Science and Engineering Option
This option is available within the Wood Innovation for Sustainability major at the following location:
- Corvallis
The Science and Engineering option (S&E) is a flexible program providing a strong foundation in the sciences. Students develop a deep understanding of wood as a material, preparing them for various technical jobs that involve trouble-shooting, problem-solving manufacturing processes, and research and development. This option also is well suited for students wishing to continue on to graduate school. Students select courses that complement their interests.
Option Code: 289
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
- Describe fundamental properties and performance aspects that must be considered when using wood (rather than steel, concrete, or other synthetic materials) in industrial production, as a building material, or in aesthetics and design.
- Calculate wood moisture content and specific gravity and explain the concepts of equilibrium moisture content and fiber saturation point.
- Analyze and communicate scientific and technical information.
- Describe and diagram major conversion processes from downed log to final product.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| CH 123 | *GENERAL CHEMISTRY | 5 |
| ECON 201Z | +*PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS | 4 |
| MTH 251Z & MTH 252Z & MTH 254 | +*DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS and INTEGRAL CALCULUS and VECTOR CALCULUS I | 12 |
| PH 201 | +*GENERAL PHYSICS | 4-5 |
| or PH 211 | +*GENERAL PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS | |
| PH 202 | *GENERAL PHYSICS | 4-5 |
| or PH 212 | *GENERAL PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS | |
| PH 203 | *GENERAL PHYSICS | 4-5 |
| or PH 213 | *GENERAL PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS | |
| ST 314 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS FOR ENGINEERS | 3-4 |
| or ST 243Z | +ELEMENTARY STATISTICS I | |
| or ST 351 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL METHODS | |
| WSE 321 | WOOD CHEMISTRY | 3 |
| WSE 324 | PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF WOOD PRACTICUM | 4 |
| WSE 425 | TIMBER TECTONICS IN THE DIGITAL AGE | 4 |
| WSE 430 | FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINEERING MECHANICS | 4 |
| WSE 462 | ADVANCED WOOD MANUFACTURING 1 | 4 |
| WSE 463 | ADVANCED MANUFACTURING 2 | 4 |
| WSE 471 | RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS | 3 |
| Approved Area of Concentration | ||
| Select a 16-credit program of study, including 12 upper-division credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 78 | |
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Baccalaureate Core course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in a catalog year up to 2024-2025
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Core Education course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in catalog year 2025-2026 and beyond
Option Code: 289