis of research data or reports.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  29.10.2018 - 14.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2018 - 10.06.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM17S1
  • BIO17

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Eija Koriseva, Timo Seuranen

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Hygiene Production Project TX00BP90-3004 14.01.2019-10.05.2019  5 credits  (TXM17S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student recognizes the hygienic risks and contamination sources connected with food production and other biotechnical products and understand how do avoid these risks. He or she can work aseptically and hygienically in food and pharmaceutical production. The student can create a safety management system according to the HACCP-principles.

  Course contents

  1. Hygienic risks connected with food production and other biotechnical products
  2. Food poisoning and harmful bacteria
  3. Hygiene factors in equipment and plant design
  4. Self-monitoring and HACCP in industry
  The project will be carried out in a project group, and the result will be documented and reported.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to
  - search for information in diverse sources
  - show that he or she has achieved the main learning objectives of the project
  - find out and act according to the relevant professional
  safety principles in the field of application
  - contribute his or her learning for the benefit of the project

  Good

  The student is able to
  - use and communicate the concepts and knowledge of the field systematically and professionally
  - apply his or her professional skills in different duties
  - act independently in different professional situations
  - plan operations with safety in mind
  - act purposefully when working in groups and on the project

  Excellent

  The student is able to
  - use concepts and knowledge of the field professionally
  - explain and justify a course of action on the basis of research data or findings
  - act in a customer-oriented way and demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit
  - act responsibly, taking safety issues into consideration
  - organize and manage the activities of the group and the project

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  14.01.2019 - 10.05.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2018 - 31.12.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM17S1
  • BIO17

  Teacher(s)

  Carola Fortelius

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

• Industrial Business TX00BP92-3039 29.10.2018-14.12.2018  5 credits  (TXM16S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  On completion of the course, the student will understand
  - how an industrial company functions
  - how to develop business in his/her own field of engineering and
  - what the key success factors for an industrial company are.
  The focus is on companies that have a product (physical product and/or service) that is technically demanding and on companies that sell their products to other companies.
  The student will be able to describe the following functions of a company:
  - leadership and management, including strategy, management system and leadership
  - finance, company performance and performance measurement, including productivity and quality
  - technical sales of products or services in the business to business context
  - operations management
  - supply chain management, including sourcing, production and logistics
  - project operations

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous knowledge required.

  Course contents

  - leadership and management, including strategy and management system
  - finance, company performance and performance measurement, including productivity and quality
  - technical sales of products or services in the business to business context
  - operations management
  - supply chain management, including purchasing, production and logistics
  - project operations
  Depending on the background of the student group, the course will contain 1–2 more advanced sessions on some of the following:
  o operations management in a product oriented company (including management of operations for physical products, supply chain management and ERP systems)
  o operations management in ICT business (including IT systems in a business context, management of IT services, ITIL)
  o sales of technology (including solution sales, tendering, negotiation skills, pricing)
  o technical purchasing
  o technological entrepreneurship (including starting a company and writing a business plan for a technology innovation)
  o first-line management
  o logistics and the impact of logistics on company performance
  o service business focused on technical solutions and services, e.g. IT services and business project processes (including managing services, IT for service management)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to explain the core concepts related to industrial business.

  Good

  The student is able to explain the core concepts related to industrial business well, and to apply the core concepts when describing the operations of a company in his/her own field.

  Excellent

  The student is, on top of the previous, able to explain the relationships between the core concepts, and to analyse the relationships in the operations of a company in his/her own field.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  29.10.2018 - 14.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2018 - 10.06.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM16S1
  • BIO16
  • MATPI16
  • KEM16

  Seats

  0 - 100

  Teacher(s)

  Juha Haimala

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Industrial Processes and Materials TX00DJ46-3001 14.01.2019-10.05.2019  5 credits  (MATPI18, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  After completing the course, students are able to describe the reactions, activities and production technology of the most common chemical and physical manufacturing processes from raw material to product. He also identifies key waste and emission sources in processes and understands the demands of sustainable development for the process industry.
  He is able to name unit operations and unit processes of industrial processes and read process diagrams.
  The student recognizes the materials commonly used in the process industry, their properties and the conditions that processes put for materials. He or she can explain how the composition, structure and manufacturing methods of the materials affect their properties.

  Course contents

  1. The operating environment of the process industry
  2. Industrial processes and manufacturing processes
  3. Unit Operations and Unit Processes
  4. Material types and their properties and selection criteria

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1. Define or describe concepts and phenomena related to the topic
  2. Can name the most common industrial processes and the unit operations included and identify them from process diagrams
  3. Can classify materials and explain their performance in the process environment
  4. Can identify the chemical laboratory, the actions and can report them

  Good

  1. The student is able to apply and select related concepts and phenomena in his reporting and calculate related quantitative basic calculations
  2. Can explain the operation of the most common industrial processes and the unit operations included, and use and make simple process diagrams
  3. Can classify and select materials for a process environment
  4. Can use the chemistry laboratory as instructed and can report the results

  Excellent

  1. The student is able to explain qualitatively the concepts and phenomena related to the subject and calculate the related quantitative issues
  2. Can explain the operation of the most common industrial processes and the unit operations they use, and use and change process diagrams
  3. Can evaluate the suitability of different materials in the process environment
  4. Can use the chemistry laboratory, interpret results and report them

  Further information

  The course includes work in a chemistry laboratory.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  14.01.2019 - 10.05.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2018 - 31.12.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MATPI18
  • TXM18S1
  • KEM18

  Seats

  0 - 70

  Small group(s)

  • Avoin amk: Bio- ja kemiantekniikan opinto-polku (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

  Teacher(s)

  Arto Yli-Pentti, Timo Laitinen, Timo Seuranen

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Innovation Project XX00BH18-3230 10.09.2018-14.12.2018  10 credits  (TXM16S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  On completion of the course the student can
  - Develop practical, creative and innovative solutions, practices and services with multidisciplinary partners to meet the diverse needs in the Helsinki Metropolitan area.
  The student participates in project or network-based work and applies his or her expertise in regional, national or international development work.
  - Use his or her personal skills and abilities to work and collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.
  - Create a culture of cooperation and negotiation with the team members and other actors.
  - Use his or her skills in problem solving, collaboration and communication to support the social development and joint decision making of the team.

