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Diverse Uses of ForestsLaajuus (6 cr)

Code: MM10062

Credits

6 op

Teaching language

  • English

Responsible person

  • Sini Rantanen

Objective

Main learning outcomes
· The student understands the various ecosystem services the forest provides
· The student is able to explain the different forests functions
· The student knows current and future forest-based products
· The student can plan and evaluate the integration of several forest functions
· The student can assess the economic value of the trade-offs of forest functions

Content

This study unit is about the diverse uses of forests. The forest ecosystem services provide the framework for understanding the various forest functions. Furthermore, the current and innovative future forest-based products are discussed. The possible integration of several forest functions is planned and evaluated, and the economic value of the trade-offs are assessed.

Enrollment

01.04.2024 - 30.09.2024

Timing

16.09.2024 - 30.11.2024

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_25
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025

Objective

Main learning outcomes
· The student understands the various ecosystem services the forest provides
· The student is able to explain the different forests functions
· The student knows current and future forest-based products
· The student can plan and evaluate the integration of several forest functions
· The student can assess the economic value of the trade-offs of forest functions

Content

This study unit is about the diverse uses of forests. The forest ecosystem services provide the framework for understanding the various forest functions. Furthermore, the current and innovative future forest-based products are discussed. The possible integration of several forest functions is planned and evaluated, and the economic value of the trade-offs are assessed.

Location and time

The course will be implemented between August-December 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

This study unit is about the diverse uses of forests. The forest ecosystem services provide the framework for understanding the various forest functions. Furthermore, the current and innovative future forest-based products are discussed. The possible integration of several forest functions is planned and evaluated, and the economic value of the trade-offs are assessed.
The course consists of the following learning activities: lectures, project work, excursions, assessments and independent study.

Employer connections

Working life cooperation will be presented as case examples and through study visits.

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 methods and criteria

Evaluation criterias will be presented at the beginning of the course.

Enrollment

01.04.2023 - 15.04.2023

Timing

01.09.2023 - 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
  • Kaija Saramäki
Teacher in charge

Sini Rantanen

Groups
  • TOP23_24
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
  • KCMS23GT
    Graduate Training Programme in Forestry Adaption into Changing Environment

Objective

Main learning outcomes
· The student understands the various ecosystem services the forest provides
· The student is able to explain the different forests functions
· The student knows current and future forest-based products
· The student can plan and evaluate the integration of several forest functions
· The student can assess the economic value of the trade-offs of forest functions

Content

This study unit is about the diverse uses of forests. The forest ecosystem services provide the framework for understanding the various forest functions. Furthermore, the current and innovative future forest-based products are discussed. The possible integration of several forest functions is planned and evaluated, and the economic value of the trade-offs are assessed.

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

This study unit is about the diverse uses of forests. The forest ecosystem services provide the framework for understanding the various forest functions. Furthermore, the current and innovative future forest-based products are discussed. The possible integration of several forest functions is planned and evaluated, and the economic value of the trade-offs are assessed.
The course consists of the following learning activities: lectures, project work, excursions, assessments and independent study.

Employer connections

Working life cooperation will be presented as case examples and through study visits.

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 methods and criteria

Evaluation criterias will be presented at the beginning of the course.