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Syllabus

SG0203 Forest technology and wood technology, 15.0 Credits

Skogsteknologi och virkeslära

Subjects

Forest Science Forest science

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Wood technology	6.0	0202
Forest technology	6.0	0203
Popular science case	3.0	0204

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G1F)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to

- 45 credits in Forest Science

Objectives

The course focuses on providing theoretical and practical knowledge of the harvesting and refining of woodbased raw material. The whole chain from trees to industry is concerned, mainly from a national perspective. Focus is on the efficiency in the work that is carried out to grow and harvest trees, as well as on the properties of wood based materials and its fields of use.

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• account for tools and methods for rational forest work.

• account for the parameters that influence operational work in forestry, as well the natural and economic as those that are conditioned by industrial supply demands.

• identify, describe and explain characteristic properties of wood based materials from commercial important national and international tree species.

• account for and apply principles and properties that are used in quality assessment of wood based raw material.

• in groups produce and present popular work, with a course relevant theme, both orally and in writing, and critically examine and give constructive feedback on another student’s work.

• apply basic methods in geographical analysis.

Content

The course builds further on the basic knowledge that are communicated both theoretically and practically in the Forest Science Programme’s first years. In this course, we investigate the design and function of forest machines, how different forms of forestry work are carried out and planned, as well as how efficiency is measured and applied. Furthermore, the knowledge of trees as raw material and is deepened. Which properties decides its suitability for different forms of bio-based products and how are material properties evaluated in the forest and at industry?

The knowledge of GIS is deepended by beeing used in the planning of where a forest road should be locaded in the landscape.

The course is carried out as a mix of lectures, demonstrations, field trips, individual studies as well as theoretical and practical exercises. Implementation of written assignments are compulsory. Attendance is compulsory during some parts of the course, mainly during practical exercises and field trips.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Passed written and practical examinations, passed written assignments and approved participation in compulsory components. Practical exercises and field trips are compulsory components.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

Replaced the courses Forest technology (SG0160, 7.5 credits) and Wood technology (SG0161, 7.5 credits).

SLU is environmentally certified according to ISO 14001. A large part of our courses

cover knowledge and skills that contribute positively to the environment. To further

strengthen this, we have specific environmental goals for the education. Students are

welcome to suggest actions regarding the course’s content and implementation that lead

to improvements for the environment. For more information, see webpage www.slu.se.

Responsible department

Department of Forest Biomaterials and Technology