FORS 331 - Wood Properties and Uses

2 Credit Hours

Wood as a biological material. Detailed examination of the woody cell wall. Influence of environmental and site conditions on wood formation. Physical and mechanical properties of wood and the relationship of the woody cell wall to these properties. Wood use in important commercial products. Day field trip may be required.

(RE) Prerequisite(s): Biology 112.
(RE) Corequisite(s): 332.