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1. List and describe the wood cell types and wood types found in softwoods and hardwoods 2. Define the main properties of wood and describe the physical and chemical factors that influence these properties.3. Describe the main processes involved in sawing timber and manufacturing wood-based panels.4. Outline the key characteristics of the wood processing industry in Ireland.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Practical | 16 |
Specified Learning Activities | 8 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 56 |
Total | 104 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: Lab examination. The material covered the laboratory sessions will be assessed in a lab examination. | Week 8 | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 30 |
Class Test: In class exam | Week 4 | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 35 |
Class Test: In class test | Week 8 | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 35 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Feedback on the three components will be given to students face-to-face
Name | Role |
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Professor Conor O'Reilly | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Amanda Sosa | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26 | Mon 10:00 - 11:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 | Tues 14:00 - 15:50 |
Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 | Wed 10:00 - 11:50 |