Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences
Curricula

METSATAL

METSATAL

 

2011-2012                       General Competencies Subject Specific Competencies
Starting time 2011 autumn                       Y1


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
Y2


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values
Y3


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
Y4


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
Y5


Internationalization competence


-possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
- is able to operate in a multicultural environment
- takes into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field
Y6


Entrepreneurial competence


- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.
Y7


Quality control competence


- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.
021


Competence in forest ecology and silviculture


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; understands the biological, ecological and economical foundations of growing forests; is competent in independently compiling and executing plans for growing and managing forests.
022


Timber procurement competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources is familiar with the wood purchasing chain and competent in considering the technical, economical and ecological aspects of their activities, as well as the aims of forest owners.
023


Forest planning competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; is competent in moving around forest terrain independently using various maps and aerial pictures and in utilising surveying equipment; knows how to make forest plans according to the goals of forest owners and to utilise those plans.
024


Bioenergy competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; understands the basic concepts and definitions associated with bio-energy; is familiar with the various ways to produce bio-energy, measurement quantities and units, energy balances and potentials, as well as with the burning techniques of various forms of bio-energy. A student can select stands for bioenergy procurement, can do work site plans and energy-wood measurement as well as evaluate work quality.
025


Business and entrepreneurship competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; has a comprehensive understanding of the business operations in a company and possess a business-oriented way of thinking; is competent in establishing their own business, evaluating how profitable it is and in marketing their expertise.
   
  Metsätalouden ko, 240 cr                          

   CR                               
Study year --> 1.  2.   3.  4.                                  
  Semester --> A S A S A S A S   Tot.                              
Code Stream / Study module                   240                              
KB02A2 BASIC STUDIES                   55                              
KB02AOP Orientation                   4                              
KB02AOPOA4 Orientation 4                 4   x


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
x


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values
    x


Internationalization competence


-possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
- is able to operate in a multicultural environment
- takes into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field
x


Entrepreneurial competence


- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.
               
KB02AVI Communication skills                   11                              
KB02AVITE5 Communicative skills 5                 5   x


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
x


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values
x


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
x


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
                   
KB02AENTV3 English, Communication in Working Life   3               3   x


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
  x


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
  x


Internationalization competence


-possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
- is able to operate in a multicultural environment
- takes into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field
                 
KB02ARUTV3 Swedish, communication in working life       3           3   x


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
  x


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
  x


Internationalization competence


-possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
- is able to operate in a multicultural environment
- takes into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field
                 
KB02AME Methodological studies                   14                         x


Business and entrepreneurship competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; has a comprehensive understanding of the business operations in a company and possess a business-oriented way of thinking; is competent in establishing their own business, evaluating how profitable it is and in marketing their expertise.
   
KB02AMEAT3 Basics of information technology 3                 3   x


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
    x


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
              x


Business and entrepreneurship competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; has a comprehensive understanding of the business operations in a company and possess a business-oriented way of thinking; is competent in establishing their own business, evaluating how profitable it is and in marketing their expertise.
   
KB02AMEMA7 Mathematics and statistics   7               7   x


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
    x


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
              x


Business and entrepreneurship competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; has a comprehensive understanding of the business operations in a company and possess a business-oriented way of thinking; is competent in establishing their own business, evaluating how profitable it is and in marketing their expertise.
   
KB02AONOP4 Thesis process         4         4   x


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
    x


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
  x


Entrepreneurial competence


- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.
x


Quality control competence


- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.
        x


Business and entrepreneurship competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; has a comprehensive understanding of the business operations in a company and possess a business-oriented way of thinking; is competent in establishing their own business, evaluating how profitable it is and in marketing their expertise.
   
KB02AYH Social studies                   12                              
KB02AYHTT5 Health and safety in a working environment 5                 5     x


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values
x


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
    x


Entrepreneurial competence


- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.
x


Quality control competence


- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.
        x


Business and entrepreneurship competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; has a comprehensive understanding of the business operations in a company and possess a business-oriented way of thinking; is competent in establishing their own business, evaluating how profitable it is and in marketing their expertise.
   
