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
01.04.2025 - 30.04.2025
Timing
19.08.2025 - 10.10.2025
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
Teacher in charge
Heidi Tanskanen
Groups
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MMNS22Forestry Engineer, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2022
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 2025 in Karelia Wärtsilä campus, Joensuu and nearby study excursion locations.
Materials
The teacher provides information about study materials at the beginning of the course. Most of the materials will be made available in Moodle study 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 included as case study examples and excursion destinations.
Exam schedules
Course exam will take place after the completion of lessons and exercises. A possibility for re-exam will be provided if needed.
International connections
The course is part of the INVEST specialization studies (Forestry Adaptation to a Changing Environment - FACE).
Student workload
The academic credit yield of this course is 6 ECTS which corresponds to 150 hours total work load for a student.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation criteria will be presented at the beginning of the course.
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_25Other 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_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
-
KCMS23GTGraduate 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.