•   Global wood business AT00CU23-3001 06.02.2023-31.07.2023  5 credits  (TLTIPUU20S, ...) +-
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Esa Mikkonen

    Learning material and recommended literature

    Studies will be based on different lecture materials given in the Moodle. Emphasis on the lectures themselves but it is expected that the students get familial with all other given material.

    Implementation and methods of teaching

    Global Wood Business can be done on a remote basis, but there are possibilities for interaction with the lecturer.

    Assessment methods and criteria

    Students will be assessed with the final multiple choice exam. The case study work will also be taken into account.

    Language of instruction

    English

    Timing

    06.02.2023 - 31.07.2023

    Enrollment date

    21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023

    Enrolment in Peppi http://peppi.lab.fi. If you need assistance, please contact the student office.

    Group(s)
    • TLTIPUU20S
    • TLTIPUU20SM
    Unit, in charge

    Faculty of Technology (LAB)

    Small group(s)
    • Luennot (Size: 0.
    Teacher(s)

    Esa Mikkonen

    Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

    Students are expected to be interested in global history, as well as have some previous understanding from the field of forestry and forest products.

    Degree Programme(s)

    Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Wood Technology

    Unit location

    E-campus

    Virtual proportion

    5 credits

    Assessment methods

    1-5

    Alternative completion methods

    This course is available on a remote course

    Practical training and working life co-operation

    The course makes references to the history of wood product trade, often through company examples.

    Dates for exams and retakes

    Students are expected to obtain min 50% pass from the final exam. No repeats are possible.

    Timing and attendance

    The course will be conducted during Spring 2023 Successful passing of the course will require the understanding of all study material. This can also be done on a remote basis.

    Learning environment

    Studies can be done from home environment

    Students use of time and workload

    This 5 ECTS point course - covering past, present and future of the wood business - requires understanding from a wide variety of topics, which are linked to course contents. This may require some extra reading, but the work load will be kept reasonable.

    Contents

    Study topics include: Introduction History of of global wood product trade Regional differences of wood product use Product choices and main drivers for the use of wood Importance of logistics in global trade Environmental argumentation Case work: Wood in India Future vision

    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)

    Student does not understand the main concepts on global trading, especially in the context of wood products

    Assessment criteria - level 1

    Student has learned the basics of global wood trade and concepts linked to it

    Assessment criteria - level 3

    Student has a fair understanding of the global wood product trade. He/she can also identify regional differences, as well as the possibilities / limitations for the use of wood based goods in various regions.

    Assessment criteria - level 5

    Student has near professional understanding of the complexity of the topic. He/she can also identify future trends and the possibilities created either by new products or new opportunities in the environment.