KB02AYHYM4 Individual in the changing world   4               4   x


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
x


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values
x


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
x


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
              x


Business and entrepreneurship competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; has a comprehensive understanding of the business operations in a company and possess a business-oriented way of thinking; is competent in establishing their own business, evaluating how profitable it is and in marketing their expertise.
   
KA01ATYKA02 Physical education 3                 3   x


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
x


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values
                       
KB02ALU Natural sciences                   14                              
KB02ALUFK3 Physics and chemistry     3             3   x


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
            x


Competence in forest ecology and silviculture


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; understands the biological, ecological and economical foundations of growing forests; is competent in independently compiling and executing plans for growing and managing forests.
           
KB02ALUKD6 Botany and dendrology 6                 6                 x


Competence in forest ecology and silviculture


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; understands the biological, ecological and economical foundations of growing forests; is competent in independently compiling and executing plans for growing and managing forests.
x


Timber procurement competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources is familiar with the wood purchasing chain and competent in considering the technical, economical and ecological aspects of their activities, as well as the aims of forest owners.
         
KB02ALUKP5 Classification of habitats   5               5                 x


Competence in forest ecology and silviculture


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; understands the biological, ecological and economical foundations of growing forests; is competent in independently compiling and executing plans for growing and managing forests.
x


Timber procurement competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources is familiar with the wood purchasing chain and competent in considering the technical, economical and ecological aspects of their activities, as well as the aims of forest owners.
x


Forest planning competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; is competent in moving around forest terrain independently using various maps and aerial pictures and in utilising surveying equipment; knows how to make forest plans according to the goals of forest owners and to utilise those plans.
       
KB02B1 COMMON VOCATIONAL STUDIES                   105                              
KB02BMT Basic studies in forestry                   29                              
KB02BMTPT5 Wood technology and forest industry 5                 5       x


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
    x


Entrepreneurial competence


- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.
x


Quality control competence


- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.
  x


Timber procurement competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources is familiar with the wood purchasing chain and competent in considering the technical, economical and ecological aspects of their activities, as well as the aims of forest owners.
         
KB02CBETP5 Basics of bioenergy production and utilization         5         5                 x


Competence in forest ecology and silviculture


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; understands the biological, ecological and economical foundations of growing forests; is competent in independently compiling and executing plans for growing and managing forests.
x


Timber procurement competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources is familiar with the wood purchasing chain and competent in considering the technical, economical and ecological aspects of their activities, as well as the aims of forest owners.
x


Forest planning competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; is competent in moving around forest terrain independently using various maps and aerial pictures and in utilising surveying equipment; knows how to make forest plans according to the goals of forest owners and to utilise those plans.
x


Bioenergy competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; understands the basic concepts and definitions associated with bio-energy; is familiar with the various ways to produce bio-energy, measurement quantities and units, energy balances and potentials, as well as with the burning techniques of various forms of bio-energy. A student can select stands for bioenergy procurement, can do work site plans and energy-wood measurement as well as evaluate work quality.
x


Business and entrepreneurship competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; has a comprehensive understanding of the business operations in a company and possess a business-oriented way of thinking; is competent in establishing their own business, evaluating how profitable it is and in marketing their expertise.
   
KB02BMTSP5 Basics of forest planning and silviculture 5                 5                   x


Timber procurement competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources is familiar with the wood purchasing chain and competent in considering the technical, economical and ecological aspects of their activities, as well as the aims of forest owners.
x


Forest planning competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; is competent in moving around forest terrain independently using various maps and aerial pictures and in utilising surveying equipment; knows how to make forest plans according to the goals of forest owners and to utilise those plans.
       
KB02BMTPH5 Basics of wood procurement and logistics   5               5             x


Entrepreneurial competence


- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.
x


Quality control competence


- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.
  x


Timber procurement competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources is familiar with the wood purchasing chain and competent in considering the technical, economical and ecological aspects of their activities, as well as the aims of forest owners.
    x


Business and entrepreneurship competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; has a comprehensive understanding of the business operations in a company and possess a business-oriented way of thinking; is competent in establishing their own business, evaluating how profitable it is and in marketing their expertise.
   
