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Introduction to Forestry EnglishLaajuus (2 cr)

Code: BIM6008

Credits

2 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Marita Suomalainen

Objective

You know the basic concepts of professional forestry and are able to use them in work related written and oral communication. You can develop your knowledge of forestry by means of English literature. You can give a presentation in English.

Content

Studying and learning skills oral practice: studies and extra-curricular activities, small talk practice, email and other written communication, basic concepts of forestry: tree species, their properties and uses, forestry in Finland.

Enrollment

01.04.2021 - 31.10.2021

Timing

29.11.2021 - 28.02.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
Seats

15 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Forestry
Teachers
  • Marita Suomalainen
Teacher in charge

Liisa Sandvall

Groups
  • MMNS21
    Forestry Engineer, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2021

Objective

You know the basic concepts of professional forestry and are able to use them in work related written and oral communication. You can develop your knowledge of forestry by means of English literature. You can give a presentation in English.

Content

Studying and learning skills oral practice: studies and extra-curricular activities, small talk practice, email and other written communication, basic concepts of forestry: tree species, their properties and uses, forestry in Finland.

Materials

Material compiled by the teacher

Teaching methods

Contact lectures, several assignments individually, in pairs or in smaller groups

Student workload

2 credits = 54 hours of student work

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Scale 0-5 : 0 = failed, 5 as excellent