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. Minors are most commonly selected from statistics, engineering, chemistry, or business.
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 in Wood Science
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| WSE 503 | THESIS | 6-12 |
| WSE 507 | SEMINAR (Section 1 - must be taken during first year) | 1 |
| WSE 507 | SEMINAR (Section 2) | 1 |
| WSE 540 | INTRODUCTION TO WOOD SCIENCE & ENGINEERING | 2 |
| WSE 541 | WOOD STRUCTURE | 3 |
| WSE 542 | SCIENTIFIC METHODOLOGY IN PLANNING RESEARCH PROJECTS | 2 |
| Electives | ||
| Select a minimum of three courses from the following, with at least one course from each group: | 6 | |
| Group 1 | ||
| FOREST SECTOR BUSINESS & SUSTAINABILITY | ||
| WOOD CHEMISTRY | ||
| WOOD PHYSICS | ||
| Group 2 | ||
| WOOD MECHANICS | ||
| WOOD BIODETERIORATION & PRESERVATION | ||
| WOOD IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Select a minimum of 15 credits of integrated minor coursework or outside minor coursework 1 | 15 | |
| Additional approved courses 2 | 9-11 | |
| Total Credits | 45-53 | |
- 1
Coursework will be determined by your committee at the program of study meeting
- 2
Select at least one additional WSE course and then any 500-600 level courses
PhD in Wood Science
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| WSE 603 | THESIS (repeatable) | 36 |
| WSE 607 | SEMINAR (Section 1 - must be taken during first year) | 1 |
| WSE 607 | SEMINAR (Section 2 - take twice) | 2 |
| WSE 540 | INTRODUCTION TO WOOD SCIENCE & ENGINEERING | 2 |
| WSE 541 | WOOD STRUCTURE | 3 |
| WSE 542 | SCIENTIFIC METHODOLOGY IN PLANNING RESEARCH PROJECTS | 2 |
| Electives | ||
| Select a minimum of four courses from the following, with at least two courses from each group: | 8 | |
| Group 1 | ||
| FOREST SECTOR BUSINESS & SUSTAINABILITY | ||
| WOOD CHEMISTRY | ||
| WOOD PHYSICS | ||
| Group 2 | ||
| WOOD MECHANICS | ||
| WOOD BIODETERIORATION & PRESERVATION | ||
| WOOD IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Select a minimum of 18 credits of integrated minor coursework or outside minor coursework 1 | 18 | |
| Additional approved courses 2 | 40 | |
| Total Credits | 112 | |
- 1
Coursework will be determined by your committee at the program of study meeting
- 2
Select at least one additional WSE course and then any 500-600 level courses
Major Code: 3690