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Timber measurement (5 cr)

Code: ME00DS81-3009

General information


Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Department of Forestry and Environmental Technology
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
15 - 50
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Forestry
Teachers
Timo Leinonen
Groups
MEMI22SPB
Forestry, full-time studies
MEMI22SPA
Forestry, full-time studies
Course
ME00DS81

Realization has 5 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 28 h 15 min.

Time Topic Location
Thu 04.04.2024 time 11:30 - 14:00
(2 h 30 min)
Puutavaran mittaus ME00DS81-3009
C310 Teorialuokka
Thu 11.04.2024 time 08:00 - 14:00
(6 h 0 min)
Puutavaranmittaus
C310 Teorialuokka
Tue 16.04.2024 time 10:00 - 14:00
(4 h 0 min)
Puutavaran mittaus ME00DS81-3009
C308 Teorialuokka
Fri 19.04.2024 time 08:00 - 16:00
(8 h 0 min)
Puutavaran mittaus ME00DS81-3009
C310 Teorialuokka
Mon 22.04.2024 time 08:15 - 16:00
(7 h 45 min)
Puutavaran mittaus ME00DS81-3009
C114 Teorialuokka
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Objective

You can measure timber with the most common systems. You can describe how bucking is controlled in the CTL system. You can self-study a new timber measurement system. You become familiar with timber measurement systems applied in international trade.

Content

How can timber be measured in different conditions?
How can the reliability of the measurement method be pinned down?
What statutes apply to timber measurement?

Course material

Sipi, Marketta. 2009. Puuraaka-aineen mittaus.
Luke's and Metsäteho's materials on timber measurement.

Study forms and methods

Lecture and field teaching. Learning tasks in groups.

Work-integrated learning pathway: Contact OVA.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Measurement exercises on behalf of a business partner.

Course part description

Shown in lecture

Further information

Lectures, field exercises and calculation exercises.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assignments and exam. You can a) consistently use professional concepts, b) search for information from key sources of information in the field and e) use key models, methods, software and techniques of your own field.

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