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Degree Programme in Elintarviketekniikka

Degree:
Bachelor of Engineering

Degree title:
Insinööri (AMK), Bachelor of Engineering

Credits:
240 ects

Degree programme description

As part of the compulsory core competence studies, you learn the basics of the profession and the degree. These studies are included in modules focusing on

- studying and work-related skills
- general foodstuff knowledge
- mathematics and chemistry
- operational environment of food production
- production safety
- working life competences
- food technology and pre-packing
- plant-based raw materials
- processes in food factory and product development.



In the beginning, you will make a personal plan for your studies and improve your digital and communication skills which you will need during your studies. The module on general foodstuff knowledge includes microbiology, chemistry and thermodynamics which are basic subjects in food safety. Natural sciences consist of mathematics, physics and chemistry.

In terms of foodstuffs, you will learn about food legislation, manufacturing technology, raw materials, packaging, package labelling, the quality requirements of process water, own-check and sampling. The main focus is on plant-based raw materials and the associated processes, such as grain mill and bakery technologies as well as the beverage and berry industries.

During the studies, you will become familiar with different quality management systems and research and development methods. Courses in management and workplace community skills, occupational health and safety, labour legislation and supervisor-employee relationship prepare you for the practical training and work.

Responsibility, sustainable development and circular economy are natural parts of many courses. During your studies, you will also complete a practical training period (30 ECTS credits) and write a bachelor’s thesis (30 ECTS credits). In addition to the core professional subjects, you can choose 35 ECTS credits of complementary competence studies and 15 ECTS credits of elective studies.

Objectives

The degree programme focuses on processes of plant-based food and raw materials, product development, food safety, packaging and productization. You will learn about process engineering, food manufacturing technology and plant-based raw materials. Engineering combined with food industry skills are core competences in your studies.

The studies focus on microbiology, food hygiene, own-check and common knowledge of foodstuff and manufacturing technology. You will become familiar with quality, safety and responsibility in food processing. Studies in process engineering include mathematics, chemistry and physics. You can supplement your competence by choosing courses in authority and control, business or up to 20 ECTS credits of work-based projects.

RDI and cooperation with world of work

The programme emphasises the importance of work-related cooperation right from the start of the studies. You have the opportunity to work with projects provided by local companies. You can work on these projects independently or as part of a team. Collaboration with local companies may help you find a place to do your practical training, bachelor’s thesis or even find your first job.

Implementation of studies and flexible learning tracks

The degree programme is implemented as full-time studies, and instruction is primarily provided on Kouvola campus, from Monday to Friday. The language of instruction is Finnish. The programme includes laboratory exercises and other practical assignments. Attendance at these lectures is compulsory.

Career opportunities

As a food processing engineer, you can find employment in various businesses operating in the fields of food processing, packaging technology, and research and development. By completing this degree programme, you will be able to work for example in process control, production planning or quality control. You can be engaged in future solutions.

You can choose studies according to your own interest, for example food control and monitoring, business or robotics. Your future job title could be Product Developer, Quality Manager, Production Engineer, Sales Manager or some other specialist in the food industry.

Learning environments

The theory studies are arranged on Kouvola campus. Laboratory exercises are held outside of campus in Kouvola region.

Advanced Food Technology, full-time studies
Code
(ELKV24SP)
Advanced Food Technology, full-time studies
Code
(ELKV23SP)
Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Elintarviketekniikka
Teachers
  • Marjo Malinen
Teacher in charge

Marjo Malinen

Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 16. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 16. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • ELKV23SP
    Kehittyvä elintarviketekniikka, full-time studies
Small groups
  • 1
  • 2

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Elintarviketekniikka
Teachers
  • Marjo Malinen
Teacher in charge

Marjo Malinen

Groups
  • ELKV23SP
    Kehittyvä elintarviketekniikka, full-time studies

Objective

You can use different sources of information and evaluate how useful they are.
You know how to act in social media and how to communicate through emails and other written communication tools.
You know the information technology tools offered by Xamk and are able to use them (eg. Microsoft Office, Zoom).
You can produce and handle simple digital content and understand the meaning of user rights and licenses.
You can protect your personal information and hardware.
You have some knowledge of information security, copyright and you can manage on the web.

