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Aalto Wood (minor)
Basic information
Code:
CHEM3065
Extent:
20–25
ECTS
Curriculum:
2024–2026
Level:
Advanced studies
Language of learning:
English
Theme:
Materials and sustainable use of natural resources
Target group:
All Aalto students
Teacher in charge:
Kristiina Lillqvist
Administrative contact:
Kari Lehti
Organising department:
Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems
School:
School of Chemical Engineering
Prerequisites:
No prerequisites (CHEM-C2470 Forests, Wood and Carbon, 5 cr (online) recommended). There is no application procedure nor are there other restrictions for the minor. While making your study plan, you should verify that you have the prerequisites needed for all courses.
Quotas and restrictions:
See possible quotas and prerequisites for individual courses.
Application process:
Open for all master's students of Aalto University
Content and structure of the minor
Content
Learning outcomes:
After completing the Aalto Wood minor, students will understand the fundamentals of wood as an engineering material and know the range, functions and possible applications of products made from wood. Students will be able to apply their knowledge of wood and wood-based products, in areas such as wood science and technology, engineering applications in construction and in architecture and design.
Structure of the minor:
The mandatory courses comprising 10 cr are organized online, enabling students to take the courses independently. Following completion of the mandatory component, students can choose different focus areas such as wood science (CHEM), timber engineering (ENG) or wood construction and design (ARTS). However, multidisciplinary choices are recommended. Students may form the minor / study path with any combination of these courses if, in total, they amount to at least 20 cr.
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory courses: | |||
| CHEM-E2225 | Wood Material Science | 5 | III |
| CHEM-E2235 | Wood Products and Processes | 5 | IV |
| Optional courses: | |||
| CHEM-E2127 | Applied Mechanics for Wood Materials | 5 | IV |
| CHEM-E2128 | Wood Science Laboratory | 5 | IV* |
| CHEM-E1170 | Introduction to Sustainability in the Bioeconomy | 5 | ±õ–I±õ |
| CHEM-E2170 | Advanced Wood Science D | 5 | 2025–2026 II, no teaching 2024–2025 |
| CHEM-E1180 | Plant Resources | 5 | I |
| CIV-E4110 | Timber Engineering D | 5 | IV |
| CIV-E4120 | Timber Structures D | 5 | I |
| CIV-E4030 | Engineering Design Exercises D | 5 | II |
| ARK-E4020 | Wood Architecture, Lecture Course: Wood in Architecture and Construction D | 6 | I-II |
| ARK-E1028 | Wood Architecture Research Course: Industrial Wood Construction D | 6 | III |
| SARK-E5036 | Woodstudio: Design Project | 9 | III OR V |
* (N.B. Period corrected 5.2.2025)
Previous curricula
Code: CHEM3065
Extent: 20–25 ECTS
Curriculum: 2022–2024
Level: Masters
Language of learning: English
Theme: Materials and sustainable use of natural resources
Teacher in charge: Lauri Rautkari
Administrative contact: Kari Lehti
Organising department: Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems
Target group: All Aalto students
Prerequisites: CHEM-C2470 Forests, Wood and Carbon, 5 cr (online) is a prerequisite course and is available first time in the I-period (also V-period) in 2022-2023. There is no application procedure or other restrictions for the minor. You may add it to your study plan in Sisu. While making your study plan, you should verify that you have the prerequisites needed for all courses.
Quotas and restrictions: See possible quotas and prerequisites for individual courses.
Application process: Open for all master's students of Aalto University
Learning outcomes:
After completing the Aalto Wood minor, students will understand the fundamentals of wood as an engineering material and know the range, functions and possible applications of products made from wood. Students will be able to apply their knowledge of wood and wood-based products, in areas such as wood science and technology, engineering applications in construction and in architecture and design.
Structure of the minor:
The mandatory courses comprising 10 cr are organized in an online format, enabling students to follow the courses independently. Following completion of the mandatory component, the student can choose different focus areas such as wood science (CHEM), timber engineering (ENG) or wood construction and design (ARTS). However, multidisciplinary choices are recommended. Students may form the minor / study path with any combination of these courses if, in total, they amount to at least 20 cr.
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory studies: | |||
| Wood Material Science | 5 | III | |
| Wood Products and Processes | 5 | IV | |
| Elective courses: | |||
| Advanced Wood Science D | 5 | I | |
| Plant Biomass | 5 | I | |
| Timber Engineering D | 5 | IV | |
| Timber Structures D | 5 | I | |
| Engineering Design Exercises D | 5 | II | |
| Wood Architecture, Lecture Course: Wood in Architecture and Construction D | 6 | I-II | |
| Wood Architecture Research Course: Industrial Wood Construction D | 6 | III | |
| Woodstudio: Design Project | 9 | III, |