3513142 Basics of Wood Materials Science, 4 Cp
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3513142 |
Validity |
01.01.2015 -
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Name |
Basics of Wood Materials Science |
Abbreviation |
BasicsofWMS |
Credits |
4 Cp |
Date of expiry |
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Type | Advanced Studies |
Subject | 0951 Forestry |
Class | Study Unit |
Hours |
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Grading | 0-5 |
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Organisation |
Forest Sciences (J) |
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Teachers
Description
Learning outcomes |
Cognitive skills: After the course the students will understand the basic structure-property relationships, effects of environmental factors on wood properties and behaviour, as well as the properties and manufacturing principles of the most important wood based products. Students get familiar with industrial production processes and research and development methods in the field of wood materials science.
General skills: Basic wood science research methodology, academic writing and presentation skills, teamworking, information search. The course is especially targeted for the first year students of MSc Wood Materials Science. |
Content |
Wood structure and properties, wood based products, wood materials science methodologies and research fields. |
Modes of study |
Lectures (16 h). Excursions and learning tasks (12 h). Poster and its presentation as a team (6 h). Individual writing of literature review and feedback discussion (50 h). Individual learning (24h). |
Study materials |
To be delivered during the course. |
Evaluation criteria |
Examination 0-5 (0 = failed, 5 = excellent). |
Teachers |
Wood Materials Science professor |
Time |
Every year, next time in September 2018. |
Campus |
Joensuu, video connection to Kuopio campus. |
Further information |
The course is held in English. The course is mainly intended as an orientation course for new MSc Wood Materials Science students. |
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Letter (J, K) in front of the name of the course/exam indicates the campus on which teaching or exam takes place: J = Joensuu, K = Kuopio.
Present and future teaching
Future exams