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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture : Forestry
211-415 Value-adding & Marketing |
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Credit Points: | 12.5 | |
Coordinator: | Dr E F Dougal | |
Prerequisite/s: | 211-316 Forest Products | |
Timetable: | Semester 1 | |
Contact: | 26 hours of lectures and 39 hours of practical work | |
Objectives: | On completion of this subject students should be able to: understand principles and practice in marketing of wood based products locally and internationally; understand economic principles involved in further processing and value-adding, comprehend information concerning the variability of wood structure and properties; critically review information regarding the genetic, silvicultural and environmental factors influencing tree development and wood properties as related to end use. | |
Content: | Forest products marketing; world market trends in forest products; marketing plan development; value-adding and product development; wood quality-tree growth relationships; genetic, silvicultural and environmental factors influencing tree development and wood properties as related to end use. | |
Assessment: | A 3-hour written examination at the end of the subject. Practical tests may be given throughout the semester. Marks may also be given for assignments, seminars, projects and practical work. | |
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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture : Forestry
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