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Inactive: Bio-based Products (BP) Courses

Academic Unit: Bioproducts & Biosyst Engineer

BP 1001 - Bio-based Products Orientation
(1 cr; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 1001 until 02-SEP-08
Introduction to professions/careers related to bio-based products. One half-day field trip required.
BP 1002 - Wood and Fiber Science
(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 1002 until 03-SEP-19, BBE 1002 (ending 02-SEP-08, starting 06-SEP-05, was BP 1002 until 16-JAN-07), BBE 5202 (inactive, was BP 5202 until 16-JAN-07)
Wood as a bio-material. Wood's anatomical/cellular structure compared with other plant-derived materials. Wood's physical properties/characteristics in various applications. Non-wood fiber, bio-product characteristics.
BP 1003 - Wood and Fiber Science Lab
(1 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 1003 until 20-JAN-09
Structure/properties of wood and agricultural plants and of fibers derived from them.
BP 1005 - Introduction to Pulp and Paper Technology
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 1005 until 21-MAY-12
Technology of pulp/paper manufacturing. Terminology, key parameters. Stepwise description of processes, from harvesting of trees through fiber production and papermaking. Vista based online course.
BP 1302 - Wood as a Raw Material
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 1302 until 04-SEP-12, was WPS 1302 until 07-SEP-04
Physical/chemical nature of wood and wood fiber. Raw material requirements, manufacturing processes, product characteristics for principal forest products. World wood supply, consumption trends.
BP 1901 - Freshman Seminar [ENVT] (Topics course)
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 1901 until 27-MAY-14, was WPS 1901 until 07-SEP-04
Issues/topics related to natural resources and the environment. Topics vary each semester.
BP 1906W - Freshman Seminar [ENVT WI] (Topics course)
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 1906W until 26-MAY-15
Issues/topics related to natural resources and the environment. Topics vary each semester.
BP 3001 - Statics, Mechanics, and Structural Design
(4 cr; A-F or Audit)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 2001 until 08-SEP-20, was BBE 3001 until 04-SEP-12
Fundamental statics and engineering principles of structural materials. Safe/efficient engineering design skills. Emphasizes structural bio-based products.
BP 3101 - Introductory Statics and Structures for Construction Management
(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 3101 until 19-JAN-21
Statics, engineering wood design principles, mechanical properties of wood. Design techniques for individual components. Trusses, beams, columns. Using conventional lumber products, engineered wood products, and steel. Simple structures explored through examples, assignments.
BP 3102 - Residential Indoor Air Quality
(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 3102 until 21-MAY-12, BBE 5102 (inactive, ending 02-SEP-08, was BP 5102 until 16-JAN-07), BBE 3102 (inactive, ending 02-SEP-08, was BP 3102 until 16-JAN-07)
Indoor air pollution issues found in residential structures, especially in north central region of the United States. Pollutant descriptions, including measurement techniques and typical ranges of concentrations. Health effects 3) Pathways and transport mechanisms. Control strategies, including mitigation and prevention.
BP 3393 - Directed Study
(1 cr [max 3]; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 4 times)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 3394 until 21-JAN-20, was BBE 3393 until 21-JAN-20, was WPS 3393 until 07-SEP-04
Opportunity to pursue projects not available through independent study or extra credit. In consultation with an adviser, students develop a prospectus and complete progress reports and a final report on the project.
BP 3396 - Industrial Internship (Industrial Assignment)
(1 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 3396 until 06-SEP-16, was WPS 3396 until 07-SEP-04
Industrial work assignment in forest products cooperative education program. Evaluation based on formal report written by student at end of each semester of work assignment.
BP 3411 - Introduction to Residential Construction
(2 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 3411 until 24-MAY-10, was WPS 3332 until 07-SEP-04
Housing/construction terminology, building materials/components. Design, construction, and sales process: basic building science concepts, blueprint reading, computer-aided design, construction site logistics.
