Forestry in EuropeLaajuus (6 cr)
Code: MM10058
Credits
6 op
Teaching language
- English
Responsible person
- Sini Rantanen
Objective
Main learning outcomes
• The student can explain the characteristics of European climatic and vegetation zones
• The student understands the variation of the forest resources and services in Europe
• The student can describe the history of European forests
• The student understands the current forest management practices
• The student knows the basics of the European forest policy
Content
This study unit is about forestry in Europe. During this course you will learn about forestry in different European climatic & vegetation zones, forest resources and ownerships, forestry practices, regional challenges and European forest policy.
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
19.08.2024 - 13.10.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Forestry
Teachers
- Heidi Tanskanen
- Mari Hautala
Teacher in charge
Mari Hautala
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
Objective
Main learning outcomes
• The student can explain the characteristics of European climatic and vegetation zones
• The student understands the variation of the forest resources and services in Europe
• The student can describe the history of European forests
• The student understands the current forest management practices
• The student knows the basics of the European forest policy
Content
This study unit is about forestry in Europe. During this course you will learn about forestry in different European climatic & vegetation zones, forest resources and ownerships, forestry practices, regional challenges and European forest policy.
Location and time
The course will be implemented between August-October 2024.
Materials
The teacher gives instructions on the study materials at the beginning of the course. Most of the materials will be appointed in Moodle platform.
Teaching methods
During this course you will learn about forestry in different European climatic & vegetation zones, forest resources and ownerships, forestry practices, regional challenges and European forest policy.
The course consists of the following learning activities: lectures, practical work, project work, excursions, exam and independent study.
Employer connections
Working life cooperation will be presented as case examples and through study visits.
Exam schedules
The course exam is arranged at the end of the course.
International connections
The course is part of the INVEST specialisation studies (Forestry Adaptation to a Changing Environment - FACE).
Student workload
This course is 6 ECTS which corresponds to 150 hours work load for a student.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
Evaluation criterias will be presented at the beginning of the course.
Enrollment
01.04.2023 - 15.04.2023
Timing
22.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Forestry
Teachers
- Sini Rantanen
Teacher in charge
Sini Rantanen
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
Objective
Main learning outcomes
• The student can explain the characteristics of European climatic and vegetation zones
• The student understands the variation of the forest resources and services in Europe
• The student can describe the history of European forests
• The student understands the current forest management practices
• The student knows the basics of the European forest policy
Content
This study unit is about forestry in Europe. During this course you will learn about forestry in different European climatic & vegetation zones, forest resources and ownerships, forestry practices, regional challenges and European forest policy.
Location and time
The course will be implemented between August-December 2023.
Materials
The teacher gives instructions on the study materials at the beginning of the course. Most of the materials will be appointed in Moodle platform.
Teaching methods
During this course you will learn about forestry in different European climatic & vegetation zones, forest resources and ownerships, forestry practices, regional challenges and European forest policy.
The course consists of the following learning activities: lectures, practical work, project work, excursions, exam and independent study.
Employer connections
Working life cooperation will be presented as case examples and through study visits.
Exam schedules
The course exam is arranged at the end of the course.
International connections
The course is part of the INVEST specialisation studies (Forestry Adaptation to a Changing Environment - FACE).
Student workload
This course is 6 ECTS which corresponds to 150 hours work load for a student.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
Evaluation criterias will be presented at the beginning of the course.