  Course contents

  Project and innovation work: brainstorming, planning, implementing, assessing, communicating, publishing, product development and marketing.
  Cooperative skills, interest group activities and networking.
  Innovative work methods.
  Areas of communal development skills: development processes, coordinating and managing development, reforming the development concepts.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student knows the principles of project and network-based work.
  The student recognizes his/her own project- and network-based work competences.
  The student uses co-operation and communication skills in cooperative development processes and decision making.
  The student can develop together with the other actors solutions and modes of operation to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

  Good

  The student uses the principles of project and network-based work in regional, national or international development oriented work.
  The student uses his or her co-operation and communication skills well in cooperative development processes and decision making.
  The student helps to set-up a cooperative negotiation culture with other actors in the field. The student uses his/her personal skills and abilities to contribute to the work of a multidisciplinary team.
  The student develops together with the other actors practical, creative and innovative solutions, modes of operation or services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

  Excellent

  The student's ability to use principles of project and network-based work in regional, national or international development oriented work is on a high level.
  The student is able to analyse and develop his/her co-operation and communication skills in cooperative development processes and decision making.
  The student understands cooperative negotiation culture and helps to build it with the other actors.
  The student is able to analyse and develop his/her professional competence and put it in the service of a multidisciplinary team.
  The student develops together with the other actors practical, creative and innovative solutions, modes of operation or services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

  Further information

  Assessment is focused on the work carried out during the course, the gained knowledge upon the completion of the course, meeting the course goals and creating innovative solutions.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  10.09.2018 - 14.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2018 - 10.06.2018

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM16S1
  • BIO16
  • MATPI16
  • KEM16

  Seats

  0 - 100

  Teacher(s)

  Riitta Lehtinen, Juha Kotamies, Arto Yli-Pentti, Hannu Turunen, Elina Hovila, Timo Seuranen, Pia-Tuulia Laine, Carola Fortelius

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

  R&D proportion

  8 credits

• Introductory Project TX00BQ18-3054 29.10.2018-14.12.2018  5 credits  (TXM18S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The course will provide a general outlook of the duties of the professionals and the needed information and skills for their execution. The students can act as individuals and as group members to complete the assignments. They know the work related and problem solving methods as well as the basic principles of project work. The students know the concepts used when creating products, processes, services or systems; they can also communicate with the colleagues and various interest groups. The students know the information source types in the field, can acquire data and critically assess it from various angles. The students will orient themselves and become motivated towards the professional studies.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  n/a

  Course contents

  The students will learn the practices of the field by completing a small scale project related to a product, process, service, or a system. The topic of the project is related to the degreee programme and it is executed in project groups.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The students can
  - describe the duties of the professional as well as the used work methods and problem solving skills and data sources
  - explain how a project is managed and how the tasks of the project are intertwined
  - describe one's part of the group work and co-operate in a group
  - plan the use of resources and complete one's duties on time
  - describe the group activities and the results
  The project work is completed and the results are reported

  Good

  In addition to the previous, the students can
  - make the project plan for the group and act as a leader of the project group or as an active member and execute the plan according to the set goals
  - work with the group and reorganize work if need arises
  - point out the quality assurance principles and results of the group
  - present the plans and the results of the group both in speaking and writing
  The project has met the assigned goals.

  Excellent

  In addition to the previous, the students can
  - plan a versatile project on a large scale, which entails several subtaks
  - prepare for the project work by consulting diverse sources and by scheduling the work
  - plan the quality assurance principles of the whole project
  - The project is completed and the results are reported by meeting the planned schedules; the assigned goals are met in an excellent way.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  29.10.2018 - 14.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2018 - 14.09.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM18S1

  Seats

  0 - 90

  Small group(s)

  • Avoin amk: Bio- ja kemiantekniikan opinto-polku (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

  Teacher(s)

  Riitta Lehtinen, Juha Kotamies, Elina Hovila, Pia-Tuulia Laine

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Lab workshop, Chemical engineering TX00BP98-3003 10.09.2018-14.12.2018  5 credits  (TXM16S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  On completion of the course the student will have the knowledge on chemical engineering in practice and is able to apply it according to his or her own profession. The student can design of experiments. The student is able to compose experimental reports and analyze and evaluate experimental data.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Balances
  Fluid Mechanics
  Heat Transfer and Energy Efficiency
  Chemical Reactions
  Unit Operations

  Course contents

  1. Experiments with different unit operations
  2. Management of methods and equipment in practice
  3. Understanding the basic theory of methods and evaluating the applicability of theory in practice
  4. Designing of experiments
  5. Reporting, calculating and analyzing of experiments

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1. The student manages practical laboratory experiments, but needs some instructions
  2. The student is able to describe and define the basic theory of methods intelligibly
  3. The student is able to report results using computer programs, but needs from time to time instructions.

  Good

  1 The student manages practical laboratory experiments without guidance and can design of experiments.
  2 The student is able to describe and define the theory of methods intelligibly
  3 The student is able to report and estimate results using computer programs.

  Excellent

  1. The student masters practical laboratory experiments and can design of experiments.
  2. The student understands fundamental theoretical background of the laboratory experiments
  3. The student reports results using computer programs and compares and evaluates the results critically.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  10.09.2018 - 14.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2018 - 10.06.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM16S1
  • KEM16

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Timo Seuranen

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Materials Technology TX00BY77-3004 10.09.2018-26.10.2018  10 credits  (MATPI17, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student knows the essential material properties. He or she can define the structural characteristics of different material groups and judge the material group of the most common structural materials. The student can explain how the essential properties of materials depend on their structure and evaluate the suitability of materials for different operating conditions

  Course contents

  1. Material properties
  2. Material structures
  3. Effect of the structure of materials on their properties
  4. Common structural materials
  5. Types of mechanical loading and stresses and strains induced by them
  6. Materials in structural members

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1. The student can define the essential mechanical properties of materials.
  2. The student can describe the essential characteristics of the material groups.
  3. The student can deduce the essential properties of metals and polymers from their structure.
  4. The student can present the essential properties the common metallic and polymer materials.
  5. The student recognizes the types of mechanical loading.
  6. The student can define normal and shear stress.