BP 3412 - Introduction to Residential Building Materials Estimating
(1 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 3412 until 24-MAY-10
Residential construction terminology. Estimating procedures, including blueprint reading and piece-by-piece building material ?take-off? from construction plans. Held second half of semester.
BP 3503 - Marketing of Bio-based Products
(4 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was SSM 3503 until 05-SEP-17, was BBE 3503 until 08-SEP-15, SSM 3503 (ending 02-SEP-08, was BBE 3503 until 08-SEP-15, was BP 3503 until 16-JAN-07), SSM 5503
Intro to marketing function as it relates to current/emerging bio-based products industries (building materials, paper, fuels, etc.). Product positioning, pricing, promotion, and channel management within strategic planning and environmental marketing management.
BP 4001 - Chemistry of Plant Materials
(4 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 4001 until 05-SEP-23, CHEM 4001, BBE 5001, BBE 4001 (starting 24-FEB-06, ending 07-SEP-04, was BP 4001 until 16-JAN-07)
Chemical principles underlying structure, properties, processing, and performance of plant materials.
BP 4200H - Honors Seminar
(1 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 4200H until 18-JAN-11, was WPS 4200H until 07-SEP-04, was WPS 4200 until 05-SEP-00
Current topics presented by faculty/students. Lecture/discussion.
BP 4301 - Surface and Colloid Science in Bio-based Products Manufacturing
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 4301 until 06-SEP-16, BBE 4301, BBE 5301, CHEM 4301 (starting 20-JAN-15)
Principles of surface/colloid science, their application to understanding manufacturing/performance of bio-based products.
BP 4302 - Organisms Impacting Bio-based Products
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 4302 until 20-JAN-15, BBE 4302, BBE 5302
Organisms of importance to bio-based products. Deterioration, control, bioprocesses for benefit.
BP 4303 - Bio-Based Materials Science
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 4303 until 19-JAN-21, BBE 5303 (ending 16-JAN-07, was BP 5303 until 16-JAN-07), BBE 4303 (ending 16-JAN-07, was BP 4303 until 16-JAN-07)
Basic principles of materials science, their application to bio-based materials.
BP 4305 - Pulp and Paper Technology
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 4305 until 17-JAN-17, was BP 4305W until 05-SEP-06, was WPS 4305W until 07-SEP-04, was WPS 4305 until 05-SEP-00, BBE 5305 (ending 16-JAN-07, was BP 5305 until 16-JAN-07), BBE 4305 (ending 16-JAN-07, starting 05-SEP-00, was BP 4305 until 16-JAN-07, was BP 4305W until 05-SEP-06, was WPS 4305W until 07-SEP-04, was WPS 4305 until 05-SEP-00)
Pulping processes, fiber refining/processing, paper manufacturing, fiber/paper properties, paper recycling. Water requirements, effluent treatment. Chemical/mechanical pulping, pulp preparation, secondary fiber, de-inking, wet end additives. Lab problems/exercises supplemented by lectures. Online course.
BP 4313 - Pulp and Paper Unit Operations [WI]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 4312 until 21-MAY-12, was WPS 4313 until 07-SEP-04, BBE 5312 (inactive, ending 16-JAN-07, was BP 5313 until 16-JAN-07), BBE 4312 (inactive, ending 16-JAN-07, starting 03-SEP-02, was BP 4313 until 16-JAN-07, was WPS 4313 until 07-SEP-04)
Application of principles of momentum, heat, and mass transfer to unit operations in pulp/paper industry. Fluid transport, filtration, sheet formation, sedimentation, drainage, pressing, heat exchange, evaporation, washing, bleaching, humidification/drying, chemical/energy recovery. Computer simulation of multiple-stage systems. Online course.
