International Forestry and Use of Northern ForestsLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: R604ML180
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Responsible person
Objective
The student knows the basics of forestry and the current situation worldwide. He understands the diversity of processes in international forestry and the forest industry. He knows how many different factors affect the operations of international forestry, and he is generally familiar with the international criteria and requirements for the quality of operations. In addition, the student will learn to assess their impact and requirements on forestry operations around the world.
Content
Studies focus on forests, forestry and the multifunctional use of forests worldwide. The course deals with the world's forests from the perspectives of wood production and raw material flows, production and markets in the forest industry. At the same time, the socio-economic and environmental impacts of forests and forestry will be explored at both local and global levels. In addition, an overview of national and international forestry support and guidance systems will be provided.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
1-2
The student knows the basics of forestry and the current situation worldwide. He / she is able to explain processes of international forestry and forest industry. He can tell what factors affect the activities of international forestry. He / she is familiar with the international criteria and requirements set for the quality of operations and is able to explain their effects and requirements on forestry operations around the world.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
3-4
The student knows and is able to tell the basics of forestry and the current situation worldwide using sources. He / she is able to describe the processes of international forestry and the forest industry and understand what factors affect the activities of international forestry and what the effects are. He is familiar with international criteria and requirements for the quality of operations and understands their implications and requirements for forestry operations around the world.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5
The student knows and is able to tell the basics of forestry and the current situation worldwide by utilizing sources and applying information. He / she is able to describe the processes of international forestry and the forest industry and understand what factors affect the activities of international forestry and what the effects are. He is familiar with international criteria and requirements for the quality of operations and understands their implications and requirements for forestry operations around the world.
Enrollment
14.03.2022 - 25.08.2022
Timing
01.09.2022 - 15.12.2022
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
2 op
RD proportion (cr)
5 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Bachelor of Natural Resources, Forestry
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 50
Teachers
- Ismo Sarajärvi
Responsible person
Ismo Sarajärvi
Objective
The student knows the basics of forestry and the current situation worldwide. He understands the diversity of processes in international forestry and the forest industry. He knows how many different factors affect the operations of international forestry, and he is generally familiar with the international criteria and requirements for the quality of operations. In addition, the student will learn to assess their impact and requirements on forestry operations around the world.
Content
Studies focus on forests, forestry and the multifunctional use of forests worldwide. The course deals with the world's forests from the perspectives of wood production and raw material flows, production and markets in the forest industry. At the same time, the socio-economic and environmental impacts of forests and forestry will be explored at both local and global levels. In addition, an overview of national and international forestry support and guidance systems will be provided.
Location and time
Fall 2022
Teaching methods
Lectures and possible study trips.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
1-2
The student knows the basics of forestry and the current situation worldwide. He / she is able to explain processes of international forestry and forest industry. He can tell what factors affect the activities of international forestry. He / she is familiar with the international criteria and requirements set for the quality of operations and is able to explain their effects and requirements on forestry operations around the world.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
3-4
The student knows and is able to tell the basics of forestry and the current situation worldwide using sources. He / she is able to describe the processes of international forestry and the forest industry and understand what factors affect the activities of international forestry and what the effects are. He is familiar with international criteria and requirements for the quality of operations and understands their implications and requirements for forestry operations around the world.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5
The student knows and is able to tell the basics of forestry and the current situation worldwide by utilizing sources and applying information. He / she is able to describe the processes of international forestry and the forest industry and understand what factors affect the activities of international forestry and what the effects are. He is familiar with international criteria and requirements for the quality of operations and understands their implications and requirements for forestry operations around the world.
Assessment methods and criteria
Participation to lectures and study trips, learning tasks approved