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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture : Forestry
211-316 Forest Products |
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Credit Points: | 12 | |
Coordinator: | Dr E F Dougal | |
Prerequisite/s: | 211-258 Wood Science 1 | |
Timetable: | Semester 1 | |
Contact: | 24 hours of lectures and 36 hours of practical work | |
Objectives: | On completion of this subject, students should: be able to write a technical report which meets a minimum standard in terms of presentation and content; understand the basic principles, mechanisms, industry structure and issues involved in timber gluing, wood preservation, timber drying, and chemical modification of wood; understand the sawmilling process, types of products produced and timber grading; describe the basic manufacturing steps and industry structure for solid and composite wood products and pulp and paper products; analyse, synthesise and evaluate information concerning wood and fibre properties, product properties, process and technology limitations, and basic market forces with regard to the use of forests for timber utilisation. | |
Content: | Wood adhesives, drying and preservation. Sawmilling, timber grading, further processing and value-adding. Raw material requirements, properties and markets, and production of solid and composite wood products, pulp and paper and alternative forest products. | |
Assessment: | One 3-hour written examination at the end of the semester. Practical tests may be given throughout the semester. Marks may also be given for assignments, projects and written reports on practical work. | |
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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture : Forestry
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