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Summary of the Profile
General Description:
Objective(s) of a study programme:
The aim of Forestry study programme is to prepare high qualification broad-minded forestry specialists who clearly understand peculiarities of forestry; have knowledge of forestry and related fields; are able to identify and solve forestry problems; observe sustainable forestry principles in activity of forestry regeneration and afforestation, forest growing, protection, inventory and timber harvesting, landscape improvement, organization of nature tourism activities, preservation of biodiversity; flexibly respond to scientific and technological achievements and changes in economic environment.
Learning outcomes:
1.1. Knows and understands psychological, ethical and humanistic principles, developing personal erudition and worldview.
1.2. Knows and understands general principles and patterns in nature and forestry, possibilities of their application in professional activity.
2.1. Is aware of forest ecosystem components (soil, plants, animals, their diseases, etc.) and is able to apply this knowledge for identifying and solving forestry problems.
2.2. Understands structure, functions, classification systems of forest ecosystems (soil, trees, forest typology); understands processes occurring in forest phytocenosis and soil, patterns of stand growth; principles of preservation of genetic resources and biodiversity, impact of forest ecosystems on environment; effect of biotic and abiotic factors on forest ecosystems.
2.3. Understands the main concepts of forestry science; understands the principles of forest resources assessment and multi-purpose forestry; knows methods of data collection and analysis, is able to apply them in professional activity.
2.4. Is aware of patterns of forestry economics, business management, marketing, accounting, and is able to apply the knowledge for management and development of own business.
2.5. Is able to formulate the aim and objectives of the research, to select methodology, to conduct applied research using information technologies and various databases, to systematise and analyse the obtained results and draw practice-based conclusions.
2.6. Is able to plan, organize and pursue balanced, multi-purpose forestry activity (forest regeneration, afforestation, stand formation, sanitary protection and rational use of forest resources) in a changing environment following respective legal documents.
2.7. Is able to identify and deal with challenges of professional activity by applying the knowledge of forestry and other sciences, to select and use modern devices and equipment, advanced digital technologies and methods in specific forestry areas.
2.8. Is able to plan and organize processes of timber harvesting and processing by applying advanced technologies and observing labour safety requirements; to select appropriate ways of timber production measurement and quality evaluation.
3.1. Is able to think creatively and critically by making reasonable, forestry knowledge-based decisions, is able to work individually and in a team, to organize and ensure labour safety.
3.2. Is able to communicate and cooperate with specialists and consumers of related areas while pursuing forestry activity, to discuss providing arguments and educate society on the issues of environmental protection and forestry.
3.3. Is able to act upon the principles of professional ethics and citizenship, take responsibility for quality of his/her activity and impact of its results on society’s well-being; to plan professional career and maintain professional competences by life-long learning.
Activities of teaching and learning:
The main study methods are traditional and thematic lectures by social partners (authors), practices (practical training, including Professional Activity (specialization) Practice), practical and laboratory assignments, specific case study and/or analysis by providing speculations in the form of reflection, work in small groups when conducting individual assignments, seminars, discussions, course projects, their presentation and discussion, educational trips to demonstration objects, etc. Experience-based active teaching/learning methods are being applied: specific situations that emerged during the process of studying are being solved through application of the acquired knowledge and competences.
Information of all study subjects is mastered via direct (live) and online contact teaching and student’s individual (independent) work. Contact teaching includes lectures, practical training, practical and laboratory assignments, conducted in classrooms, laboratories, the forest, the forest nursery, seed plantations, demonstration objects, etc. Online teaching is organized in virtual environment, using Zoom, Microsoft Teams, GoogleMeet and other virtual learning platforms. Student’s individual (independent) work is oriented towards development of abilities to independently pursue professional activity with help of theory studying, search and analysis of scientific literature. It also encompasses preparation for lectures, seminars, laboratory works, analysis of course projects, intermediate tests of the term and preparation for the Final Exam.
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
The most frequent forms of learning outcome assessment are examination, test, presentation and discussion of results of laboratory or practical assignments, presentation of individual projects, presentation of the selected topic during a seminar, oral presentation of group assignments, and discussion of practical works. Students are encouraged to actively participate in assessment of their learning outcomes: to discuss the applied assessment methods, to decide on time and method of intermediate assessment from provided alternatives.
