Forest roads
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KB02CPHMT3 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Vuori, Ossi |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Students will be familiar with the planning, construction and implementation of domestic forest roads. Upon completion of the course, students will be familiar with the different forest road categories and their structures, the factors influencing forest road planning, construction and maintenance, as well as the legislation and regulation concerning forest roads. Further, students will be competent in making forest road construction plans.
Student's Workload
Total work load of thecourse: 75 h
- of which the scheduled studies: 40 h
- of which autonomous studies: 35 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Legislation concerning private roads, the environment and soil
- Technical structure of forest roads
- Planning, construction and implementation
- Maintenance of forest roads
Recommended or Required Reading
-Metsäteho. Metsätieohjeisto. 2001. Law and decree concerning private roads.
-Metsätalouden Kehittämiskeskus Tapio. Metsätiet ja metsäluonto. 2003.
-Finnish Road Association. Tiekunta ja tieosakas. 2001.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, field work, and excursions
Assessment Criteria
Grading will be announced during the course.
Assessment Methods
- Exam on theory
- Approved exercises
- Grading based on a scale of 1 to 5
Work Placement
None
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