Curricula

Curriculum Table
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Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries (240 cr)

Not applicable 180
The aim of basic studies is to provide the student with a comprehensive overall view of the position and significance of the field concerned within society and working life and in an international perspective, to familiarise the student with the general theoretical basis of the field and with communications, and to provide the student with the sufficient language proficiency necessary for practising the profession and for further professional development. (Vararehtorin päätös 13.10.2016 § 16)

The aim of professional studies is to familiarise the student with the main problems and applications in the professional field concerned and their scientific or artistic basis in order to allow the student to work independently in the field in either expert duties or development work, or as entrepreneur. (Vararehtorin päätös 13.10.2016 § 16)
Study year 1A 1S 2A 2S 3A 3S 4A 4S 5A 5S

Total credits / ECTS credits
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cr
Not applicable 33
YY00DU46 Professional Development and Working Life Skills 3   1   1           5
YY00DU50 Finnish Communication Skills for Working Life 3                   3
YY00DU47 Digital and IT skills 3                   3
YY00DU52 English for Working Life 3                   3
YY00DU51 Swedish for Working Life   3                 3
LM00DP64 Mathematics for Natural Resources   5                 5
YY00DU54 Let's Innovate Together   3                 3
YY00DU53 Finnish Communication in Research and Development         3           3
LM00DP68 Research and Development Methods           5         5
Not applicable 44
LM00DP70 Food and Environmental Chemistry 2 3                 5
LM00DP71 Food Production in the North 5                   5
LM00DP72 Basics of Bio and Circular Economy   5                 5
LM00DP73 Soil Properties and Productivity 5                   5
LM00DP74 Crops and Plant Growth   5                 5
LM00DP75 Animal Physiology and Nutrition   5                 5
LM00DP76 Rural Entrepreneurship   4                 4
LM00DP77 Agricultural Technology and Safe Working on a Farm 4 1                 5
LM00DP78 Multiobjective Forestry 2 3                 5
Not applicable 50
Not applicable 15
LM00DP79 Cultivation Planning     5               5
LM00DP80 Cultivation Assessment       5             5
LM00DP81 Future Farming and Technology         5           5
Not applicable 15
LM00DP82 Cattle Management Processes     5               5
LM00DP83 Functional Barn Design and Technology       5             5
LM00DP84 Cattle Longevity and Breeding         5           5
Not applicable 20
LM00EB22 Forest Stand Level Planning     5               5
LM00EB23 Forest Industry and Timber Logging       5             5
LM00EB24 Production and Use of Bioenergy     2 3             5
LM00EB25 Biogas Production on Farm         5           5
Not applicable 10
LM00DP92 Diversified Possibilities for Rural Business     5               5
LM00DP93 Service Development in Diversified Rural Enterprise         5           5
Not applicable 30
LM00DP94 Rural Enterprise Economics     5               5
LM00DP95 Assessing Rural Business       5             5
LM00DP96 Rural Environment Assesment     2 3             5
LM00DP97 Organic Farming       5             5
LM00DP98 Responsible Management in Rural Business         5 5         10
Not applicable 43
LM00DQ00 Organizing an Event         3           3
LM00DP99 Rural Innovations and Development           15         15
LM00EE48 Farm Management and Development             15       15
LM00DQ02 Development of Bio- and Circular Economy             10       10
External Studies  
Free-choice Studies 20
Study year 1A 1S 2A 2S 3A 3S 4A 4S 5A 5S

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cr
LM00CQ62 Individual Project Studies                     15
LM00DF17 Responsible Food Production                     5
LM00CP97 Potato Knowhow                     5
LM00CZ80 Calf Management and Welfare                     5
LM00CV82 Sheep Farming and Biodiversity                     5
YY00BH24 Description and Evaluation of a Business Idea                     3
YY00BH25 Incubation of Business Ideas                     7
YY00BH26 Developing Own Business                     10
TG00ED07 Kiertotalouden liiketoimintamallit                     5
YY00EM66 English for Agriculture                     3
Practical Training 30
The aim of practical training is to familiarize students with practical duties of major importance in relation to their professional studies, in particular, and with the application of knowledge and skills in working life under supervised conditions. (Vararehtorin päätös 13.10.2016 § 16)
Study year 1A 1S 2A 2S 3A 3S 4A 4S 5A 5S

Total credits / ECTS credits
Total credits / ECTS credits

cr
LM00DQ03 Practical Training on a Farm   12                 12
LM00DQ04 Practical Training               18     18
Bachelor's Thesis 15
The aim of the Bachelor's thesis is to enhance and demonstrate the ability of students to apply their knowledge and skills in practical expert duties related to their professional studies. (Vararehtorin päätös 13.10.2016 § 16)
Study year 1A 1S 2A 2S 3A 3S 4A 4S 5A 5S

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Total credits / ECTS credits

cr
LM00CQ92 Bachelor’s Thesis           6 3 6     15
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