Wood as raw materialLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You identify the most important domestic tree species macroscopically. You know the microscopic and chemical structure and the physical properties of wood. You are able to identify the defects in wood and you know their significance in the woodprocessing industry. You can analyse the connection between raw material and end products in the different stages of refining processes of the forest industry.

Content

What are the features of the microscopic and macroscopic structure wood material ?
What kind of impacts can the physical and chemical properties cause in woodprocessing industry?
What are the most important processing methods in the woodprocessing, paper and cardboard industry?

Accomplishment methods

Students can
use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.
work as team members in a goal-oriented way.
justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.