Course Description: Structure and properties ( physical and mechanical) of wood; tree growth and wood properties; wood products - processing and raw material needs.

Objectives: The purpose of this course is to educate the student about wood: properties and products. At the end of this course, the student should be able to: 1) discuss tree growth and cell structures in wood, 2) describe how various wood products are manufactured, and 3) discuss how various forestry practices influence the properties of wood and wood products. We will also discuss how the information on tree growth and wood properties can be used to insure adequate wood supply and maintain sustainable forestry.

Text: Forest Products and Wood Science – An Introduction, Haygreen and Bowyer. Iowa State University Press. Third Edition. 1996.

Prerequisite: Grad Student or instructor’s permission. Having completed FOR 4362 or similar course is preferred.

Lectures: Monday from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM . Room 212 H.H. Chamberlin Center. As usual Martin Luther King’s Birthday falls on the first Monday of classes; therefore, this course will start on the second week of classes.

Week 1: Nature of Wood - review chapters 1 - 7

We will review the structure and types of cells found in trees (wood and Bark).

Week 2: Properties of Wood - review chapters 8 - 10

We will review the physical and mechanical properties of wood.

Week 3: Exam I

Weeks 4 - 7: Tree Growth and Wood Properties. Chapter 12 as well as outside readings that will be assigned. We will discuss how the environment and silvicultural treatments affect the wood produced.

Week 8: Exam II

Weeks 9 - 11: Wood Products. Chapter 13-16 as well as outside readings that will be assigned. We will discuss how the different types of products are produced, their properties, and raw material requirements.

Week 12: Exam III

Weeks 13 - 14: We will discuss the affects of sustainable forestry, intensive management, and set asides on the forest products industry.

Finals Week: Papers will be due on the subject of how forestry practices will change the wood products industries, regionally, nationally, and globally in the next 25 years.

Grading:

The students will be held responsible for reading the textbook and outside readings before class and participating in discussions during class. Class time will be used to elaborate and explain key points mentioned in the text.

Disorderly conduct or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated in the School of Forest Resources. Such conduct may result in dismissal from classes. Professional Ethics and Social Etiquette will be maintained in class. First violation - warning, second violation - asked to leave class, third violation - asked to drop class. Cheating will not be tolerated. verified cases of cheating will receive a grade of zero for the test. Repeat offenses will result in expulsion from the class with a grade of "F".

The class will uphold all aspects of Social Justice. The University is committed to providing equal educational opportunities for all students. It is the policy of the University of Arkansas-Monticello to accommodate individuals with disabilities pursuant to federal law and the University’s commitment to equal educational opportunities. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the instructor of any necessary accommodations at the beginning of the course. Any student requiring accommodations should contact the Office of Special Student Services located in the Southeast corner of the Student Services Center, phone 87–460-1154; TDD 870-460-1251; fax 870-460-1810.