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
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VV2020-2021
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EEMI18SP
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MEMI18SPA
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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.