Syllabus

SH0146 Forestry production and environment, 15.0 Credits

Subjects

Education cycle

Modules

Advanced study in the main field

Grading scale

Language

Prior knowledge

Objectives

The student should after completed course

• be able to describe how measurement and presentation of different assortments in the forestry are done and which technology and organisation that is available for this

• understand the structure of timber price lists and be able to carry out calculation for optimizing wood value

• dependent on usage and precision requirement and the size of the object and properties, be able to choose method for and carry out collection and processing of forestry data on stand - or community level,

• be able to carry out qualified harvesting planning at object level including cost - and revenue calculations

• account for different ecosystems with an emphasis on boreal forests and their dynamic

• identify and account for species in forest ecosystems.

Content

This course is built on many of the theories that have been described in earlier courses in the program. some of the things you practice within the course : are used earlier acquired knowledge in forest technique and forest biology to create more detailed harvesting plans. Also knowledge in statistics can be applied here practically in field to create object descriptions for forest stands. In the forest biology part, descriptions of different forest ecosystems with specific focus on boreal forests and species knowledge continue. The knowledge is applied for example practically in site index determination. Apart from lectures the course contains travels to highlight the different preconditions for forestry in Sweden’s different country parts and a high grade of vocational training with a large number of compulsory practical exercises in field.

Grading form

Formats and requirements for examination

• If the student has not passed on a test, examiner has the right to give a supplementary assignment ? if there is cause for it and if it is possible.

• If the student has a decision from SLU about particularly educational support due to physical disability has examiner right to give an adapted test or let the student carry out the test in an alternative way.

• If this course syllabus is changed or if the course is closed down SLU should determine about transition rules for examination of students who have been admitted according to this course syllabus and still not have passed.

• 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.

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

Responsible department

School for Forest Engineers