BP 4314 - Papermaking Processes and Process Engineering Laboratory
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 4314 until 21-MAY-12, was WPS 4314 until 07-SEP-04, BBE 4314 (inactive, ending 16-JAN-07, starting 07-SEP-99, was BP 4314 until 16-JAN-07, was WPS 4314 until 07-SEP-04), BBE 5314 (inactive, ending 16-JAN-07, was BP 5314 until 16-JAN-07)
Theory/practice of design/operation of paper machines and associated finishing/converting equipment. Experiments illustrate/apply principles of momentum, heat, and mass transfer. Operation/performance optimization of pilot-plant paper machine. Process engineering studies of industrial production systems. Online course.
BP 4320 - Applied Statistics for Process Industries: Measurement, Analysis, and Control
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 4320 until 21-MAY-12, was WPS 4320 until 07-SEP-04, BBE 4320 (inactive, ending 16-JAN-07, starting 21-JAN-03, was BP 4320 until 16-JAN-07, was WPS 4320 until 07-SEP-04), BBE 5320 (inactive, ending 16-JAN-07, was BP 5320 until 16-JAN-07)
Presented through the Internet. Basic concepts and most frequently used methods in statistical process control, analysis of variances, experiment design, and regression analysis. Online course.
BP 4355 - Design of Wood Structures
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 4355 until 17-MAY-21
Design of wood structures using Allowable Stress Design. Wood properties/characteristics important to structural design. Heavy/light frame wood construction.
BP 4362 - Pulping and Bleaching
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 4362 until 21-MAY-12, was BP 4362W until 05-SEP-06, BBE 5362 (inactive, ending 16-JAN-07, starting 21-JAN-03, was BP 5362 until 16-JAN-07, was WPS 4362W until 07-SEP-04, was WPS 4362 until 05-SEP-00), BBE 4362 (inactive, ending 02-SEP-08, was BP 4362 until 16-JAN-07, was BP 4362W until 05-SEP-06)
Chemistry/technologies in producing paper-making raw material. Focuses on wood pulping/bleaching, including non-wood fibers and recycled fiber materials. Online course.
BP 4401 - Bio-based Products Engineering
(4 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 4401 until 16-JAN-24, BBE 4401 (ending 05-SEP-06, was BP 4401 until 16-JAN-07), BBE 5401 (ending 16-JAN-07, was BP 5401 until 16-JAN-07)
Unit operations of bio-based products engineering/manufacture.
BP 4402 - Bio-based Products Engineering Lab I
(1 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 4402 until 21-JAN-20, BBE 5402, BBE 4402
Laboratory exercises in bio-based products engineering.
BP 4403 - Bio-based Products Engineering Lab II
(1 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 4403 until 19-JAN-21, BBE 4403, BBE 5403
Lab exercises in bio-based products engineering.
BP 4404 - Bio-based Composites Engineering
(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 4404 until 16-JAN-24, BBE 4404, BBE 5404
Properties of bio-based composites.
BP 4405 - Process Control and Simulation
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 4405 until 16-JAN-07, BBE 5023 (ending 16-JAN-07, was BBE 5405 until 04-SEP-07, was BP 5405 until 16-JAN-07), BBE 4405 (inactive, ending 05-SEP-06, was BP 4405 until 16-JAN-07)
Fundamental principles in system dynamics and control. Emphasizes process systems, problems faced by process engineers.
BP 4406 - Understanding Wood
(2 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 4406 until 21-MAY-12, was WPS 4406 until 07-SEP-04
For woodworking professionals and serious craftspersons. Cellular structure of wood, identification of hardwoods and softwoods, interaction of water and wood. No prior technical training in wood properties is needed, although general experience with woodworking is helpful.
BP 4407 - Bio-based Products Manufacturing and Applications I
(2 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was SSM 4407W until 16-JAN-24, was BBE 4407 until 08-SEP-15, SSM 4407W, SSM 5407
Manufacturing and product service considerations for wood/bio-based products. Chemistry of plant-based materials. Process of papermaking.
