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Syllabus

SG0250 Forest, Soil and Forestry, 15.0 Credits

Skog, mark och skogsbruk

Subjects

Forest Science Forest science

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G1N)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

Basic qualifications for university studies and knowledge equivalent to

- Biology 2

- Chemistry 2

- Physics 1a alternatively Physics 1b1 + 1b2

Objectives

The purpose is to clarify the different values of forests and introduce how forestry and management measures interact with the production conditions of the locality (plant site). The practical moments focus on methods and measures used to describe and assess forest resources, soil characteristics, climate and vegetation.

Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:

• Explain the different values of the forest with an overview of international conditions and forestry history. Conduct a norm-critical discussion about the forest sector’s relation to society in general, especially regarding gender, social background and ethnicity.

• Maintain basic forest terminology and be able to account for forest assets, forest conditions, forest management and wood use as well as the building’s buildings and properties.

• Species recognition and briefly describe the prerequisites and ecology of Swedish trees and a selection of introduced species.

• Identify and name the types of soil flora and briefly describe their ecology as well as the vegetation’s classification into forest types.

• In particular, different forest management systems, and be able to account for common forest management measures and how they affect wood production.

• Collect and use basic forest data from trees and stocks.

• Briefly describe Sweden’s bedrock geology, soil formation and soil formation, as well as the ability to determine soil and a selection of soil and rocks.

• Know the basic concepts and definitions of climate science and meteorology and describe the Earth’s climate, Sweden’s climate and characteristic local climate features in Swedish forest landscapes.

• Describe the soil constituents and the processes that determine the most important physical, chemical and biological properties of the soil.

• Explain the population turnover of important nutrients and how this connects to global circuits.

Content

The course introduces the production conditions of the population and the different values of the forest as well as the society’s strategies for conservation and development of forest resources. It includes basic terminology and methods for describing climate, soil, vegetation, trees, stocks and forest landscapes. Furthermore, basic knowledge about forestry practices and various management measures, their performance and effects are communicated.

Subjectively, the course takes its substance from climatology, field science, botany, dendrology, inventory, remote sensing, active life, forest management and forest management. The implementation is based largely on teacher-led field exercises, study visits and excursions, as well as project work, study assignments and practical examinations in the field and at the lab.

Teacher-led excursions and exercises are compulsory.

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

Approved written exams. Approved participation in excercises. Approved participation in compulsory parts.

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

Transitional provisions

The course was discontinued on May 23, 2022 (SLU.sfak.2022.3.1.1-82). Registered students that have not yet passed the course have the opportunity to do so within two years of the decision to discontinue the course. The department responsible for the course will during the two year phase-out period offer at least three retake sessions (renewed exams) and at least one opportunity to take part in compulsory elements. Students that wish to take an exam and/or take part in compulsory elements are asked to contact deputy head of department responsible for undergraduate education (or equivalent) at the responsible department to report that they wish to take an exam and/or take part in compulsory elements and to obtain information on when and where.

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

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.



The course has been replaced by MV0233, SG0268