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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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
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This course includes:
230 Minutes PreRecorded video
4 quizzes
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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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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.
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.
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