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| FNR 31110 - Identification And Basic Properties Of Wood |
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Credit Hours: 3.00. The identification of macro characteristics of North American wood species and discussion of their availability, distribution, and unique characteristics. Basic physical, mechanical and working properties of wood, including orthotropic nature of wood, grain, texture, moisture content, shrinking, specific gravity, machining, thermal properties, electrical properties, strength prosperities, natural characteristics affecting mechanical properties, also the effect of manufacturing and service environment on mechanical properties through laboratory exercises and field trips. Students will study the cellular structure and arrangement of woody biomaterials, their manufacturing characteristics and uses.
0.000 OR 3.000 Credit hours Syllabus Available Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional Schedule Types: Distance Learning, Laboratory, Lecture Offered By: College of Agriculture Department: Forestry and Natural Resources Course Attributes: Upper Division May be offered at any of the following campuses: West Lafayette Learning Outcomes: 1. Learn the identifying macro characteristics of commercially important woody biomaterials (color, odor, cellular arrangement, grain patterns, character marks, etc.) through laboratory exercises and field trips. 2. Learn the cellular structure and arrangement of woody biomaterials. 3. Know the manufacturing characteristics and uses of woody biomaterials. 4. Identify upon sight the major commercial hardwood and softwood species produced in North America. |
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