BP 4411 - Application and Performance of Wood-based Composites in Services
(2 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 4411 until 21-MAY-12, was WPS 4411 until 07-SEP-04
Physical/mechanical properties of composites. Composite applications/installations.
BP 4412W - Bio-based Products Manufacturing and Applications II [WI]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 4412W until 17-JAN-17, BBE 4412W (inactive, was BP 4412W until 16-JAN-07), BBE 5412 (inactive, was BP 5412 until 16-JAN-07)
Manufacturing processes, end-use applications of bio-based products.
BP 4413 - Systems Approach to Residential Construction
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was SSM 3612 until 16-JAN-24, was SSM 4413 until 06-SEP-22, was BBE 4413 until 05-SEP-17, WPS 4333 (inactive, ending 07-SEP-99), SSM 5612 (ending 02-SEP-08, was SSM 5413 until 06-SEP-22, was BBE 5413 until 05-SEP-17, was BP 5413 until 16-JAN-07), SSM 3612 (ending 16-JAN-07, was SSM 4413 until 06-SEP-22, was BBE 4413 until 05-SEP-17, was BP 4413 until 16-JAN-07)
Dynamic/interrelated issues of energy, moisture control, indoor air quality in residential bldgs. Emphasizes design, construction, and operational aspects to provide an energy efficient, durable structure/healthy living environment. Special consideration to interaction between moisture and wood products within building system.
BP 4414 - Advanced Residential Building Science
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was SSM 4616 until 06-SEP-22, was SSM 4414 until 06-SEP-22, was BBE 4414 until 05-SEP-17, was WPS 4334 until 07-SEP-04, was WPS 4334W until 21-JAN-03, was WPS 4334 until 05-SEP-00, SSM 5616 (ending 04-SEP-18, was SSM 5414 until 06-SEP-22, was BBE 5414 until 05-SEP-17, was BP 5414 until 16-JAN-07), SSM 4616 (ending 04-SEP-18, starting 07-SEP-10, ending 02-SEP-08, starting 02-SEP-03, was SSM 4414 until 06-SEP-22, was BBE 4414 until 05-SEP-17, was BP 4414 until 16-JAN-07, was WPS 4334 until 07-SEP-04, was WPS 4334W until 21-JAN-03, was WPS 4334 until 05-SEP-00)
Theory, advanced applications for residential buildings. Focuses on heat/mass transfer.
BP 4415 - Advanced Residential Building Science Lab
(1 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 4415 until 18-JAN-11, was WPS 4336 until 07-SEP-04, SSM 5614 (ending 18-JAN-05, was SSM 5416 until 06-SEP-22, was BBE 5416 until 05-SEP-17, was BP 5416 until 16-JAN-07), BBE 5415 (inactive, ending 02-SEP-08, was BP 5415 until 16-JAN-07), SSM 4614 (ending 18-JAN-05, starting 07-SEP-99, was SSM 4416 until 17-JAN-23, was BBE 4416 until 05-SEP-17, was BP 4416 until 16-JAN-07, was WPS 4335 until 07-SEP-04), BBE 4415 (inactive, ending 02-SEP-08, starting 02-SEP-03, was BP 4415 until 16-JAN-07, was WPS 4336 until 07-SEP-04)
Exercises on advanced applications of heat/mass transfer to predict performance of residential buildings.
BP 4416 - Building Testing and Diagnostics
(2 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was SSM 4614 until 17-JAN-23, was SSM 4416 until 17-JAN-23, was BBE 4416 until 05-SEP-17, was WPS 4335 until 07-SEP-04, SSM 5614 (ending 02-SEP-08, starting 18-JAN-05, was SSM 5416 until 06-SEP-22, was BBE 5416 until 05-SEP-17, was BP 5416 until 16-JAN-07), SSM 4614 (ending 02-SEP-08, starting 18-JAN-05, was SSM 4416 until 17-JAN-23, was BBE 4416 until 05-SEP-17, was BP 4416 until 16-JAN-07, was WPS 4335 until 07-SEP-04)
Theoretical basis for performance testing. Diagnostics applications for residential structures. Focuses on existing structures and retrofit/remedial applications. Digital differential pressure gauges, blower doors, airflow hoods/grids, duct pressure testing, infrared thermography. Hands-on sessions for equipment use, problem solving.
