Module code | FOR 834 |
Qualification | Postgraduate |
Faculty | Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences |
Module content | Common characteristics of wood. Properties controlling the technical performance of wood. Natural growth phenomena affecting wood quality. Effect of site and silviculture on wood quality. The genetics of wood. Sawmilling and wood drying. Composite wood products. Deterioration of wood and wood products and methods of protection. |
Module credits | 15.00 |
NQF Level | 09 |
Programmes | |
Prerequisites | No prerequisites. |
Contact time | 1 web-based period per week, 20 discussion classes per block |
Language of tuition | Module is presented in English |
Department | Department of Plant and Soil Sciences |
Period of presentation | Semester 2 |
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