2018-19 Academic Catalog

Department of Sustainable Bioproducts

This is an archived copy of the 2018-19 catalog. To access the most recent version of the catalog, please visit http://catalog.msstate.edu.

Major Advisor: Dr. Mike Barnes
Office: Room 5102, Building 5 Sustainable Bioproducts Laboratory at 201 Locksley Way

The bioproducts industry is one of the largest economic contributors to Mississippi, as well as in the United States. Employment in the timber conversion, engineered composites, pulp and paper, logging, and furniture manufacturing is widely available. Mississippi’s bioproducts industry recognizes the need for well-trained employees to help increase the conversion efficiencies and alter manufacturing processes to allow compatibility with a changing raw material base. The industry and its allied disciplines are is large in terms of employment in Mississippi and nationwide.

The mission of the Department of Sustainable Bioproducts is to enhance the intellectual, cultural, social, and professional development of its students by providing them with knowledge and skills needed to utilize and conserve diverse forest and other resources effectively. In this regard, the Department’s primary teaching responsibility is to provide high quality educational opportunities necessary to adequately prepare students for professional and scientific careers in sustainable bioproducts manufacturing, technology, business, and related fields.

The Department of Sustainable Bioproducts’ physical plant consists of five laboratory/office buildings and other special purpose buildings and the Franklin Center for Furniture Manufacturing and Management, with a combined floor space in excess of 90,000 square feet. These buildings house the analytical and testing equipment, laboratories, pilot plants, and support facilities required for a comprehensive research program involving wood and biobased products.

Presently, students interested in a sustainable bioproducts curriculum have the option of the Sustainable Bioproducts undergraduate or graduate program.
 

Sustainable Bioproducts Major

Students majoring in sustainable bioproducts will develop a strong foundation in properties, manufacturing, environmental implications, sales, and trading of products derived from wood and non-wood materials that come from agricultural residues and other natural fibers. Besides structural materials, specialty chemicals such as polymers and adhesives from natural resources, and bio-based energy such as wood pellets, bio-oil and alcohols are increasingly important with respect to sustainable industrial production. In addition to utilizing timber and agricultural residues, the discipline seeks to make materials last longer and enhance sustainability via preservative treatments and improved design.

Sustainable Bioproducts Minor

A Sustainable Bioproducts minor is available to non-majors to provide students with the knowledge of wood products, and bio-based composites, polymers, chemicals and fuels. The courses focus on material properties, environmental issues, and manufacturing principles, as well as their marketing and sales. The topics complement many fields that deal with natural materials: construction, design, business and production management, and scientific fields such as chemistry, engineering and environmental and biotechnology. A minor in Sustainable Bioproducts will also provide non-major students an excellent background for entering a graduate degree program in Sustainable Bioproducts. Academic advising is available in the Department of Sustainable Bioproducts located at 201 Locksley Way. A total of 18 hours is required to obtain a Sustainable Bioproducts minor.

