European and Tropical Timbers
| Title | ΕΥΡΩΠΑΙΚΑ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΟΠΙΚΑ ΞΥΛΑ / European and Tropical Timbers |
| Code | 115Ε |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Forestry and Natural Environment |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 420000107 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīmatos Dasologías kai Fysikoý Perivállontos (2020-sīmera)
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Courses | Exchange | Winter/Spring | - | 3 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600273679
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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/1/600273679
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=14683
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing the course, students will be able to:
1. Identify and classify various types of wood, both European and tropical, based on their physical and mechanical properties.**
2. Understand the significance of the studied wood species at both local and international levels.**
3. Apply knowledge of wood properties to select appropriate materials for industrial and construction applications.**
4. Design strategies for the rational management and utilization of forestry species, contributing to the sustainable exploitation of natural resources.**
5. Analyze and solve practical problems related to the selection and use of wood in different environments, enhancing their ability to make informed decisions in their field.**
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Adapt to new situations
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Respect natural environment
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
The course "European and Tropical Woods" focuses on acquiring specialized knowledge about the various types of wood used in many and different applications and uses. Students will be taught to recognize and evaluate wood species, focusing on their quality, behavior during growth and processing, as well as their physical, chemical, thermal, and mechanical properties. Through the course, students will develop the ability to select the appropriate wood for specific uses, considering factors such as durability, processing, long-term wood behavior, and various climatic and environmental conditions. The knowledge they will acquire will be particularly useful in understanding the importance of the rational management and utilization of different forestry species, both European and tropical. A deep understanding of the characteristics of wood is an essential tool for effectively selecting the appropriate material in the diverse applications of forestry and the wood industry. This course offers critical knowledge and experience, which are prerequisites for the successful utilization of forest resources, thereby enhancing students' ability to make informed decisions in their professional careers.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- 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 | 30 | 1 | |||
| Laboratory Work | 20 | 0.7 | |||
| Reading Assigment | 20 | 0.7 | |||
| Written assigments | 18 | 0.6 | |||
| Exams | 2 | 0.1 | |||
| Total | 90 | 3 |
Student Assessment
Description
At the beginning of the semester, a series of mandatory introductory lectures is conducted. Following this, students are offered the following options for assessment:
a) Writing a research paper based on data collection, with a presentation at the end of the semester
b) Writing a literature review paper, also with a presentation at the end of the semester
c) Participation in a written or oral exam with open-ended questions.
Choosing the examination option (written or oral) does not entail a reduced workload. Students who select this form of assessment are required to actively participate in the semester’s teaching activities (e.g., exercises, additional lectures), in order to ensure equivalence in learning outcomes compared to options (a) and (b).
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Summative)
- Oral Exams (Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative, 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.
Additional bibliography for study
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
26-06-2025