  Good

  1. The student can describe the phase structures of iron-based alloys and their properties.
  2. The student can deduce the effect of polymer structural factors on the properties of polymers.
  3. The student recognizes ceramic and composite materials and can justify their properties by their structure.
  4. The student can calculate the stresses in simple cases of loading.
  5. The student can describe the effect of notch size and shape on stress distributions.
  6. The student can describe the stress distribution in different types of loading.

  Excellent

  1. The student can present the essential properties of carbon and silicon materials.
  2. The student can explain how the properties of ceramics depend on the fabrication method.
  3. The student can take into account the direction of view for the stresses.
  4. The student can estimate the consequences of the notch effect on the basis of material properties and type of mechanical loading.
  5. The student is able to calculate the stiffness of simple structures.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  10.09.2018 - 26.10.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2018 - 10.06.2018

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • MATPI17
  • TXM17S1

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Opettaja Bio- ja kemiantekniikka, Juha Kotamies

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Materials and Coatings Project of Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing TX00BQ05-3004 14.01.2019-15.03.2019  10 credits  (MATPI17, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can use systematic material selection methods and essential sources of material information.
  The student can customize the properties of metal alloys by various treatments and can choose a proper alloy for each treatment.
  The student can select a proper method for various material test and research requirements and study the essential properties and microstructures of materials.
  The student knows how metals are protected by product painting, thermal spraying and weld overlaying and can inspect the coating quality.

  Course contents

  1. Conducting materials selection
  2. Thermal treatments of metal alloys
  3. Mechanical testing
  4. Non-destructive testing
  5. Characterization of materials
  6. Coating of metal products

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1. The student can customize steel properties by the most common heat treatments.
  2. The student can measure the hardness, strength and toughness of materials.
  3. The student can utilize the essential information sources in materials selection.

  Good

  1. The student can select proper materials for various requirements.
  2. The student can eliminate the cold worked structure of metals and strengthen iron-based alloys by heat treatments.
  3. The student can carry out simple non-destructive tests and measure coating thicknesses from various substrates.
  4. The student can characterize metal alloys with the help of optical microscopy.
  5. The student can carry out the quality inspections of product painting.
  6. The student can carry out thermal spray coating proceeding with appropriate stages

  Excellent

  1. The student can utilize the systematic materials selection methods.
  2. The student can utilize phase diagrams and CCT-diagrams in heat treatments.
  3. The student can select appropriate general analysis, microanalysis and surface analysis methods for various needs in materials characterization.
  4. The student can study the quality of thermal spray coatings and weld overlays.
  5. The student can select an appropriate coating material and an application method for it.
  6. The student can calculate coating costs.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  14.01.2019 - 15.03.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2018 - 31.12.2018

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • MATPI17
  • TXM17S1

  Teacher(s)

  Juha Kotamies, Kai Laitinen

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Materials and Coatings Technology of Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing TX00BQ04-3005 14.01.2019-15.03.2019  5 credits  (MATPI17, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can define the microstructures of metals and describe how they affect the mechanical properties of metal alloys.
  The student can define the bases for material selection. He or she can name the significant material properties for various requirements.
  The student can describe the methods of product painting. He or she knows the quality requirements and quality control of product painting. The student can also describe the principles of thermal spray coating and weld overlay processes and outline common thermal spray and weld overlay methods. He or she can define the applications and limitations of these methods.
  The student can describe the most common material failure mechanisms, recognize the characteristics of common failure modes and can present how the failures can be avoided.

  Course contents

  1. Microstructure of metals
  2. Bases of materials selection
  3. Product painting
  4. Thermal spraying and weld overlaying
  5. Failure mechanisms of materials

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1. The student can describe the properties of phases in ferroalloys.
  2. The student can define the factors affecting materials selection.
  3. The student can define the origin and mechanism of mechanical failures of metal alloys.
  4. The student can define proper painting methods for different materials.
  5. The student can describe the principles of thermal spray coating and weld overlaying.

  Good

  1. The student can describe the hardening mechanisms of metals.
  2. The student can name the properties corresponding certain requirements.
  3. The student can describe the basis of cost accounting and quality control of product painting.
  4. The student can describe the applicability of thermal spray and weld overlay processes to different coating requirements.
  5. The student can define the occupational safety hazards of the selected coating.
  6. The student can define the origin and mechanism of failures of polymers and ceramics.
  7. The student can describe the wear mechanisms.
  8. The student recognizes the essential characteristics of failure types.

  Excellent

  1. The student recognizes the purpose of the essential alloying elements in steels.
  2. The student can judge the cause of a material failure according to its appearance and the exposure conditions.
  3. The student can define how a certain type of failure can be avoided.
  4. The student can define the relevance of welding energy and heat input in overlaying. The student can take into account the metallurgical factors in weld overlaying.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  14.01.2019 - 15.03.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2018 - 31.12.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MATPI17
  • TXM17S1

  Teacher(s)

  Kai Laitinen

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Math and Science Basics 1 TX00BQ15-3071 10.09.2018-14.12.2018  5 credits  (TXM18S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  On completion of the course, the student has the basic mathematical and science skills needed to understand physical and chemical phenomena related to construction.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  None

  Course contents

  The course
  - covers typical expressions and equations appearing in physics, chemistry and other subjects related to the profession
  - teaches quantities, units and unit conversions
  - introduces basic concepts and properties of functions, as well as applications of functions in describing and analysing motion, for example
  - prepares the students for interpreting and producing graphical presentations
  - shows how to use the computer as an aid in calculations.
  The specific content of the course depends on the degree programme.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student recognizes the fundamental concepts and methods introduced in the course, and can solve simple problems.

  Good

  The student can apply the fundamental concepts and methods introduced in the course to simple scientific or technical problems.

  Excellent

  The student can apply the fundamental concepts and methods introduced in the course to more advanced scientific or technical problems.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  N/A

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Luennot, laskuharjoitukset, verkkotehtävät, ATK-harjoitukset (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  N/A

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  10.09.2018 - 14.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2018 - 14.09.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM18S1

  Seats

  0 - 90

  Small group(s)

  • Avoin amk: Bio- ja kemiantekniikan opinto-polku (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

  Teacher(s)

  Eija Koriseva

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

• Math and Science Basics 2 TX00BQ16-3067 10.09.2018-14.12.2018  5 credits  (TXM18S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  On completion of the course, the student has a deepened understanding of the topics introduced in Math and Science Basics 1.
  The student can understand phenomena from a scientific point of view and gains a deeper understanding of a natural scientific phenomenon that underlies a technical application.
  The student can apply scientific thinking to solve simple technical problems.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Math and Science Basics 1

  Course contents

  During the course
  - students will apply and deepen the knowledge gained during Math and Science Basics 1
  - learn more functions
  - learn about vectors
  - learn concepts and phenomena in physics and chemistry depending on the needs of the degree programme.
  The specific content of the course depends on the degree programme.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student recognizes the fundamental concepts and methods introduced in the course, and can solve simple problems.

