Forestry operational management
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Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
SH0159-20059 - Course evaluation report
Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.
Additional course evaluations for SH0159
Academic year 2022/2023
Forestry operational management (SH0159-20152)
2022-11-01 - 2023-01-15
Academic year 2021/2022
Forestry operational management (SH0159-20014)
2021-11-02 - 2022-01-16
Academic year 2020/2021
Forestry operational management (SH0159-20003)
2020-11-02 - 2021-01-17
Academic year 2019/2020
Forestry operational management (SH0159-20027)
2019-11-01 - 2020-01-19
Academic year 2018/2019
Forestry operational management (SH0159-20052)
2018-11-05 - 2019-01-20
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
SH0159 Forestry operational management, 15.0 Credits
Skoglig driftsledningSubjects
Forest Management Forest ScienceEducation cycle
Bachelor’s levelModules
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Single module | 15.0 | 0201 |
Advanced study in the main field
First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsBachelor’s level (G2F)
Grading scale
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.
Language
SwedishPrior knowledge
Knowledge at first cycle level equivalent to:- 90 credits forest management or
- 90 credits in forest sciences
Objectives
In this course, the student should practice skills and specialise in knowledge that is required to lead forestry operation and work with further transportation. The student should, on completion of the course, be able to: - justify the choice of technical systems for Swedish forestry and transport based on the function and properties of the machines - calculate cost for machines and resource balances - suggest solutions to challenges in logging both today and in the future. - use main concept and the basic principles in the wood supply chain - evaluate business models for forestry operation and further transportation. - participate actively in tender and negotiating contractses.
Content
The course is a professional or vocational course with the aim that the student should practice skills and specialise in knowledge that is required to lead forestry operation and further transportation. Subject areas as for instance are concerned through literature studies, lectures, exercises, seminars, study trips and group assignments are: - machines and production system, - cost management, - organisational and technical development, - Logging operation planning - forestry technique, - logistic and wood supply, - business models and contract, - agreement and negotiation The course is carried out in close connection to the sector, R&D organisation, equipment manufacturers and the applied research. Through an individual project work, the student possibility to practice communicative skills as well as to specialisation during about 2 weeks is given in a for the course relevant thematic area. Compulsory components in the course occur for example in the form of guest lectures, study trips, seminars, exercises, project work, project presentation and examinations.
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 oral and written presentations, passed written examinations 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 assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
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
In connection with the compulsory travels with overnight stay come a certain fee to take of student to cover costs for travel and accommodation.Responsible department
School for Forest Management
Further information
Litterature list
Skoglig driftsledning 2023, Litteraturlista
Ytterligare litteratur kan tillkomma under kursens gång. Inför båda tentamina tillkommer även insupen kunskap från föreläsningar, utdelat material, övningar, obligatoriska moment och exkursioner/resor.
Sök i biblioteket eller ladda enkelt ner via Primula/Epsilon de verk som inte finns i kursmappen, på Canvas eller som inte delas ut.
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Ager, B. 2013. Drivningsarbetets humankvalitet - historik och nuläge. Föredrag vid seminarium på Skogsmuseet i Lycksele 2013-10-09.
Biguet, G., Lindquist, I., Martin, C. & Pettersson, A. 2015. Att utvecklas genom feedback. Fysioterapi nr 6. s 24-29.
Fjeld, D., Dahlin, B. 2012. Nordic logistics handbook – Forest operations in wood supply. SLU/Helsingfors universitet. kapitel 1, 3, 4. Delas ut v. 48.
Forsberg, H. 2023. Teknisk utveckling för timmerbilar och deras släpvagn och kran. Institutionen för skogens biomaterial och teknologi, SLU, Umeå. Arbetsrapport 2023:4.
Frölén, D. 2019. Markberedarnas tekniska utveckling. Institutionen för skogens biomaterial och teknologi, SLU, Umeå. Arbetsrapport 2019:6.
Labelle, E. R., Hansson, L., Högbom, L., Jourgholami, M. & Laschi, A. 2022. Strategies to mitigate the effects of soil physical disturbances caused by forest machinery: A comprehensive review. Current Forestry Reports, 1-18.
Lindroos, O., Ersson, B.T. & Nordfjell, T. 2023. Liten Skogsteknisk ordlista & formelsamling. Institutionen för skogens biomaterial och teknologi, SLU, Umeå.
Mörk, A. 2011. Nyckelfaktorer för effektiva maskinlag. Skogforsk. Resultat nr 7.
Nordström, E-M. 2014. Deltagande planering - att få fler aktiva i besluten. I: Sandström, C. & Öhman, K. (red): Samverkan och konflikt – Rapport från Future Forests 2009-2012. SLU, Umeå. **s 19-20. **
Persson, D. 2016. Engreppsskördarens tekniska utveckling. Institutionen för skogens biomaterial och teknologi, SLU, Umeå. Arbetsrapport 2016:7.
Skogforsk. 2020. Allmänna Bestämmelser för skogsentreprenader, ABSE 20. Skogforsk, Uppsala. Delas ut v. 49.
Skogforsk. 2017. Handbok till allmänna bestämmelser för skogsentreprenad. Skogforsk, Uppsala. Delas ut v. 49.
Thor, G., Södergren, B. 2002. Ledning av förändring – erfarenheter och råd från praktiskt förändringsarbete. Skogforsk. Resultat nr 19.
Trafikverket. 2019. Upplag av virke och skogsbränsle vid allmän och enskild väg. Utgåva 6, november 2019. Beställningsnummer: 100401
Transportstyrelsen. 2018. Lasta lagligt – Vikt- och dimensionsbestämmelser för tunga fordon. Utgåva juni 2018 (inkl Bk4). Publikationsnummer: TS201616
Transportstyrelsen. 2018. Kör- och vilotider - regler och vägledning. Utgåva 15. Artikelnummer PV09001.
Öhman, E. 2013. Hjulskotarens tekniska utveckling. Institutionen för skoglig resurshushållning, SLU, Umeå. Arbetsrapport 395.
Överkursliteratur:
I kursmappen:
- Bergquist&Thorsén.2005.Laganalyser
- Skogsstyrelsen.1984_Fälthandbok_ vägbyggnad
- Skogsstyrelsen.2011_Skogsbilväg_anvisningar