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Forest logistics and industry (5 cr)

Code: ME00AE60-3005

General information


Enrollment

15.08.2020 - 04.09.2020

Timing

26.10.2020 - 18.12.2020

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

5 - 25

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Forestry

Teachers

  • Timo Leinonen

Teacher in charge

Timo Leinonen

Groups

  • VV2020-2021
  • EEMI18SP
  • MEMI18SPA
  • MEMI18SPB

Objective

You know the key terminology of forestry logistics and industry.
You know the development of logging and transportation technology.
You know how wood procurement logistics is planned.
You know how timber volume and quality are measured.
You know the principles of pulp and paper manufacturing.
You know sawmilling and plywood manufacturing technologies.

Content

How do you evaluate forest stands prior to and after harvesting?
How do you determine timber volume and quality?
How do you select the equipment for logging and transportation?
What are the demands set by further processing for raw material?

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
Lectures in classroom, excursions and demonstrations, group assignments in classroom and in forest.

Further information

timo.leinonen@xamk.fi GSM +358408420627

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Grading is based on Learning diary.
Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.

Qualifications

Finnish forestry is an introductory course to this subject and should be completed prior to this course.