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Forest and Nature Data and GIS (5 cr)

Code: 6M00GE03-3001

General information


Enrolment period

03.02.2024 - 13.04.2024

Timing

04.03.2024 - 23.08.2024

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

MD in Multiobjective Forest Management

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Master's Degree Programme in Multiobjective Forest Management

Teachers

  • Petri Keto-Tokoi
  • Päivi Tiiva
  • Lari-Pekka Välitalo

Person in charge

Petri Keto-Tokoi

Groups

  • 23YMETSA

Objectives (course unit)

The student is aware of the availability of open forest and environmental data and knows where to find it. They can utilize open forest and environmental data in multi-objective forest management planning. They are proficient in using GIS software (e.g., QGIS) and tools, and can effectively apply spatial data and analysis in forest and environmental management.

Content (course unit)

Forest and environmental spatial datasets and tools and spatial data analysis. Utilizing the aforementioned in targeting, planning, and monitoring of different forest management and conservation actions.

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

The student is able to utilize open forest and biodiversity data in multi-objective forest management planning in common situations. They can use a geospatial software tool (e.g., QGIS) to leverage forest and biodiversity information effectively.

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

The student is proficient in utilizing diverse open forest and biodiversity data in multi-objective forest management planning. They are skilled in using geospatial software (e.g., QGIS) and tools proficiently for leveraging forest and biodiversity information.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student is adept at utilizing diverse and creative ways of leveraging open forest and biodiversity data in multi-objective forest management planning. They can flexibly use various geospatial software and their tools, while also generating innovative applications for utilizing forest and biodiversity information.

Assessment scale

0-5