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.