SV0086, Primary production on forest land, 5.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Valid from : Spring semester 2027 (2027-01-18)

Level

First cycle (G1N)

Main field of study

Forestry Science

Grading Scale

5 / 4 / 3 / U

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.

Course language

Swedish

Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to

• Explain the different forestry production systems and overlapping interests in the use of forest land
• Describe different tree species and management methods on forest land and explain how they affect how yield and quality are formed during a rotation
• Briefly describe methods, tools and infrastructure used in forestry, and how these have developed historically
• Use basic methodology for calculating production and forest planning
• Discuss the sustainability challenges of forestry, for example climate and environmental impact, rights issues and working conditions
• Discuss sustainable consumption and production of forest products from a life cycle perspective, both in a local and global context, as well as ethical approaches to various production and consumption issues

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Individual and group assignments in written or oral presentations. Written exam

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• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.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

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Bioresource Systems Engineering

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	5.0	0001

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.