BP 4491 - Senior Topics: Independent Study (Topics course)
(1 cr [max 4]; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 4 credits)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 5093 until 21-JAN-20, was BBE 4491 until 21-JAN-20, was WPS 4491 until 07-SEP-04
Independent study in student's area of interest.
BP 4501 - Process and Product Design I
(2 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 4501 until 04-SEP-12
Students develop, formulate, and complete an open-ended, engineering process-design project at conceptual level.
BP 4502W - Process and Product Design II [WI]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 4502W until 19-JAN-21
Students develop, select, formulate, and complete an open-ended, comprehensive engineering process/product design project.
BP 4504W - Bio-based Products Development and Management [WI]
(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was SSM 4504W until 16-JAN-24, was BBE 4504W until 08-SEP-15, SSM 4504W (ending 02-SEP-08, was BBE 4504W until 08-SEP-15, was BP 4504W until 16-JAN-07), SSM 5504 (ending 16-JAN-07, was BBE 5504 until 19-JAN-16, was BP 5504 until 16-JAN-07)
Concepts of new-product development and product management, their application to bio-based products.
BP 4801H - Honors Research
(2 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 4801H until 08-SEP-20, was WPS 4801H until 07-SEP-04, was WPS 4801 until 05-SEP-00
First semester of independent research project supervised by faculty member.
BP 4802H - Honors Research
(2 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 4802H until 08-SEP-20, was WPS 4802H until 07-SEP-04, was WPS 4802 until 05-SEP-00
Complete honors thesis. Oral report.
BP 5001 - Chemistry of Plant Materials
(4 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 5001 until 05-SEP-23, CHEM 4001, BBE 5001, BBE 4001 (starting 24-FEB-06, ending 07-SEP-04, was BP 4001 until 16-JAN-07)
Chemical principles underlying structure, properties, processing, and performance of plant materials.
BP 5002 - Fundamentals of Bio-renewable Resources (interactive TV, partially internet based)
(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 5002 until 16-JAN-07
Science/engineering of converting bio-renewable resources into bioenergy and biobased products. Defining resource base. Physical/chemical properties of biorenewable resources. Biobased products. Methods of production for biorenew resources. Processing technologies for fuels, chemicals, fibers, and energy. Environmental impacts. Ecconomics of biobased products and bioenergy.
BP 5102 - Residential Indoor Air Quality
(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 5102 until 04-SEP-12, BBE 5102 (inactive, ending 02-SEP-08, was BP 5102 until 16-JAN-07), BBE 3102 (inactive, ending 02-SEP-08, was BP 3102 until 16-JAN-07)
Indoor air pollution issues found in residential structures, especially in the north central region of the United States. Pollutant descriptions, including measurement techniques and typical ranges of concentrations. Health effects. Pathways, transport mechanisms. Control strategies including mitigation and prevention.
BP 5202 - Wood and Fiber Science
(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 5202 until 19-JAN-16, BBE 1002 (ending 02-SEP-08, starting 06-SEP-05, was BP 1002 until 16-JAN-07), BBE 5202 (inactive, was BP 5202 until 16-JAN-07)
Wood as a bio-material. Wood's anatomical/cellular structure compared with other plant-derived materials. Wood's physical properties/characteristics in various applications. Non-wood fiber, bio-product characteristics.
BP 5301 - Surface and Colloid Science in Bio-based Products Manufacturing
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 5301 until 06-SEP-16, BBE 4301, BBE 5301, CHEM 4301 (starting 20-JAN-15)
Principles of surface and colloid science, their application to manufacturing/performance of bio-based products.