  Good

  The student can apply the fundamental concepts and methods introduced in the course to simple scientific or technical problems.

  Excellent

  The student can apply the fundamental concepts and methods introduced in the course to more advanced scientific or technical problems.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  10.09.2018 - 14.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2018 - 14.09.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM18S1

  Seats

  0 - 90

  Small group(s)

  • Avoin amk: Bio- ja kemiantekniikan opinto-polku (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

  Teacher(s)

  Hannu Turunen

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Math and Science Basics 3 TX00DJ40-3001 14.01.2019-10.05.2019  5 credits  (MATPI18, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student understands the meaning of the derivative and the integral of a function graphically and algebraically on own fields applications.
  The student is able to apply elementary differentiation and integration rules to simple functions and calculate numerical derivatives and integrals. The computational skills of the student are enhanced in mandatory computer labs.
  The student is able to use differential and integral calculus in his or hers subsequent studies in physics, chemistry, biology and professional studies, and in subsequent courses in mathematics.
  The students become familiar with the physical exploration of thermodynamics phenomena and learn the necessary fundamentals for advanced professional studies. The students develop their studying and problem solving skills required in learning of natural sciences. The students learn the analysis of thermal phenomena in nature based on physical theories.
  Student knows the physical laws in the background of the technology systems, and is able to present reasoned solutions to problems.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Math and Science Basics 1 and 2

  Course contents

  1. Limits
  2. Differential calculus
  3. Integral
  4. Numerical differentiation and numerical integration
  5. Applications of differential and integral calculus in student’s own field of specialization.
  6. Computer aided mathematics
  7. Thermal expansion
  8. Thermal energy
  9. Humidity
  10. The electric field and its applications
  11. DC-circuits

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to use numerical methods in differentiation and integration
  The student is able to apply the basic rules of differentiation and integration to simple functions. The student is able to interpret the derivative and the integral of a function graphically.
  The student takes part in the computer classes and carries out the given exercises acceptably.
  Student knows underlying physical laws of thermal expansion and is able to solve simple thermal expansion problems
  Student knows qualitatively the concepts of thermal energy and be able to explain the energies of the phase transformation
  Student can explain underlying physical laws of concepts of humidity.
  Knows basic concepts of electric field and is able to solve simple problems
  Knows basic concepts of DC circuit and is able to solve simple problems

  Good

  The student is able to apply integrals and differentiating in simple problems of his or hers own field. The student is also able to assess the sensibility and correctness of a result obtained by him or her. The student is able to recognize derivatives and integrals appearing in physical, chemical or biological phenomena.
  Able to apply formulas of the thermal energy and calculate the heat of transformations in different phase changes
  Able to calculate the humidity conditions in a given situation
  Able to apply the theory of electric field to solve problems and can explain how it is applied in the various technology systems
  Able to apply the theory of DC circuit to solve problems and can explain how it is applied in the various technology systems

  Excellent

  The student is able to model phenomenon in which is deeded derivative and integral calculus.
  Able to apply fluently formulas of the thermal energy and critically evaluate results
  Able to create and solve mathematical model of electric field and critically evaluate results
  Able to create and solve mathematical model of DC circuit and critically evaluate results

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  14.01.2019 - 10.05.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2018 - 31.12.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MATPI18
  • TXM18S1
  • KEM18
  • BIO18

  Small group(s)

  • Avoin amk: Bio- ja kemiantekniikan opinto-polku (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

  Teacher(s)

  Eija Koriseva, Kari Salmi

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Microbiology and Gene Technology TX00BP80-3005 10.09.2018-14.12.2018  10 credits  (TXM17S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  After completing the course the student understands that microbes exist almost everywhere. He or she is familiar with the cell types and microbial groups, their most important properties, factors affecting their growth, and the principles of their identification. He or she is familiar with the existence of both useful and harmful microbes in different environments; in food, in the human body, in nature, industrial processes and their use in environmental technology. The student can work aseptically and have the skills for microbiological work methods. He or she can use basic microscopic techniques and analyze the pictures.
  The student has basic knowledge about gene technology, on a theoretical and practical level. He or she can isolate, purify, characterize nucleic acids from different starting materials and understands the modification of DNA, the basic structure of vectors and how DNA is transferred into the mother cell.
  The student can describe PCR and the methods for sequencing. He or she understands the importance of DNA-analysis for the identification of individuals and in GMO-analysis. The student has become acquainted with the main points in the legislation and considered ethical questions connected with gene manipulation in practice.

  Course contents

  1. Clasification of microorganisms
  2. Aseptic work and sterilization
  3. Growth techniques, measuring of growth and microscopy
  4. Microbes in different environments and how to use them
  5. Gene technology, basic theory and work methods
  6. Practical examples of gene technology

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to
  - demonstrate learning in the core content of the course
  - use individual professional concepts correctly
  - distinguish between non-theoretical and theoretical information
  - act in individual professional situations as instructed
  - act as a member of a student group

  Good

  The student is able to
  - demonstrate an understanding of concepts and professional knowledge in the field
  - assess and limit the amount of information needed
  - perform well in typical professional duties and contexts
  - work in a student group and, if necessary, reorganize his or her work

  Excellent

  The student is able to
  - use concepts and knowledge of the field systematically
  - assess and use various information sources
  - apply professional knowledge in professional assignments
  - act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
  - plan and organize his or her activities as well as the group’s activities.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Lectures

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Interactive lecture
  Laboratory works in Gene Technology are conducted during the second period
  Small group tutorials

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Exam and guided exercises

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  10.09.2018 - 14.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2018 - 10.06.2018

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM17S1
  • BIO17

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Carola Fortelius, Tiina Soininen

  Further information for students

  Theory lessons of Gene Technology are arranged together with the students of Laboratory Sciences

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Completion alternatives

  Recognition of prior learning

  Work placement(s)

  FIMM, NGS sequencing

• New Products in the Field of Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering TX00BP88-3003 29.10.2018-14.12.2018  5 credits  (TXM16S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student familiarizes himself or herself with different new and current products and phenomena in the field of biotechnology and chemical engineering. He or she understands the importance of new products for the field.

