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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Chemistry | OEM311 | Turkish | Compulsory | 2 + 2 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Mode of delivery | face to face |
| Course Coordinator | Prof. Dr. Ayhan TOZLUOĞLU, Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Hasan ÖZDEMİR |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Goals | The aim is to introduce the basic components that make up the chemical structure of forest products (cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, and extractive substances); to explain the effects of these components on the physical, mechanical, and technological properties of wood; and to enable students to understand the chemical processes that occur in the production of paper, fiberboard, particleboard, and other wood-based materials. Furthermore, it aims to enable students to establish a connection between wood chemistry and industrial applications. |
| Course Content | The chemical composition of wood, cell wall structure, chemical properties of cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin, extractive agents, methods of chemical analysis of wood, chemical degradation processes, pulp production chemistry (kraft and sulfite methods), bleaching chemistry, gluing chemistry, wood preservation chemicals, and chemical interactions in wood-based panel production. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | The basic chemical components that make up wood and their properties differ. |
| 2 | Paper pulp and wood-based panels, growing digital particles. |
| 3 | Explain the degradation and preservation mechanisms related to wood chemistry. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction to forest chemistry, an overview of the chemical composition of wood. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 2. Week | Wood cell wall structure and chemical organization | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Fieldwork, Practice |
| 3. Week | The chemical structure and properties of cellulose. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 4. Week | Chemical structure and properties of hemicellulose. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice |
| 5. Week | Chemical structure and properties of lignin. | Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork |
| 6. Week | Extractive agents and their effects on wood. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice |
| 7. Week | Chemical analysis methods of wood | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork |
| 8. Week | 66 Chemical decomposition mechanisms of wood (heat, light, biological effect) | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork |
| 9. Week | Pulp production chemistry – Kraft method | Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 10. Week | Pulp production chemistry – Sulfite method | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice |
| 11. Week | Bleaching chemistry and reactions | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice |
| 12. Week | Wood bonding chemistry and surface reactivity | Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 13. Week | Chemical interactions in wood-based panel production (MDF, particle board) | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Fieldwork |
| 14. Week | Wood preservation chemicals and general reuse. | Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Having an adequate background in natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering subjects related to the field, and the ability to integrate theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to develop engineering solutions | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | The ability to identify, define, formulate, and solve problems in the field of study; and the ability to select and apply appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | The ability to analyze a system, its components, or a process, and to design them under realistic constraints in order to meet desired requirements, and to apply modern design methods for this purpose | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | The ability to select and use modern techniques and tools required for applications in the field, and to effectively utilize information technologies | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | The ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, and analyze and interpret the results | ✔ | |||||
| 6 | The ability to access information, conduct literature research, and effectively use databases and other information resources | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | The ability to work effectively both independently and in multidisciplinary teams, and the confidence to assume responsibility | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | The ability to communicate effectively in Turkish and English, both orally and in writing | ✔ | |||||
| 9 | An awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, and the ability to follow developments in science and technology and to continuously improve oneself | ✔ | |||||
| 10 | Being aware of professional and ethical responsibilities | ✔ | |||||
| 11 | Proficient in project development, project management, workplace practices, labor law, environmental regulations, and occupational health and safety | ✔ | |||||
| 12 | Being aware of the universal and societal impacts of engineering solutions and applications; having an awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation, and possessing knowledge of contemporary issues | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY3 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY6 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY7 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY8 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY9 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY10 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY11 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY12 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
|---|---|
| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 4 | 56 |
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Homework | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
| Final | 1 | 23 | 23 | |
| Total Workload | 102 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 4.0 | ||