KB02BMTLH5 Basics of multiple use of forests and nature management     5             5     x


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values
          x


Competence in forest ecology and silviculture


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; understands the biological, ecological and economical foundations of growing forests; is competent in independently compiling and executing plans for growing and managing forests.
           
KB02BMTMT4 Forestry skills competition     4             4                 x


Competence in forest ecology and silviculture


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; understands the biological, ecological and economical foundations of growing forests; is competent in independently compiling and executing plans for growing and managing forests.
x


Timber procurement competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources is familiar with the wood purchasing chain and competent in considering the technical, economical and ecological aspects of their activities, as well as the aims of forest owners.
x


Forest planning competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; is competent in moving around forest terrain independently using various maps and aerial pictures and in utilising surveying equipment; knows how to make forest plans according to the goals of forest owners and to utilise those plans.
       
KB02BLI Business studies                   28                              
KB02AYHKT4 National economy and forest policy         4         4           x


Internationalization competence


-possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
- is able to operate in a multicultural environment
- takes into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field
    x


Competence in forest ecology and silviculture


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; understands the biological, ecological and economical foundations of growing forests; is competent in independently compiling and executing plans for growing and managing forests.
x


Timber procurement competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources is familiar with the wood purchasing chain and competent in considering the technical, economical and ecological aspects of their activities, as well as the aims of forest owners.
x


Forest planning competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; is competent in moving around forest terrain independently using various maps and aerial pictures and in utilising surveying equipment; knows how to make forest plans according to the goals of forest owners and to utilise those plans.
  x


Business and entrepreneurship competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; has a comprehensive understanding of the business operations in a company and possess a business-oriented way of thinking; is competent in establishing their own business, evaluating how profitable it is and in marketing their expertise.
   
KB02BLIYT8 Introduction to business economics   8               8     x


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values
      x


Entrepreneurial competence


- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.
x


Quality control competence


- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.
        x


Business and entrepreneurship competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; has a comprehensive understanding of the business operations in a company and possess a business-oriented way of thinking; is competent in establishing their own business, evaluating how profitable it is and in marketing their expertise.
   
KB02BLIMR07 Marketing   7               7             x


Entrepreneurial competence


- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.
          x


Business and entrepreneurship competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; has a comprehensive understanding of the business operations in a company and possess a business-oriented way of thinking; is competent in establishing their own business, evaluating how profitable it is and in marketing their expertise.
   
KB02BJOPR3 Project management and planning           3       3         x


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
x


Internationalization competence


-possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
- is able to operate in a multicultural environment
- takes into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field
  x


Quality control competence


- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.
        x


Business and entrepreneurship competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; has a comprehensive understanding of the business operations in a company and possess a business-oriented way of thinking; is competent in establishing their own business, evaluating how profitable it is and in marketing their expertise.
   
KB02BJOJO6 Leadership     6             6     x


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values
x


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
      x


Quality control competence


- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.
        x


Business and entrepreneurship competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; has a comprehensive understanding of the business operations in a company and possess a business-oriented way of thinking; is competent in establishing their own business, evaluating how profitable it is and in marketing their expertise.
   
KB02BYO Environmental studies                   9                              
KB02BYOYT7 Environmental sciences   7               7     x


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values
        x


Quality control competence


- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.
x


Competence in forest ecology and silviculture


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; understands the biological, ecological and economical foundations of growing forests; is competent in independently compiling and executing plans for growing and managing forests.
           
KB02BYOYS2 Environmental protection       2           2     x


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values
        x


Quality control competence


- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.
x


Competence in forest ecology and silviculture


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; understands the biological, ecological and economical foundations of growing forests; is competent in independently compiling and executing plans for growing and managing forests.
  x


Forest planning competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; is competent in moving around forest terrain independently using various maps and aerial pictures and in utilising surveying equipment; knows how to make forest plans according to the goals of forest owners and to utilise those plans.
       
KB02BMH Silviculture                   9                              
KB02CMHMG5 Forest management       5           5                 x


Competence in forest ecology and silviculture


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; understands the biological, ecological and economical foundations of growing forests; is competent in independently compiling and executing plans for growing and managing forests.
           