English (General Education)
EN 1103English Composition I3
or EN 1163 Accelerated Composition I
EN 1113English Composition II3
or EN 1173 Accelerated Composition II
Fine Arts (General Education)
Any General Education course3
Natural Sciences
BIO 1134Biology I4
BIO 1144Biology II4
Additional Science
CH 1043Survey of Chemistry I3
CH 1053Survey of Chemistry II3
CH 1051Experimental Chemistry1
Math (General Education)
MA 1313College Algebra3
MA 1323Trigonometry3
ST 2113Introduction to Statistics3
or ST 3123 Introduction to Statistical Inference
Humanities (General Education)
Any Gen Ed courses6
Social/Behavioral Sciences (General Education)
Any course from Gen Ed list3
Choose one of the following Economics courses:3
Introduction to Food and Resource Economics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Forest Resource Economics
Oral Communicaton Requirement
CO 1003Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
Writing Requirement
AELC 3203Professional Writing in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Human Sciences3
or MGT 3213 Organizational Communications
or BIO 3013 Professional Writing for Biologists
Major Core Courses (Required)
SBP 1103Introduction to Sustainable Bioproducts3
SBP 1203Anatomy of Wood and other Natural Materials3
SBP 2012Introduction to Bioproduct Industries2
SBP 2123Materials and Processing in Sustainable Bioproducts3
SBP 3113Biomaterial Phys Mech3
SBP 3123Biomass to Bioproducts3
SBP 4253Quantitative Methods in Sustainable Bioproducts3
SBP 4313Bioproducts and the Environment3
SBP 4333Bioproducts and Environmental Biotechnology3
SBP 4443Capstone Sustainable Bioproducts3
Major Courses Professional Electives
SBP 3143Biomass Characteristics and Production3
SBP 4000Directed Individual Study6
SBP 4023Lignocellulosic Biomass Chemistry3
SBP 4113Adhesives and Biocomposites3
SBP 4133Biorefinery Processes3
SBP 4144Biocomposite Application and Manufacturing4
SBP 4153Biological Conversion of Biomass3
SBP 4213Deterioration and Preservation of Biomaterials3
SBP 4243Sustainable Bioproducts3
SBP 4450Undergraduate Research in Sustainable Bioproducts1-6
Professional Electives
Choose any class that is 3000 level or above from the following subjects: ABE, AEC, ARC 2713, BCH, BCS, BIO, BIS, BL, CE, CH, EC, EE, EG, EM, EPP, FIN, FO, GR, IE, TKI, LA, MGT, MKT, MA, ME, NREC, PH, PS, PSS, SBP, ST, WFA18
Free Electives8
Total Hours124

Courses

FP 4013 Wood Anatomy: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: FP 1103 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

FP 4123 Lumber Manufacturing: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). 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

FP 4223 Furniture Production I: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: FP 1103 or consent of instructor). Two hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. The theory of furniture production; materials for furniture; manufacturing machines and their functions; wood machining and sanding; finishing; industrial processes; marketing

FP 4233 Furniture Production II: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: FP 1103 or consent of instructor). Two hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. General principles of upholstered furniture design; frame construction and analysis; material selection; fasteners; joint construction; and testing standards

FP 4353 Forest Products Marketing: 3 hours.

(Prerequisites: FP 3012 and junior standing). Marketing and practices used by forest products and furniture producing companies as related to differentiated vs non-differentiated products by consumers

FP 4413 Professional Practice: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: Senior standing). Three hours independent study. Seniors will be exposed to all FP faculty members and required to prepare both written and oral reports on a variety of FP topics

FP 6013 Wood Anatomy: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: FP 1103 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

FP 6123 Lumber Manufacturing: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). 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

FP 6223 Furniture Production I: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: FP 1103 or consent of instructor). Two hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. The theory of furniture production; materials for furniture; manufacturing machines and their functions; wood machining and sanding; finishing; industrial processes; marketing

FP 6233 Furniture Production II: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: FP 1103 or consent of instructor). Two hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. General principles of upholstered furniture design; frame construction and analysis; material selection; fasteners; joint construction; and testing standards

FP 6353 Forest Products Marketing: 3 hours.

(Prerequisites: FP 3012 and junior standing). Marketing and practices used by forest products and furniture producing companies as related to differentiated vs non-differentiated products by consumers

FP 6990 Special Topics in Forest Products: 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)

FP 8000 Thesis Research/Thesis in Forest Products: 1-13 hours.

Hours and credits to be arranged

FP 8111 Research Seminar: 1 hour.

Review of current research work in wood science and technology; the scientific method; philosophy of research

FP 8121 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

FP 8123 Advanced Lignocellulosic Biomass Chemistry: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Carbohydrate chemistry; chemistry of cellulose and cell- ulosics, hemicelluloses, lignins, extractives, and bark; pulping and bleaching chemistry; analysis of lignocellulosic materials; biodegradation of lignocellulosics; biomass products

FP 8133 Environmental Issues in Forest Products: 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

FP 8213 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

FP 8990 Special Topics in Forest Products: 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)

FP 9000 Dissertation Research /Dissertation in Forest Products: 1-13 hours.

