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Wood Science Beyond Building
Beginner
Online
4 WeeksQuick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 2436 | yes | WVU Morgantown |
The fees for the course Wood Science Beyond Building is -
| Head | Amount in INR |
| Certificate Fees | Rs. 2,436 |
The Syllabus
Videos
- Welcome! Why Study Wood?
- Book Recommendations
- Organization Recommendations
- Forest Cover and Harvests: Part A
- Forest Cover and Harvests: Part B
- Comparing Fuel Values
- Managing Forests
- Harvesting Wood
Readings
- About Names
- Commercial Species
- Hardwoods vs Softwoods
- Characteristics and Availability of Commercially Important Woods
Assignment
- Module 1 Quiz
Discussion prompts
- Introduce Yourself
- Comparing Woods
Videos
- Wood Structure & Moisture Content: Part A
- Wood Structure & Moisture Content: Part B
- Wood Structure & Moisture Content: Part C
- Wood Challenges and Solutions
- Solving the Riddle
- Stress Tests
- Anisotropic Nature of Wood
- Wood Decay and Preservation: Part A
- Wood Decay and Preservation: Part B
- Wood Decay and Preservation: Part C
Readings
- Moisture and Normal Wood Behavior
- Moisture Relations & Physical Properties of Wood
- Drying & Control of Moisture Content & Dimensional Changes
- Wood Qualities
- Stress in Wood
- Estimating Dimensional Changes
- A Rotten Shame. 1985 Phipps Conservatory Wood Repairs Need Redoing
Assignment
- Module 2 Quiz
Discussion prompts
Wood Preservation and Decay
Videos
- Andrew White: Guitar, Part A
- Andrew White: Guitar, Part B
- Andrew White: Guitar, Part C
- Solid Wood Flooring
- Engineered Wood Flooring: Part A
- Engineered Wood Flooring: Part B
- Modern/Engineered Wood Products: Part A
- Modern/Engineered Wood Products: Part B
- Making Engineered Wood Products
Readings
- Wood Products: Introducing Andrew White
- CITES: The Lacey Act
- Engineered Wood Composites
- Historic Glued-Laminated Arches Evaluated for Structural Quality
Assignment
- Module 3 Quiz
Discussion prompts
- The Importance of Moisture Content
- Species Availability and Wood Products
Videos
- Climate Science: PartA
- Climate Science: Part B
- Life Cycle Analysis
- Life Cycle Analysis of Railroad Ties
- Invasive Species: Part A
- Invasive Species: Part B
- Land Use
- Impact of Supply and Demand
- Sustainable Management
- Bonus: Outtakes
Readings
- Understanding the Carbon Cycle; Readings from NASA
- ReThink Wood: Life Cycle Assessment
- CORRIM Fact Sheet: The Role of Forests, Management, and Forest Products on Carbon Mitigation
- Tree-of-Heaven: Ailanthus altissima
- Demand and Sustainability
- Forests and Population Growth
- Bonus: Outtakes
Assignment
- Module 4 Quiz
Discussion prompts
- Preventing, Controlling, or Using Invasive Species?