Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Technical English I OEM7208 Turkish Compulsory 7. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 2.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Cihat TAŞÇIOĞLU
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. Nurgül TANKUT (Güz)
Goals The main objective of this course is to educate the students about technical english regarding the Forest Industry. So that they could understand the written technical materials, write technical reports and communicate about technical subjects.
Course Content Chapter 1 - Characteristics and Availability of Commercially Important Wood Chapter 2 - Structure of Wood Chapter 3 - Physical Properties and Moisture Relations of Wood Chapter 4 - Mechanical Properties of Wood Chapter 5 Commercial Lumber Chapter 6 - Lumber Stress Grades and Design Properties Chapter 7 - Fastenings Midterm Ders Chapter 8 - Structural Analysis Equations Chapter 9 - Adhesive Bonding of Wood Materials Chapter 10 - Wood-Based Composites and Panel Products Chapter 11 - Glued Structural Members Chapter 12 - Drying and Control of Moisture Content and Dimensional Changes Chapter 13 - Biodeterioration of Wood
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Have more technical vocabulary in Forest Industry area.
2 Understand the written material and communicate about technical subjects.
3 Students will gain ability to use technical english for their international business affairs
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Characteristics and Availability of Commercially Important Wood
2. Week Structure of Wood
3. Week Physical Properties and Moisture Relations of Wood
4. Week Mechanical Properties of Wood
5. Week Commercial Lumber
6. Week Lumber Stress Grades and Design Properties
7. Week Fastenings
8. Week Midterm
9. Week Structural Analysis Equations
10. Week Adhesive Bonding of Wood Materials
11. Week Wood-Based Composites and Panel Products
12. Week Glued Structural Members
13. Week Drying and Control of Moisture Content and Dimensional Changes
14. Week Biodeterioration of Wood
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 To be able to identify the wood species based on the knowledge on wood biology,
2 Having knowledge on physical, mechanical and chemical properties of lignocellulosic products,
3 Having knowledge on wood product technologies and applying this knowledge to production,
4 Planning and managing the forest products industries taking into regard the environmental, technical and economic issues,
5 To be able to select and propose different forest products for various utilizations,
6 To be able to questioning and researching, including knowledge and experience how to reach information and analytical thinking and ability to design products,
7 To be able participate in a team, being in team works, in need being independent and initiative,
8 Having social and professional ethical values.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 2 2 2
PY2 2 2 2
PY3 2 2 2
PY4 3 3 3
PY5 3 3 3
PY6 3 3 3
PY7 2 2 2
PY8 2 2 2
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Lecture, group work, Handouts, visionary supports via projectors
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Prof. Dr. Nurgül TANKUT Vize 40.00
Prof. Dr. Nurgül TANKUT Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 10 10
Homework 1 10 2 20
Final 1 10 10
Classroom Activities 10 2 20
Total Workload 60
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 2.0