Global Megatrends and Forestry (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to assess and analyze how the global megatrends affect decision making in particular forestry projects whether they are investments, developing cooperation or administrative developments. The student is able to analytically implement the often contradictory information on the effects of megatrends in specific local decision making cases. The student understands the need for using information produced by many different sources and the need for producing information in participatory processes.

Content (course unit)

Expert introductions into primary megatrends, complexity and global thinking followed by working on simulations and case studies on local level

Location and time

20.1. Introduction to global megatrends and forestry, expert visions,
16.2. Using participatory methods and scenarios decision making. Understanding complexities, interdependencies and uncertainties
16.3. Megatrends and forestry in specific cases: Presenting the students’ case-studies and reflecting on the megatrend theory and your work.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Evaluation is based on the student's participation and activity in the assingments and ability to discuss the connection of megatrends to forestry analytically from many points of view.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Blended learning, assingments, web discussions.

Learning materials

To be annonced in Tabula

Student workload

Contact teaching 20 hours, iindividual and group work 115 hours

International connections

Whole course is based on international case studies

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student has not performed assignments according to the guidelines.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student has performed the assignments. The scope and discussion on megatrends is narrow and superficial. Student's participation in group assignments, contact workshops and web discussions is partial and/or not constructive.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student has performed the assignments and been able to take multiple poiints of view on the issues and discuss their iinter-connections. Student's participation in group assignments has been open to others ideas, but engagement has varied during the course.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student has performed the assignments with dedication. Student has discussed the cased analyticallly and constructively both in individual assignments and group discussions. The student has shown interest and engagement during the whole course.