FORE102-17S2 (D) Semester Two 2017 (Distance)

Forests and Societies

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 17 July 2017
End Date: Sunday, 19 November 2017
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Friday, 28 July 2017
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Friday, 13 October 2017

Description

The course explores the interactions between the world’s forests and human societies, the benefits derived by humans and the need for forest management.

To introduce students to the dynamic relationship between forests, environment and society;
To examine the nature, location and significance of the world's forests and their relationship to the environment;
To introduce the student to the historical and current societal attitudes to forest use;
To provide an overview of goods and services provided by forests;
To identify key tree species

Learning Outcomes

  • This is the first exposure of students to forestry topics and terminology. Students will understand:

  • The environmental factors that affect the type and distribution of forests around the world.
  • The role of forests and forest management on the creation of wood and non-wood products and services.
  • The connection between forests and climate change, land-use disputes, and Māori land ownership.
  • The similarities and differences between the forest sectors of five countries, relating them to the New Zealand forestry experience.
  • The process for identification of tree species, through the creation of a digital herbarium of native and exotic species available in your city.

Prerequisites

Head of Department approval to enrol required.

Restrictions

FORE101, FORE103, FORE104, FORE111, FORE121

Course Coordinator

For further information see School of Forestry Head of Department

Assessment

Assessment comprises:

Tree Identification Assignment 25%
Mid-term test 25%
End-Semester test 50%

Textbooks / Resources

Additional notes and resources will be made available via the Learn site.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $919.00

International fee $4,275.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Forestry .

All FORE102 Occurrences

  • FORE102-17S1 (D) Semester One 2017 (Distance)
  • FORE102-17S2 (D) Semester Two 2017 (Distance)
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