BP 5302 - Organisms Impacting Bio-based Products
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 5302 until 20-JAN-15, BBE 4302, BBE 5302
Organisms and their importance to bio-based products: deterioration, control, bioprocesses for benefit.
BP 5303 - Bio-Based Materials Science
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 5303 until 19-JAN-21, BBE 5303 (ending 16-JAN-07, was BP 5303 until 16-JAN-07), BBE 4303 (ending 16-JAN-07, was BP 4303 until 16-JAN-07)
Basic principles of materials science, their application to bio-based materials.
BP 5305 - Pulp and Paper Technology
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 5305 until 17-JAN-17, BBE 5305 (ending 16-JAN-07, was BP 5305 until 16-JAN-07), BBE 4305 (ending 16-JAN-07, starting 05-SEP-00, was BP 4305 until 16-JAN-07, was BP 4305W until 05-SEP-06, was WPS 4305W until 07-SEP-04, was WPS 4305 until 05-SEP-00)
Pulping processes, fiber refining/processing, paper manufacturing, fiber/paper properties, paper recycling. Water requirements, effluent treatment. Chemical/mechanical pulping, pulp preparation, secondary fiber, de-inking, wet end additives. Lab problems/exercises supplemented by lectures. Online course.
BP 5313 - Pulp and Paper Unit Operations
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 5312 until 21-MAY-12, BBE 5312 (inactive, ending 16-JAN-07, was BP 5313 until 16-JAN-07), BBE 4312 (inactive, ending 16-JAN-07, starting 03-SEP-02, was BP 4313 until 16-JAN-07, was WPS 4313 until 07-SEP-04)
Application of principles of momentum, heat, and mass transfer to unit operations in pulp/paper industry. Fluid transport, filtration, sheet formation, sedimentation, drainage, pressing, heat exchange, evaporation, washing, bleaching, humidification/drying, chemical/energy recovery. Computer simulation of multiple-stage systems. Online course.
BP 5314 - Papermaking Processes and Process Engineering Laboratory
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 5314 until 21-MAY-12, BBE 4314 (inactive, ending 16-JAN-07, starting 07-SEP-99, was BP 4314 until 16-JAN-07, was WPS 4314 until 07-SEP-04), BBE 5314 (inactive, ending 16-JAN-07, was BP 5314 until 16-JAN-07)
Theory/practice of design/operation of paper machines and associated finishing/converting equipment. Experiments illustrate/apply principles of momentum, heat, and mass transfer. Operation/performance optimization of pilot-plant paper machine. Process engineering studies of industrial production systems. Online course.
BP 5320 - Applied Statistics for Process Industries: Measurement, Analysis, and Control
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 5320 until 21-MAY-12, BBE 4320 (inactive, ending 16-JAN-07, starting 21-JAN-03, was BP 4320 until 16-JAN-07, was WPS 4320 until 07-SEP-04), BBE 5320 (inactive, ending 16-JAN-07, was BP 5320 until 16-JAN-07)
Presented through the Internet. Basic concepts and most frequently used methods in statistical process control, analysis of variances, experiment design, and regression analysis. Online course.
BP 5362 - Pulping and Bleaching [WI]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 5362 until 21-MAY-12, was WPS 4362W until 07-SEP-04, was WPS 4362 until 05-SEP-00, BBE 5362 (inactive, ending 16-JAN-07, starting 21-JAN-03, was BP 5362 until 16-JAN-07, was WPS 4362W until 07-SEP-04, was WPS 4362 until 05-SEP-00), BBE 4362 (inactive, ending 02-SEP-08, was BP 4362 until 16-JAN-07, was BP 4362W until 05-SEP-06)
Chemistry/technologies in producing paper-making raw material. Focuses on wood pulping/bleaching, including non-wood fibers and recycled fiber materials.