  Course contents

  Yearly varying and topical trends, products, business ideas in the field of biotechnology and food engineering.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student can name or describe different new biotechnology and food engineering applications on a general level.

  Good

  The student can describe, in his or her own words, different applications in the field of biotechnology and food engineering. He or she can explain the background and special features of the applications and take a stand on the significance and news value of the applications in question.

  Excellent

  The student can explain, in his or her own words, different new applications in the field of biotechnology and food engineering. He or she can analyze and discuss the significance of a new product (benefits and possible disadvantages) and compare different solution alternatives.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  29.10.2018 - 14.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2018 - 10.06.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM16S1
  • BIO16

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Opettaja Bio- ja kemiantekniikka

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Orientation to Field and Studies TX00BQ17-3063 10.09.2018-14.12.2018  5 credits  (TXM18S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The students are aware of their work opportunities as well as the contents of their major and the degree programme. They know the key companies and actors in the field as well as their functions. The students master the key guidelines in their fields, for instance security guidelines, labor legislation etc. They know what being international means in their own field.
  The students recognize their strenghts and aspects in need of development and they know how to develop their skills in learning and studying. The students can use the key programs in office tools. The students master the physical and social study environments as well as the key regulations of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. They also know how to plan their own study paths and how to ensure the progress of their studies. The students are familiar with the student services provided by Metropolia University of Applied Sciences and know the key data systems with respect to their studies.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous knowledge required.

  Course contents

  - work life related information in the field
  - the key learning goals of the degree program
  - induction to the key regulations and work practices in the field
  - learning and study skills
  - fundamentals of using office tool programs
  - physical and social study environment
  - key rules and regulations of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
  - study practices
  - curricula and planning studies
  -student services, for instance, student office, student's union, student well fare, the library, data administration services, international services
  -fundamentals of technical writing

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Upon completion of the course, the students know the above mentioned aspects aligned with the course goals.

  Good

  Upon completion of the course, the students know the above mentioned aspects aligned with the course goals.

  Excellent

  Upon completion of the course, the students know the above mentioned aspects aligned with the course goals.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  10.09.2018 - 14.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2018 - 14.09.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM18S1

  Seats

  0 - 90

  Small group(s)

  • Avoin amk: Bio- ja kemiantekniikan opinto-polku (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

  Teacher(s)

  Marja-Leena Åkerman, Liisa Heikkilä, Arto Yli-Pentti, Hannu Turunen, Marjut Haimila, Carola Fortelius

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Plant Design Project TX00BP99-3003 14.01.2019-15.03.2019  10 credits  (TXM16S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student will perform in a team a pre-study for a biotechnical or food process using engineering skills learnt during previous studies.
  The student is familiar with the process design methodology, diagrams and concepts. The student knows the most important documents and their role in the project's success. The student understands the calculation and assessment methods. He or she can evaluate equipment design in different solutions and can make necessary calculations. The student is able to draw up basic documents and diagrams during the design process.
  The student can analyze relevant costs and revenues in capital investment appraisal. The student will be aware of financing sources and their cost effects. If working capital represents a major factor, the student will be able to take that into account. The student knows the time value of money and appreciates the risk that is inherent in capital projects.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Reaktiotekniikka, Aineiden ominaisuudet, Taseet (not translated)

  Course contents

  1. Phases of process of design
  2. Description of the product and market
  3. Block, process and flow diagrams
  4. Selection of equipment and material
  5. Equipment and layout design
  6. Permit issues
  7. Calculation and assessment methods
  8. Methods of costs estimate
  9. Profitability assessment and sensitivity analyzes
  10. Investment calculations and formats

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to implement the project according to the instructions and can create the surveys and reports needed.

  Good

  The student is able to run the project in a goal-oriented manner and on schedule. He or she can (independently and as part of a group) undertake studies and design the project. He or she can report the results and comment on their meaningfulness. The student is an active and enterprising member of the project team.

  Excellent

  The student is able to see the project as a whole and is able to act wisely at various stages of the project. He or she can retrieve widely data from literature and is able to write a reasonable project plan. The student is able to compare the results to the literature and can draw sensible conclusions from the results. Additionally, he or she is a supportive and self-imposed, enterprising member of the project team.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  14.01.2019 - 15.03.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2018 - 31.12.2018

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM16S1
  • KEM16

  Teacher(s)

  Minna Paananen-Porkka, Timo Seuranen

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Process Automation TX00BP97-3004 18.03.2019-10.05.2019  5 credits  (TXM17S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  On Completion of the course the student knows principles of process dynamics.
  The student knows principles of the process control and can apply techniques to practical problems.
  The student also knows hierarchy of the automation control system and its importance as a part of overall automation.

  Course contents

  1. Process dynamics.
  2. Modelling by using step response and balance calculations.
  3. Block diagram algebra
  4. Transfer functions and the control circuit
  5. PID-control and its tuning
  6. Most common combinations of control
  7. Control performance
  8. Automation control system as a part of overall automation.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student can explain techniques of process dynamics and process control. The student can name structure of the PID-controller, can explain how different part of the controller effect to the process and interpret control performance with simple calculations.
  The student can do step response experiment, interpret its result and calculate parameters for PID-controller. The student can explain structure of the automation control system and its meaning in process control.

  Good

  The student can use techniques of process dynamics and process control. The student can explain structural funtions of the PID-controller, can interpret how different part of the controller effect to the process and analyze control performance with simple calculations.
  The student can explain thoroughly structure of the automation control system and its meaning in process control.

  Excellent

  The student can use and compare techniques of process dynamics and process control. The student can apply PID-controller to simple process control and can analyze anf improve control performance with calculations.
  The student knows structure of the automation control system and its meaning in process control and can link this knowledge to the theory.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Liisa Heikkilä

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  18.03.2019 - 10.05.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2018 - 31.12.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM17S1
  • KEM17

  Teacher(s)

  tetu virtuaali::automaatiotekniikka

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Process Design TX00BP96-3004 14.01.2019-10.05.2019  10 credits  (TXM17S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  On completion of the course the student can make out process diagrams, can solve process material and energy balances, can choose main equipment to the process. The student can apply design programs for process design. The student knows different stages in plant design project.
  For process optimization the student knows methods for designing of experiments.

