Introduction to Bio-based Industries
Norway has the best prerequisites to succeed in the bioeconomy. With access to knowledge, capital, technology and renewable resources in first-class oceans, forests and soil. To reach a greater potential for new value creation, we need knowledge about all these industries.
The course gives a basic introduction to the most important bio-based industries in Norway from a biological and economic standpoint. Bio-based industries are industries that are based on the production and processing of renewable biological resources such as forests, soil, livestock and plants for food, energy, products and materials. Emphasis is placed on becoming knowledgeable about the biological basis, structure and economy of the agricultural, aquaculture, waste and energy sectors in Norway. Key topics are production logic, value chains and innovation system structure, actors and competitive situation and sustainability.
Knowledge:
- has basic knowledge of the most important bio-based industries in Norway
- has knowledge about biological prerequisites for bio-based industries
- has knowledge about economic prerequisites for bio-based industries
- has knowledge about opportunities and challenges in bio-based industries
Skills:
- can apply knowledge
- can use their knowledge and attitudes to promote sustainable biological production systems
General competence
- can see the relationship between industries
- can understand the importance of
- can participate in professionally based discussions about
- sees increased opportunities for collaboration across bio-economic productions
Compound assessement, grading scale Letter grades
Assessment task: 3 specialization tasks in groups, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved/ Not approved.
Off campus exam, 2 days, comprises 100/100 of the grade, grading scale Letter grades.
