FORE327-11S2 (C) Semester Two 2011

Wood Science

30 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 11 July 2011
End Date: Sunday, 13 November 2011
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 24 July 2011
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 9 October 2011

Description

Wood science (chemical, biological and physical phenomena of wood). Chemical composition and ultrastructure of the woody cell wall; biological processes of wood formation; anatomy of wood; physical behaviour of wood; the interaction of wood with water; the variability of wood properties; factors influencing wood properties; wood quality based on wood properties and product requirements; the implication of silviculture and forest management practices on wood properties. Wood processing: Sawmilling; solid wood processing; timber drying; wood preservation; timber grading; wooden panel manufacturing (particle boards, MDF, OSB, plywood); pulp & paper production; energy sector; the advantages and disadvantages for processing wood in a particular way.

Restrictions

ENFO327, FORE327 prior to 2011

Course Coordinator

Clemens Altaner

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Lab Reports 20% 4 @ 5% each
Oral Presentation 10%
Written Report 10%
Mid-Term Test 25%
End-of-Year Exam 35%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,495.00

International fee $7,450.00

* 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 .

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