SBP1001 Undergraduate Seminar: 1 hour.
One hour lecture. Intended for incoming and continuing students to receive guidance on university, college, and department procedures, services, and facilities
SBP1103 Introduction to Sustainable Bioproducts: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. A survey of biomass structure, anatomy, properties and chemistry, and the processes used to manufacture sustainable biomass-based products
SBP2012 Introduction to Bioproduct Industries: 2 hours.
One hour lecture and one hour Laboratory/Field Trip. This course will be taught as a site tour of bioproduct industries focusing on conversion and use of biomass resources in the Southeastern United States. (During the two weeks of intersession term, class will meet six hours per day.)
SBP2123 Materials and Processing of Structural Bioproducts: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: SBP2012 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Introduction to the processing of sustainable biomaterials including generation of by-products; operations management involved in bioproducts manufacturing specifically structural composites; product evaluation methods with internationally acknowledged standards
SBP2990 Special Topic in Sustainable Bioproducts: 1-9 hours.
(1-9). Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
SBP3113 Physics of Biomaterials: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: SBP1103 or consent of instructor) Two hours lecture & three hours lab. Focuses on understanding important physical properties of biomaterials and the relationship of these properties to manufacturing processes and product uses. Other topics will include dimensional stability, thermal & electrical properties & moisture movement
SBP3123 Biomass to Bioproducts: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: CH1213 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Introduces students to chemical/physical properties of forestry & agro crops; provides overview of a large span of bioproducts derived from plant materials, their economic and environmental benefits; describes major components of biomass chemistry, comparing woody/non-woody plants
SBP3133 Mechanics of Biomaterials: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture and two hours lab. The course is designed for students to gain fundamental knowledge about mechanics of biomaterials, including tensile, compression, shear, and bending properties. It also introduces the effects of load duration and environmental factors on these mechanical properties
SBP4000 Directed Individual Study: 6 hours.
(1-6). Hours and credits to be arranged
SBP4013 Wood Anatomy: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: SBP1103 or consent of instructor). Two hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Anatomy of commercial timber species; elements of botanical microtechnique, fundamentals of microscopy, and fundamental properties: gross and minute structural characteristics of wood leading to identification
SBP4023 Lignocellulosic Biomass Chemistry: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: CH1213 or CH1223 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. This course will give a brief introduction to the major chemical composition of wood. The distribution of wood components (cellulose, hemicelluloses, lignin, and extractives), their structures, isolation, processes & applications will be covered
SBP4113 Adhesives and Biocomposites: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: SBP1103, SBP2012, SBP2123, SBP3113, SBP3123 or consent of instructor). Two hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Introduces students to theories and practices of wood composite products, wood adhesives and manufacturing, and evaluation of various wood composite products
SBP4123 Lumber Manufacturing: 3 hours.
Two hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Raw materials, production methods and product specifications for sawn wood products. Machinery and plant layout. Operation, control, and analysis of lumber manufacturing systems; markets
SBP4133 Biorefinery Processes: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: SBP4023 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. This course will cover biomass resources; biorefinery concepts; and the different chemical and thermochemical processes used to convert biomass into chemicals and fuels
SBP4153 Biomass Products Manufacturing: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: BIO1134/BIO1144/consent of instructor) Three hours lecture. Introduction to concepts of conversion of biomass covering subjects: physical properties of wood, product manufacturing, wood chemistry, composites/adhesives, and the use of organisms or isolated enzymes used to break down cellulose, lignin and hemicelluloses
SBP4213 Deterioration and Preservation of Biomaterials: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: SBP1103 or consent of instructor). Two hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Develop an understanding on biological and non-biological abiotic agents that cause wood deterioration; biological control methods; design considerations; wood preservatives and preservation systems; treatability of wood; treatment mechanics; preservative effectiveness; commodity standards
SBP4243 Sustainable Bioproducts: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: CH1213 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Introduction to concepts of conversion of biomass covering topics including physical properties of wood, product manufacturing practices, wood chemistry, composites/adhesives. Also, the use of organisms or isolated enzymes used to break down cellulose, lignin and hemicelluloses
SBP4253 Quantitative Methods in Sustainable Bioproducts: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: SBP2123 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. The study and practical application of quantitative techniques commonly used in industry to evaluate the net worth of raw materials, and the cause and effect on process variables
SBP4263 Furniture Design and Fabrication: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: SBP3133 or consent of instructor). Two hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Basic theories and principles of furniture strength design and manufacturing; mechanical properties of environmentally preferable materials; green and sustainable design of certifications; testing standards. Machines used, function and operation. Advanced manufacturing and quality control methods
SBP4313 Bioproducts and the Environment: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: SBP2012, 2123, and 3123 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. An introduction to environmental topics and laws, environmental impact, and control technologies associated with emissions from diverse sustainable bioproducts industries, including global and national issues
SBP4353 Forest Products Marketing: 3 hours.
Three hour lecture. Marketing and business practices used by forest products companies trading in lumber, engineered wood products and furniture
SBP4443 Capstone Sustainable Bioproducts: 3 hours.
Prerequisites: (Senior standing or consent of instructor). Integration of knowledge from courses and current issues involving team projects that explore manufacturing problems or product design, emphasizing LCA, social /global perspectives, and problem solving
SBP4450 Undergraduate Research in Sustainable Bioproducts: 1-6 hours.
(Prerequisite: Senior Standing and consent of instructor). 1-6 Variable hour laboratory. This course is introduced to introduce senior level students to the concepts of independent and original research. (Course limited to two offerings)
SBP4800 Undergraduate Research in Sustainable Bioproducts: 1-13 hours.
Hours, credits and deliverables to be arranged. The purpose of this course is to provide a student with the opportunity to participate in research and/or creative project beyond the traditional undergraduate experience
SBP4990 Special Topic in Sustainable Bioproducts: 1-9 hours.