Content

Which are the possibilities and challenges of information technology. How to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other software in your studies?
What does security mean on the web and in studies and at work?
What can you borrow and how much? How to use sources and to remember copyright?
How do you use the web and email in working life?
Where can you find reliable information in your own field?

Materials

Material and links on the Learn platform

Teaching methods

Individual learning track and showing of previous know-how for ICT tools, 5 ECTS, is agreed separately with the teacher.

Employer connections

Not included

Exam schedules

There is no exam in the course. Assignments during the course have task-specific deadlines.

Student workload

5 cr corresponds to 135 h of work

Content scheduling

After completing the course
* You are able to use ICT applications appropriately as an individual and in group work
* You are able to use office programs to create the most common documents, presentations and tables related to your field
* You are able to operate in a secure manner.

The courses cover e.g. the following topics
* What ICT applications are used and how are they used in studies and working life?
* How to use word processors, presentation graphics and spreadsheet programs to create the most common documents related to your field?
* What is meant by information security and how to act securely in studies and working life?

Further information

For in-person classes, you will need to bring your own computer. The computer must be able to connect to the school's wireless network. (Wi-Fi, connect to network feature)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Information security and systems: 10%
Office 365 tasks: 10%
Word tasks: 20%
Power Point task: 30%
Excel task: 30%

Assessment scale: 1=50%; 2=60% ; 3=70% ; 4=80% ; 5=90%

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 15.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Elintarviketekniikka
Teachers
  • Marjo Malinen
Teacher in charge

Marjo Malinen

Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 16. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 16. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • ELKV23SP
    Kehittyvä elintarviketekniikka, full-time studies
Small groups
  • 1
  • 2

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Elintarviketekniikka
Teachers
  • Mari Järvenmäki
Teacher in charge

Mari Järvenmäki

Groups
  • ELKV23SP
    Kehittyvä elintarviketekniikka, full-time studies

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

01.09.2023 - 08.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Elintarviketekniikka
Teachers
  • Mari Järvenmäki
Teacher in charge

Mari Järvenmäki

Groups
  • ELKV23SP
    Kehittyvä elintarviketekniikka, full-time studies

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 26.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Elintarviketekniikka
Teachers
  • Marko Ukkola
Teacher in charge

Henry Lähteenmäki

Groups
  • ELKV23SP
    Kehittyvä elintarviketekniikka, full-time studies

Objective

You are able to solve the basic equations between quantities and modify values from one unit to another.
You are able to do the basic calculations using vector quantities and determine quantities graphically.
You are able to use the basic concepts of solids, liquids, gas, heat, electricity and wave motion in physics and in technology to solve the problems theoretically and experimentally.

Content

How to modify values from one unit to another?
How to present vectors and use vector components?
How to evaluate quantities graphically?
What are the fundamental phenomena, quantities, units, definitions and natural laws of solids, liquids, gas, heat, electricity and wave motion?
How to solve equations between quantities of physics?
How to measure physical quantities, study natural laws and write a test report?

Materials

Lecture notes and calculations.

Teaching methods

Final exam.

Employer connections

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Elintarviketekniikka
Teachers
  • Marko Ukkola
Teacher in charge

Marko Ukkola

Groups
  • ELKV23SP
    Kehittyvä elintarviketekniikka, full-time studies

Objective

You are able to use various types of equations and systems of equations in order to solve problems.
You know the most common real functions and their characteristics.
You know the basic properties of exponential and logarithmic functions and the nature of exponential increase.
You are able to apply the methods of geometry to solve problems related to your field of study.
You know the central properties of vectors and know how to apply them.
You use the mathematical tools appropriately.
You understand and know how to calculate the mathematical applications related to your field of study.

Content

How to investigate, model and represent the interdependencies between different things?
How can you apply the problem solving skills of different equations and systems of equations to practical problems?
How to deal with the problems related to exponential growth and decrease?
How to use the geometry and vectors in order to solve problems related to your field of study?
What mathematical tools exist and how to use them?
How to solve mathematical problems related to your field of study?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

The course "Basics of engineering mathematics" or equal skills.