Hours and credits to be arranged

SBP 1001 First Year Seminar: 1 hour.

One hour lecture. First-year seminars explore a diverse array of topics and provides students with an opportunity to learn about a specific discipline from skilled faculty members

SBP 1103 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

SBP 1203 Anatomy of Wood and other Natural Materials: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: SBP 1103 or consent of instructor). Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Anatomy of commercial timber species and natural materials used to manufacture bioproducts; elements of botanical microtechnique, fundamentals of microscopy; gross and minute structural characteristics

SBP 2012 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.)

SBP 2123 Materials and Processing in Sustainable Bioproducts: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: SBP 2012 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Introduction to processing of sustainable biomaterials including generation of by-products; also methods for product evaluation with American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards

SBP 2990 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)

SBP 3113 Biomaterial Phys Mech: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: MA 1323 or equivalent). Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory. This course focuses on understanding important physical and mechanical properties of biomaterials and the relationship of these properties to manufacturing processes and product uses

SBP 3123 Biomass to Bioproducts: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: CH 1043 or equivalent). Three hours lecture. Introduction to chemical/physical properties of forestry and agro crops with overview of products derived from plant materials. Innovative and emerging bioproducts industries are described

SBP 3143 Biomass Characteristics and Production: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite CH 1043, BIO 1134, and MA 1313). Three hours lecture. Methods of field production and characteristics of biomass utilized for fuels and biochemicals

SBP 4000 Directed Individual Study: 6 hours.

(1-6). Hours and credits to be arranged

SBP 4023 Lignocellulosic Biomass Chemistry: 3 hours.

Three hour lecture. (Prerequisites: CH 1043 and CH 1053 or equivalent.) Chemical composition of lignocellulosic biomass (wood, agricultural residues, and bioenergy crops) including cellulose, hemicelluloses, lignin, and extractives, their structures, isolation, processes and applications

SBP 4113 Adhesives and Biocomposites: 3 hours.

Two hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. (Prerequisites: SBP 2123, SBP 3113, SBP 3123, and CH 1053.) Theories and practices of adhesives and finishing materials used in the manufacture of biocomposite products and furniture

SBP 4133 Biorefinery Processes: 3 hours.

(Prerequisites: SBP 4023 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. An overview of the different chemical and thermochemical biorefinery processes used to convert biomass into chemicals and fuels

SBP 4144 Biocomposite Application and Manufacturing: 4 hours.

Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. (Prerequisite: SBP 2123, SBP 3113, SBP 3123, and SBP 4113/6113 or Consent of Instructor). This course evaluates the application of raw bio-materials (wood, non-wood biomaterial and resins) that are used to manufacture reconstituted and laminated bio-composite products and to classify these products by type, properties, and applications

SBP 4153 Biological Conversion of Biomass: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: BIO 1134 and BIO 1144 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Introduction to concepts of conversion of biomass by organisms or isolated enzymes to chemicals focusing on breakdown of cellulose, lignin and hemicelluloses and enzyme kinetics

SBP 4213 Deterioration and Preservation of Biomaterials: 3 hours.

Two hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. (Prerequisite: SBP 1103 or Consent of Instructor). Thermal, biological, and mechanical agents of bioproducts deterioration; biological control; design considerations; preservatives, preservation systems; treatability; preservative effectiveness; standards, pollution control

SBP 4243 Sustainable Bioproducts: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: SBP 3123 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Expanding students’ knowledge of bioproducts, manufacturing principles and processes according to various industrial fields and insights into new approaches and methods in bioproducts industries

SBP 4253 Quantitative Methods in Sustainable Bioproducts: 3 hours.

