Forest industries
| Title | Δασικές Βιομηχανίες / Forest industries |
| Code | 912Ε |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Forestry and Natural Environment |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600019488 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīmatos Dasologías kai Fysikoý Perivállontos (2020-sīmera)
Registered students: 12
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective Courses | Compulsory Course belonging to the selected specialization (Compulsory Specialization Course) | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Academic Year | 2024 – 2025 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Total Hours | 26 |
| Class ID | 600251719
|
Class Schedule
| Building | Forestry (Finikas) - building d |
| Floor | Groundfloor |
| Hall | ΕΡΓΑΣΤΗΡΙΟ ΤΕΧΝΟΛΟΓΙΑΣ ΞΥΛΟΥ (496) |
| Calendar | Wednesday 10:00 to 12:00 |
Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
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/1/600251719
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=16853
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
None.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will acquire the following knowledge, abilities or skills:
1. Knowledge of the types and operating principles of forest industries.
2. The ability to plan the space, the facilities, the production lines, the movement of the machinery / transport vehicles of the forest industries, etc.
3. Knowledge of the factors affecting the operation of forest industries (conditions that should be met, organization and ensuring smooth operation)
4. Knowledge of safety rules that should be followed based on standards
5. Knowledge of the trends and development prospects of the forest industries
The knowledge that the students will acquire will be particularly useful for their employment in forest industries, in the establishment and organization of such an industry, but also in their participation in the effort to improve their operation.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Design and manage projects
- Respect natural environment
Course Content (Syllabus)
Principles of establishment and operation of forest industries and Objectives. Types of Forest industries, raw materials, finished products, conditions and factors affecting their operation. Planning of forest industries (space, size, choice of technology and machinery, placement by space, production flow, raw materials, machinery). Principles of Ergonomics in the Design of the industrial space. Principles of organization and installation of production lines. Selection and organization of suitable raw materials. Training of personnel - Qualifications of workers in the field of industry. Correct waste/waste management from the operation of the industry - Recycling and reuse of raw materials - Ways to save energy. Application of rules/standards and certification of the way the forest industry operates. Technology – Installation of mechanical equipment – Transport and loading/unloading machinery inside and outside industry. Functionality and maintenance of the machines. Handling of machinery and utilization of Materials - Selection factors of the appropriate mechanical equipment. Safety rules and means of protection. Fire safety rules and forest industry fire protection measures. Market Research, Competitive Advantage, Founding, Business Plan and Funding. Operation of forest industries in Greece and Europe – Development trends and perspectives – Interest in converting forest biomass residues into energy and biofuels. The concept, features and advantages, disadvantages of biorefinery. Forestry industries in Greece (wood, glued/composite wood products, chemical wood products, furniture, wooden constructions, biofuels, bioenergy, etc.).
Keywords
Forest Industries, Forest Products, operation, processing, Wood, Furniture, Construction, Welded products, organization, production
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Modern teaching methods are utilized: enriched presentation with video projection, group work, experiential activities and workshops, educational visit, presentation of good practices and case studies.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 50 | 1.7 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Laboratory Work | 20 | 0.7 | ✓ | ||
| Written assigments | 20 | 0.7 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 90 | 3 |
Student Assessment
Description
The final grade is determined by the final examimation and/or a written work which is assigned after consultation with the teacher.
More details in the course webpage (e-learning)
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Summative)
- Oral Exams (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Φιλίππου Ι., 2012. Δασικές Βιομηχανίες. Πανεπιστημιακές Παραδόσεις. Σχολή Δασολογίας και Φυσικού Περιβάλλοντος. ΑΠΘ
Additional bibliography for study
Βασιλείου, Β. και Ι. Φιλίππου. 1991. Δασικές Βιομηχανίες. Πανεπιστημιακές Παραδόσεις. Σχολή Δασολογίας και Φυσικού Περιβάλλοντος. Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο. Θεσσαλονίκη
Φιλίππου, Ι. 1981. Ελληνική Βιομηχανία ξύλου στην Ελλάδα. Πρακτικά XV Συμποσίου Μηχανοποίηση στη Δασική Κάρπωση. Θεσσαλονίκη,23-29 Αυγούστου, 1981.
Φιλίππου Ι. και Ι. Μπαρμπούτης, 2002. Σημειώσεις Τεχνολογίας Ξύλου Α.Π.Θ.
Last Update
29-06-2025
