Degree Programme in Forestry: 22IM
Code: 19IM
Description
Degree Programme in Forestry
Bachelor of Natural Resources
240 c.u., 4 years
Full-time studies
Kuntokatu 3, 33520 Tampere
Head of the programme Ari Vanamo
The degree of students graduating of the Forestry Degree Programme is Bachelor of Natural Resources. The programme consists of 240 credit points (ECTS) and lasts for 4 years.
Eligibility: see TAMK pages and eligibility for bachelor's degrees www.tamk.fi
Description of the profession and wroking-life placements
Forest engineer works as a planner, a specialist or a supervisor in different forestry organizations both in private and public sector. Some forest engineers are independent entrepreneurs. Typical tasks are timber purchase, organizing of harvesting and timber transport, managing of forest resources information and GIS data, planning and organizing of forestry activities and forest owners´ extension. Forest engineers can also work in the field of multiple forest use, forest nature management and nature conservation. Working in different projects is nowadays more a rule than an exception. Forest engineers are also employed by other than traditional forestry sector organizations.
Forest engineers work both alone and in little working groups. Interaction situations especially with forest owners are typical. Work is performed both in the office and in the forest.
In his job a forest engineer has to have enough know-how of forestry (such as forest ecology, silviculture, forest resources, GIS, wood supply) but also of business and he has to know how to get on with customers and other people.
Value basis of forestry programme
Forest engineers are managing a renewable natural resource. At the same time they are working together with other people, enterprises and the whole society. Understanding sustainability and the different dimensions of it (ecological, economical and social) is central in the studies. Also important is respecting other people and their opinions. A forest engineer has to be honest and reliable in his duties.
Implementation of education
Forestry degree programme is using problem-based learning (PBL) as the pedagogical approach. The courses have been developed on the basis of working life related situations, and they are usually large entities. In PBL tutorial sessions are in a key role. Every learning cycle has two tutorials. In the first tutorial the students get to know the problem and set their learning goals. After 1-3 weeks in the second tutorial the same group of students gather together and prepare a synthesis of what they have learned. In PBL especially interpersonal and communication skills improve significantly.
In the learning process students´ own role in searching information is important. However, the courses also include lectures, different kinds of exercises both in the classroom and in the forest and plenty of field trips and excursions. Also, a variety of virtual learning environments as well as forest machine simulator are used in teaching.
Learning outcomes
After the first study year the students have an overall picture of the forest, the forest nature and biodiversity, forest management and the use of wood. The students know how to plan and implement silvicultural activities and how to assess the quality of the work. They know how to measure single trees, tree stands and timber. They are also capable of using the university´s information systems, look for information from various sources and to draw up short reports.
During the second study year the main emphasis is on wood supply know-how. The students get an overall picture of timber harvesting and purchasing. Also, understanding the social significance of forests and the multi-objective use of forest starts to build up. After the second year, the students are able to make harvesting plans, as well as evaluate harvesting quality. They know how to make a forest management plan, use spatial data, GPS equipment and GIS programs. The students are able to communicate about forestry issues in Swedish language.
In the third study year students develop their communication and interpersonal interaction skills as well as business know-how. They get an overall picture of the forest owners, forestry extension and forestry enterprises. The students get skills to work in different kinds of projects. Towards the end of the third year, the students can deepen their know-how in certain forestry sub-areas, especially silviculture. After the third year, the students can communicate about forestry issues in English. Student exchange is enabled during the third study year. Between the 3rd and 4th study year the students have 4 months period for on the job training. Part of the training can be realized after the 1st or 2nd year.
After the third study year the students are able to plan, realize and evaluate most forestry activities, organize forest owner events, advise forest owners, assist in supervisor tasks and work in projects.
During the fourth study year the earlier studies and the experiences of the training period are combined. The forestry know-how of the students gets deeper and expands towards developing and research know-how. The final thesis is the main effort during the last study year. After the fourth year the student is ready to enter the working life as a planner, specialist or even supervisor.
