Finnish Economic Geography (3 cr)

Objective

Students will know the main concepts of regional economics as well as factors associated with the development of economic regions while being able to discuss current economic issues. Students will be able to compile reports on the state of economic development.

Content

The world as an operational environment and regional economic viewpoints
Demographic factors and their effect on the economy
Europe as a economic region and the development of the EU
Finland's competitiveness and production structure
Energy issues in economic decision making

Location and time

Kevät 2023. Kontaktitunnit monimuotototeutuksen kontaktipäivien aikana kerran kuussa. Ajoitettu, verkkotentti huhtikuussa.

Materials

Oppimateriaalit ovat verkkomateriaaleja, jotka on ilmoitettu oppimisalustalla (Devmoodlessa)

Teaching methods

Monimuoto-opetus

Exam schedules

Verkkotentti 17.4. - 23.4.2023

Student workload

Kontaktitunteja 10 h, itsenäistä opiskelua 70 h.

Content scheduling

Ilmoitettu OPS-tekstissä.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to use concepts expertly and in a variety of ways. They are able to critically and analytically analyse changes and trends in the economic operational environment and to reflect upon their own learning.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to use the concepts of the subject area systematically and logically. They are able to assess and analyse changes and trends in the economic operational environment at least to some extent.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to use the basic concepts of the economic operational environment and to describe their content.

Assessment methods and criteria

Kolme oppimistehtävää, joiden pisteistä kokonaisarvosana muodostuu.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Ilmoitettu OPS-tekstissä

Toteutuksen arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

Ilmoitettu OPS-tekstissä

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Ilmoitettu OPS-tekstissä