WOOD STRUCTURE

Catalog description

Provides students with an overview of forest products globally and in Oregon, with a focus on common North American and Oregon hardwood and softwood species, utilized to meet our fiber needs. Describes the structure of wood and bark, the cell types present, their function and their arrangement within a stem at the macro- and micro-level, and explores how the arrangement of these cell types satisfies hydrologic and mechanical needs. Considers the influence of wood anatomy on product properties. Compares various types of atypical wood and how their properties impact product performance.