Wood Science Technology, AAS

DWST0 - Wood Science Technology

Minimum Credits: 60

Contact Hours: 79-87

The Wood Science Technology Associate Degree program is a comprehensive training initiative that molds professionals within the Forest Products Industry. Students will experience a unique hands-on approach utilizing cutting-edge manufacturing equipment and the latest design software, all within the Michigan Forest Products Institute on the Grayling campus. Learners will explore a diverse curriculum covering material science, product design and engineering, quality assurance, manufacturing, and business. These elements ensure that graduates are versatile and prepared for a range of roles within the dynamic wood industry.

General Education Requirements: 18-21 credits

ENG 10303 English Composition I 3 cr.
or ENG 10305 or ENG 11800 3-4 cr.
MTH 12000 Intermediate Algebra 4 cr.
or MTH 12002 or higher, excluding MTH 12500.
BUS 10100 Intro to Business 3 cr.
or BUS 10700
Select one course from social sciences: ECO, GEO, POL, PSY, or SOC 3-4 cr.
Select one course from humanities: ART, HIS, HUM, MUS, PHL, or ENG-21400 or higher 3 cr.
Select any speech course 3 cr.

Program Requirements: 31 credits

WST 10101 Wood Science: Anatomy and Properties 4 cr.
WST 10500 Forest Biomaterials 3 cr.
WST 10601 Machine Woodworking Lab I 3 cr.
WST 10900 CNC Application for Wood Industry 3 cr.
WST 12100 Machine Woodworking Lab II 3 cr.
WST 12500 Engineered Wood Products 3 cr.
WST 12700 Production Techniques in Wood 3 cr.
WST 13200 Furniture Manufacturing 3 cr.
WST 15100 Computer Aided Drafting and Blueprint Reading 3 cr.
or EDT 11000
WST 20100 Kiln Drying 3 cr.

Choose a concentration: 11-12 credits

Choose the Wood Manufacturing or Product Design concentration.

Wood Manufacturing

MEC 10901 Precision Measuring Tools 2 cr.
WST 10300 Lumber Grading I 3 cr.
WST 10400 Lumber Grading II 3 cr.
WST 10700 Sawmill Operation 3 cr.

Product Design

Suggested Sequence of Courses:

Year 1 (Fall) 15-17 credits

WST 10101 Wood Science: Anatomy and Properties 4 cr.
WST 10601 Machine Woodworking Lab I 3 cr.
WST 15100 Computer Aided Drafting and Blueprint Reading 3 cr.
or EDT 11000
MTH 12000 Intermediate Algebra 4 cr.
or MTH 12002 or higher 3-4 cr.
Program concentration elective 2-3 cr.

Year 1 (Winter) 15-16 credits

ENG 10303 English Composition I 3 cr.
or ENG 10305 or ENG 11800 3-4 cr.
BUS 10100 Intro to Business 3 cr.
or BUS 10700
WST 12100 Machine Woodworking Lab II 3 cr.
Program concentration electives 6 cr.

Year 2 (Fall) 15-16 credits

WST 10500 Forest Biomaterials 3 cr.
WST 12700 Production Techniques in Wood 3 cr.
Social science course 3-4 cr.
Speech course 3 cr.
Program concentration elective 3 cr.

Year 2 (Winter) 15 credits

WST 10900 CNC Application for Wood Industry 3 cr.
WST 12500 Engineered Wood Products 3 cr.
WST 13200 Furniture Manufacturing 3 cr.
WST 20100 Kiln Drying 3 cr.
Humanities course 3 cr.

Notes:

Students should seek additional information and/or advising from their academic advisor. For an appointment, please call (989) 275-5000, ext. 280.