  Course contents

  1. Basics of process design
  2. computer programs in process design
  3. Lifecycle of the plant design project
  4. Methods for designing of experiment

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student shows that he or she is familiar with the basic knowledge and core content of his her own field of study and can search for information in diverse sources.

  Good

  The student can logically and coherently use concepts and knowledge of his or her own field of study.
  The student can search for information as well as evaluate and critically use sources.

  Excellent

  The student can expertly use the concepts and knowledge of his or her field of technology and justify his or her use of sources. The student can also explain and justify actions and operations on the basis of research data and findings.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Liisa Heikkilä

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  14.01.2019 - 10.05.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2018 - 31.12.2018

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM17S1
  • KEM17

  Teacher(s)

  Eija Koriseva, Timo Laitinen, Timo Seuranen

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Process Design Project TX00BP89-3003 14.01.2019-15.03.2019  5 credits  (TXM16S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Student will perform in a team a pre-study for a biotech or food process using engineering skills learnt during previous studies
  Student is familiar with the process design methodology, diagrams and concepts. Student knows the most important documents and their role in the project's success. Student understands the calculation and assessment methods. S/he can evaluate equipment design in different solutions and can make necessary calculations. Student is able to draw up basic documents and diagrams during the design process.
  Student can analyze relevant costs and revenues in capital investment appraisal. Student will be aware of financing sources and their cost effects. If working capital represents a major factor student will be able to take that into account. Student knows the time value of money and appreciates the risk that is inherent in capital projects.

  Course contents

  1. Phases of process of design
  2. Description of the product and market
  3. Block, process and flow diagrams
  4. Selection of equipment and material
  5. Equipment- and layout-design
  6. Permit issues
  7. The calculation and assessment methods
  8. Methods of costs estimate
  9. Profitability assessment and sensitivity analyzes
  10. Investment calculations and formats

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to implement the project according to the instructions and can create surveys and reports needed.

  Good

  The student is able to run the project goal-oriented and on schedule. S/he can (independently and as part of a group) undertake studies and design the project. S/he can report the results and comment their meaningfulness. The student is an active and initiative member of the project team.

  Excellent

  The student is able to see the project as a whole and is able to act wisely at various stages of the project. S/he can retrieve widely data from literature and is able to write a reasonable project plan. The student is able to compare the results to the literature and can draw sensible conclusions from the results. Additionally s/he is a supportive and self-imposed member of the project team.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  14.01.2019 - 15.03.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2018 - 31.12.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM16S1
  • BIO16

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Opettaja Bio- ja kemiantekniikka, Minna Paananen-Porkka

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Process Operation Control and Maintenance TX00BQ01-3003 29.10.2018-14.12.2018  5 credits  (TXM16S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students learn the items to be discussed during the course in process operation control methods and maintenance in such a way that is capable of solving their main problems, to apply their knowledge and to provide expertise in future occupations.

  Course contents

  1. Maintenance strategies and their suitability for different uses, maintenance, operations, maintenance, data management, occupational safety and health and safety, process monitoring, based on condition monitoring, condition monitoring of electrical measurements, maintenance indicators
  2. Operators work in a process plant: the plant operation and maintenance coordination, process optimization and driving instructions, maintenance outages, and pass-through design, production constraints in the exploration and extraction.
  The introduction of series of measures.
  The use of administrator tasks, responsibilities and duties: treatment of hazardous substances the use of surveillance, monitoring the use of pressure equipment, pressure equipment and piping basics.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student shows that he or she is familiar with the basic knowledge and core content of his her own field of study and can search for information in diverse sources.

  Good

  The student can logically and coherently use concepts and knowledge of his or her own field of study.
  The student can search for information as well as evaluate and critically use sources.

  Excellent

  The student can expertly use the concepts and knowledge of his or her field of technology and justify his or her use of sources. The student can also explain and justify actions and operations on the basis of research data and findings.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  29.10.2018 - 14.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2018 - 10.06.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM16S1
  • KEM16

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Jari Olli

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Product Design and Manufacturing TX00BQ03-3003 10.09.2018-26.10.2018  5 credits  (TXM16S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can define the major manufacturing methods of metal structures, chip removal and other machining methods, bending and welding. The student can present the basics of measuring techniques required in manufacturing and knows how to use measuring instruments.
  The student is able to produce plane and section drawings and layout drawings by computer aided technology (CAD) following the most central rules of scaled documents. In addition, the student is able to create three dimensional models by means of 3D CAD technology.

  Course contents

  1. Product design
  2. Fundamentals of CAD technology
  3. Casting techniques
  4. Shaping methods of solid material
  5. Chip removal and other machining methods
  6. Sheet forming
  7. Welding

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1. The student can define or describe the significance of product design for manufacturing.
  2. The student is able to apply CAD technology in producing scaled technical documents from given general models and create new three dimensional models.
  3. The student can define from which material, by which methods and with which equipment a product should be manufactured.
  4. The student can describe the machining methods.

  Good

  1. The student can define a product that is simple and inexpensive.
  2. The student is able to create a new scaled drawing and a three-dimensional model as well as to modify existing drawings and models by using CAD technology.
  3. The student can estimate the suitability of manufacturing methods for manufacturing process.

  Excellent

  1. The student is able to independently produce technical documents on both two and three dimensional models by using CAD technology. Additionally, the student is able to make improvements and corrections to existing models.
  2. The student is able to describe the principles and equipment of manufacturing methods.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  10.09.2018 - 26.10.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2018 - 10.06.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM16S1
  • MATPI16

  Seats

  0 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Pekka Salonen, Juha Kotamies

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Project Course in Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering TX00DJ44-3001 14.01.2019-10.05.2019  10 credits  (MATPI18, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The main objective of the course is to deepen the student´s knowledge about the field of operation of the degree program.
  
  The student becomes acquainted with one or more product groups, their characteristics and the manufacturing process of the product, by making a project work. In connection with the project work, s/he also learns about measuring techniques and methods of error evaluation.
  
  While doing the project the student gets familiar with the basic methods of project work.

