COURSE SYLLABUS
FOR 4362
WOOD STRUCTURE AND FOREST PRODUCTS
SPRING 2008
Course Description: Structure and properties ( physical and mechanical) of wood; tree growth and wood properties; wood products - processing and raw material needs and wood identification..
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, 3) discuss how various forestry practices influence the properties of wood and wood products, and 4) identify the major wood species in the USA. We will also discuss how the information on tree growth and wood properties can be used to change or affect policy in forest management and wood utilization so as to maintain sustainable forestry.
Text: Forest Products and Wood Science – An Introduction, Bowyer, Shmulsky, and Haygreen. Iowa State University Press. Fifth Edition. 2007.
Prerequisite: FOR 2281.
Lectures: Monday from 12:10 PM to 1:00 PM . Room 101B H.H. Chamberlin Center.
Section One: Nature of Wood – Chapters 1 - 7.
We will study the structure and types of cells found in trees (wood and bark). The exam on this material will be on February 11, 2008.
Section Two: Properties of Wood – Chapters 8 - 12.
We will study the physical and mechanical properties of wood as well as the enemies of wood. Also, we will study how forestry practices influence these properties. The exam will be on March 31, 2008.
Section Three: Forest Products – Chapters 13 - 18.
We will study how various products are made from wood, uses of the residues generated in the processing of the products, and energy aspects of those processes. This material, as well as a working knowledge of the first two sections, will be covered on the Final Exam (10:30-12:30, Wednesday April 30, 2008).
Laboratory: Monday from 1:10 PM to 4:00PM. Room 101B H.H. Chamberlin Center.
Section One: Softwoods.
We will study 20 species of softwoods both microscopic and macroscopic. You will be tested on your ability to identify these species on February 18, 2008.
Section Two: Hardwoods.
We will study 28 species of hardwoods both microscopic and macroscopic. You will be tested on your ability to identify these species on March 31, 2008.
Lab Final: You will be tested on all 48 species on April 7, 2008.
Section Three: Wood Products Manufacturing Facilities.
We will spend the last three lab classes touring wood products facilities in the area.
THERE WILL BE TWO QUIZZES GIVEN EACH WEEK. One will be on the material discussed the previous week in lecture and the other will be on the species studied in lab to that point.
Grading:
2 in-class exams @ 100 points 200 points A= > 720 points
Final Exam 100 B=> 640
Lab Exam I 50 C=> 560
Lab Exam II 50 D=> 480
Lab Final 100 F=< 480
Report 100
Lecture Quizzes 100
Lab Quizzes 100
Total 800 points
The students will be held responsible for reading the textbook and online notes before class and participating in discussions during class. Class time will be used to elaborate and explain key points mentioned in the text.
UAM or SFR Regulations
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". Cheating– using material not approved or copying from another student during an exam or quiz. Plagiarism – to steal or purloin and pass off ideas, or writings of another as one’s own.The class will uphold all aspects of Social Justice. The University is committed to providing equal educational opportunities for all students.
Students with Disabilities:It is the policy of the University of AR at 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 Harris Hall Room 120; phone 870 460-1026; TDD 870 460-1626; Fax 870 460-1926.
Attendance Regulation: Students who have excessive absences, which may begin at two hours of lecture missed, may be withdrawn from a course with a grade of "W" or "F."