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BBE 1003 Wood and Fiber Science Lab (1credits)
Catalog Description: |
Familiarize students with the structure and properties
of wood and agricultural plants, and the structure and properties
of the fibers derived from these raw materials.
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Prerequisites: |
(recommend concurrent enrollment in BBE 1002)
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Class/Laboratory Schedule: |
Two lecture/laboratory periods per week
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Location: |
TBA
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Instructors: |
Instructor: Bob Seavey
30B Kaufert Laboratory
bseavey@umn.edu
#612-624-3028
Office Hours: By Appointment
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Text: |
Hoadley, R. Bruce, 1990. Identifying Wood: Accurate results
with simple tools. The Taunton Press
Parham, Russell A. and Richard L.Gray, 1990. The Practical
Identification of Wood Pulp Fibers. TAPPI Press
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Grading: |
Student Performance Assessments:
Exams, laboratory assignments, class participation
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Topics:
- Macroscopic characteristics and appearance of softwood and
hardwood species.
- Macroscopic characteristics and appearance of agricultural
plant species.
- Microstructure of sections of radial, tangential and cross
sections of softwood, hardwood and agricultural plant species.
- Fiber identification and analysis of softwoods, hardwoods and
agricultural plant species.
- Processing considerations in the manufacture of bio-based composite
materials.
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