Seminar in Wood Processing1
| Numbering Code | G-AGR02 5BB34 SJ80 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Year-round |
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| Number of Credits | 4 | Course Type | Seminar |
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| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | Wed.3・4・5 |
| Instructor name |
FUJII YOSHIHISA (Graduate School of Agriculture Professor) YANASE YOSHIYUKI (Graduate School of Agriculture Associate Professor) SAWADA YUTAKA (Graduate School of Agriculture Assistant Professor) |
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| Outline and Purpose of the Course | Basic theories and applied technologies in wood processing and non-destructive evaluation of wood are lectured. Main topics are experimental analysis of wood cutting and related wood processing, automatization of wood processing, safety problem in wood processing, NDT technologies using ultrasound and electromagnetic waves, analysis of wood processing using FEM, NDT technologies for the wood in production and in service. and so on. | ||
| Course Goals | Students will aim to enhance their understanding of various research themes related to wood processing, and acquire the knowledge and expertise necessary to prepare a Master’s thesis. | ||
| Schedule and Contents |
1. Reading technical books (8 sessions) Students will enrich their understanding of their areas of specialization by reading a technical book written in English on a topic that will serve as a foundation for their research project, such as wood processing (e.g., machine processing, drying, storing), processing measurement, and non-destructive testing. 2. Recent developments in research (8 sessions) By researching and discussing recent studies in wood processing and literature that will serve as a basis for their Master’s thesis, students will enhance their understanding of their research topics and explore possible future directions. 3. Research plans and outcomes (8 sessions) The sessions will provide students with an opportunity to present and discuss their research plans for their Master’s thesis and their outcomes, and receive instructions and advice on how to write a research paper. |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | Evaluation will be based on an overall assessment of criteria such as attendance, reports, the quality of presentation, and commitment to projects. | ||
| Course Requirements | Undergraduate-level knowledge of wood processing, measurement and control is desirable. | ||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Students are encouraged to work independently outside of class on presentations/discussions of research plans and outcomes for various topics related to wood processing. | ||