(1-9). Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
SBP6013 Wood Anatomy: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: SBP1103 or consent of instructor). Two hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Anatomy of commercial timber species; elements of botanical microtechnique, fundamentals of microscopy, and fundamental properties: gross and minute structural characteristics of wood leading to identification
SBP6023 Lignocellulosic Biomass Chemistry: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: CH1213 or CH1223 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. This course will give a brief introduction to the major chemical composition of wood. The distribution of wood components (cellulose, hemicelluloses, lignin, and extractives), their structures, isolation, processes & applications will be covered
SBP6113 Adhesives and Composites: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: SBP1103, SBP2012, SBP2123, SBP3113, SBP3123 or consent of instructor). Two hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Introduces students to theories and practices of wood composite products, wood adhesives and manufacturing, and evaluation of various wood composite products
SBP6123 Lumber Manufacturing: 3 hours.
Two hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Raw materials, production methods and product specifications for sawn wood products. Machinery and plant layout. Operation, control, and analysis of lumber manufacturing systems; markets
SBP6133 Biorefinery Processes: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: SBP4023 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. This course will cover biomass resources; biorefinery concepts; and the different chemical and thermochemical processes used to convert biomass into chemicals and fuels
SBP6153 Biomass Products Manufacturing: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: BIO1134/BIO1144/consent of instructor) Three hours lecture. Introduction to concepts of conversion of biomass covering subjects: physical properties of wood, product manufacturing, wood chemistry, composites/adhesives, and the use of organisms or isolated enzymes used to break down cellulose, lignin and hemicelluloses
SBP6213 Deterioration and Preservation of Biomaterials: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: SBP1103 or consent of instructor). Two hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Develop an understanding on biological and non-biological abiotic agents that cause wood deterioration; biological control methods; design considerations; wood preservatives and preservation systems; treatability of wood; treatment mechanics; preservative effectiveness; commodity standards
SBP6243 Sustainable Bioproducts: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: CH1213 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Introduction to concepts of conversion of biomass covering topics including physical properties of wood, product manufacturing practices, wood chemistry, composites/adhesives. Also, the use of organisms or isolated enzymes used to break down cellulose, lignin and hemicelluloses
SBP6253 Quantitative Methods in Sustainable Bioproducts: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: SBP2123 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. The study and practical application of quantitative techniques commonly used in industry to evaluate the net worth of raw materials, and the cause and effect on process variables
SBP6263 Furniture Design and Fabrication: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: SBP3133 or consent of instructor). Two hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Basic theories and principles of furniture strength design and manufacturing; mechanical properties of environmentally preferable materials; green and sustainable design of certifications; testing standards. Machines used, function and operation. Advanced manufacturing and quality control methods
SBP6313 Bioproducts and the Environment: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: SBP2012, 2123, and 3123 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. An introduction to environmental topics and laws, environmental impact, and control technologies associated with emissions from diverse sustainable bioproducts industries, including global and national issues
SBP6353 Forest Products Marketing: 3 hours.
Three hour lecture. Marketing and business practices used by forest products companies trading in lumber, engineered wood products and furniture
SBP6990 Special Topics in Sustainable Bioproducts: 1-9 hours.
(1-9). Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
SBP7000 Directed Individual Study in Sustainable Bioproducts: 1-6 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
SBP8000 Thesis Research/ Thesis in Sustainable Bioproducts: 1-13 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
SBP8013 Advanced Wood Science & Technology: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Introduction to properties of wood (anatomy, chemical, physical, mechanical) and manufacturing process of sustainable biomass-based products will lead to an understanding of the basic concepts and current topics related to sustainability, natural products, and technology development in forest products and wood science
SBP8023 Professional Practices in Wood Products Industry: 3 hours.
(Consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Discussion and practice of workplace skills related to performance of duties in the wood products industry sector
SBP8111 Research Seminar I: 1 hour.
One hour seminar. Review of current research work in wood science and technology; the scientific method; philosophy of research
SBP8121 Research Seminar II: 1 hour.
One hour seminar. Review of current research work in wood science and technology; the scientific method; philosophy of research. This course focuses on oral communication skills
SBP8123 Advanced Lignocellulosic Biomass Chemistry: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: SBP4023/6023 or consent of the instructor). Three hours lecture. Chemistry of major lignocellulosic biomass components. Chemical modification and swelling of cellulose, chemical and enzymatic degradation of polysaccharides and lignin, wood preservation, wood plasticization and wood conversion to value added chemicals
SBP8133 Environmental Issues in Sustainable Bioproducts: 3 hours.
(Consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Environmental impact, regulations, management of wood treatment by-products and chemical wastes; biodegradation microorganisms; bioremediation; biomass residues; soil, sediment, water, air contaminations; current clean-up technologies
SBP8143 Standards for Testing Sustainable Materials: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. This course will evaluate how solid and composite sustainable materials are used in product development. Students will gain an understanding of the importance of material properties and how they impact end-use product performance
SBP8203 Graduate Capstone: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: SBP8023 or consent of instructor). Seminar. Integration and application of knowledge from previous coursework in sustainable bioproducts for the creation of an original project proposal. Emphasis on professional oral and written expression, logical organization of thought, literature review, data presentation, budget writing, and peer evaluation
SBP8213 Advanced Wood Mechanics: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor). Two hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Study of elastic and viscoelastic behavior of wood composites; fracture in wood; stress analysis; current topics in wood mechanics. Mechanics. SBP8213 Advanced Wood Mechanics
SBP8990 Special Topic In Sustainable Bioproducts: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
SBP9000 Dissertation Research /Dissertation in Sustainable Bioproducts: 1-13 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
