WSE 201 INTRODUCTION TO WOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (1)
Introduction to the breadth of disciplines and opportunities within the wood science and technology profession. Discussion of critical issues, available resources, career opportunities and professional requirements directed toward the new major or exploring student.
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WSE 210 WOOD TECHNOLOGY AND UTILIZATION (4)
Characteristics and uses of wood and fiber products; manufacturing processes; effect of tree growth and harvesting on forest products manufacturing and properties. Wood identification.
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WSE 211 WOOD PROPERTIES AND MEASUREMENTS LABORATORY (1)
Measurement of basic wood properties; measurement and grades of wood raw materials and products. Lec/lab.
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WSE 312 WOOD AND FIBER ANATOMY (4)
Minute anatomy and variability of wood species; natural characteristics and deterioration; density, cell wall properties, and wood and fiber surfaces. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
WSE 210
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WSE 314 WOOD AND FIBER PHYSICS (4)
Hygroscopic nature of the wood fiber and solid wood; wood-fluid relationships; steady-state flow processes; electrical, thermal, and sonic properties of wood and wood-based composite materials.
PREREQS:
PH 202* or PH 212*
and
PH 202 and calculus and one year general chemistry.
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WSE 316 WOOD AND FIBER CHEMISTRY (3)
Lignin, polysaccharides, and extractives of wood and bark; distribution, isolation, structure, and relationships with anatomy, properties and uses.
PREREQS:
One year of general chemistry.
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WSE 318 MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF WOOD (4)
Statics and strength of materials emphasizing wood and wood-based composites; introduction to elasticity; mechanical properties of wood; introduction to wood design. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
PH 201 or PH 211
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WSE 401 RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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WSE 403 THESIS (1-16)
PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
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WSE 405 READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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WSE 406 PROJECTS (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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WSE 407 SEMINAR (1)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 99 credits.
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WSE 411 FOREST PRODUCTS PROJECTS I (2)
Capstone course in which students plan, execute, and report a research-type project of their own choice related to the field of forest products. Project selection and planning, culminating in a written work plan. (Writing Intensive Course)
PREREQS:
WSE 312 and WSE 314 and WSE 316 and WSE 318
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WSE 412 FOREST PRODUCTS PROJECT II (2)
Capstone course in which students plan, execute, and report a research-type project of their own choice related to the field of forest products. Project is executed according to the work plan developed in WSE 411. (Writing Intensive Course)
PREREQS:
WSE 411
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WSE 413 FOREST PRODUCTS PROJECT III (2)
Capstone course in which students plan, execute, and report a research-type project of their own choice related to the field of forest products. Findings are analyzed and presented in a written report and an oral presentation. (Writing Intensive Course)
PREREQS:
WSE 412
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WSE 440 WOOD DRYING AND PRESERVATION (3)
Drying wood, including lumber, veneer, and particles. Moisture-related problems of wood during processing and in-service. Wood-destroying organisms; extending the life of wood using preservatives. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
WSE 314* or equivalent.
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WSE 441 PRIMARY WOOD PROCESSING (4)
Mechanical breakdown of lumber, veneer, and chips from a processing perspective; mill/plant layout; quality and process control applications. Field trips. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
WSE 210
and
WSE 440
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WSE 442 COMPOSITES MANUFACTURING (4)
Composites, wood adhesive and adhesion processes and plant layouts; laminated and panel products; quality control, recovery and grades. Field trips.
PREREQS:
WSE 210
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WSE 445 CHEMICAL WOOD PROCESSING AND POLLUTION CONTROL (3)
Survey of the chemical processing of wood with emphasis on its environmental impact. Topics include treating of wood to resist decay, pulping and papermaking, and adhesives used in wood composites. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
WSE 316*
and
/or equivalent.
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WSE 446 SECONDARY WOOD-PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING (3)
Application of machining, assembling, and finishing techniques to wood-based products to increase their value; the use of computers for design and process planning; environmental considerations in secondary processing. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
WSE 210
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WSE 452 PROCESS CONTROL IN THE FOREST PRODUCTS INDUSTRY (4)
Use of sensing devices, analysis methods, and hardware to control variables found in typical wood products processes.
PREREQS:
WSE 314 and (WSE 441 or WSE 442) and (ST 351 or ST 351H or BA 275)
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WSE 455 FOREST PRODUCTS MARKETING (3)
Marketing and its application in the forest products industry.
PREREQS:
BA 390*
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WSE 458 WOOD DESIGN (4)
Study of basic wood properties and design considerations. Design and behavior of wood connectors, beams, columns and beam columns. Introduction to plywood and glue laminated members. Analysis and design of structural diaphragms and shear walls.
PREREQS:
CE 381 and CE 382
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WSE 470 FORESTS, WOOD, AND CIVILIZATION (3)
Multidisciplinary examination of issues related to the roles of forests, trees, and wood in civilization, as providers of commodities, ecosystem services, and spiritual and artistic inspiration. Issues include global supply and demand, wood ownership and political power, and perceptions and uses of forest resources in different societies. (Bacc Core Course)
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WSE 499 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 99 credits.
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