KB02CMHMU4 Forest regeneration         4         4               x


Quality control competence


- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.
x


Competence in forest ecology and silviculture


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; understands the biological, ecological and economical foundations of growing forests; is competent in independently compiling and executing plans for growing and managing forests.
           
KB02BMS Forest management planning                   18                              
KB02CMSMK5 Forest measurement and mapping     5             5                 x


Competence in forest ecology and silviculture


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; understands the biological, ecological and economical foundations of growing forests; is competent in independently compiling and executing plans for growing and managing forests.
x


Timber procurement competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources is familiar with the wood purchasing chain and competent in considering the technical, economical and ecological aspects of their activities, as well as the aims of forest owners.
x


Forest planning competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; is competent in moving around forest terrain independently using various maps and aerial pictures and in utilising surveying equipment; knows how to make forest plans according to the goals of forest owners and to utilise those plans.
       
KB02BMTPJ5 Geographical information systems       5           5                 x


Competence in forest ecology and silviculture


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; understands the biological, ecological and economical foundations of growing forests; is competent in independently compiling and executing plans for growing and managing forests.
x


Timber procurement competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources is familiar with the wood purchasing chain and competent in considering the technical, economical and ecological aspects of their activities, as well as the aims of forest owners.
x


Forest planning competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; is competent in moving around forest terrain independently using various maps and aerial pictures and in utilising surveying equipment; knows how to make forest plans according to the goals of forest owners and to utilise those plans.
       
KB02CMSST4 Planning and information systems         4         4               x


Quality control competence


- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.
x


Competence in forest ecology and silviculture


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; understands the biological, ecological and economical foundations of growing forests; is competent in independently compiling and executing plans for growing and managing forests.
  x


Forest planning competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; is competent in moving around forest terrain independently using various maps and aerial pictures and in utilising surveying equipment; knows how to make forest plans according to the goals of forest owners and to utilise those plans.
       
KB02CMSHA4 Forest planning practices           4       4               x


Quality control competence


- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.
x


Competence in forest ecology and silviculture


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; understands the biological, ecological and economical foundations of growing forests; is competent in independently compiling and executing plans for growing and managing forests.
  x


Forest planning competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; is competent in moving around forest terrain independently using various maps and aerial pictures and in utilising surveying equipment; knows how to make forest plans according to the goals of forest owners and to utilise those plans.
       
KB02CPH Wood procurement                   12                              
KB02BPHPH9 Wood procurement       9           9             x


Entrepreneurial competence


- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.
x


Quality control competence


- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.
  x


Timber procurement competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources is familiar with the wood purchasing chain and competent in considering the technical, economical and ecological aspects of their activities, as well as the aims of forest owners.
         
KB02CPHMT3 Forest roads             3     3                   x


Timber procurement competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources is familiar with the wood purchasing chain and competent in considering the technical, economical and ecological aspects of their activities, as well as the aims of forest owners.
x


Forest planning competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; is competent in moving around forest terrain independently using various maps and aerial pictures and in utilising surveying equipment; knows how to make forest plans according to the goals of forest owners and to utilise those plans.
       
KB02C70 ORIENTATION STUDIES                   25                              
KB02CBE1 Bioenergy                   10                              
KB02CBELY5 Bioenergy business and heat-entrepreneurship           5       5                       x


Bioenergy competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; understands the basic concepts and definitions associated with bio-energy; is familiar with the various ways to produce bio-energy, measurement quantities and units, energy balances and potentials, as well as with the burning techniques of various forms of bio-energy. A student can select stands for bioenergy procurement, can do work site plans and energy-wood measurement as well as evaluate work quality.
x


Business and entrepreneurship competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; has a comprehensive understanding of the business operations in a company and possess a business-oriented way of thinking; is competent in establishing their own business, evaluating how profitable it is and in marketing their expertise.
   
KB02CBEHP5 Forest energy - production and utilization             5     5                       x


Bioenergy competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; understands the basic concepts and definitions associated with bio-energy; is familiar with the various ways to produce bio-energy, measurement quantities and units, energy balances and potentials, as well as with the burning techniques of various forms of bio-energy. A student can select stands for bioenergy procurement, can do work site plans and energy-wood measurement as well as evaluate work quality.
x


Business and entrepreneurship competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; has a comprehensive understanding of the business operations in a company and possess a business-oriented way of thinking; is competent in establishing their own business, evaluating how profitable it is and in marketing their expertise.
   