  Course contents

  1. Getting to know the topic
  2. Draw up a project plan and obtain the necessary materials and tools
  3. Experimental part
  4. Determining the uncertainty of measurements
  5. Reporting and presentation of the project

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to
  - find information for a specific situation
  - distinguish between non-theoretical and theoretical information
  - act in individual professional situations as instructed
  - demonstrate learning in his or her professional field
  - work as a member of a student group
  - follow safety instructions

  Good

  The student is able to
  - demonstrate an understanding of concepts and professional knowledge in the field
  - act well in typical professional duties and contexts
  - work in a student group
  - act safely

  Excellent

  The student is able to
  - use concepts and knowledge in the field systematically
  - assess and use various information sources
  - apply professional information in professional assignments
  - act independently and responsibly in a professional context
  - organize his or her own activities and the activities of a group of students
  - take safety issues into consideration in his or her actions

  Further information

  The course contains Finnish language and Physics studies

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  14.01.2019 - 10.05.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2018 - 31.12.2018

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • MATPI18
  • TXM18S1
  • KEM18
  • BIO18

  Seats

  0 - 100

  Small group(s)

  • Avoin amk: Bio- ja kemiantekniikan opinto-polku (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

  Teacher(s)

  Juha Kotamies, Hannu Turunen, Elina Hovila, Timo Seuranen, Carola Fortelius

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Project of Studying Material Properties TX00BQ08-3004 10.09.2018-26.10.2018  5 credits  (MATPI17, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can modify the structure and properties of materials by processing, study material structures and measure the essential material properties.

  Course contents

  1. Processing methods of materials
  2. Optical microscopy
  3. Measuring of material properties

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1. The student can measure hardness with an appropriate method.
  2. The student can measure the strength and ductility properties of materials.
  3. The student can prepare a metallographic sample.

  Good

  1. The student recognizes the phase structures of iron-based alloys.
  2. The student can measure the essential properties of polymers.
  3. The student can measure impact toughness.
  4. The student can carry out heat treatments for steels.
  5. The student can utilize forming as a strengthening method of metals.

  Excellent

  1. The student can deduce the properties of metal alloys by their microstructure.
  2. The student can carry out proper material processing in order to obtain desired properties.

  Further information

  Studies of English and mathematical statistics are included in the course.
  English (1 ECTS): Vocabulary needed in the description of material properties and other subject-related vocabulary. An oral presentation in English.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  10.09.2018 - 26.10.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2018 - 10.06.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MATPI17
  • TXM17S1

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Minna Paananen-Porkka, Eija Koriseva, Timo Laitinen

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Project on Metallic Coatings and Industrial Painting TX00BQ14-3003 14.01.2019-15.03.2019  10 credits  (TXM16S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  During the course, one or several pre-study or design work for a coating shop or line will be done. A process for manufacturing paint or some other coating product or optimization of the process may also be under study. The project work will include a market study, technical design of the process plant, cost study and making of necessary permit applications to meet requirements of official approval. A maintenance plan and instructions for measurements for maintenance will be done. The parameters for operation and maintenance will be optimized with the principles of experimental design.

  Course contents

  1. Market study of the product
  2. Plating shops
  3. Industrial painting shops
  4. Applications for official approvals
  5. Maintenance
  6. Analysis of plating baths
  7. Experimental design

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to
  1. describe the tasks, problem solving tools and data sources used by professionals in the field
  2. explain how projects are managed, and how project tasks are connected to each other
  3. demonstrate learning in the key safety practices in the field
  4. work in various duties, describe his or her own contribution to the group’s work and co-operate within the group
  5. plan the use of his or her own resources and deliver the contributions on schedule
  6. describe the work and results of his or her group
  7. work with the group and, if necessary, re-organize his or her work
  The project is completed and its results are reported.

  Good

  The student is able to
  1. use concepts and knowledge of the field fluently and comprehensively
  2. make a project plan for his or her group and act as group leader or an active member
  3. execute the project plan in a goal-oriented manner and act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
  4. plan operations with safety in mind
  5. describe the principles and results of quality assurance for his or her group’s work
  6. present, both orally and in writing, the project plans and results of his or her group.
  The project achieves the targets set to it.

  Excellent

  The student is able to
  1. apply professional information in professional assignments
  2. plan and make schedules for a large project that has several sub-tasks
  3. plan the quality assurance principles for the whole project
  4. organize and manage the operation of a group and a project
  The project is finalized and reported on time and it achieves or exceeds the targets set to it.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  14.01.2019 - 15.03.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2018 - 31.12.2018

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM16S1
  • MATPI16

  Seats

  0 - 25

  Teacher(s)

  Arto Yli-Pentti, Eija Koriseva

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Properties of Biomaterials TX00BP11-3004 10.09.2018-26.10.2018  5 credits  (TXM17S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  After finishing the course, the student is familiar with the properties, production methods and uses of different biomaterials
  The student understands the enzymatic reactions that take place in the raw materials and the methods for preventing or strengthening the reactions. He or she knows the possibilities and ways of using enzymes in the most common industrial and analytical applications.
  During the course the student becomes familiar with new materials (i.e. wooden raw materials, nanomaterials, microbe- based energy sources). He or she understands the possibilities of the materials from an environmental point of view.

  Course contents

  1. Properties and uses of different biomaterials, their biological degradation and recycling
  
  2. Use of different groups of enzymes in the food, paper, medical, textile and chemical industries and in analytics.
  
  3. Uses of new materials in biotechnology and food production

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to
  - demonstrate learning in the core content of the course
  - use individual professional concepts correctly
  - distinguish between non-theoretical and theoretical information
  - act in individual professional situations as instructed

  Good

  The student is able to
  - demonstrate an understanding of concepts and professional knowledge in the field
  - estimate and limit the amount of information needed
  - operate well in typical professional duties and contexts

  Excellent

  The student is able to
  - use the concepts and knowledge of the field systematically
  - evaluate and use various information sources
  - apply professional information in professional assignments
  - act independently and responsibly in professional contexts

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  10.09.2018 - 26.10.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2018 - 10.06.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM17S1
  • BIO17

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Hannu Turunen, Carola Fortelius, Pia-Tuulia Laine

