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Wood Science (WSC 110)

Term: 2019-2020 AY - Fall Semester

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John T PietroskiShow MyInfo popup for John T Pietroski
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This course explores forest trees and the lumber derived from them from both an applied and scientific perspective. The couse focuses on the sustainable production and use of wood as a building material or energy source. The biological and physical properties associated with trees and wood will be investigated. Other topics include drying, machining, bending and joining wood, woodlot management, and wood as fuel. Students will gain hands-on experience in tree and wood identification.