KB02CLI Business studies                   15                              
KB02CLIMH5 Marketing intelligence           5       5     x


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values
      x


Entrepreneurial competence


- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.
x


Quality control competence


- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.
        x


Business and entrepreneurship competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; has a comprehensive understanding of the business operations in a company and possess a business-oriented way of thinking; is competent in establishing their own business, evaluating how profitable it is and in marketing their expertise.
   
KB02CLIKV3 Law merchant and law of oblications             3     3     x


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values
      x


Entrepreneurial competence


- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.
x


Quality control competence


- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.
        x


Business and entrepreneurship competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; has a comprehensive understanding of the business operations in a company and possess a business-oriented way of thinking; is competent in establishing their own business, evaluating how profitable it is and in marketing their expertise.
   
KB02CLIMJ4 Marketing management             4     4       x


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
    x


Entrepreneurial competence


- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.
          x


Business and entrepreneurship competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; has a comprehensive understanding of the business operations in a company and possess a business-oriented way of thinking; is competent in establishing their own business, evaluating how profitable it is and in marketing their expertise.
   
KB02CLIKA3 Documents of transportation and trade             3     3           x


Internationalization competence


-possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
- is able to operate in a multicultural environment
- takes into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field
x


Entrepreneurial competence


- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.
          x


Business and entrepreneurship competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; has a comprehensive understanding of the business operations in a company and possess a business-oriented way of thinking; is competent in establishing their own business, evaluating how profitable it is and in marketing their expertise.
   
KB02CMH Silviculture                   10                              
KB02CMHTA2 Forest tree breeding and plant construction           2       2                 x


Competence in forest ecology and silviculture


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; understands the biological, ecological and economical foundations of growing forests; is competent in independently compiling and executing plans for growing and managing forests.
           
KB02CMHOJ3 Maintenance of forest drainage area             3     3                 x


Competence in forest ecology and silviculture


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; understands the biological, ecological and economical foundations of growing forests; is competent in independently compiling and executing plans for growing and managing forests.
           
KB02CMHPA3 Forest pathology and damages           3       3                 x


Competence in forest ecology and silviculture


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; understands the biological, ecological and economical foundations of growing forests; is competent in independently compiling and executing plans for growing and managing forests.
           
KB02CMHPS2 Silviculture in Northern Finland             2     2                 x


Competence in forest ecology and silviculture


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; understands the biological, ecological and economical foundations of growing forests; is competent in independently compiling and executing plans for growing and managing forests.
           
KB02CMS Forest management planning                   5                              
KB02CMSKH3 Real estates and pricing             3     3                 x


Competence in forest ecology and silviculture


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; understands the biological, ecological and economical foundations of growing forests; is competent in independently compiling and executing plans for growing and managing forests.
  x


Forest planning competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; is competent in moving around forest terrain independently using various maps and aerial pictures and in utilising surveying equipment; knows how to make forest plans according to the goals of forest owners and to utilise those plans.
  x


Business and entrepreneurship competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; has a comprehensive understanding of the business operations in a company and possess a business-oriented way of thinking; is competent in establishing their own business, evaluating how profitable it is and in marketing their expertise.
   
KB02CMSPH2 Utilization of GIS           2       2                 x


Competence in forest ecology and silviculture


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; understands the biological, ecological and economical foundations of growing forests; is competent in independently compiling and executing plans for growing and managing forests.
x


Timber procurement competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources is familiar with the wood purchasing chain and competent in considering the technical, economical and ecological aspects of their activities, as well as the aims of forest owners.
x


Forest planning competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; is competent in moving around forest terrain independently using various maps and aerial pictures and in utilising surveying equipment; knows how to make forest plans according to the goals of forest owners and to utilise those plans.
       