Framework:
Study subjects (modules), practical training:
General subjects of college studies - Information Technologies; Labour and Civil Safety; Applied Mathematics and Statistics; Fundamentals of Law; Research Methodology; Foreign Language.
Optional subjects - Communication Psychology; Social Psychology; 2nd Foreign Language.
Subjects of study field - Environmental Protection; Dendrology; Soil Science and Basics of Agriculture; Geographic Information Systems (GIS); Stand Formation and Fellings; Forest Botany; Forest Ecology; Forest Exploitation; Forest Pests and Diseases; Forest Mensuration; Forest Productivity; Forest Tree Breeding and Seed Farming; Forest Management Planning; Forestry Policy and Management; Forest Regeneration and Afforestation; Business Economics and Accounting; Business Management and Marketing; Bioecology of Animals and Birds; Final Exam; Professional Bachelor Graduation Thesis.
Optional subjects of study field – Arboristics; Beekeeping; Multipurpose Forest Use; Basics of Biofuel Preparation; Hunting Science; Forest Owners Consulting; Small and Medium Business.
Practices - Introduction to Speciality; Biogeocenology Practice (environmental protection, soil science, forest botany, dendrology, management of green areas); Forest Measurements Practice (dendrometry, geodesy); Professional Activity (specialization) Practice; Forest Felling with Chainsaws and Harvesters; Forest Growing and Use (silviculture, afforestation, sanitary forest protection, forest exploitation).
Specialisations:
Multiple Use of Forest Resources - Hunting Science; Timber Harvesting Technologies; Basics of Plantation Husbandry and Forest Fuel Preparation; Recreational Forestry and Management of Protected Areas.
Forest Management Planning - Hunting Management; Forest Inventory; Forest Management Project; Digital Cartography and Databases.
Timber Harvesting - Timber Harvesting Technology; Timber Harvesting Machinery and Transportation; Timber Processing and Drying; Forest Goods.
Wood Processing - Furniture Design and Production Technologies; Production Technologies of Wood Engineering Products; Hydrothermal Treatment and Preservation of Wood; Primary Wood Processing Technologies.
Plantation Forestry - Energy, Christmas Tree, Wicker and Raw Wood Plantations; Preparation and Use of Forest Fuel; Horticulture; Cultivation Technology of Berry and Medicinal Plants.
Nature Tourism - Natural and Recreational Resources; Basics of Nature Tourism Organization; Organization of Leisure and Events; Cultural and Historical Resources; Recreational Landscaping.
Private Ownership Forestry - Multipurpose Forest Use; Organization of Forestry Activities and Marketing on Private Forestland; Law of Private Forestry Ownership; Consulting of Forest Owners.
Optional courses:
Students can choose one of the optional general college study courses (3 credits).
Additionally, 9 credits are allocated for elective courses. These courses can be selected from the list of courses offered by the college or may include courses previously taken as electives at other higher education institutions in Lithuania or abroad.
Distinctive features of a study programme:
College studies of Forestry study field are directed towards development of practical competences. SP learning outcomes define the level of developed competences, activity areas of forestry specialists, the main functions of their activity. Having acquired the knowledge and practical skills of fundamental sciences, graduates will be able to apply scientific knowledge for creative problem solving, analysis of forestry/wood industry/nature tourism organization issues, to select and apply specific technologies, solutions and measures, to manage technological processes, etc. Skills defined in learning outcomes are targeted at developing a creative, responsible, active personality, and able to fluently communicate. Acquired skills and knowledge provide students with possibilities of mobility and study continuation, ensure successful graduates’ integration in the labour market and their career possibilities, form the need to develop professional qualification throughout all activity period.
Access to professional activity or further study:
Access to professional activity:
Forestry study program is oriented to future graduates’ job in state and private enterprises, associations of private forest owners, setting up a small or medium forestry or related business. It prepares practical activity specialists for forestry and wood industry, sustainable use of natural resources, landscape management, recreation, and environment protection. Forestry study program is unique – other universities of applied sciences in the country do not offer such SP. Employers’ feedback about the demand for specialists in forestry sector indicates that graduates are on high demand in the labour market, and that this demand will persist at least in the nearest future.
Access to further study:
Graduates can continue their studies and obtain a master’s degree.
