Surface and colloidal properties of wet end additives. Examination of specific examples and case studies in papermaking situations. Emphasis on separation systems, including gas and liquid chromatography, and on spectral analysis. Breitsprecher Principles of microscopy as well as the techniques of using microscopes and taking photographs with them. Darkroom practice for black and white photography included.
Students take photographs, develop negatives, and make enlargements.
Breitsprecher, Briggs Biology of wood formation and basic properties of wood, processes that create wood products, performance attributes required of these products, understanding of linkages between biology, silviculture, and product technology and performance. Students observe manufacturing technologies for various products, learn about markets from these products, and discuss resource, market, and technical issues with management in these facilities. Development, delivery, and evaluation of actual lectures and homework assignments. Graduate teaching experience for PSE students only.