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FSTY 345 - Wood Materials Science |
This course provides students with a broad knowledge of wood as a material and introduces various topics of wood science. The topics include: anatomical structure of softwood and hardwood; identification of local wood species; wood-water relationships influencing strength and physical properties; and processing of forest products. Value-added strategies and product diversification through manufacturing and marketing are discussed as well as life-cycle analysis.
Credits: 3.000 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Self-Directed, Final Exam |