BP 5401 - Bio-based Products Engineering
(4 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 5401 until 16-JAN-24, BBE 4401 (ending 05-SEP-06, was BP 4401 until 16-JAN-07), BBE 5401 (ending 16-JAN-07, was BP 5401 until 16-JAN-07)
Unit operations of bio-based products engineering/manufacture.
BP 5402 - Bio-based Products Engineering Lab I
(1 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 5402 until 21-JAN-20, BBE 5402, BBE 4402
Laboratory exercises in bio-based products engineering.
BP 5403 - Bio-based Products Engineering Lab II
(1 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 5403 until 19-JAN-21, BBE 4403, BBE 5403
Laboratory exercises in bio-based products engineering.
BP 5404 - Bio-based Composites Engineering
(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 5404 until 16-JAN-24, BBE 4404, BBE 5404
Properties of bio-based composites.
BP 5405 - Process Control and Simulation
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 5023 until 03-SEP-19, was BBE 5405 until 04-SEP-07, BBE 5023 (ending 16-JAN-07, was BBE 5405 until 04-SEP-07, was BP 5405 until 16-JAN-07), BBE 4405 (inactive, ending 05-SEP-06, was BP 4405 until 16-JAN-07)
Fundamental principles in system dynamics/control. Emphasizes process systems and problems faced by process engineers.
BP 5407 - Bio-based Products Manufacturing and Applications I
(2 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was SSM 5407 until 16-JAN-24, was BBE 5407 until 08-SEP-15, SSM 4407W, SSM 5407
Manufacturing and product service considerations for wood/bio-based products. Chemistry of plant-based materials. Process of papermaking.
BP 5412 - Manufacturing and Applications of Bio-based Products
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 5412 until 17-JAN-17, BBE 4412W (inactive, was BP 4412W until 16-JAN-07), BBE 5412 (inactive, was BP 5412 until 16-JAN-07)
Manufacturing processes, end-use applications of bio-based products.
BP 5413 - A Systems Approach to Residential Construction
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was SSM 5612 until 16-JAN-24, was SSM 5413 until 06-SEP-22, was BBE 5413 until 05-SEP-17, WPS 4333 (inactive, ending 07-SEP-99), SSM 5612 (ending 02-SEP-08, was SSM 5413 until 06-SEP-22, was BBE 5413 until 05-SEP-17, was BP 5413 until 16-JAN-07), SSM 3612 (ending 16-JAN-07, was SSM 4413 until 06-SEP-22, was BBE 4413 until 05-SEP-17, was BP 4413 until 16-JAN-07)
Dynamic/interrelated issues of energy, moisture control, indoor air quality in residential bldgs. Emphasizes design, construction, and operational aspects to provide an energy efficient, durable structure, and healthy living environment. Interaction between moisture and wood products within building system.
BP 5414 - Advanced Residential Building Science
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was SSM 5616 until 06-SEP-22, was SSM 5414 until 06-SEP-22, was BBE 5414 until 05-SEP-17, SSM 5616 (ending 04-SEP-18, was SSM 5414 until 06-SEP-22, was BBE 5414 until 05-SEP-17, was BP 5414 until 16-JAN-07), SSM 4616 (ending 04-SEP-18, starting 07-SEP-10, ending 02-SEP-08, starting 02-SEP-03, was SSM 4414 until 06-SEP-22, was BBE 4414 until 05-SEP-17, was BP 4414 until 16-JAN-07, was WPS 4334 until 07-SEP-04, was WPS 4334W until 21-JAN-03, was WPS 4334 until 05-SEP-00)
Building science theory, advanced applications for residential buildings. Focuses on heat/mass transfer.
