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211-415 Value-adding and Marketing | |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
Coordinator | Dr E F Dougal |
Prerequisites | 211-316 Forest Products |
Semester | 1 |
Contact | 26 hours of lectures and 39 hours of practical work |
Subject Description | 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. Subject content includes: 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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