Curriculum development and working life cooperation
During the preparation of the curriculum the comments of the advisory board have been made use of. The advisory board consists of working life members. Also the alumni who have graduated earlier of this programme, have been interviewed. The recent research about
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| Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | Autumn 2022 | Spring 2023 | Autumn 2023 | Spring 2024 | Autumn 2024 | Spring 2025 | Autumn 2025 | Spring 2026 | 1. / 2022 | 2. / 2022 | 3. / 2023 | 4. / 2023 | 1. / 2023 | 2. / 2023 | 3. / 2024 | 4. / 2024 | 1. / 2024 | 2. / 2024 | 3. / 2025 | 4. / 2025 | 1. / 2025 | 2. / 2025 | 3. / 2026 | 4. / 2026 |
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| 19IM-1001 |
Forest Sites and Ecology
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15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DQ13 | Learning Skills and IT Skills | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DV49 | Forest Sites and Soils | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19IM-1002 |
Basics of Forest Management and Harvesting
(Choose all ) |
15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DV50 | Forest Stand Management in Even-aged Forests | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DQ16 | Forest Mensuration | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DO32 | Basics of Wood Supply | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19IM-1003 |
Wood as Raw Material for Bioeconomy
(Choose all ) |
13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DQ17 | Timber Quality and Timber Measurement | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DQ18 | Wood as Raw Material for Bioeconomy | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DV51 | Written Communication | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19IM-1004 |
Forest Regeneration and Biodiversity of Forests
(Choose all ) |
15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DV53 | Biodiversity of Forest Ecosystems | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DV52 | Forest Regeneration | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DQ20 | Statistics | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19IM-1015 |
GIS and Forestry Planning
(Choose all ) |
12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DQ22 | Use and Updating of a Forest Management Plan | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DV57 | Geographical Information | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19IM-1005 |
Wood Supply Processes
(Choose all ) |
21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DQ28 | Harvesting and Timber Transport | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DQ29 | Timber Purchasing | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DQ30 | Harvesting Planning | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DQ26 | Forest Bioenergy | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19IM-1006 |
Forests and Society
(Choose all ) |
15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DV56 | Forests and Society | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DQ25 | Basics of Project Work | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DV54 | Swedish Language for Forest Sector, Oral Skills | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DV55 | Swedish Language for Forestry Sector, Written Skills | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00EU72 | Professional Growth | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19IM-1007 |
Silviculture and Forest Nature Management
(Choose all ) |
14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DQ21 | Nature Management in Production Forests | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00EU01 | Economics of Silviculture | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DO39 | Management of Uneven Aged Forest Stands | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19IM-1009 |
Forestry Business and Project Know-how
(Choose all ) |
10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DV58 | Business Activities in Forestry | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5O00EX26 | Project Work | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19IM-1016 |
Extension and Sales Skills
(Choose all ) |
23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DQ33 | Forest Property and Forest Ownership | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DQ34 | Forestry Extension | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DQ35 | Interpersonal Skills and Presentation Skills | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DQ36 | Sales of Services | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00EU73 | English for Forestry Professionals | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19IM-1010 |
Special Forestry Issues
(Choose ects: 20) |
20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DV59 | Forest Management on Special Areas | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DV60 | Management of Peatland Forests | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DV61 | Integrating Different Uses of Forestry | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DV62 | Wood Supply Planning and Logistics | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19IM-1018 |
Management and Leadership
(Choose all ) |
10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DO43 | Forestry Information Systems | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DO87 | Forestry Enterprise Resource Planning | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19IM-1012 |
Practical Training
(Choose all ) |
30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00EU74 | Basic Practical Training | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DQ31 | Practical Training for Expert Tasks 1 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00DQ32 | Practical Training for Expert Tasks 2 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19IM-1013 |
Free Choice Studies
(Choose ects: 12) |
12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00FG99 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00FV87 | 1 - 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6M00FW50 | Utilizing Drones and Point Cloud Data in Forestry | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19IM-1014 |
Bachelor’s Thesis
(Choose all ) |
15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7F00FH00 | Thesis Plan | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7F00FH01 | Implementing Thesis | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 7F00FH02 | Reporting Thesis | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 240 | 68 | 69 | 56 | 45 | 30 | 38 | 31 | 38 | 28 | 28 | 32.5 | 12.5 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15.5 | 15.5 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
TAMK Generic Competences
TAMK’s generic competences mean such competences that every graduating student of TAMK should have. These competences are mainly learnt inside courses with the support of diverse teaching methods, but the fields of study may also offer specific courses on some of the themes.
