Learning path
Built environment
Introduction to Wood Material
Wood remains one of the most important renewable materials available to humans. With its excellent strength-to-weight ratio, it maintains a significant market presence, even amidst competition from man-made materials.
To make the best use of this resource, it is crucial to understand the links between the structure and anatomy of wood and its properties. Now, the basics of wood can be studied through convenient online courses, available regardless of time and place. Introduction to Wood Material is a set of two engaging courses introducing learners to the world of wood.
This learning path consists of two courses: Wood Structure and Anatomy and Wood Properties.
You must complete 2 required courses.
You must complete 1 of the required courses.
This course links the basic anatomical features of wood, such as grain orientation and knots, to its properties relevant in the built environment. The basic concepts of wood density and strength are presented. In addition, the course gives examples of factors influencing the durability of wood and lists the durability classes according to the European standard.
You must complete 1 of the required courses.
Learning Outcomes
After the completion of the course, participants will be able to
- Describe wood formation and identify the components comprising the cell wall, along with their functions.
- Understand the fundamental macro-level structure and characteristics of wood and articulate the basics of wood grain orientation.
- List typical softwood and hardwood cell types, elucidating their functions.
- Calculate wood moisture content and explain how moisture impacts wood dimensional changes through cell-level interactions.
- Discuss factors affecting wood durability and enumerate European durability and use classes.
- Recognize the influence of grain angle, knots, and other natural wood features on its mechanical properties.
Skills you will develop
Meet Your Instructors
Kristiina Lillqvist
Kristiina Lillqvist is a highly qualified wood science researcher and educator with a strong academic background and industry connections. Kristiina works as a Senior University Lecturer at Aalto University in the Department of Bioproducts and Bio...
Learning Path
Introduction to Wood Material
250€
2 ECTS
Self-paced online
English
This is aMicro-credential
Learning path
Built environment
Introduction to Wood Material
Wood remains one of the most important renewable materials available to humans. With its excellent strength-to-weight ratio, it maintains a significant market presence, even amidst competition from man-made materials.
To make the best use of this resource, it is crucial to understand the links between the structure and anatomy of wood and its properties. Now, the basics of wood can be studied through convenient online courses, available regardless of time and place. Introduction to Wood Material is a set of two engaging courses introducing learners to the world of wood.
This learning path consists of two courses: Wood Structure and Anatomy and Wood Properties.
Learning Path
Introduction to Wood Material
250€
2 ECTS
Self-paced online
English
This is aMicro-credential
You must complete 2 required courses.
You must complete 1 of the required courses.
This course links the basic anatomical features of wood, such as grain orientation and knots, to its properties relevant in the built environment. The basic concepts of wood density and strength are presented. In addition, the course gives examples of factors influencing the durability of wood and lists the durability classes according to the European standard.
You must complete 1 of the required courses.
Learning Outcomes
After the completion of the course, participants will be able to
- Describe wood formation and identify the components comprising the cell wall, along with their functions.
- Understand the fundamental macro-level structure and characteristics of wood and articulate the basics of wood grain orientation.
- List typical softwood and hardwood cell types, elucidating their functions.
- Calculate wood moisture content and explain how moisture impacts wood dimensional changes through cell-level interactions.
- Discuss factors affecting wood durability and enumerate European durability and use classes.
- Recognize the influence of grain angle, knots, and other natural wood features on its mechanical properties.
Skills you will develop
Meet Your Instructors
Kristiina Lillqvist
Kristiina Lillqvist is a highly qualified wood science researcher and educator with a strong academic background and industry connections. Kristiina works as a Senior University Lecturer at Aalto University in the Department of Bioproducts and Bio...