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	Study programmes 2010-2011 Last update : 11/04/2011
	FORE0024-1   Wood anatomy and identification Duration :   12h Pr, 12h Th Credits/ECTS :   Bachelor in bioengineering, 3rd year Second semester 2 One-year preliminary programme leading to the Master in Bioengineering Second semester 2 Master in Chemistry and Bio-industries, Professional Focus, 2nd year Second semester 2 Holder(s) :   Benoît Jourez Language :   French language Course contents :   WOOD ANATOMY Anatomical structure of softwoods and hardwoods Structure of cell wall and submicroscopical structure Wood anatomy of tropical hardwood species Anatomical features leading to the identification of wooden species Heartwood and heartwood formation Abnormal structure (compression wood and tension wood) WOOD CHEMISTRY General composition Cellulose, hemicellulose, lignine and secondary components. Course objective :   To lay the foundation for the knowledge of wood which is a complex raw material by the diversity of its chemicals, its anisotropic structure and the multitude of anatomical variations. To observe the main physical and mechanical properties of clear wood. After completing the course the student is expected to Describe an unknown species based on anatomical characteristics Identify a woody species from a microscopic slide Understand the impact of anatomy on the behavior of the wood material (drying, impregnability, strength, figurative wood) Prerequisites :   Basic knowledge in silviculture Organization :   Lectures : 12h Practical Works : 12h Written notes :   Lecture notes Assessment :   Written examination (50%) Oral examination (50%) Contacts :   Jourez Benoît 02/384.33.04 benoit.jourez@spw.wallonie.be Home Search by Faculty Search by teacher Search by course code and title
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