Master of Wood Science

Comments about Master of Wood Science - On Campus - Chadstone - Victoria

• Objectives
  The objectives of this course are: * to allow candidates to undertake original research into wood quality; the biodegradation of wood; wood treatment; wood drying; environmental energy; chemical processing of waste wood; panel products; solid wood processing; non wood forest products or timber engineering; * to make a distinct contribution to knowledge; * to advance appropriate research methodology; * to improve communication of research findings
• Academic title
  Master of Wood Science
• Course description
  Areas of specialisation in Wood Science include:
  
  Wood Quality
  
  Fibre properties, chemical composition of the wood cell wall and variation in morphological attributes within and between trees and species and their influence on wood properties and utilisation for pulp and paper, solid wood and composite wood products.
  
  Biodegradation
  
  The development of sapstain and decay in wood and wood products; mechanism of action and failure of wood preservatives; biology of termites.
  
  Wood Treatment
  
  Factors affecting the permeability of wood; techniques for improving the permeability of refractory wood species; vapour phase, liquid phase and solid phase application of preservative compounds.
  
  Wood Drying
  
  Modelling the stress development drying and conditioning process associated with wood drying. Modelling the application of microwave technology.
  
  Environmental, Energy and Chemical Processing of Waste Wood
  
  Characterisation and control of toxic emissions; chemical processing of wood waste; pyrolipis.
  
  Panel Products
  
  Processing and performance of wood-based panel products for structural and exterior applications.
  
  Solid Wood Processing
  
  Influence of wood quality attributes on solid wood processing; stress characterisation and cutting technology; farm forestry utilisation.
  
  Non-Wood Forest Products
  
  Chemical characterisation, storage and processing of non-wood forest products.
  
  Timber Engineering
  
  Structural utilisation of wood and wood based products; characterisation of performance attributes; design durability
  

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