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Forests and Society (5 cr)

Code: 6M00DV56-3003

General information


Enrolment period
01.04.2022 - 14.08.2022
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
21.11.2022 - 16.12.2022
Implementation has ended.
Credits
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Forestry
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Forestry
Teachers
Reijo Virtanen
Ari Vanamo
Person in charge
Ari Vanamo
Course
6M00DV56

Objectives (course unit)

The student:
-understands the economic, social and ecological significance of forest sector in regional and national economy
-knows the history of the uses of forests and of forest sector and the factors affecting the functional environment and future of forest sector in Finland
-knows the historical background of institutions, steering measures and legislation and their effects on the ways of using forests
-knows how information on forest resources is produced and is able to use forest and forestry statistics
-knows the potential of Finnish forests for different uses
-knows on a general level about the social significance of forests in different geographical regions.

Content (course unit)

Getting to know history of forests and forestry institutions, cultural, regional and national economic significance of forest sector, production of forest resource information by using statistics, literature and lectures. Sketching the future visions of forest sector and the potentials of different uses. Using forest statistics and other sources of information about forest sector.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student knows on a general level the importance of forestry in the Finnish economy, society and regional development. He knows the most important Finnish forestry institutions and is familiar with their development. The student is able to express his views on the future of the forest industry. However, the student's perceptions of the above issues are limited or based on one-sided knowledge.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is able to present well-grounded interpretations of the social and cultural significance of forests in Finland and the regional economy, as well as the relationship between forest policy and forest use and its development. He knows the institutions that govern forestry, their roles and the relationships between them. The student is able to present reasoned estimates of the future of the forest industry.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student understands the social and cultural significance of forests and the complexity of shaping forest policy. He / she is able to visualize the links between forest policy and major development processes - combines conceptual, experiential, general and local knowledge. The student demonstrates openness to different interpretations and is able to imagine the future of the forest sector creatively.

Location and time

21.11.2022-16.12.2022

Exam schedules

Opintojakson verkkotentti on perjantaina 16.12. klo 9-12

Assessment methods and criteria

Paikkakuntaryhmätyö 40 %
Organisaatioryhmätyö 30 %
Lopputentti 30 %
Ajankohtaisen metsäkeskustelun seuranta - suoritettava hyväksytysti (ohjeistus Moodlessa)
Lukupiiri - osallistuminen pakollista
Vanhojen dokumenttien (radio-ohjelmat, filmit) kommentointi -suoritettava hyväksytysti (ohjeistus Moodlessa)

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Metsiin, metsätalouteen ja metsien muuhun merkitykseen liittyvään kirjallisuuteen perehtyminen ja siitä keskustelu lukupiirissä, ryhmätyö metsien merkityksestä paikallistaloudessa, ryhmätyö metsän ja yhteiskunnan suhteista eri aikoina, ajankohtaisen metsäkeskustelun seuranta, lopputentti

Learning materials

Opintojakson lukupiireihin on julkaistu ohjeellinen lista kirjallisuudesta
Moodlessa oleva materiaali

Student workload

Teemaluennot 15 h
Mäntän vierailu 8 h
Lukupiiri ja siihen valmistautuminen 20 h
Opiskelijoiden ryhmäesitykset ja niiden valmistelu 30 h
Itsenäinen opiskelu n. 50 h (sisältäen ajankohtaisen metsäkeskustelun seurannan, vanhoihin (elokuva)dokumentteihin tutustumisen ja tenttiin valmistautumisen)

Content scheduling

Aloitusluento 21.11., muut luennot 25.11., 1.12., 8.12.
Vierailu Mäntässä, Serlachius -museoissa 30.11.
Lukupiiri 1.12.
Paikkakuntaryhmätyöesitykset 7.12.
Metsäalan organisaatiot (ryhmätöinä) 15.12.
Lopputentti 16.12. klo 9-12

Practical training and working life cooperation

Opintojaksolla tutustutaan Mäntän seudun metsäteollisuushistoriaan Serlachius -museoiden vierailulla 30.11.

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

Opiskelija ei osallistu pakollisiin osasuorituksiin tai ei saa hyväksyttyä arvosanaa paikkakuntaryhmätyöstä ja/tai organisaatioryhmätyöstä ja/tai lopputentistä

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

Kuvattu opsissa

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

Kuvattu opsissa

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

Kuvattu opsissa

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