Logistics in sustainable forest-based bioeconomy (5cr)

Code: ME00DT05-3002

General information

Enrollment: 10.11.2025 - 21.11.2025; Registration for introductions has not started yet.

Timing: 01.01.2026 - 31.07.2026; The implementation has not yet started.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 cr

Local portion: 5 cr

Mode of delivery: Contact learning

Unit: Department of Forestry, Food and Environmental Technology

Campus: Ecampus

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 20 - 50

Degree programmes: Degree Programme in Forestry

Teachers: Met1 Myy; Timo Leinonen

Groups: MEMI23SPB
Forestry, full-time studies; MEMI23SPA
Forestry, full-time studies

Course: ME00DT05

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Objective

You know the logistics and industry terminology of bioeconomy, the development of logging and transportation technology, planning of wood procurement logistics, measurement of timber volume and quality. You also become familiar with the principles of pulp and paper manufacturing and sawmilling and plywood manufacturing technologies.

Content

How do you evaluate forest resources?
How do you determine timber volume and quality?
How do you select the technology?
What are the demands for raw material, according to further processing?

Evaluation

Students can
- use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
- evaluate information sources critically.

Course material

Material is provided at Learn-platform.

Study forms and methods

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

Assignments and exam. Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.