Bioengineering and Human & Environment intensive courses (School of Technology)

Join us for the two intensive courses focusing on Bioengineering and Human & Environment. These bachelor's level courses are designed to provide comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in these cutting-edge fields.

The Bioengineering and Human & Environment intensive courses will be organised 19 - 30 August 2024 at the Jamk main campus, Rajakatu 35, Jyväskylä. There are no prerequisites for the courses.

Welcome to one of the best experiences of your life!

Courses

Bioengineering and Human & Environment are two separate courses. Both courses are worth 3 ECTS credits each.

Course Programme 19 - 30 August 2024

Monday, 19 Aug. 

  • 09:15-10:00 General Information & Opening of Technology Summer School by Mr. Gilbert Ludwig
  • 10:30-11:00 Basic information and the start of the Human and Environment course (LM00BM63), including guidelines for learning diary, by Mrs. Tarja Stenman
  • 11:00-12:00 Lunch break
  • 12.00-13:45 Climate change by Mrs. Tarja Stenman
  • 13:45-14:15 Coffee break
  • 14:15-15:15 Renewable energy trends and efficiency by Mrs. Hannariina Honkanen
  • 15.15- Individual work, Learning Diary

Tuesday, 20 Aug.

  • 08:30-09:55 Carbon footprint by Mrs. Tarja Stenman
  • 09:55-10:05 Short Break 
  • 10:05-11:30 Carbon footprint by Mrs. Tarja Stenman 
  • 11.30-12:30 Lunch break
  • 12:30-13:45 Freshwater by Mrs. Tarja Stenman
  • 13:45-14.15 Coffee Break
  • 14:15-15:30 Water footprint by Mrs. Tarja Stenman
  • 15:30- Individual work, Learning Diary

Wednesday, 21 Aug.

  • 09:00-11:00 Circular Economy by Mrs. Kirsi Knuuttila
  • 11:00-12:00 Lunch break
  • 12:00-13:30 Circular Economy by Mrs. Kirsi Knuuttila
  • 13:30-14:00 Coffee break
  • 14:00-15:00 Circular Economy by Mrs. Kirsi Knuuttila
  • 15:00-16:00 Presentation about Jyväskylä Water Treatment Plant
  • 16:00- Individual work, Learning Diary

Thursday, 22 Aug. (to be confirmed):

  • 08:15-09:00 Bus trip from Jamk Rajakatu campus, F1 outdoor to Äänekoski
  • 09:00-11:30 Visit Metsä Group's Pro Nemus center and factory tour                              
  • 11:30-12:00 Bus Drive to Jamk Institute of Bioeconomy/Bioeconomy Campus, Saarijärvi
  • 12:00-13:00 Lunch at Bioeconomy Campus
  • 13:00-13:15 Introduction to Jamk Institute of Bioeconomy
  • 13:15-14:15 Visit Bioeconomy Campus
  • 14:15-17:00 Visiting Summassaari Nature Area & Stone Age Village (incl. Coffee/Tea & Snacks)
  • 17:00-18:00 Bus trip from Saarijärvi back to Jamk Rajakatu campus, Jyväskylä

Friday, 23 Aug.                                   

  • 09.00-11:00 Social responsibility by Mrs. Tarja Stenman
  • 11:00-12:00 Lunch break
  • 12:00-13:00 Presenting group work- by Mrs. Tarja Stenman
  • 13.00-13.30 Coffee break
  • 13:30-15:00 Presenting group work by Mrs. Tarja Stenman 
  • 15.00- Individual work, Learning Diary

Saturday, 24 Aug.

  • Free Day/Optional Program

Sunday, 25 Aug.

  • Free Day/Optional Program

Monday, 26 Aug.

  • 08:30-08:40 Short Introduction by Mrs. Anneli Kakko
  • 08.40-09:00 Basic information of Bioengineering course (TWZZ0130) by Dr. Stephen Kelley
  • 09:00-10:00 Bioenergy overview by Dr. Stephen Kelley
  • 10:00-11.00 Biomass Chemistry by Dr. Stephen Kelley
  • 11:00-12:00 Lunch break
  • 12:00-13:00 Biomass Chemistry by Dr. Stephen Kelley
  • 13.00-13.30 Coffee break
  • 13:30-15:00 Project work
  • 15.00- Individual work, Learning Diary                                                                       

Tuesday, 27 Aug.

  • 09:00-11:00 Pretreatment and Fermentation by Dr. Stephen Kelley
  • 11:00-12:00 Lunch break
  • 12:00-13:00 Economics and Life Cycle by Dr. Stephen Kelley
  • 13.00-13.30 Coffee break
  • 13:30-14:30 Project work      
  • 14:30-15:00 Group discussion of projects
  • 15.15- Individual work, Learning Diary

Wednesday, 28 Aug.

  • 09:00-11:00 Thermochemical processes by Dr. Stephen Kelley
  • 11:00-12:00 Lunch break
  • 12:00-14:00 Project work
  • 14:00-15:00 Turn in a Draft of the Project by Dr. Stephen Kelley
  • 15.15-  Individual work, Learning Diary

Thursday, 29 Aug.

  • 09:00-11.00 Biobased Products by Dr. Stephen Kelley
  • 11:00-12:00 Lunch break
  • 12:00-14:00 Project work
  • 13.00-15.00 Prepare for Final Presentation
  • 15.15- Individual work, Learning Diary

Friday, 30 Aug.                                                                                                                                                

  • 09:00-11:00 Final presentations & submitting learning diary to teacher
  • 11:00-12:00 Lunch break
  • 12:00-13:30 Feedback session and closing session by Dr. Stephen Kelley and Mrs. Anneli Kakko

Jyväskylä, city of students

Jyväskylä has four beautiful seasons ranging from warm green summers to crisp white winters. The city, located in Central Finland, is surrounded by numerous beautiful lakes and scenic nature. Finland and Jyväskylä are safe places to study and live in. Jyväskylä is a city of students, where every 3rd person that you pass by is a student. The city is very dynamic. Take a look at the sports and cultural activities, not to mention the restaurants and cafés. One of Jamk’s international students was very surprised to get her lost wallet back. This can actually happen in Jyväskylä! Honesty is the hallmark of Finnish culture.

  • a pocket size metropol with a lively urban centre
  • all the services, shops, schools and work are close at hand
  • a wide variety of leisure and sport activities
  • a modern centre for industry and learning
  • situated between lakes and hills
  • population over 140,000

More information

Gilbert Ludwig

Vanhempi tutkija, Senior Researcher
Biotalousinstituutti, Institute of Bioeconomy
Teknologia, School of Technology
+358503408508