KB02CPHPR Wood procurement project                   10                              
KB02CPHPR10 Wood procurement project             10     10                   x


Timber procurement competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources is familiar with the wood purchasing chain and competent in considering the technical, economical and ecological aspects of their activities, as well as the aims of forest owners.
  x


Bioenergy competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; understands the basic concepts and definitions associated with bio-energy; is familiar with the various ways to produce bio-energy, measurement quantities and units, energy balances and potentials, as well as with the burning techniques of various forms of bio-energy. A student can select stands for bioenergy procurement, can do work site plans and energy-wood measurement as well as evaluate work quality.
x


Business and entrepreneurship competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; has a comprehensive understanding of the business operations in a company and possess a business-oriented way of thinking; is competent in establishing their own business, evaluating how profitable it is and in marketing their expertise.
   
KB02D OPTIONAL STUDIES                   10                              
KB20EHA PRACTICAL TRAINING                   30                              
KB02EHAHA30 Practical training   30               30       x


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
        x


Competence in forest ecology and silviculture


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; understands the biological, ecological and economical foundations of growing forests; is competent in independently compiling and executing plans for growing and managing forests.
x


Timber procurement competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources is familiar with the wood purchasing chain and competent in considering the technical, economical and ecological aspects of their activities, as well as the aims of forest owners.
x


Forest planning competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; is competent in moving around forest terrain independently using various maps and aerial pictures and in utilising surveying equipment; knows how to make forest plans according to the goals of forest owners and to utilise those plans.
       
KB02F THESIS                   15                              
KB02FONON15 Thesis             15     15   x


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
x


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values
x


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
x


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
      x


Competence in forest ecology and silviculture


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; understands the biological, ecological and economical foundations of growing forests; is competent in independently compiling and executing plans for growing and managing forests.
x


Timber procurement competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources is familiar with the wood purchasing chain and competent in considering the technical, economical and ecological aspects of their activities, as well as the aims of forest owners.
x


Forest planning competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; is competent in moving around forest terrain independently using various maps and aerial pictures and in utilising surveying equipment; knows how to make forest plans according to the goals of forest owners and to utilise those plans.
x


Bioenergy competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; understands the basic concepts and definitions associated with bio-energy; is familiar with the various ways to produce bio-energy, measurement quantities and units, energy balances and potentials, as well as with the burning techniques of various forms of bio-energy. A student can select stands for bioenergy procurement, can do work site plans and energy-wood measurement as well as evaluate work quality.
x


Business and entrepreneurship competence


A Bachelor of Natural Resources; has a comprehensive understanding of the business operations in a company and possess a business-oriented way of thinking; is competent in establishing their own business, evaluating how profitable it is and in marketing their expertise.
   

 

Curricula description
 
Degree program
METSATAL  Degree Programme in Forestry
 
 
Annual Themes
 
Competencies
Y1  Learning competence
- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
Y2  Ethical competence
- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values
Y3  Working community competence
- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
Y4  Innovation competence
- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
Y5  Internationalization competence
-possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
- is able to operate in a multicultural environment
- takes into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field
Y6  Entrepreneurial competence
- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.
Y7  Quality control competence
- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.
021  Competence in forest ecology and silviculture
A Bachelor of Natural Resources; understands the biological, ecological and economical foundations of growing forests; is competent in independently compiling and executing plans for growing and managing forests.
022  Timber procurement competence
A Bachelor of Natural Resources is familiar with the wood purchasing chain and competent in considering the technical, economical and ecological aspects of their activities, as well as the aims of forest owners.
023  Forest planning competence
A Bachelor of Natural Resources; is competent in moving around forest terrain independently using various maps and aerial pictures and in utilising surveying equipment; knows how to make forest plans according to the goals of forest owners and to utilise those plans.
024  Bioenergy competence
A Bachelor of Natural Resources; understands the basic concepts and definitions associated with bio-energy; is familiar with the various ways to produce bio-energy, measurement quantities and units, energy balances and potentials, as well as with the burning techniques of various forms of bio-energy. A student can select stands for bioenergy procurement, can do work site plans and energy-wood measurement as well as evaluate work quality.
025  Business and entrepreneurship competence
A Bachelor of Natural Resources; has a comprehensive understanding of the business operations in a company and possess a business-oriented way of thinking; is competent in establishing their own business, evaluating how profitable it is and in marketing their expertise.

Curricula updated: 2011-08-25 13:19:36   Version: 2016-01-04 09:31:20