Sawn timber production and processes (5 cr)
Code: AT00BZ09-3001
General information
Enrollment
19.11.2021 - 09.01.2022
Timing
10.01.2022 - 25.02.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
0 - 100
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Wood Technology
Teachers
- Esa Mikkonen
- Ilkka Tarvainen
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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TLTIPUU20S
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TLTIPUU20SM
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- basics of the sawmill industry, Finnish forests and forestry
- basics of wood raw material and wood raw material procurement
- forest Certification in business (PEFC & FSC)
- sawn timber manufacturing: the production planning process
- sawing process and machinery
- further developed products, substitutes and competitors
- sales and marketing of wood products
- logistics and incoterms clauses
- R&D - development of wood products over the years
- use of wood in construction.
Implementation and methods of teaching
The student is able to:
- Basics of the sawmill industry, Finnish forests and forestry
- Basics of wood raw material and wood raw material procurement
- Forest Certification Criteria (PEFC & FSC)
- Sawn timber manufacturing: the production planning process
- Further developed products, substitutes and competitors
- sales and marketing of wood products
- Logistics and Incoterms clauses
- R&D - development of wood products over the years
- Use of wood in construction.
Timing and attendance
10.1.2022-25.2.2022
Learning material and recommended literature
- Sawmill Industry eBook and Sawmill Handbook book (Ritva Varis 2017). It is strongly advised that you get the hard copy of the book.
- Lecturers, presentations, extra readings and videos.
- other course material
Exam retakes
To be agreed with the course teacher
Learning environment
- Moodle implementation
Student time use and work load
- The course is evenly loaded for an average of 8 weeks
- Extent of the course 5 cr. equivalent to about 5 x 27 hours of student work
Contents
The course covers the following topics:
- Finnish forests & forestry
- wood as raw material & supply of logs
- forest certification (PEFC & FSC)
- sawn timber production: production planning process
- manufacture of lumber: Production process
- branches and their characteristics; Strength graded wood
- downstream products, substitutes and competitors
- sales and marketing of wood products
- Logistics and Incoterms
- R&D - development of wood products over the years. Wood in construction.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Recommended:
- Forest and wood raw material
- Wood structure and properties
Assessment criteria
- passed examinations - average of examinations more than 50%
- approved weekly exercises
Assessment scale
1-5