Botany and dendrology
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KB02ALUKD6 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 6.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Välilehto, Sirpa |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
The course comprises two parts:
1. Botany: Students will be familiar with the more common plant species. They will know the basics of the plant system and the structure of plants as regards the cells, tissue and organs. Students will have command of the main areas of plant physiology: water, nutrients and energy, as well as the development of plants and reproduction.
2. Dendrology: Students will become familiar with domestic and foreign trees and bushes grown in Finland (physical, ecological and wood producing characteristics). They will research species of trees significant to the forest industry on different continents and learn how they are used in the areas where they grow.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
1. Botany
- Species identification
- Plant systems
- Plant morphology (anatomy)
- Plant physiology
2. Dendrology
- Species of trees and bushes: general features of growth, growing and use
- Foreign forest trees: distribution and significance
Recommended or Required Reading
1. Botany
- Plant identification books
- Plant collections
- Fagerstedt K., Linden L., Santanen A. and Väinölä A. 2008. Kasvioppi. Siemenestä satoon. Edita.
2. Dendrology
- Hämet-Ahti L. et al Suomen puu- ja pensaskasvio.
- Luukkonen O. 1997. Dendrologian kurssi. Handout.
- Sarvas R. 2002. Havupuut. WSOY.
- Bayord H. 1981. Oxford Encyclopedia of Trees of the World. Oxford University Press.
- Fagerstedt K. et al. 1996. Mikä puu, mistä puusta. Yliopistopaino.
- Pihlström K.1993 Träden och vi. Föreningen för skogskultur r.f.
- Jalopuumetsät. Metsälehtikustannus 1996.
- Lehtikuusi ja muut ulkomaiset puulajit. Metsälehtikustannus 1997.
- Other literature and material as indicated during lectures.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Lectures
- Trips outdoors and other field trips
- Assignments
- Species identification demonstrations
- Plant portfolio
Participation in the trips outdoors and other field trips is compulsory.
Assessment Criteria
Grading will be announced during the course.
Assessment Methods
- Species identification test
- Exam on theory
- Active participation in assignments
- Plant portfolio
Grading is based on a scale of 1 to 5.
Work Placement
None
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