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Course title	Wood Science
Course code	MatZ2009
Credit points (ECTS)	2.25
Total Hours in Course	60.75
Number of hours for lectures	16
Number of hours for laboratory classes	8
Date of course confirmation	22/03/2011
Responsible Unit	Institute of Forest Management
Course developers
Dr. sc. ing., Leonards Līpiņš Dr. sc. ing., asoc. prof. (Emeritus) Ziedonis Sarmulis
There is no prerequisite knowledge required for this course
Course abstract
The students study macro and micro structure of wood and identification of wood species according to macro characteristics of wood. They get acquainted with the methods of determining physical and mechanical properties. The students evaluate the tree species according to the different properties and their suitability to certain conditions of use. They also clarify the impact of different factors on the changes of wood properties.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
The students acquire knowledge of the structure of wood, its physical and mechanical properties and the methods of determining them. They are able to determine 22 commercially significant tree species, characterize their properties and usage. They acquire the competence of selecting the most appropriate tree species according to the purpose of their usage.
Compulsory reading
1. Koksnes paraugu noteikšana un raksturošana. Mācību palīglīdzeklis. Jelgava, LLU, 2000., 26 lpp. 2. Koksnes fizikālās un mehāniskās īpašības. Mācību palīglīdzeklis.Jelgava, LLU, 2000., 30 lpp. 3. Уголев Б. Древесиноведение с основами лесного товароведения. Москва: Московский гос.унив.леса. 2001., 340 с.
Further reading
1. Grīnberga M. Materiālmācība galdniekiem. Rīga: Jumava, 2003., 191 lpp. 2. Lohmann U. Holz - Handbuch.- 4. Aufl. voelling neuberarb.: DRW - Verlag, 1995., 311 s. 3. Bruce Hoadley R., Identifying wood. The Taunton pres, USA, 1990., 223.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Baltijas Koks, Rīga. "Balti" žurnāls-ISSN 1407-6667