Wood Science Graduate Major (MS, PhD)
This program is available at the following location:
- Corvallis
The Department of Wood Science and Engineering offers graduate programs leading toward the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Wood Science. Thesis research and academic programs can be developed in the many special disciplines represented by the faculty.
Many students pursue a dual major degree in wood science and a field of engineering or science. A wide variety of science, engineering and business opportunities are available.
Graduate students in wood science come from a wide range of undergraduate degree programs in science, engineering, and business.
Excellent laboratories are available for teaching and research in Richardson Hall, Peavy Hall, Emmerson Advanced Wood Products Laboratory, and the Oak Creek Laboratory. Student research involves seeking solutions to current problems in renewable materials science, other sciences such as chemistry, physics and biology, engineering, business or related fields. Most graduate students are employed as part-time graduate assistants.
Graduates with advanced degrees find employment in research and development, management or technical positions in the private sector, as university faculty or in technical public service positions.
Major Code: 3690
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
MS
- Conduct research or produce some other form of creative work.
- Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
- Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner.
PhD
- Produce and defend an original significant contribution to knowledge.
- Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
- Conduct scholarly activities in an ethical manner.
MS
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| WSE 503 | THESIS | 6-12 |
| WSE 507 | SEMINAR | 1 |
| WSE 517 | BEGINNING SEMINAR | 1 |
| WSE 541 | WOOD STRUCTURE | 4 |
| WSE 544 | WOOD CHEMISTRY | 4 |
| WSE 545 | WOOD PHYSICS | 4 |
| FES 520 | POSING RESEARCH QUESTIONS | 2-3 |
| or FOR 528 | PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION AND ETHICS | |
| or GRAD 520 | RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH | |
| Select any 500-600 level courses, including at least one WSE course | 16-23 | |
| Total Credits | 45 | |
PhD
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| WSE 603 | THESIS (repeatable) | 36 |
| WSE 607 | SEMINAR (repeatable) | 2 |
| WSE 517 | BEGINNING SEMINAR | 1 |
| WSE 541 | WOOD STRUCTURE | 4 |
| WSE 544 | WOOD CHEMISTRY | 4 |
| WSE 545 | WOOD PHYSICS | 4 |
| FES 520 | POSING RESEARCH QUESTIONS | 2-3 |
| or FOR 528 | PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION AND ETHICS | |
| or GRAD 520 | RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH | |
| Select any 500-600 level courses, including at least one WSE course | 54-55 | |
| Total Credits | 108 | |
Major Code: 3690