Further Information
The Department aims to promote the development and transmission of knowledge in science, technology and techniques applied in Forestry and Projects of the Natural Environment through teaching and applied research and to provide students with the necessary skills to ensure an excellent training for their scientific and professional career, development and prospects.
The duration of basic studies in the Department of Forestry and Natural Environment Management is eight (8) I16semesters, including six months of practical training.
During the seven (7) semesters, studies include theoretical teaching, practical exercises, laboratory exercises, seminars and study visits. In the eighth semester practical training in the profession takes place and the preparation of the Thesis is completed.
All courses listed in the Department's course list are classified into two categories:
a. Compulsory Courses
b. Compulsory Selection Courses
In terms of content, both compulsory and compulsory selection courses are classified into four categories:
1. General Foundation Courses including, among others, subjects about positive, technical, biological and ecological sciences etc.
2. Special Foundation Courses including, among others, subjects about specific technical and biological knowledge objects etc.
3. specialty Courses including, among others, subjects related to the handling of vegetation, grassland management, forest roads, mountainous water control projects, etc.
4. Special category of courses on Administration - Economy - Law - Humanities with subjects such as: Forest Economics and Evaluation, Forestry - Environmental Policy and Law, Forest Management, etc. These subjects are essential for the organization and administration of services, businesses, areas management agencies and organizations related to the specialty.
Specialty Courses from the Group of Compulsory Selection Courses enable students of the 5th, 6th and 7th semesters choose a total of four courses.
Teaching in the Department focuses on fundamental principles, applications and relationships of various forestry issues and natural environmental projects for integrated education of students. Lectures, which relate to the theoretical analysis and synthesis, are accompanied by workshops in the form of laboratory exercises, working groups and practice exercises.
Practice exercises, as applications of the theory, are declared in the theoretical part of the course and, by their nature, require an active participation of students throughout the semester. They include tutorials, case studies, individual and group work, literature reviews, video projections, etc.
Special attention is given to the development of personal skills of the student, including the development of initiatives, critical thought and ability to solve problems.
The preparation of Thesis ensures the deepening of the Department seniors in a serious topical applied research topic or an object that is directly related to the specialization of studies.
Exercise in the Profession (Practice) lasts six (6) calendar months. It is guided and evaluated, and forms an essential part of education.
Relation To Employment
The qualification is essential for practicing the profession of Forestry Technologist.
Transitions
Access to this type of qualification have those who have completed at least the secondary education (level 4).
Holders of such qualifications gain access to study programmes at the same level or at level 7 or 8.
Ways To Aquire
Qualifications of this type are acquired via formal education.