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OREL5260Chemistry and Techniques of Wood Protection3+0+0ECTS:7.5
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseSecond Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of FOREST INDUSTRY ENGINEERING
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Ümit Cafer YILDIZ
Co-LecturerProf. Dr. Sibel YILDIZ
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The aim of this course to teach the chemical structure and effciency mechanism of wood preservatives, and chemical analysis methods related to the subject.
 
Programme OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
PO - 1 : define terminology of wood protection and wood protection chemistry1,2,6,111,6,
PO - 2 : choose and put into practise the techniques required to use miscelleneous wood preservatives and wood protection methods1,2,6,111,6,
PO - 3 : apply the method and control data for regular operation of wood protection process1,2,6,111,6,
PO - 4 : compare miscellaneous wood preservatives and wood protection methods and, to put into practise them1,2,6,111,6,
PO - 5 : analyze the problems related to hazard classes in wood protection and, suggest a solution about them 1,2,6,111,6,
PO - 6 : develop strategy about wood protection processes in both the country and the world1,2,6,111,6,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), PO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Chemistry of wood preservatives, commercialized wood preservatives, wood protection techniques, chemical analysis methods used in development of wood preservativesi, determination of efficiency of wood preservatives.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1The concepts and definitions related with wood protection discipline, classification of wood preservatives and wood protection methods.
 Week 2Chemical structure of traditional and new generation water-borne wood preservatives
 Week 3Relationship between water-borne wood preservatives and environment
 Week 4Chemical structure of traditional and new generation oil-borne wood preservatives, and relationship of them with environment.
 Week 5Chemical analysis methods used in development of wood preservatives
 Week 6Efficiancy mechanisms of wood preservatives
 Week 7Wood protection methods, and relationship of them with wood preservatives
 Week 8Hazard classes and related concepts in wood protection
 Week 9Mid-term exam
 Week 10Approaches in choosing wood protection system in accordance with hazard class
 Week 11Discussion of environmental effects that become more of an issue in hazard classes
 Week 12Case study analysis in wood protection
 Week 13Disposal methods in wood protection. Situation of alternative methods in wood protection.
 Week 14Student presentations.
 Week 15General repetition and, conclusion of case study analysis
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Yıldız, Ü.C.2009; Odun Koruma Kimyası ve Teknikleri, Ders Notu (basılmamış), Trabzon.
 
Recommended Reading
1Richardson, B.A., 1978, Wood Preservation, Lancaster, England.
2Nicholas, D.D., 1973, Wood Deterioration and Its Prevention by Preservative Treatments, Syracuse University, USA.
3Wilkinson, J.G., 1979, Industrial Timber Preservation, London, England.
4Goodell, B., Darrel D. Nicholas, and Schultz, T.P. 2003; Wood Deterioration and Preservation Advances in Our Changing World, ACS Symposium Series 845, USA.
5Thompson, R. editor 1991; The Chemistry of Wood Preservation, The Royal Society of Chemistry, UK.
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 1 30
Presentation 14 0,5 20
End-of-term exam 17 1,5 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 14 42
Sınıf dışı çalışma 5 14 70
Arasınav için hazırlık 4 5 20
Arasınav 1 1 1
Ödev 4 10 40
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 5 5 25
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Total work load200