Applied Project (5 cr)

Objective

The aim of this study module is to deepen your knowledge in your major subject; Clean Production Technologies or Biotechnology and Food Engineering.

You will have the opportunity to explore one or more product groups within the field, delving deep into their characteristics and manufacturing processes through practical project work in a laboratory environment.

Furthermore, you will develop the skills to act as an expert in various research and development tasks and environments. Your abilities in information retrieval and critical evaluation will strengthen, and you will learn to use information purposefully. Additionally, you will acquire best practices in oral and written communication, applying them appropriately in various situations.

Content

• Introduction to the subject area
• Developing project plans and acquiring necessary materials and tools
• Experimental phase
• Project reporting and presentation
• Presentation skills, persuasive speaking, and feedback delivery
• Communication in projects and research and development tasks

Location and time

Leiritie 1, Myyrmäki campus, 4th period

Materials

Lectures
Laboratory work and laboratory instructions/procedures

Specific scientific publications and literature, depending on the project topic.

Teaching methods

Lectures
Laboratory work
Laboratory report
Group work
Presentation

Exam schedules

There is no exam for the course; instead, the content consists of project and laboratory work, project planning, and project reporting as well as end presentation.

Student workload

Lectures according to the schedule
Project work in groups, including a written and laboratory section; laboratory work according to the schedule (5 × 4h = 20h per group)
Project reporting in groups
Preparation and presentation of the final presentation

Content scheduling

According to the schedule

Further information

Course KICK-OFF Session 1 (Introduction and Course Info, Group Division):

BIOE: Mon 17.3. at 15:00
PT: Tue 18.3. at 9:00

KICK-OFF Session 2 (Project Introduction):

BIOE: 20.3. from 11:00 to 13:00
PT: 24.3. from 15:00 to 17:00

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to:
- Seek professional information under guidance
- Use industry-specific terminology correctly and distinguish between common knowledge and researched information
- Act in individual professional situations according to instructions
- Demonstrate knowledge of their professional field
- Collaborate as a member of a student group
- Adhere to safety guidelines

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student:
- Demonstrates familiarity with the knowledge base, concepts, and operating environment of the field.
- Is proficient in typical tasks and situations within the professional field.
- Functions effectively as a member of a group.
- Operates safely.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can:
- Consistently use industry terminology and information.
-Evaluate and utilize various sources of information.
- Apply knowledge in professional tasks.
- Act independently and responsibly in professional situations.
- Organize their own and student group activities.
- Operate with safety considerations.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to:
- Seek professional information under guidance
- Use industry-specific terminology correctly and distinguish between common knowledge and researched information
- Act in individual professional situations according to instructions
- Demonstrate knowledge of their professional field
- Collaborate as a member of a student group
- Adhere to safety guidelines

Assessment methods and criteria

Participation in laboratory work is mandatory. Absences can be compensated by attending another lab group.

Assessment:
Communication: 40%
Project: 50%
Peer assessment: 10%

Course feedback, max +5 points

If more than 80% of students submit the course feedback (deadline: May 9th), all students receive +5 points in the final course score.
If more than 70% submit, +3 points are awarded.
If more than 60% submit, +1 point is awarded.

Grade thresholds will be announced later.