BSc Wood Science and Technology

The Bachelor of Science degree program in Wood and Science Technology addresses current trends and emerging issues in sustainable wood resource utilization intended to meet the national, regional and global demand for qualified personnel in this field. Students are provided with knowledge of the unique properties of wood, techniques for the utilization of wood and other renewable biomass materials. This program includes innovative enterprise development and marketing of forest products.

Courses

Year 1 Biology Physics Communication & Computing Skills Chemistry Mathematics Engineering Drawing & CADYear 2 Chemistry and Chemical Processing of Wood Forest Management and Harvesting Degradation & Preservation of Renewable Materials Wood Anatomy, Identification & Properties Structural Mechanics Biometry
Year 3 Wood Based Panel Technology Primary wood processing and value addition Operations Management Occupational Health and Safety Timber Structural Design & Construction Research MethodsYear 4 Pulp and Paper Technology Furniture Design & Machining Technology Industrial Economics, Marketing and Trade Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Design Environmental Management Research Project Industrial attachment