The objectives are to familiarize the student with critical issues facing the forest products industry, manufacturing processes for wood products, and professional career opportunities.  Students in the Fall '06 class built speakers using composite panel they made from different waste and renewable materials including alfalfa, plastic, coffee grounds and even bones.  They designed the cabinets and installed speakers donated by UI Surplus.

Grading

Attendance 50%
Resume and reports 50%

Warning

Reports that are late will be penalized 25% unless arrangements are made with the instructor prior to the due date of the report.

Schedule

Date	Topic
Oct 25	Introductions and advising for registration
Nov 1	(Law Courtroom) Summer jobs, coops, and internships Resume due Nov 8
Nov 8	Forest products statistics Report #1 due Nov 15
Nov 15	Timber harvesting Report #2 due Nov 29
Nov 22	Thanksgiving recess. No class
Nov 29	Lumber manufacturing Report #3 due Dec 6 Class evaluation
Dec 6	Composite wood products Report #4 due Dec 13