Course code MežZP049

Credit points 4.50

Forest Science II

Total Hours in Course120

Independent study hours120

Date of course confirmation23.03.2021

Responsible UnitInstitute of Forest Management

Course developers

author prof.

Olga Miezīte

Dr. silv.

author reserch

Dagnis Dubrovskis

Dr. silv.

Prior knowledge

Mate4011, Applications of Mathematical Methods

MežZ5036, Forest Ecology

Course abstract

During the scientific-research training (3 weeks) Master`s students, according to the topic of Master`s paper, study and master the skills and experience to carry out scientific research, in order to use independetly the up-to-date methods of research. Also Master`s students coolect the data for Master`s paper and carry out experimental research.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Master's students acquire and strengthen knowledge about the course of scientific research work. Skills are developed to search for information, develop research methodology, plan and conduct experiments, process the obtained data. As a result, master's students are competent to carry out scientific research and develop a Master's thesis. / The work manager must submit digitized, appropriately systematized empirical data, as well as an overview of the work done.

Course Content(Calendar)

1. Collection and systematization of planned empirical data.
2. Collection and systematization of planned empirical data.
3. Collection and systematization of planned empirical data.

Requirements for awarding credit points

An individual overview of the works carried out during the internship and the information collected by the supervisor must be written and submitted.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

The student works independently according to the individual plan under the supervision of the supervisor.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

1.An individual report on the works performed during the internship and the information collected has been successfully written.
2. Traineeship report has been included and digitized and systematized empirical data have been submitted to the supervisor.

Compulsory reading

Studiju noslēguma darbu struktūra un noformēšana: metodiskie norādījumi [tiešsaiste]. Sast. L.Sisenis, A. Ābele. Jelgava: LLU, 2015. 18 lpp [Skatīts 20.01.2021.]. Pieejams: http://www.mf.llu.lv/getfile.php?id=1383 Arhipova I., Bāliņa S. Statistika ekonomikā un biznesā. Rīga: Datorzinību centrs, 2006. 362 lpp.

Further reading

1. Arhipova I., Bāliņa S. Statistika ar Microsoft Excel ikvienam: mācību līdzeklis 1.daļa, Rīga, Datorzinību Centrs, 1999. 168 lpp.
2. Arhipova I., Bāliņa S. Statistika ar Microsoft Excel ikvienam: mācību līdzeklis 2.daļa, Rīga, Datorzinību Centrs, 2000. 136 lpp. 3. Mūze B., Pakalna D., Kalniņa I. Bibliogrāfiskās norādes un atsauces: metodiskais līdzeklis. Rīga, LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, 2005. 133 lpp.

Periodicals and other sources

1. Rural Sustainability Research. Former: Proceedings of the Latvia University of Agriculture. Berlin: De Gruyter Open. ISSN: 2256-0939 http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/plua
2. "Baltic Forestry. ISSN 1392-1355 https://www.balticforestry.mi.lt/bf/ 3. Rakstu krājums "Mežzinātne"; www.silava/mezzinatne/lv. ISSN 1407-270X

Notes

Research practice is included in the compulsory part of the master's study program.