Academic year
2023-24
Is found in:
- Bachelor of Agro- and Biotechnology, programme stage 3
Specialisation:
- Agriculture
- Food Technology
Choice option within specialisation:
- Plantmanagement within Greenery Management
In other study programme:
-
IC AgroFood Sustainability as Valorisation of by-products and alternative energy IC
This is a single course unit.
Study load:
3 credits
Weight:
3,00
Total study time: 75,00 hours
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
- exam contract (to obtain a credit).
- exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Special admission is required to enrol in this course unit under credit contract.
Co-ordinator: Marynissen Bram
Other teaching staff: Camerlinck Melissa, Van de Vijver Elias
Languages: English
Scheduled for: Semester 1
Final objectives
The student has business sense, and combines their technical knowledge and skills with insight into legal, economic, ecological and humanitarian developments to act in a socially responsible manner in a national or international context
| Using calculations and sustainability aspects, argue the choice of an energy production system. |
| Characterise the main by-product and residue streams in the food chain and establish a sustainable valorisation track for these streams. |
| Define and describe the renewable energy production systems relevant to agriculture and agribusiness. |
| Define the components of an LCA and estimate input and output flows. |
| Describe the valorisation techniques relevant to the processing of waste streams from the food chain. |
The student applies insight into food products and food technology equipment to optimise processes and products
| Using calculations and sustainability aspects, argue the choice of an energy production system. |
| Characterise the main by-product and residue streams in the food chain and establish a sustainable valorisation track for these streams. |
| Define and describe the renewable energy production systems relevant to agriculture and agribusiness. |
| Define the components of an LCA and estimate input and output flows. |
| Describe the valorisation techniques relevant to the processing of waste streams from the food chain. |
Objectives
Define and describe the renewable energy production systems relevant to agriculture and agribusiness.
Using calculations and sustainability aspects, argue the choice of an energy production system.
Characterise the main by-product and residue streams in the food chain and establish a sustainable valorisation track for these streams.
Describe the valorisation techniques relevant to the processing of waste streams from the food chain.
Define the components of an LCA and estimate input and output flows.
Contents
Energy production systems in relation to agriculture and agroindustry
Sidestreams within agriculture and agroindustry
Risk analysis concerning agricultural sidestreams
Organisation of education
Contactonderwijs30,00 hoursEvaluation
Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
| Moment | Form | % | Remark |
| Inside Regular exam schedule | Written examination | 75,00 | |
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
| Moment | Form | % | Remark |
| Inside Regular exam schedule | Written examination | 75,00 | |
Evaluation(s) for both exam chances, not reproducible in re-sit exam
| Moment | Form | % | Remark |
| Outside exam schedule | Paper | 15,00 | |
| Outside exam schedule | Presentation | 10,00 | Peer- en tutor assessment |
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possible deadlines for learning account: 01.12.2023 ()