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Syllabus

SH0159 Forestry operational management, 15.0 Credits

Skoglig driftsledning

Subjects

Forest Management Forest Science Forest Management Forest science

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Compulsory exercises and written examination	12.0	0302
Individual essay	3.0	0303

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G2F)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

Knowledge at first cycle level equivalent to:

- 90 credits forest management or

- 90 credits in forest sciences

Objectives

In this course, the student should practice skills and specialise in knowledge that is required to lead forestry operation and work with further transportation. The student should, on completion of the course, be able to: - justify the choice of technical systems for Swedish forestry and transport based on the function and properties of the machines - calculate cost for machines and resource balances - suggest solutions to challenges in logging both today and in the future. - use main concept and the basic principles in the wood supply chain - evaluate business models for forestry operation and further transportation. - participate actively in tender and negotiating contractses.

Content

The course is a professional or vocational course with the aim that the student should practice skills and specialise in knowledge that is required to lead forestry operation and further transportation. Subject areas as for instance are concerned through literature studies, lectures, exercises, seminars, study trips and group assignments are: - machines and production system, - cost management, - organisational and technical development, - Logging operation planning - forestry technique, - logistic and wood supply, - business models and contract, - agreement and negotiation The course is carried out in close connection to the sector, R&D organisation, equipment manufacturers and the applied research. Through an individual project work, the student possibility to practice communicative skills as well as to specialisation during about 2 weeks is given in a for the course relevant thematic area. Compulsory components in the course occur for example in the form of guest lectures, study trips, seminars, exercises, project work, project presentation and examinations.

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 oral and written presentations, passed written examinations as well as participation in 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 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

In connection with the compulsory travels with overnight stay come a certain fee to take of student to cover costs for travel and accommodation.

Responsible department

School for Forest Engineers