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Ethical Competence
- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and their consequences |
| Biodiversity of Forest Ecosystems |
| Timber Purchasing |
| Professional Growth |
| Basic Practical Training |
| Practical Training for Expert Tasks 1 |
| Practical Training for Expert Tasks 2 |
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Innovation Competence
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods |
| Basics of Project Work |
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IInternationalisation Competence
- possesses language skills necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the field |
| Swedish Language for Forest Sector, Oral Skills |
| Swedish Language for Forestry Sector, Written Skills |
| English for Forestry Professionals |
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Learning Competence
- is able to evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style |
| Learning Skills and IT Skills |
| Written Communication |
| Statistics |
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Working Community Competence
is able to operate as a member of a work community and promote its wellbeing |
| Professional Growth |
| Interpersonal Skills and Presentation Skills |
| Basic Practical Training |
| Practical Training for Expert Tasks 1 |
| Practical Training for Expert Tasks 2 |
| Unclassified |
| Forest Sites and Soils |
| Forest Stand Management in Even-aged Forests |
| Forest Mensuration |
| Basics of Wood Supply |
| Timber Quality and Timber Measurement |
| Wood as Raw Material for Bioeconomy |
| Forest Regeneration |
| Use and Updating of a Forest Management Plan |
| Geographical Information |
| Harvesting and Timber Transport |
| Harvesting Planning |
| Forest Bioenergy |
| Forests and Society |
| Nature Management in Production Forests |
| Economics of Silviculture |
| Management of Uneven Aged Forest Stands |
| Business Activities in Forestry |
| Project Work |
| Forest Property and Forest Ownership |
| Forestry Extension |
| Sales of Services |
| Forest Management on Special Areas |
| Management of Peatland Forests |
| Integrating Different Uses of Forestry |
| Wood Supply Planning and Logistics |
| Forestry Information Systems |
| Forestry Enterprise Resource Planning |
| Utilizing Drones and Point Cloud Data in Forestry |
| Thesis Plan |
| Implementing Thesis |
| Reporting Thesis |
Degree Certificate - Bachelors's degree (EQF6)
Structuring for Degree Certificate for Bachelor's Degree, according to AMK legislation. (Basic model).
Tamprere3 common learning outcomes
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Ethics
The student |
| Biodiversity of Forest Ecosystems |
| Timber Purchasing |
| Professional Growth |
| Forestry Extension |
| Integrating Different Uses of Forestry |
| Practical Training for Expert Tasks 2 |
|
International outlook and global responsibility
The student |
| Biodiversity of Forest Ecosystems |
| Forest Bioenergy |
| Swedish Language for Forest Sector, Oral Skills |
| Swedish Language for Forestry Sector, Written Skills |
| Nature Management in Production Forests |
| English for Forestry Professionals |
| Integrating Different Uses of Forestry |
|
Learning skills and critical thinking
The student |
| Learning Skills and IT Skills |
| Practical Training for Expert Tasks 2 |
|
Social understanding and economic and leadership skills
The student |
| Timber Purchasing |
| Harvesting Planning |
| Forests and Society |
| Economics of Silviculture |
| Business Activities in Forestry |
| Forest Property and Forest Ownership |
| Sales of Services |
| Wood Supply Planning and Logistics |
| Forestry Enterprise Resource Planning |
| Practical Training for Expert Tasks 2 |
|
Information technology and digital skills
The student |
| Learning Skills and IT Skills |
| Forest Mensuration |
| Timber Quality and Timber Measurement |
| Statistics |
| Use and Updating of a Forest Management Plan |
| Geographical Information |
| Integrating Different Uses of Forestry |
| Forestry Information Systems |
| Practical Training for Expert Tasks 2 |
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Employability skills
The student |
