Orientation

Structure Type: Course
Code: KB02AOPOA4
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 4.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Toopakka, Jorma
Teacher Team: Lassila, Hannu ; Sarvikas, Helena ; Lietepohja, Pekka ; Latva-Reinikka, Anu
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

The course is divided into two parts: Studying at the University of Applied Sciences and Orientation into the Field of Forestry.

Studying at the University of Applied Sciences: Students will be introduced to the institution, study environment, the degree programme, as well as the support services offered to students. They will compile their Personal Study Plan. Students will be familiarised with the teaching methods used in the school and receive guidance on developing their learning techniques and information acquisition skills. Upon completion of the course, students will be familair with the opportunities the institution has to offer and know how to take advantage of them. They will be competent on compiling a Personal Study Plan and understand the significance of the right learning techniques, information acquisition skills and independent study as essential aspects of smooth studying and learning a new profession.

Orientation into the Field of Forestry: Upon completion of the course, students will be familiar with the structure of Finland's forest clusters and the operational environments and essential organisations associated with forestry, timber production and rural travel. Students will have command of field-related terminology and understand the status of forestry, timber production and rural travel in Finland's national economy.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course 108 h, of which
- scheduled studies 60 h
- autonomous studies 48 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

- Study and learning environments
- Organisation of the institution
- University of applied sciences
- Degree programme
- Institution's international activities
- Student unions
- Tutors and other supportive servics

- Teaching methods
- Learnchniques
- Information acquisition skills
- Compilation of a Personal Study Plan
- Finland's forest resources and their use
- Status of forestry, timber production and rural travel in Finland's national economy
- Forest clusters
- Environments for forestry timber production nature and rural travel
- Central, field-related organisations and how they work
- Field-related terminology
- Significant sources of information

Recommended or Required Reading

- Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences Study Guide
-Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulu, Tervetuloa Tuomarniemelle 2011
- Material obtained while completing assignments
- Finnish Forest Research Institute. Metsätilastollinen vuosikirja (latest annual)
- Finnish Forest Industries Federation. Avain suomen metsäteollisuuteen
- Other material as indicated

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- Lectures
- Supervised assignments
- Field trips

The compulsory parts of the course will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Assessment Criteria

Grading will be announced during the course.

Assessment Methods

Pass/fail

Work Placement

None

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