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18205
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| Year |
1
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| Semester |
S2
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
TP(30H)
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| Scientific area |
Economics
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Entry requirements |
NA
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Learning outcomes |
The curricular unit (CU) aims to provide the concepts, theories and models needed to analyze the bioeconomy. In terms of skills, it aims to: provide in-depth and up-to-date training in the field for.
To obtain approval at the end of this course,the student must be able to:
- Situate and apply the main concepts, theories, models and public policies in the approach to the economic, technological, environmental and social dynamics of the bioeconomy;
- Discuss and critically evaluate the main public policy options for the bioeconomy; and
- Increase the capacity for autonomous development of research work. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
This CU also aims to contribute to the training of students capable of meeting the targets of SDG 15: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
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Syllabus |
1. Concepts and indicators
2. Economic, technological, environmental and social foundations of the bioeconomy
3. Sectoral patterns of the bioeconomy
4. Circular bioeconomy systems and ecosystems
5. Bioeconomy public policies
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Main Bibliography |
Basic books:
Befort, N. (2023). The Bioeconomy: Institutions, Innovation and Sustainability. Routledge. ISBN 9780367610401.
Molden, L.; Modic, D; Rasmussen, E.; Jakobsen, S.; & Vanhaverbeke, W. (Ed.s) (2025) Research Handbook of Innovation in the Circular Bioeconomy, Edward Elgar, Research Handbooks in Business and Management series. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781035307968.
Pan, A. (2023). Bioeconomy: Theory and Practice. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6164-9.
Complimentary books:
Pego, A. (2023) (Ed.). Handbook of Research on Bioeconomy and Economic Ecosystems. IGI Global. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-8879-9. Pietzsch, J. (Ed.) (2020). Bioeconomy for Beginners. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-60390-1.
Thrän, D. and Moesenfechtel, U. (Ed.s) (2022). The bioeconomy system. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-64415-7. Viaggi, D. (2018). The bioeconomy: delivering sustainable green growth. CABI Digital Library.
ISBN: 978-1-78639-275-6208
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
Bearing in mind the pedagogical model and the objectives focused on the development and acquisition of the competences proposed for this curricular unit, the following teaching and learning methodologies will be used: (1) Expository: presentation of concepts, theories and public policies related to the bioeconomy; (2) Participatory: analysis and discussion of studies, reports, articles, working documents, and international and national case studies on topics related to the bioeconomy, which aim to prepare the student for the autonomous preparation of research work; (3) Active learning and self-study: related to the student's autonomous work in the development of an essay on a topic that deals with the development and dynamization of the bioeconomy; and (4) Active: with the completion of an individual test.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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