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Wood Science: Beyond Building

Discover the versatility of wood as a renewable resource, from its physical properties to its role in sustainability and global economy.

Discover the versatility of wood as a renewable resource, from its physical properties to its role in sustainability and global economy.

This comprehensive course explores wood science beyond traditional construction applications. Students learn about wood's role as a renewable resource, its physical properties, and its diverse applications in the modern world. The curriculum covers forest management, wood structure and behavior, engineered wood products, and environmental impacts. Through expert instruction from West Virginia University, learners gain insights into wood's importance in the global economy and its sustainable future.

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Wood Science: Beyond Building

This course includes

10 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

2,435

What you'll learn

  • Understand wood's critical importance in the global economy

  • Learn about wood structure and physical properties

  • Explore modern engineered wood products and applications

  • Analyze wood's role in environmental sustainability

  • Understand forest management and harvesting practices

  • Examine wood preservation and decay prevention

Skills you'll gain

wood science
sustainability
environmental science
forestry
material properties
engineered wood
renewable resources
climate impact

This course includes:

230 Minutes PreRecorded video

4 quizzes

Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop

FullTime access

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There are 4 modules in this course

This comprehensive course examines wood as a versatile and renewable resource, going beyond its traditional building applications. The curriculum covers fundamental wood science concepts including global forest resources, wood structure and properties, moisture content, and preservation techniques. Students learn about modern wood products, environmental impacts, and sustainable forest management. Special attention is given to wood's role in climate science and its importance in the global economy.

Welcome and Global Use

Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete

Basic Wood Science

Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete

Wood Products

Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete

Wood and the Environment

Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete

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Instructors

Jeffrey Slahor
Jeffrey Slahor

4.7 rating

222 Reviews

22,653 Students

1 Course

Research Instructor

Jeffrey Slahor have assisted with projects in the the entire range of wood products, from logging to tertiary processing. Main research has been in varied aspects of wood preservation (preservatives, environmental, durability, softwoods and hardwoods). A current project is industrial extension for the wood packaging material industry.

Lawrence Osborn
Lawrence Osborn

4.7 rating

222 Reviews

22,667 Students

1 Course

Research Associate

Lawrence Osborn is a Research Associate at West Virginia University. He teaches a course titled "Wood Science: Beyond Building" on Coursera, which explores the properties and uses of wood in various contexts. The course emphasizes the importance of wood as a renewable resource and its critical role in society, covering topics such as wood's economic significance and sustainable practices in its use.

Wood Science: Beyond Building

This course includes

10 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

2,435

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4.6 course rating

758 ratings

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