Operational environment of wood procurement (5cr)

Objective

You know the terminology used in wood procurement.
You are able to describe the techniques and systems most commonly applied in wood procurement.

Content

From what kinds of forests is wood harvested?
What kind of techniques are used in harvesting and transporting wood?
What is the need for a forest road network?
How is wood procurement organized?

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.​

Course material

Study materials are provided by the teacher in class or via the Learn platform.

Study forms and methods

• The course is carried out by way of contact teaching on XX campus according to a weekly schedule. Remote participation is not possible. As a rule, scheduled contact lessons are not recorded nor duplicated by online lectures. Some lesson activities are carried out in a laboratory/simulation environment. Participation in simulation exercises/oral exercises/company visits is mandatory.
• Students make progress by attending scheduled lessons and completing tasks and assignments individually or in groups. The course consists of [insert number here] lessons and individual and small-group assignments. In addition, a project assignment/practical exercise/simulation exercise/demonstration of competence must be completed.
• The teacher provides guidance during and after contact lessons and …
• The assessed assignments are completed independently/in groups/in pairs.
• Feedback is provided by different methods, in writing and/or orally. Also, peer feedback can be used.
• The course consists of two parts which are separately assessed: xxxx 3 credits and xxxx 2 credits. More detailed information available below in section “Course part description”.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Company visits are made and/or simulation exercises are performed.

Timing of exams and assignments

The course entails weekly assignments.

Student workload

• 1 ECTS credits equals 27 hours of work by the student.
• In a 5-credit course, the student's total maximum workload is approximately 135 hours including lessons, group work and independent study.

Further information

Be prepared for off-road training with weather-appropriate equipment. Often at lunchtime, remember warm drink and food.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The student’s performance is assessed with reference to the learning objectives and assessment criteria of the course.
State the scale above: 1–5 or pass/fail.