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Summary of the Profile
Objectives of a study programme:
The aim of the study Programme is to prepare the bachelors of forestry sciences who have the essential theoretical knowledge, are capable of critical thinking and are equipped with the latest knowledge of the sustainable and multi-purpose forest growing, protection and use; administration, management and planning of forestry; are capable of applying this knowledge (following the principles of the sustainable silviculture) in the specialised forest management and in improving the quality of human life under the constantly changing environmental conditions.
First partial aim:
- to develop students‘ human values, critical thinking, active citizenship, communication freedom, and responsibility in choosing values, i.e. to develop socially active persons for the Lithuanian economy, science and culture;
Second partial aim: to develop the system of knowledge and abilities in the field of forest ecosystems; forest growing, use and protection; forest management and planning; and evaluation of modern forest growing technologies based on the latest forest science achievements and providing for the adaptation and organisation of the sustainable forestry.
Third partial aim: to develop special competences in deepening the knowledge and developing the abilities in one of the branches of the forestry studies: forest growing, urban and recreational forestry, wildlife population and game management, forest resource accounting and design, and wood science.
Learning outcomes:
To apply the knowledge of the components of a forest ecosystem and forest ecosystem functions by evaluating the impact of forest growing technologies on forest ecosystems and on a sustainable forest management.
To identify herbaceous and woody forest plants, fungi, insects, protected and game birds and mammals; soil types, forest types, forest production and ecological problems.
To acquire the knowledge on the accounting of forest resources, the rational use of forest and wood resources, main forest management fields, forest administration (organisation and management), and its application in organising a sustainable forest management.
To be able to collect and analyse the data; plan scientific or technological research; interpret findings of the statistical analysis relevant in considering main scientific forestry problems.
To evaluate forest ecosystem conditions and efficiency of forestry and forest management technologies.
To apply GIS, other information technologies and forest mensuration methods in accounting , evaluation, planning and administration of forest resources.
To make appropriate decisions in increasing adaptation, sustainability and economic value of forest trees under changing environmental conditions.
To select appropriate forest management technologies taking account of the potential natural forest vegetation, social and economic needs and game mammals; to organise forest management and the activity of forest enterprises pursuant to the human and environmental safety requirements; to evaluate effectiveness of forest enterprises.
To use forest management planning projects and design timber harvesting by applying the principles of a sustainable, multifunctional and rational use of the forest under the changing environment
To manage private companies and state forest enterprises under constantly changing forest policy, environmental and business conditions.
To obtain special competencies while enriching knowledge and training abilities chosen specialization
Activities of teaching and learning:
Contact work consists of lectures, seminars, laboratory work, exercises, practices, consulting, tests, exams, supervising the final work. Contact work can be carried out by correspondence as well.
Student self-dependant learning activities include preparation for seminars, laboratory work, tests and exams, taking individual and group tasks, independent scientific research work, coursework, final work preparation and delivery.
Teaching methods applied promote students' creative skills. They include debate, discussion, mind map, expert method, student presentations and approach to work in pairs and in groups, case studies of the real problems, development scenarios, practice in the workplace etc. The students are inspired for active participation in the lectures: after some introduction by the lecturer, they are supposed to read the study material before the following lectures, to formulate some questions, to speak to some topics, to participate in the discussion.
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
Studies of the subject end with an exam. Exam may be taken in written or oral form. Before the exam session students are required to complete the laboratory, control, exercise activities, course projects and other forms of self-learning. The final note for a study subject consists of the knowledge evaluation during the exam (50-60%) and other work evaluation.
Subject performance evaluation methods are as follows: problematic issues, tests, short answer demanding questions, questions to answer using the open literature, oral questions, individual notification, the team (small group), prepared the report presentation, poster, abstract, problem tasks laboratory or practical work deliverables, professional practice statements presentation, presentation of the results of teaching practice, role-play (performance), delivery, presentation of various projects, scientific presentation of the results of various reviews etc.
The Final Thesis should be defended at the Commission of Final Theses Defenses.
Framework:
Study subjects (modules), practical training:
Study major field (branch) and related obligatory subjects, practices and final knowledge checks (177 CR.):
- Higher Mathematics and Probability Theory; Plant Biology; General Ecology and Environmental Protection; Dendrology; Soil Science; Fundamentals of Geomatics; Fundamentals of Geomatics; Forest Tree Genetics and Plant Production Techniques; Forest Regeneration and Aforestation; Biology of Forest Mammals and Birds; Forest Ecology; Forest Protection; Computers in Forest Husbandry; Principles of Game Management; Forest Reclamation and Roads; Formation and Cuttings of Forest Stands; Forest Products Science; Principles of Forest Policy and Law; Forest Economics and Organisation of Production; Forestry Management; Private Forestry; Forest Management Planning; Timber Harvesting (including 1,0 cr. training practice) and other study subjects;
- Plant Biology and Dendrology training practice; Training practice in Fundamentals of Geomatics and Forest Mensuration; Forestry Integrative Practice; Practice of Professional Activity;
- Final Thesis
Specializations:
Specializations in study branches: “Forest Growing”, “Urban and Recreational Forestry”, Wildlife Population and Game Management”, Forest Resource Accounting and Design”, “Wood Science”.
Optional courses:
Optional blocks (specializations) (33 Cr.). Specializations should be chosen in second year studies by full time students, in third year studies – by part time studies. Amount of other optional subjects – 12 Cr.
Distinctive features of a study programme:
University students have the opportunity to study abroad according to ERASMUS programme.
