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Syllabus

SG0215 Introduction to forestry practices, 15.0 Credits

Praktiskt skogsbruk

Subjects

Forest Science Forest science

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G1F)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to

- 15 credits in Forest Science

Objectives

Focus in the course is to provide deepening theoretical and practical knowledge in production of forestry values by highlighting the natural production conditions, possible forestry methods and their economic and environmental consequences as well as the expectations and restrictions of the society. As in reality several forestry subjects are combined and integrated to encompass the complexity that forestry implies.

On completion of the course, the student will be able to:

-describe the main groups of the plant kingdom with respect to systematics, morphology and reproductive biology at a general level as well as account for plants dispersion, establishment and survival strategies in different environments with connection to natural and human disturbances -identify important Swedish vegetation types as well as know their origin and distinctive features as well as use basic methods and tools for determination of plants species.

-account for how the dynamics and structure of the forest stand are influenced by different silvicultural treatements and discuss consequences for the supply of forest based products and services, as well as consequences for local climate, soil and water conditions.

-account for the physical and economic frames that limit forestry work, describe the most common working methods and machine systems that are used to carry out silvicultural treatments ,as well as account for the criteria that influence choice of machine system when creating values in the forest.

-account for the most important wood based biomaterials as well as describe the processes that are available for its processing to different products.

-describe the most common collection techniques and the databases for geographic forestry data, as well as be able to create a model in GIS and subsequently be able to process, analyse and present data.

-describe group processes and the students own role in these, as well as account for master suppression techniques and counter strategies and tools to change power structures

• orally speak and present for the group.

Content

The course includes the six subject areas botany, soil science, silviculture, forest technology, wood science as well as geographic information systems (GIT). The different areas are combined and integrated in the course. To accomplish practical experience, joint references and individual skills, the teaching and assignments are largely based on teacher-supervised field exercises, field trips, project work, oral presentations in the field, study assignments and practical examination in the field. Approved results of these components are compulsory to fulfill the course requirements.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Passed written examination, passed written assignments, passed practical examination in the field as well as participation in compulsory components.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
• For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Transitional provisions

The course was discontinued on May 23, 2022 (SLU.sfak.2022.3.1.1-82). Registered students that have not yet passed the course have the opportunity to do so within two years of the decision to discontinue the course. The department responsible for the course will during the two year phase-out period offer at least three retake sessions (renewed exams) and at least one opportunity to take part in compulsory elements. Students that wish to take an exam and/or take part in compulsory elements are asked to contact deputy head of department responsible for undergraduate education (or equivalent) at the responsible department to report that they wish to take an exam and/or take part in compulsory elements and to obtain information on when and where.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

The course replace the former course SG0164, and SG0105 and parts of SG0103.



SLU is environmentally certified according to ISO 14001. A large part of our courses

cover knowledge and skills that contribute positively to the environment. To further

strengthen this, we have specific environmental goals for the education. Students are

welcome to suggest actions regarding the course’s content and implementation that lead

to improvements for the environment. For more information, see webpage www.slu.se.