| Professional Growth |
| Basic Practical Training |
| Practical Training for Expert Tasks 1 |
| Practical Training for Expert Tasks 2 |
|
Innovation
The student |
| Basics of Project Work |
| Management of Uneven Aged Forest Stands |
| Integrating Different Uses of Forestry |
| Practical Training for Expert Tasks 2 |
|
Interaction and communication skills
The student |
| Written Communication |
| Timber Purchasing |
| Forestry Extension |
| Interpersonal Skills and Presentation Skills |
| Integrating Different Uses of Forestry |
| Practical Training for Expert Tasks 2 |
| Unclassified |
| Forest Sites and Soils |
| Forest Stand Management in Even-aged Forests |
| Basics of Wood Supply |
| Wood as Raw Material for Bioeconomy |
| Forest Regeneration |
| Harvesting and Timber Transport |
| Project Work |
| Forest Management on Special Areas |
| Management of Peatland Forests |
| Utilizing Drones and Point Cloud Data in Forestry |
| Thesis Plan |
| Implementing Thesis |
| Reporting Thesis |
| Code | Name | Credits (cr) |
|---|---|---|
| 19IM-1001 |
Forest Sites and Ecology
(Choose all) |
15 |
| 6M00DQ13 | Learning Skills and IT Skills | 5 |
| 6M00DV49 | Forest Sites and Soils | 10 |
| 19IM-1002 |
Basics of Forest Management and Harvesting
(Choose all) |
15 |
| 6M00DV50 | Forest Stand Management in Even-aged Forests | 5 |
| 6M00DQ16 | Forest Mensuration | 5 |
| 6M00DO32 | Basics of Wood Supply | 5 |
| 19IM-1003 |
Wood as Raw Material for Bioeconomy
(Choose all) |
13 |
| 6M00DQ17 | Timber Quality and Timber Measurement | 3 |
| 6M00DQ18 | Wood as Raw Material for Bioeconomy | 7 |
| 6M00DV51 | Written Communication | 3 |
| 19IM-1004 |
Forest Regeneration and Biodiversity of Forests
(Choose all) |
15 |
| 6M00DV53 | Biodiversity of Forest Ecosystems | 5 |
| 6M00DV52 | Forest Regeneration | 7 |
| 6M00DQ20 | Statistics | 3 |
| 19IM-1015 |
GIS and Forestry Planning
(Choose all) |
12 |
| 6M00DQ22 | Use and Updating of a Forest Management Plan | 5 |
| 6M00DV57 | Geographical Information | 7 |
| 19IM-1005 |
Wood Supply Processes
(Choose all) |
21 |
| 6M00DQ28 | Harvesting and Timber Transport | 6 |
| 6M00DQ29 | Timber Purchasing | 4 |
| 6M00DQ30 | Harvesting Planning | 6 |
| 6M00DQ26 | Forest Bioenergy | 5 |
| 19IM-1006 |
Forests and Society
(Choose all) |
15 |
| 6M00DV56 | Forests and Society | 5 |
| 6M00DQ25 | Basics of Project Work | 3 |
| 6M00DV54 | Swedish Language for Forest Sector, Oral Skills | 2 |
| 6M00DV55 | Swedish Language for Forestry Sector, Written Skills | 2 |
| 6M00EU72 | Professional Growth | 3 |
| 19IM-1007 |
Silviculture and Forest Nature Management
(Choose all) |
14 |
| 6M00DQ21 | Nature Management in Production Forests | 5 |
| 6M00EU01 | Economics of Silviculture | 5 |
| 6M00DO39 | Management of Uneven Aged Forest Stands | 4 |
| 19IM-1009 |
Forestry Business and Project Know-how
(Choose all) |
10 |
| 6M00DV58 | Business Activities in Forestry | 5 |
| 5O00EX26 | Project Work | 5 |
| 19IM-1016 |
Extension and Sales Skills
(Choose all) |
23 |
| 6M00DQ33 | Forest Property and Forest Ownership | 5 |
| 6M00DQ34 | Forestry Extension | 5 |
| 6M00DQ35 | Interpersonal Skills and Presentation Skills | 3 |
| 6M00DQ36 | Sales of Services | 5 |
| 6M00EU73 | English for Forestry Professionals | 5 |
| 19IM-1010 |
Special Forestry Issues
(Choose ects: 20) |
20 |
| 6M00DV59 | Forest Management on Special Areas | 5 |
| 6M00DV60 | Management of Peatland Forests | 5 |
| 6M00DV61 | Integrating Different Uses of Forestry | 10 |
| 6M00DV62 | Wood Supply Planning and Logistics | 10 |
| 19IM-1018 |
Management and Leadership
(Choose all) |
10 |
| 6M00DO43 | Forestry Information Systems | 5 |
| 6M00DO87 | Forestry Enterprise Resource Planning | 5 |
| 19IM-1012 |
Practical Training
(Choose all) |
30 |
| 6M00EU74 | Basic Practical Training | 10 |
| 6M00DQ31 | Practical Training for Expert Tasks 1 | 10 |
| 6M00DQ32 | Practical Training for Expert Tasks 2 | 10 |
| 19IM-1013 |
Free Choice Studies
(Choose ects: 12) |
12 |
| 6M00FG99 | 3 | |
| 6M00FV87 | 1 - 5 | |
| 6M00FW50 | Utilizing Drones and Point Cloud Data in Forestry | 5 |
| 19IM-1014 |
Bachelor’s Thesis
(Choose all) |
15 |
| 7F00FH00 | Thesis Plan | 5 |
| 7F00FH01 | Implementing Thesis | 5 |
| 7F00FH02 | Reporting Thesis | 5 |