Course description for 2023/24
Introduction to Forestry
SKO120
Course description for 2023/24
Introduction to Forestry
SKO120
The course gives an introduction to forestry, and ecology and management of forests.
The course contains the following topics:
- forest ecological factors
- forest and vegetation types
- forest management
- central laws, regulations and standards
- the value chain of the forestry industry
- basic forest measurements
- private and public forest management
The subject is reserved for the study programme Nature Management. Other students can get admitted if there are places available. Contact student advisor.
Upon completion of the course, the student is expected to:
Knowledge:
- have a good knowledge of the value chain of the skating industry
- have basic knowledge of forest management.
- have good knowledge of private and public forest management
Skills:
- be able to apply relevant legislation and standards, and perform logging and measurements in forests that can form the basis for choice of type of forest management and reforestation methods
General competence:
- understand the connection between forest ecology and forest production
Paid semester fee and syllabus literature. It is also required that students have a laptop at their disposal.
Deductibles may incur for some non mandatory excursions.
Elective
Lectures, field trips and field exercises. Face-to-face teaching.
Evaluated annually by students through course surveys. These evaluations are included in the university’s quality assurance system.
No prior knowledge is required beyond the admission requirement.
Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:
SKO1000 - Introduction to Forestry - 7.5 credits