Wood Science and Technology
Guest lectures, study visits and project-related tasks are mandatory.
Information from the course leader
Hi Everybody,
On behalf of the course organizers we would like to welcome you to course and hope very much you will find the lectures and practicals interesting and rewarding. For your information, the introductory lectures on the 15th of January will be conducted in the Wood Science Building, Vallvägen 9C that lies in the south east corner of Ultuna campus. You will find instructions on how to get to us with: https://www.slu.se/institutioner/skogens-biomaterial-teknologi/TRV/kontakt-trv/
Looking forward to meeting you,
Nasko & Geoff
Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
SG0213-30228 - Course evaluation report
Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.
Additional course evaluations for SG0213
Academic year 2022/2023
Wood Science and Technology (SG0213-30241)
2023-01-16 - 2023-03-21
Academic year 2021/2022
Wood Science and Technology (SG0213-30043)
2022-01-17 - 2022-03-23
Academic year 2020/2021
Wood Science and Technology (SG0213-30025)
2021-01-18 - 2021-03-23
Academic year 2019/2020
Wood Science and Technology (SG0213-30049)
2020-01-20 - 2020-03-24
Academic year 2018/2019
Wood Science and Technology (SG0213-30083)
2019-01-21 - 2019-03-25
Academic year 2017/2018
Wood Science and Technology (SG0213-20151)
2017-10-30 - 2018-01-14
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
SG0213 Wood Science and Technology, 15.0 Credits
Trävetenskap och träteknologiSubjects
Forest Science Forest scienceEducation cycle
Master’s levelModules
Title | Credits | Code |
---|---|---|
Single module | 15.0 | 0201 |
Advanced study in the main field
Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsMaster’s level (A1N)
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
EnglishPrior knowledge
The equivalent of 120 credits at basic level including:- 60 credits Forest science, or
- 60 credits Forest management, or
- 60 credits Agricultural science, or
- 60 credits Biology, or
- 60 credits Technology
and
English 6
Objectives
The aim of the course is to provide a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of forest wood materials starting from molecules through micro- and macrostructure with respect to function and applications in end-products including bio-economy aspects.
The overall objectives of the course is to provide students an in-depth knowledge of wood and lignocellulose as raw material for conventional and modern technological processes.
After completing the course the students should:
account for the fundamental basis of wood molecules, the nanostructure and macromolecular structure of wood cells and their importance for final products whether as solid wood, in biocomposites or as a source of chemicals or energy.
distinguish between softwoods and hardwoods at macro- and microscopic levels and apply taxonomic keys for identification and know how to distinguish illegally imported wood species.
summarize the mechanical and physical properties of wood materials including strength testing, grading and classification and thereby restrictions for using solid wood in different end purposes.
contrast and criticize the use of plant fibre materials in conventional and modern biocomposites for diverse end-uses and advantages and disadvantages compared with solid wood.
summarize primary and secondary processing of wood in mechanical and chemical pulping and concepts of modern biorefineries and their applications.
compare concepts of the natural durability of wood and fibre materials and conventional and modern approaches for prolonging the service life of wood materials against decay in-ground and above ground contact situations including environmental restrictions and international standards of testing.
relate to modern developments on the use of engineered wood in high rise buildings and bridge constructions.
communicate in writing and orally as well as lead seminar discussions on current research in the area of wood science and technology.
Content
Areas discussed during the course include fundamental and advanced properties of wood, fibre materials, biocomposites, their durability and biodeterioration, protection, processing and testing. Aspects of biomaterial modification and industrial process technologies including sawmilling, pulp and paper manufacture and bio-refineries and future potential of lignocellulose in advanced materials will also be discussed.
The course will consist of traditional lectures, practical laboratory exercises (e.g. light microscopy), demonstrations (e.g. electron microscopy, wood impregnation, strength testing, and field tests), student seminars (group work) and case studies. Study visits will be made to appropriate industries (e.g. chemical and mechanical pulp mills, sawmill, industrial impregnation plant, bio-refinery plant). Invited lecturers will come from industry and other leading research organizations from outside SLU.
Guest lectures, study visits and project related tasks are compulsory
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
Approved written assignments, approved oral seminars, approved exercises.
Active participation in compulsory parts of the course. Approved written or oral examination.
If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Additional information
In order to complete the course, prior knowledge on biomaterials is recommended. This knowledge could be obtained for example through a basic course in wood science/wood technology (7,5 hp), wood products or fiber materials. Even basic knowledge in organic Chemistry corresponding to Chemistry 2 in the Swedish Upper Secondary School.SLU is environmentally certified according to ISO 14001. A large part of our courses
cover knowledge and skills that contribute positively to the environment. To further
strengthen this, we have specific environmental goals for the education. Students are
welcome to suggest actions regarding the course’s content and implementation that lead
to improvements for the environment. For more information, see webpage www.slu.se.
Responsible department
Department of Forest Biomaterials and Technology
Litterature list
Basic literature
- Nylinder, M. and Fryk, H. (2011) Timmer. ISBN 978-91-576-9030-2
- Nylinder, M. and Fryk, H. (2015) Massaved. ISBN 978-91-576-9306-8
- Haygreen, J.G. and Bowyer, J.L. (2007) 5th edition. Forest Products and Wood Science. Blackwell Publishing.
- Tsoumis, G. (1991) Science and Technology of Wood; Structure, Properties, Utilization. ISBN: 978-3-941300-22-4
**Additional literature**
- Daniel, G. Wood and Fibre Morphology. (2009) In: Wood Chemistry and Biotechnology, ch. 3 pp 46-59 (Eds M. Ek, G. Gellerstedt, G. Henriksson. De Gruyter. ISBN 978-3-11-021339-3.
- Eriksson, L., G. Daniel, L. Ödberg (2005) WURC Ett kompetenscentrum för skogindustrin. Wood Ultrastructure Research Centre; pp. 1-12
- Berggren, R. 2003. Strength Delivery- Changes in fiber properties and morphological organization during industrial processing: a literature review. WURC Report 5, 11 pages.
- Wood-damaging fungi. Management of Wood-destroying pests. Chapter 7. pp 85-91.
- Eaton, R.A. & M.D.C. Hale (1993) Wood; Decay, pests and protection. Chap. 4 Effect of decay on the mechanical properties of timber; pp. 111-129
- Eaton, R.A. & M.D.C. Hale (1993) Wood; Decay, pests and protection. Chap. 15. Natural durability; pp. 311-318
- Callum A. S. Hill (2006) Wood Modification: Chemical, Thermal and Other Processes. ISBN: 978-0-470-02172-9
- Rowell, R.M. (1998) Property enhanced natural fiber composite materials based on chemical modification. In: Science & Technology of polymers and Advanced Materials. Ed. By P.N. Prasad et al., Plenum Press, NY
- Handbook of wood chemistry and wood composites (edited by R. Rowell) (2013) ISBN 978-1-4398-5380 (only chapter 3 – Wood composites).
- Daniel, et al., (2009) Energy consumption in refining Scots pine and Norway spruce TMP is governed by fiber morphology and ultrastructure. In Proceedings of the IMPC conference, Sunsdvall; pp. 82-86
- Copies of OHs