ENFO410-26W (C) Whole Year 2026

Forest Engineering Research

30 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
End Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 15 March 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 23 August 2026

Description

Research methods and a major research project focussed on the application of engineering principles to the solution of a forest engineering problem. Project management principles, productivity study techniques and ergonomics will be taught within the scope of the course. Research methods will include effective literature review, research design, data collection, analyses and reporting. Topic to be established in class with industry and student input.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Director of Studies, Forest Engineering.

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lab A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01-P1 Wednesday 15:00 - 17:00 Forestry 150
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May
01-P2 Tuesday 14:00 - 16:00 Forestry 150
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Participation 10%
The Goal review 5%
Critical Research Paper Review 5%
Research Work Plan and Literature Review 10%
Group Project 15%
Draft Research Report 5%
Final Research Report 40%
Final Project Presentation 10%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $2,869.00

International fee $13,264.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Forestry .

All ENFO410 Occurrences

  • ENFO410-26W (C) Whole Year 2026