Credit hours
In-class work per week |
Practice per week |
Credits |
Duration |
Total |
1 |
6 |
4 |
6 weeks |
60 hours |
Instructor
Demóstenes Ferreira da Silva Filho
Edson José Vidal da Silva
Objective
The course aims to offer students qualified and updated training on the different topics highlighted in Forest Resources.
Content
The Program consists of Special Topics within the following items: Analytical chemistry applied to forest products, ecophysiological modeling, forest productivity, forest harvesting techniques, urban silviculture, solid wood products, bioproducts and bioprocesses, forest biomass energy, dendrochronology, preservation of natural ecosystems, tropical forestry and themes of didactic training subjects, writing of scientific articles and several others of current affairs.
Bibliography
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