Pallas University of Applied Sciences
Pallas University of Applied Sciences
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Curriculum subjectMaterial Studies I. Wood and Finishing
| Subject |
| Subject code |
MO.07.01 |
| Subject name |
Material Studies I. Wood and Finishing |
| Credit points |
3 ECTS |
| Grading method |
Distinctive |
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| Curriculum subject |
| Curriculum |
2016 2275 |
| Study year |
1 |
| Semester |
Fall semester |
| Subject type |
Mandatory |
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| General description |
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• Introduction, wood materials
• Acquiring wood
• Drying wood
• Wood products
• The characteristics of wood and its usage
• Hand tools and abrasive materials
• Glues, varnishes and solvents
• Types and characteristics
• Wood stain samples
• Finishing samples
• Use and health impact
• Exam |
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| Study outcome |
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Upon completion of the course, students will:
• be able to differentiate most common wood species;
• be familiar with the characteristics of wood: strength, the characteristics of cross grain and long grain, processing characteristics etc;
• be familiar with different wood based raw materials;
• know what hand tool to use and when to use is;
• know how to prepare most common wood stains;
• be familiar with the characteristics of different wood stains and varnishes;
• be able to choose chemically compatible finishing substances;
• be familiar with the possibilities for personal protection during health hazardous finishing works. |
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