Biobusiness (5 cr)
Code: EE00CX31-3002
General information
Enrollment
14.12.2020 - 14.01.2021
Timing
08.03.2021 - 30.04.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
Teachers
- Timo Leinonen
Teacher in charge
Timo Leinonen
Groups
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EEMI19SPEnvironmental Engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You know the areas and markets of bio-based products and can evaluate their importance. You are familiar with the existing value chains and can analyse how new bio-based products can affect them. You know the basic concepts from the growth of a startup company to a major player on the market and the importance of risk financing in the process.
Content
What are the current market sizes of different areas in biotechnology?
What is the growth estimate in biotechnology?
How are companies evaluated by investors?
What are the developmental visions business and product wise in biotechnology sectors?
Materials
Bioeconomy: the European way to use our natural resources
https://ec.europa.eu/research/bioeconomy/pdf/ec_bioeconomy_booklet_2018.pdf
More material will be appointed by lecturer.
Teaching methods
Lectures in classroom, excursions and demonstrations, group assignments.
Further information
timo.leinonen@xamk.fi GSM +358408420627
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Assignments. Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.