Digital IT applications in forestryLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You know the newest digital solutions in forestry that use for example databases, GIS, GPS, remote sensing, mobile technology, digital measurements, additional devices or data transfer.
You have some experience in using this software and equipment.

Content

What are the newest and future digital and IT solutions in forestry? How do digital solutions affect the work in forestry now and in the near future?
Which digital solutions are the most relevant ones for your future profession?

Accomplishment methods

Students can
- logically use professional digital and IT terms in forestry.
- work as team members in working life expert duties and identify and describe the problems of the professional field.
- choose the main models, methods, programs and techniques of digital forestry solutions.