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Syllabus

SV0011 Management of forest operations, 7.5 Credits

Styrning av skogliga arbetsprocesser

Subjects

Forestry Science

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Operations management	5.5	0001
Forest roads	2.0	0002

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G2F)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

x

Objectives

The course aims to provide in-depth knowledge of forest operations, with a particular focus on how the work is directed towards desired goals. The aim is to provide the student with knowledge to be able to understand the design of existing operations and work processes. The course also highlights the link between operations and sustainability, with a particular focus on ethical aspects. In addition, the course aims to provide basic knowledge of forestry infrastructure, in the form of basic knowledge of how and on what grounds forest roads are built and maintained.

After completing the course, the student should be able to

• apply a theoretical framework to describe forest operations
• analyze forest operations, with respect to how their design steers towards the desired objectives
• apply commonly used methods for planning and monitoring of forest work.
• account for basic concepts and principles for the construction and maintenance of forest roads
• problematize how the prioritization of different goals affects the sustainability of operations.

Content

Regardless of the objectives of forest management, some form of work is usually needed to achieve these objectives. This can be, for example, removing trees or otherwise affecting a forest area, and the work can be done in many different ways depending on the objectives and context. This course aims to provide in-depth knowledge of how forest operations are carried out to achieve the many and often conflicting objectives. The main focus is on how the design of operations steers towards the objectives, with regard to how and why work is planned, performed and monitored. The student will test commonly used methods for planning and monitoring work. The course also includes forestry infrastructure, in the form of basic knowledge in the construction and maintenance of forestry roads. The course also highlights the link between forestry work and sustainability, with a particular focus on ethical aspects.

The course focuses on individual operations (e.g. a specific measure in a stand), but in a context where the operations are performed frequently and as part of a larger forestry whole.

The course is conducted as a mixture of lectures, demonstrations, excursions, self-study and theoretical and practical exercises. Excursions and practical exercises are mandatory parts of the course.

The forestry science content is divided into sub-areas as follows:

- 7.5 credits Work processes

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

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• 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.

Responsible department

Department of forest bioeconomy and technology