Introduction to tree physiology (2 cr)
Code: C-10088-LM00DK81-3002
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.08.2025 - 16.09.2025
- Registration for introductions has not started yet. Registration starts :startDate
- Timing
- 16.09.2025 - 16.10.2025
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 2 cr
- Local portion
- 2 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Institution
- University of Eastern Finland
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 44
- Course
- C-10088-LM00DK81
Evaluation scale
0-5
Objective
After this course the student: - Knows the fundaments of tree growth and function - Understand the basic principles of photosynthesis and related processes in plants - Can interpret the effect of the most important environmental stresses on tree physiology The study unit develops the following generic skills: critical thinking, identification and development of expertise, interaction and communication.
Methods of completion
Blended teaching: Hybrid teaching of lectures and Moodle assignments online
Methods of completion
Lectures (10 h), preliminary assignments for lectures (3 h), assignments and learning tasks in Moodle (10 h) Evaluation: final exam in EXAM Grading scale 0-5
Content
This course focuses on the biological basis of tree growth and tree interactions. The course covers fundamentals of tree physiology and photosynthesis. Additionally, the course will cover how the function of the trees changes in response to the environmental stresses.
Materials
Material given at lectures and in Moodle
Exam schedules
The re-sitting exams of School of Forest sciences are in January and April 2026. The registration for the re-sitting exams on Peppi (Exams) no later than 10 days before the exam date.
Qualifications
No prerequisites