Seminar in Wood Processing2

Numbering Code G-AGR02 6BB35 SJ80 Year/Term 2022 ・ Year-round
Number of Credits 4 Course Type Seminar
Target Year Target Student
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)
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 acquire the expertise required to prepare a Master’s thesis on a variety of topics related to wood processing.
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.
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) It is desirable that students study various research topics related to wood processing independently based on what they learn from this course.
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