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  • COURSE INFO

    The course is organized as online course. You may follow the course independently whenever it is suitable for you during the III period / 2024. The course includes reading materials, short videos, exercises and online exams. Teaching language is English.

    This course is available to all Aalto students (register in Sisu) but also to anyone interested through Aalto Open University.

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    • Schedule

      • The course starts with an online Introduction on Mon 8.1.2024 at 13.15–14.00 
        • See recording below
      • DL for finishing all exams is Wed 14.2.2024 (at 23:59)
      • Closing session is online Fri 16.2.2024 13.15–14.00.
        • See recording below

      (participation in the introduction and closing sessions are not mandatory, but recommended - we will make short recordings excluding discussion to be watched later)

      How to pass the course?

      You need to fulfill all the following requirements to pass this course:

      1. Follow the online teaching material in the MyCourses workspace 
        • 3 sections, each having 2-4 interactive books
      2. Practice with all the online quizzes (1 quiz after each book).
        • You need to get 100% correct from the quizzes and you may re-do the quizzes several times.
      3. Do the  3 online exams in MyCourses by Wed 14.2.2024. The exams you may do only once.
        • Exam opens once you 100% correct from the quizzes of that particular section.
      4. Give feedback in MyCourses by Fri 23.2.2024


    • Eager to get started?


      • In case you want additional material to learn about wood material science, a useful source would be the book “Timber, its nature and behaviour” by Dinwoodie, J. M. (excluding chapter 9: Processing of Timber). The book covers similar topics as the course, but is only supplementary and not compulsory to pass the course. In case you don't have a hard copy, it's also available as e-book in Aalto Primo.

      • The course is based on independent learning and gives a chance to practice independent time-management. Here are some tips for success which you might take a look already before the start of the course!


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      Glossary (ordered in themes) File PDF

      Please find a list of terminology regarding this course content with explanations to support your learning. There are two files: One file has the terms ordered in themes and the other alphabetically - but the content is the same in both.

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      Glossary (ordered alphabetically) File PDF

      Please find a list of terminology regarding this course content with explanations to support your learning. There are two files: One file has the terms ordered in themes and the other alphabetically - but the content is the same in both.

    • Tips for studying

      • Don't hesitate to ask! (email works well)
      • Make notes while studying the material
      • Read and watch videos more than once
      • PC/laptop is recommended for the MyCourses platform (cell phone, or other smaller screens might not be optimal)
      • Close extra tabs when making the online exams (to avoid any technical interruptions)
      • Using AI-tools during the exams does not serve any purpose in your learning and therefore their use is forbidden
      • Check-out this video by our visiting scientist Dr. Callum Hill:

          
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      Introduction 8.1.2024 recording (20:16)



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      Introduction 8.1.2024 slides File PDF
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      Closing 16.2.2024 recording (16:00)



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      Closing 16.2.2024 slides File PDF

    • Course staff


      If you have any questions related to the course, please ask: wood-teaching@aalto.fi

      Behind that email adress, we are here to help you:

      • Mark Hughes 
      • Kristiina Lillqvist
      • Lauri Rautkari
      • Steven Collins