Research and development in forestry (5 cr)
Code: ME00AE32-3003
General information
Enrollment
14.12.2020 - 14.01.2021
Timing
11.01.2021 - 30.04.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Forestry
Teachers
- Pasi Pakkala
- Pertti Kilpeläinen
Teacher in charge
Pasi Pakkala
Groups
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MEMI19SPAForestry, full-time studies
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MEMI19SPBForestry, full-time studies
Objective
You have the knowledge of thebasic research methods used in forestry. You are able to use the mostcommon data collection methods and be critical of the various sources of information. You areable to use quantitative research methods for analyzing problems. You apply research methods in the thesis process.
Content
What kind of research is there in the forestry sector? How is research data acquired and how reliable is the data? How toanalyse survey data? How to applyresearch know-how in the thesis process?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, good (3)
a.You know the principles of forest research and research concepts. c. You are able to implementquantitative studies. e.You are able to apply the research methods of forestry required in the thesis process.