Ling Li – Courses
SFR 450 – Processing of Biomaterials, Syllabus
Understanding how the resources of the forests are used and processed is important. This course provides an overview of the machinery and processes used for manufacturing bioproducts including lumber, wood-based composites, veneer, lumber, pulp and paper and other forest products. The laws and standards under which production and evaluation of bioproducts occur are an important part of the course. The commercial measurement of forest resources is detailed as are the effects of timber defects on finished product quality. In addition to classroom lectures and discussions, the course includes field trips, during scheduled class periods, to various forest products manufacturing operations and laboratory exercises related to quality control techniques used in industry. Students enrolling in the course should have passed at least one course meeting the general education requirement for a science with lab or application of science.
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior Standing
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Even Years
Credits: 4
SFR 455 – Bioengery Sources, Systems, and Environmental Effects, Syllabus
A detailed introduction to the use of biomass for bioenergy and includes a broad review of biomass sources, processing systems, human health effects, potential environmental damage, pollution abatement, energy generating systems and the general effects of using renewable and non-renewable sources of energy on the human population. Common definitions, units and the basic thermodynamics of biomass use are discussed. Environmental issues including greenhouse gas emissions are examined along with the benefits and environmental concerns related to using renewable sources of bioenergy. Specific examples, volatile organic chemical release and energy use in drying forest resources are included. Scheduled labs involve field trips. Students enrolling in the course should have passed at least one course meeting the general requirement for science with lab or application of science.
General Education Requirements: Population and Environment
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior Standing
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Odd Years.
Credits: 3