Digital IT applications in forestryLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You demonstrate familiarity with the forestry sector's current digital applications which utilize information technology, databases, geographic information systems (GIS), positioning, remote sensing, mobile technology, measuring instruments, peripherals, or data transfer. You also have expertise gained through practical experience with relevant software or devices.

Content

What are the current and near-future new applications of information technology and digitalization in forestry?
How do these change job descriptions and the organization of work?
What aspects of information technology and digitalization should you especially become familiar with in terms of your current and future professional skills, and to what extent?

Evaluation

Students can​
a. use professional vocabulary systematically. ​
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field. ​
c. identify interrelated tasks.​
d. work together with customers, users and target groups.​
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.​
f. work as team members in a goal-oriented way. ​
g. justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.​