| First cycle degree courses | Second cycle degree courses | Single cycle degree courses |
| School of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine | ||
| FOREST SCIENCE - SCIENZE FORESTALI | ||
Course unit
APPLIED SILVICULTURE AND FOREST MANAGEMENT
AVP7078779, A.A. 2019/20
Information concerning the students who enrolled in A.Y. 2019/20
APPLIED SILVICULTURE AND FOREST MANAGEMENT
AVP7078779, A.A. 2019/20
Information concerning the students who enrolled in A.Y. 2019/20
Information on the course unit
| Degree course |
Second cycle degree in FOREST SCIENCE - SCIENZE FORESTALI AV2091, Degree course structure A.Y. 2017/18, A.Y. 2019/20 |
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| Degree course track | FOREST AND NATURE FOR THE FUTURE [002LE] | |
| Number of ECTS credits allocated | 8.0 | |
| Type of assessment | Mark | |
| Course unit English denomination | APPLIED SILVICULTURE AND FOREST MANAGEMENT | |
| Website of the academic structure | https://www.agrariamedicinaveterinaria.unipd.it/ | |
| Department of reference | Department of Land, Environment, Agriculture and Forestry | |
| E-Learning website | https://elearning.unipd.it/scuolaamv/course/view.php?idnumber=2019-AV2091-002LE-2019-AVP7078779-N0 | |
| Mandatory attendance | No | |
| Language of instruction | English | |
| Branch | LEGNARO (PD) | |
| Single Course unit | The Course unit can be attended under the option Single Course unit attendance | |
| Optional Course unit | The Course unit can be chosen as Optional Course unit |
Lecturers
| Teacher in charge | TOMMASO SITZIA | AGR/05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other lecturers | THOMAS CAMPAGNARO | AGR/05 |
ECTS: details
| Type | Scientific-Disciplinary Sector | Credits allocated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core courses | AGR/05 | Forestry and Silviculture | 8.0 |
Course unit organization
| Period | First semester |
|---|---|
| Year | 1st Year |
| Teaching method | frontal |
| Type of hours | Credits | Teaching hours |
Hours of Individual study |
Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practice | 4.0 | 32 | 68.0 | No turn |
| Lecture | 4.0 | 32 | 68.0 | No turn |
| Start of activities | 30/09/2019 |
|---|---|
| End of activities | 18/01/2020 |
| Show course schedule | 2019/20 Reg.2017 course timetable |
Examination board
| Board | From | To | Members of the board |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Commissione a.a. 2019/20 | 01/12/2019 | 30/11/2020 |
SITZIA
TOMMASO
(Presidente)
CAMPAGNARO THOMAS (Membro Effettivo) CATTANEO DINA (Supplente) DE MAS GIOVANNA (Supplente) LINGUA EMANUELE (Supplente) PIVIDORI MARIO (Supplente) SEMENZATO PAOLO (Supplente) |
| 2 Commissione a.a. 2018/19 | 01/12/2018 | 30/11/2019 |
SITZIA
TOMMASO
(Presidente)
LINGUA EMANUELE (Membro Effettivo) CARRER MARCO (Supplente) PETIT GIAI (Supplente) PIVIDORI MARIO (Supplente) |
| Prerequisites: | Forest ecology, Botany |
| Target skills and knowledge: | Students will learn how to apply basic silvicultural practices to forest stands. Pure and mixed forest comprise the main European tree species will be analysed. Students will acquire knowledge on the application of forest ecology principles, and will gain the skill to manage forest stand. Students will be able to predict the effects of various silvicultural treatments on stand development; and relate silvicultural practice to specific management objectives. |
| Examination methods: | Oral exam |
| Assessment criteria: | The final grade will be based upon performance on the Final Exam and on the active participation in class discussions. Attendance is not mandatory, but strongly encouraged. |
| Course unit contents: | Introduction to Silviculture and Stand dynamics. Silvicultural systems in even-aged and uneven-aged stands. Applied silviculture on main European species. Forest management in mountain and mediterranean forests. |
| Planned learning activities and teaching methods: | Frontal lectures, seminars, and field trips |
| Additional notes about suggested reading: | Lectures slides, handouts, and readings will be available via website https://elearning.unipd.it/scuolaamv/ |
| Textbooks (and optional supplementary readings) |
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