Course code MežZP047
Credit points 3
Mechanization of Forestry Work
Total Hours in Course81
Independent study hours81
Date of course confirmation02.02.2021
Responsible UnitInstitute of Forest Management
Course developers
Aleksandrs Saveļjevs
Dr. sc. ing.
lect.
Māris Davidāns
Mg. sc. ing.
Ziedonis Sarmulis
Dr. sc. ing.
Prior knowledge
MežZ3046, Mechanization of Forestry Work I
Course abstract
Practice is based on theoretical basics of understanding the forest machines action principle.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
After the course, the student will have:
• Knowledge of the construction and operational principles of machinery used in logging; (practice report)
• Skills to carry out visual and technical assessments of logging techniques; (practice report) • Competencies - Responsible advice to forest workers on the feasibility of logging machines in the specific development of felling areas. (practice report)
Course Content(Calendar)
1. The principles of Harvester's operation.
2. The principles of Harvester's operation.
3. Work in the forest with forest techniques.
4. Work in the forest with forest techniques.
5. Work in the forest with forest techniques.
6. Work in the forest with forest techniques.
7. J.deer, Volvo and Ponsse logging and forestry techniques.
8. J.deer, Volvo and Ponsse logging and forestry techniques.
9. J.deer, Volvo and Ponsse logging and forestry techniques.
10. Closing the practice.
Requirements for awarding credit points
Practice report written and successfully defended. 100% practice visit.
Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work
Independent preparation for the control of knowledge by studying special literature and using the learning resources available in the e-study environment within the study course.
Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes
Practice visit. Practice report.
Compulsory reading
1. Kobcevs A. Lietišķā mehānika. Rīga 2006. Nav LLU FB
2. Merkle D., Štraiders B., Toms M. Hidraulika. Rīga: Festo, 2000. 283 lpp.
3. Жуков А.B., Федоренчик A.C., Kopoбkин B.A., Бычек A.H. Лесные машины „Беларус”. Минск, 2001.
4. Uusitalo J. Introduction to forest operations and technology. Hameenlinna, 2010.
5. Davidāns M., Saveļjevs A., Strūbergs A., Traktortehnika meža darbos. Jelgava, 2019, Studentu biedrība Šalkone, 140 lpp.
Further reading
1. Miķelsons Z., Pīrs V. Spēkratu konstrukcijas. Rīga: Jelgava, 2008.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Baltijas Koks, ISSN 1407-6667
2. International Forest Industries, ISSN 1392-1355
Notes
The study course is included in the compulsory part of full-time and part-time studies of the professional higher education bachelor study program “Forest Engineer” of the Faculty of Forestry.