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Diverse Uses of Forests (6 cr)

Code: MM10062-3001

General information


Enrollment
01.04.2023 - 15.04.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.09.2023 - 31.12.2023
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 cr
Local portion
6 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Metsätalousinsinöörikoulutus (MM)
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
Course
MM10062

Evaluation scale

H-5

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.

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