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

01.09.2023 - 30.11.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Elintarviketekniikka
Teachers
  • MYY ELLUT
  • Marjo Malinen
Teacher in charge

Marjo Malinen

Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • ELKV23SP
    Kehittyvä elintarviketekniikka, full-time studies
Small groups
  • Pienryhmä 1
  • Pienryhmä 2

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

01.09.2023 - 30.11.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Elintarviketekniikka
Teachers
  • MYY ELLUT
  • Marjo Malinen
Teacher in charge

Marjo Malinen

Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 16. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 16. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • ELKV23SP
    Kehittyvä elintarviketekniikka, full-time studies
Small groups
  • Pienryhmä 1
  • Pienryhmä 2

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Elintarviketekniikka
Teachers
  • Mari Järvenmäki
Teacher in charge

Mari Järvenmäki

Groups
  • ELKV23SP
    Kehittyvä elintarviketekniikka, full-time studies

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 30.09.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Elintarviketekniikka
Teachers
  • Henry Lähteenmäki
Teacher in charge

Henry Lähteenmäki

Groups
  • ELKV23SP
    Kehittyvä elintarviketekniikka, full-time studies

Objective

You know how to calculate using different mathematical relations.
You are able to calculate using fraction numbers and relations.
You understand the concept of a function.
You know how to solve different types of first and second degree equations.
You are able to handle the mathematical and the graphical representations of a line.
You can solve systems of linear equations in two variables.
You know how to simplify and calculate with different exponent relations.
You are able to calculate with radical expressions.
You are able to handle the mathematical and the graphical representations of a second degree polynomial function.
You know how to calculate with polynomials and how to factor them.
You know how to solve the right hand triangles.
You are familiar with the basics of calculations related to percentages.

Content

How to simplify mathematical relations?
How to calculate and simplify fraction numbers and relations?
What is the meaning of a function and its graph? What are the zeros? How to draw functions?
How to solve different linear equations?
What is the meaning of a line mathematically speaking? What are the slope and the y-intercept point?
How to solve systems of linear equations in two variables?
How to simplify exponent relations? What are the calculation rules of exponents?
How to simplify radical relations?
How to solve the second-degree polynomial equation?
How to use the information about the discriminant? How to draw the parabola?
How to calculate using polynomials? How to factor polynomials?
How to solve right hand triangles?
How to solve problems related to percentages?

Materials

Lecture notes and calculations.

Teaching methods

Final exam.

Employer connections

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Elintarviketekniikka
Teachers
  • Piia Rommi
  • Marjo Malinen
Teacher in charge

Marjo Malinen

Groups
  • ELKV23SP
    Kehittyvä elintarviketekniikka, full-time studies

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Elintarviketekniikka
Teachers
  • Johanna Vilkki
Groups
  • ELKV23SP
    Kehittyvä elintarviketekniikka, full-time studies

Objective

You understand the significance of interaction as part of your professional expertise and you can act appropriately in various communication situations.
You are familiar with Xamk's instructions for written assignments.
You are able to search reliable information and use it ethically.
You can express your views justifying them based on facts and use standard Finnish appropriate in each context.
You know how to write texts that meet the standards for layout, content and style required in your studies and in your own field, and use appropriate tools and forums.
You improve your interactive communication skills and manage fluently in different cooperation situations, such as meetings and negotiations.
You develop your presentation skills for professional purposes and acquire skills in giving and receiving feedback.

Content

What interaction skills are required in your own studies and in workplaces in your field?
How do you justify your views using standard Finnish?
How do you search reliable information from different sources and use it ethically?
Which written skills (genres, styles, tools) should you master both in your studies and in work assignments in your own professional field?
How do you utilize language regulations and tools in your studies and workplace communication?
Which skills do you need in presentations, meetings and negotiations?
How do you assess your own communication skills and ease your stage fright?
How do you give constructive feedback?
How do you utilize the feedback you received?

Evaluation scale

1-5