Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course the student

  • knows the key commercial wood products and is familiar with their structure, properties, general performance characteristics and main applications
  • is able to describe the situations in which particular materials or products should be used
  • is familiar with the main regulations and standards covering the use of wood and wood products and knows the key product testing standards
  • knows the carbon storage potential of wood products and is familiar with the principles of life cycle assessment applied to wood products and wood construction
  • knows about the main physical and biological degradation mechanisms affecting the performance of wood
  • is familiar with how the durability and other performance characteristics of wood can be enhanced by applying appropriate design principles, preservation treatment, modifying wood and coating

Credits: 5

Schedule: 28.02.2019 - 23.05.2019

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Lauri Rautkari

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Lauri Rautkari

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Structure, properties and applications of wood products including the relevant performance standards; mechanical and physical (e.g. thermal) performance characteristics of wood products in service; resource efficiency and environmental footprint of wood and wood products, including life cycle analyses and carbon storage; long-term performance of wood and wood products, including physical and biological degradation; enhancing performance through appropriate design, wood modification, preservation and coating

  • Applies in this implementation:

    There will be only 6 lectures on this course, but rather large "project work" where you will desing and test new product that you will develop during the course. I will tell more abouit the course during first lecture. The course is suitable for CHEM students and civil engineers. 

    The course will be evaluated by:

    • Home-exam
    • Project work
    • Learning diarys (from lectures)

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Lectures 8-12 h

    Exercises 8-12 h

    Excursions and/or project work 81-99 h

    Other independent studying 20-30 h

     

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Lectures 8-12 h

    Exercises 8-12 h

    Excursions and/or project work 81-99 h

    Other independent studying 20-30 h

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    To be announced later

SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    4 Quality Education

    5 Gender Equality

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action