Detailed Information

FOR10020 - Trees and Forests in Ireland (Audit) - 2017

This module will provide an introduction to several different aspects of trees and forestry.
One component is the basics of dendrology (tree species identification). Here, the theoretical concepts of identifying trees will be covered, along with the terminology associated with this. The general characteristics of a number of different tree genera and the specific qualities of a limited number of individual tree species will also be covered.
The other component will provide an introduction to several aspects of forestry, including the basic theory of timber mensuration (tree and timber measurement) and the equipment and methodologies employed in measuring trees and timber; the main characteristics of the major forest biomes, the history of forests and forestry development, the pattern of tree growth, forest harvesting and the relevance of forests and trees in the global carbon cycle.

Dates	Schedule	Time	Venue/Location	Fee €
12 Sep 2017 to 29 Nov 2017	Sessions: 24 Tues 14:00 - 16:00 Wed 12:00 - 13.00 All students must check their online timetable before the module begins, as all modules are subject to timetable or room changes.	14:00	Belfield	350.00

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Semester

Semester 1

Level

Level 1

Module Schedule

Lectures: Tuesdays, 14:00 - 16:00 (Practicals) and Wednesdays, 12:00 - 13:00 beginning September 11th

If you are taking this module for credit, please take note of the dates below:

Term dates for revision: Saturday, 1 December - Sunday, 9 December

Term dates for exams: Monday, 10 December - Friday, 21 December

Fees Explained

Open Learning Fee (audit only) €350 per module

Open Learning Fee (with assessment) €500 per 5 credit module

Upgrading from audit to credit: You may upgrade from being an audit student to a credit student up to three weeks into term. Please note, however, that you can't change back to being an audit student - if you decide not to complete the assignments and/or sit the exams, this will appear on your academic record.

Concessions
There are no concessions available for Open Learning modules.

Refunds
Refunds may in some instances be available for extenuating circumstances, such as serious illness, within two weeks of the start of the module. Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing, with supporting docments where appropriate.

Module Coordinator

Marie Doyle