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Properties of Substances TX00BP94-3005 10.09.2018-26.10.2018  5 credits  (TXM17S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  After completion of this course, the student understands the concepts related to chemical and physical properties of substances and is thus able to solve relevant problems in his or her own professional field, to apply this understanding as a necessary basis in later studies and to utilize it in future professional tasks. Major fields of application are chemical reactions, reactors, mass transfer and heat transfer.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Chemistry Fundamentals and Finnish Communication Skills
  Engineering Chemistry and English

  Course contents

  1. Ideal and real gases, equations of state, the concept of partial pressure
  2. Vapors and moisture
  3. Liquids: viscosity, refractive index
  4. Conductivity of heat, conductivity of electricity
  5. Internal energy, enthalpy and Gibbs energy of substances
  6. Heat capacity, molar and specific heat capacity
  7. Heats of phase transitions (latent heats)
  8. Ideal solutions, ideally dilute solutions (Henry´s law)
  9. Phase equilibria

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to define and describe the concepts and phenomena included in the course in a qualitative way and to compute straightforward problems mainly based on inserting a correct quantity into a correct formula.

  Good

  The student is able to define or describe the concepts and phenomena in his or her own words; he or she also knows how to explain the origin and meaning of related equations and to critically evaluate different solutions.

  Excellent

  The student is able to characterize and model phenomena on the basis of reasonable assumptions as well as to analyze, evaluate and modify solutions and the model when needed.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  10.09.2018 - 26.10.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2018 - 10.06.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM17S1
  • KEM17

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Timo Laitinen

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Sensory Evaluation TX00BP10-3004 14.01.2019-15.03.2019  5 credits  (TXM17S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student understands the significance of sensory evaluation in food engineering (e.g. as a part of product development and quality control). The student knows the function of senses in sensory evaluation and he or she is able to use various evaluation methods in testing of food sensory properties (texture, odor, flavor and appearance). The student can act as a participant in a sensory evaluation test, and he or she can also prepare and implement sensory evaluation tests and interpret the results obtained from them.

  Course contents

  1. Role of sensory evaluation in food engineering. The most common test methods for sensory evaluation in the field of food engineering (e.g. discrimination test, descriptive test and consumer panel)
  2. Participation in a sensory evaluation and preparation and implementation of a sensory evaluation test.
  3. Analyzing and reporting the results of a sensory evaluation test.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1. The student can describe why and how sensory evaluation is used in the food industry. The student can name common sensory evaluation methods.
  2. The student can explain the principles of sensory evaluation. He or she is able to prepare evaluations and participate in the evaluations by following the given instructions.
  3. The student can interpret and report the results obtained from the evaluation by following the given instructions.

  Good

  1. The student is able to express in his or her own words the common sensory evaluation methods and he or she can also explain why and where these methods are used.
  2. The student can arrange the most typical sensory evaluation sessions by herself or himself and also, is able to participate in evaluations.
  3. The student can report and analyze the results obtained from the evaluations and also evaluate the sensibility of the results.

  Excellent

  1. The student is able to select the suitable evaluation method for the different purposes.
  2. The student can carefully and independently plan and organize the most typical sensory evaluation sessions and is also able to participate in the evaluations.
  3. The student can critically evaluate the results obtained and make conclusions and interpretations from the results. He or she is also able to suggest suitable solutions on the basis of the results.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  14.01.2019 - 15.03.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2018 - 31.12.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM17S1
  • BIO17

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Pia-Tuulia Laine

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

• Unit Operations TX00BP95-3004 14.01.2019-10.05.2019  15 credits  (TXM17S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  On completion of the course the student will learn principles of most common unit operations of chemical engineering. The student will be able to calculate main dimensions of chosen equipment. The student will learn mathematic skills, which are needed in designing of equipment. The student masters the basics of the industry-specific English language at work.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Chemical Reactions
  Properties of Substances

  Course contents

  1. Mechanical processes
  2. Mass transfer processes
  3. Chemical reactors
  4. Differential and integral calculations
  5. Statistical methods
  6. Chemical process industry-specific English language.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student shows that he or she is familiar with the basic knowledge and core content of his her own field of study and can search for information in diverse sources.

  Good

  The student can logically and coherently use concepts and knowledge of his or her own field of study.
  The student can search for information as well as evaluate and critically use sources.

  Excellent

  The student can expertly use the concepts and knowledge of his or her field of technology and justify his or her use of sources. The student can also explain and justify actions and operations on the basis of research data and findings.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Liisa Heikkilä

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  14.01.2019 - 10.05.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2018 - 31.12.2018

  • 15 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM17S1
  • KEM17

  Teacher(s)

  Eija Koriseva, Minna Paananen-Porkka, Timo Seuranen

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

• Work Placement 2 TX00BQ41-3038 01.08.2018-31.05.2020  15 credits  (TXM16S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Student is able to work independently as well as a member of a group in his/her own professional field.
  Student is able to work efficiently and accurately, follow the hours of employment and act accordingly.
  Student is able to use and evaluate the skills he/she has learned in practice.
  Student is able to follow the health and safety procedures of the work place and understand the occupational safety and environmental factors are part of the industrial/companies activity.
  Student is able to describe practices and procedures of the work place, his/her duties there, working environment and different units at working place.
  Student is able to recognize the work and career prospects in his/her own field of study and know basics of the labour legislation.

  Course contents

  Work placement is carried out according to the degree program’s placement guidelines. Student aims to get more demanding tasks, which help student in his/her career.
  1. Placement lecture/-s
  2. Search and apply for the job/placement and do the work placement plan
  3. Working in student’s own professional field at least the length of placement period
  4. Learning assignment/-s

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1. Student has to submit all needed learning assignments
  2. Student has to submit the work certificate, which shows that tasks and length of placement period are accepted

  Good

  1. Student has to submit all needed learning assignments
  2. Student has to submit the work certificate, which shows that tasks and length of placement period are accepted

  Excellent

  1. Student has to submit all needed learning assignments
  2. Student has to submit the work certificate, which shows that tasks and length of placement period are accepted

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Marjut Haimila

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2018 - 31.05.2020

  Enrollment date

  07.06.2018 - 15.08.2018

  • 15 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXM16S1

  Teacher(s)

  Heidi Martin

  Unit, in charge

  Clean Technology

  Programme(s)

  Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

  R&D proportion

  15 credits

Academic year 2019 - 2020

There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.