BP 5415 - Advanced Residential Building Science Lab
(1 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 5415 until 18-JAN-11, SSM 5614 (ending 18-JAN-05, was SSM 5416 until 06-SEP-22, was BBE 5416 until 05-SEP-17, was BP 5416 until 16-JAN-07), BBE 5415 (inactive, ending 02-SEP-08, was BP 5415 until 16-JAN-07), SSM 4614 (ending 18-JAN-05, starting 07-SEP-99, was SSM 4416 until 17-JAN-23, was BBE 4416 until 05-SEP-17, was BP 4416 until 16-JAN-07, was WPS 4335 until 07-SEP-04), BBE 4415 (inactive, ending 02-SEP-08, starting 02-SEP-03, was BP 4415 until 16-JAN-07, was WPS 4336 until 07-SEP-04)
Concurrent with 4334. Exercises on advanced applications of heat/mass transfer to predict performance of residential buildings.
BP 5416 - Building Testing & Diagnostics
(2 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was SSM 5614 until 06-SEP-22, was SSM 5416 until 06-SEP-22, was BBE 5416 until 05-SEP-17, SSM 5614 (ending 02-SEP-08, starting 18-JAN-05, was SSM 5416 until 06-SEP-22, was BBE 5416 until 05-SEP-17, was BP 5416 until 16-JAN-07), SSM 4614 (ending 02-SEP-08, starting 18-JAN-05, was SSM 4416 until 17-JAN-23, was BBE 4416 until 05-SEP-17, was BP 4416 until 16-JAN-07, was WPS 4335 until 07-SEP-04)
Theoretical basis for performance testing. Diagnostics applications for residential structures. Focuses on existing structures and retrofit/remedial applications. Digital differential pressure gauges, blower doors, airflow hoods/grids, duct pressure testing, infrared thermography. Hands-on sessions for equipment use, problem solving.
BP 5503 - Marketing of Bio-based Products
(4 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was SSM 5503 until 05-SEP-17, was BBE 5503 until 08-SEP-15, SSM 3503 (ending 02-SEP-08, was BBE 3503 until 08-SEP-15, was BP 3503 until 16-JAN-07), SSM 5503
Introduction to marketing function as it relates to current/emerging bio-based products industries (building materials, paper, fuels, etc.). Product positioning, pricing, promotion, and channel management within strategic planning and environmental marketing management.
BP 5504 - Bio-based Products Development and Management
(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was SSM 5504 until 16-JAN-24, was BBE 5504 until 19-JAN-16, SSM 4504W (ending 02-SEP-08, was BBE 4504W until 08-SEP-15, was BP 4504W until 16-JAN-07), SSM 5504 (ending 16-JAN-07, was BBE 5504 until 19-JAN-16, was BP 5504 until 16-JAN-07)
Concepts of new product development and product management and their application to bio-based products.
BP 8300 - Research Problems
(1 cr [max 10]; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 10 credits; may be repeated 10 times)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 8300 until 20-JAN-15, was WPS 8300 until 07-SEP-04
Independent research under faculty guidance.
BP 8304 - Advanced Topics in Wood Drying (Topics course)
(2 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 8304 until 20-JAN-15, was WPS 8304 until 07-SEP-04
Rheological behavior of first-dried solid wood. Significance of creep to stress-strain pattern, shrinkage, and degrade development in lumber drying. Interpretation/evaluation of schedules, processes, and primary/auxiliary equipment used in commercial drying processes. Energy consideration in drying processes.
BP 8306 - Graduate Seminar
(2 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Spring; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 3 times)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 8306 until 02-SEP-14, was WPS 8306 until 07-SEP-04
Communication of scientific knowledge related to wood and paper science through the media of poster sessions, oral presentations, and the Internet.
BP 8307 - Advances and Methods in Forest Products Pathology and Preservation
(2 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 8307 until 20-JAN-15, was WPS 8307 until 07-SEP-04
Principles of wood protection, methods of evaluating preservatives. Emphasizes international developments.
BP 8311 - Mechanics of Wood and Wood Composites
(2 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BBE 8311 until 20-JAN-15, was WPS 8311 until 07-SEP-04
Advanced topics on behavior of wood composites.

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