PANEL AND COMPOSITE PRODUCTS | Makerere University Courses

Course Code:

FPE 3202

Course Credit Units:

Semester:

Semester 2

Year of Study:

Year 3

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Undergraduate Level

College:

College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

School:

School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences

Department:

Forestry

Course Discipline:

Panel

Course Description & Objectives:

This course builds on the knowledge of wood chemistry and adhesion and introduces wood panel products engineering and production. Give students an understanding of the fundamentals of wood based composite design, manufacture and utilization. It examines a wide range of panel products that can be produced out of wood including the relevance of panels over solid wood for different construction works is assessed.

Learning Outcomes:

apply the principle application of wood composite products
Be in position to test the different wood based products properties using standard testing procedures and equipment and advice on the appropriate use.
control the flow of materials from the raw material source to the finished composite products
fully explain and advice on the wood composites manufacture technology and application in different construction works.

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