| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Mensuration | ORU201 | 3. Semester | 2 + 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Associate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hayati ZENGİN |
| Instructor(s) |
Hayati ZENGİN |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The main objective of this course is to give students field experience in the forest areas and timber volume estimation for stand or trees. |
| Course Content | Definition, objectives, scope and importance of forest mensurations, Principles, methods and tools of measuring diameter and height of trees.Form and shapes of trees, taper functions and equations, stem analysis, Standard forest measurement equipment and determination of error and error types, Stand variables and measurements of basal area, canopy cover and dominant height, stock measurement., Definition, types of forest inventory and objectives of forest inventory. Stand growth parameters (stand density and diversity, diameter, height, age, structure), Measurement of log and tree volumes, Construction of tree volume and increment tables, Evaluating tree volume tables, testing volume tables and checking their suitability, Field survey and tabulating the data, Estimation of growth and yield, and site classification based on field survey, using yield tables, Volume estimation for nonwood forest products , Evaluation of tree volume tables and testing field knowledge |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Volume estimation based on stem forms - Volume estimation based on stem forms - Mensuration of tree and stand attributes - Mensuration of tree and stand attributes - Utilization of tree volume tables - Utilization of tree volume tables - Field inventory and sampling techniques - Field inventory and sampling techniques - Volume estimation and formula derivation for trees in forestry applications - Volume estimation and formula derivation for trees in forestry applications - Using knowledge/skill acquired during the course in work environment effectively. - Using knowledge/skill acquired during the course in work environment effectively. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Definition, objectives, scope and importance of forest mensurations | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 2. Week | Principles, methods and tools of measuring diameter and height of trees. | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 3. Week | Form and shapes of trees, taper functions and equations, stem analysis | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 4. Week | Standard forest measurement equipment and determination of error and error types | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 5. Week | Stand variables and measurements of basal area, canopy cover and dominant height, stock measurement. | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 6. Week | Definition, types of forest inventory and objectives of forest inventory. | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 7. Week | Stand growth parameters (stand density and diversity, diameter, height, age, structure) | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 8. Week | Mid-term exam | Other Activities |
| 9. Week | Measurement of log and tree volumes | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 10. Week | Construction of tree volume and increment tables | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 11. Week | Evaluating tree volume tables, testing volume tables and checking their suitability | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 12. Week | Field survey and tabulating the data | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 13. Week | Estimation of growth and yield, and site classification based on field survey, using yield tables | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 14. Week | Volume estimation for nonwood forest products, Evaluation of tree volume tables and testing field knowledge | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| • Fırat, F., 1973, Dendrometri, Ders Kitabı, İstanbul. • Kalıpsız, A., 1984, Dendrometri, Ders Kitabı, İstanbul • B.Husch, T.W. Beers, j.A., Kershaw, 2003, Forest Mensuration, California |
| • Fırat, F., 1973, Dendrometri, Ders Kitabı, İstanbul. • Kalıpsız, A., 1984, Dendrometri, Ders Kitabı, İstanbul • B.Husch, T.W. Beers, j.A., Kershaw, 2003, Forest Mensuration, California |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 40,60 |
| PY5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 40,60 |
| PY6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal Expression | 14 | 14 | 196 |
| Visual Presentation | 14 | 14 | 196 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Homework 1 | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Homework 2 | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Practice | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Total Workload | 464 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 3.0 | ||
