European and tropical Timbers
| Title | Ευρωπαϊκά και Τροπικά Ξύλα / European and tropical Timbers |
| Code | 61Ε |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Forestry and Natural Environment |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600019454 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīmatos Dasologías kai Fysikoý Perivállontos (2020-sīmera)
Registered students: 11
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective Courses | Compulsory Course belonging to the selected specialization (Compulsory Specialization Course) | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Academic Year | 2023 – 2024 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Class ID | 600231858
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Class Schedule
| Building | Forestry (Finikas) - building d |
| Floor | Groundfloor |
| Hall | ΕΡΓΑΣΤΗΡΙΟ ΥΛΟΧΡΗΣΤΙΚΗΣ ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ ΑΣΚΗΣΕΩΝ ΔΟΜΗ κ ΙΔΙΟΤΗΤΕΣ ΞΥΛΟΥ (497) |
| Calendar | Monday 14:00 to 16:00 |
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600231858
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
The knowledge that the students will acquire will be particularly useful when choosing the appropriate type of wood for different uses and applications, based on quality, behavior during its growth and processing, and its physical, chemical, thermal and mechanical properties. Therefore, the knowledge and experience offered by this course are a prerequisite for a rational management and utilization of the different forestry species.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Relations between structure, properties and uses of various timbers. Structure, properties, behaviour and utilization potential of the most important Greek, European and tropical woods. Relations between wood special characteristics and suitability for particular uses.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Multimedia
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Modern teaching methods are utilized: enriched presentation with digital material at personal and group level, digital presentation of good practices and case studies.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 13 | 0.4 | |||
| Laboratory Work | 13 | 0.4 | |||
| Reading Assigment | 18 | 0.6 | |||
| Written assigments | 14 | 0.5 | |||
| Exams | 2 | 0.1 | |||
| Total | 60 | 2 |
Student Assessment
Description
Written examinations with open and multi-choice questions. Students can also prepare a report on a topic related to the course.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Summative)
- Oral Exams (Summative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Βουλγαρίδης Η., 2008. Ευρωπαϊκά και Τροπικά Ξύλα με εμπορική σημασία: Δομή, ιδιότητες και χρήσεις. Θεσσαλονίκη, Πανεπιστημιακές σημειώσεις ΑΠΘ.
Hoadley, R. B. 1990. Identifying Wood. The Taunton Press, Inc., Connecticut,USA.
HMSO 1977.A Handbook of Softwoods. BRE, Dept. Environment, HMSO,London.
Bolza, E. and Keating, D. 1972. African Timber –The Properties, Uses and
Characteristics of 700 Species. Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research
Organisation (CSIRΟ), Melbourne, Australia.
Βουλγαρίδης Η. 1994. Μακροσκοπική διχοτομική κλείδα αναγνωρίσεως ξύλου αείφυλλων και άλλων παραμεσόγειων θάμνων και δένδρων. Επιστ. Eπετ. Τμήμ. ΔΦΠ, ΑΠΘ, Τόμος 37 : 213-243.
Βασιλείου, Β. και Ε. Αιδινίδης 2004. Τα τροπικά ξύλα ανιγκρέ και ψευδοανιγκρέ: Ιδιότητες, χαρακτηριστικά ποιότητας και αξιοποίηση. Δασική ΄Ερευνα 17 : 73-86.
Αϊδινίδης, Ε. και Βασιλείου, Β. Τα μαόνια και τα ψευδομαόνια του εμπορίου.
Chudnoff, M. 1984. Tropical timbers of the world. Agriculture handbook 607. Forest Products Laboratory. United States Department of Agriculture.
Last Update
11-09-2023