Three hours lectures. (Prerequisite: MA 1313 and MA 1323 or equivalent and SBP 2123). 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

SBP 4263 Strength Design of Furniture as Green Products: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: SBP 3113 or consent of instructor). Two hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. General principles of structural analysis of furniture; strength design of members and joints; mechanical properties of environmentally preferable materials; design and analysis computer software; green and sustainable design of certifications; and testing standards

SBP 4313 Bioproducts and the Environment: 3 hours.

(Prerequisites: SBP 2012, 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

SBP 4333 Bioproducts and Environmental Biotechnology: 3 hours.

(Prerequisites: SBP 4313/6313 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Introduction to biotechnological applications which remediate, minimize or eliminate environmental emissions from bioproduct industries, including wood preservatives, high organic process water, adhesives, resins and solvents

SBP 4443 Capstone Sustainable Bioproducts: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: 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

SBP 4450 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)

SBP 4990 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)

SBP 6023 Lignocellulosic Biomass Chemistry: 3 hours.

Three hour lecture. (Prerequisites: CH 1043 and CH 1053 or equivalent.) Chemical composition of lignocellulosic biomass (wood, agricultural residues, and bioenergy crops) including cellulose, hemicelluloses, lignin, and extractives, their structures, isolation, processes and applications

SBP 6113 Adhesives and Biocomposites: 3 hours.

Two hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. (Prerequisites: SBP 2123, SBP 3113, SBP 3123, and CH 1053.) Theories and practices of adhesives and finishing materials used in the manufacture of biocomposite products and furniture

SBP 6133 Biorefinery Processes: 3 hours.

(Prerequisites: SBP 4023 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. An overview of the different chemical and thermochemical biorefinery processes used to convert biomass into chemicals and fuels

SBP 6144 Biocomposite Application and Manufacturing: 4 hours.

Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. (Prerequisite: SBP 2123, SBP 3113, SBP 3123, and SBP 4113/6113 or Consent of Instructor). This course evaluates the application of raw bio-materials (wood, non-wood biomaterial and resins) that are used to manufacture reconstituted and laminated bio-composite products and to classify these products by type, properties, and applications

SBP 6153 Biological Conversion of Biomass: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: BIO 1134 and BIO 1144 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Introduction to concepts of conversion of biomass by organisms or isolated enzymes to chemicals focusing on breakdown of cellulose, lignin and hemicelluloses and enzyme kinetics

SBP 6213 Deterioration and Preservation of Biomaterials: 3 hours.

Two hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. (Prerequisite: SBP 1103 or Consent of Instructor). Thermal, biological, and mechanical agents of bioproducts deterioration; biological control; design considerations; preservatives, preservation systems; treatability; preservative effectiveness; standards, pollution control

SBP 6243 Sustainable Bioproducts: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: SBP 3123 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Expanding students’ knowledge of bioproducts, manufacturing principles and processes according to various industrial fields and insights into new approaches and methods in bioproducts industries

SBP 6253 Quantitative Methods in Sustainable Bioproducts: 3 hours.

Three hours lectures. (Prerequisite: MA 1313 and MA 1323 or equivalent and SBP 2123). 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

SBP 6263 Strength Design of Furniture as Green Products: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: SBP 3113 or consent of instructor). Two hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. General principles of structural analysis of furniture; strength design of members and joints; mechanical properties of environmentally preferable materials; design and analysis computer software; green and sustainable design of certifications; and testing standards

SBP 6313 Bioproducts and the Environment: 3 hours.

(Prerequisites: SBP 2012, 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

SBP 6333 Bioproducts and Environmental Biotechnology: 3 hours.

(Prerequisites: SBP 4313/6313 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Introduction to biotechnological applications which remediate, minimize or eliminate environmental emissions from bioproduct industries, including wood preservatives, high organic process water, adhesives, resins and solvents

SBP 6990 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)

SBP 7000 Directed Individual Study in Sustainable Bioproducts: 1-6 hours.

Hours and credits to be arranged

SBP 8000 Thesis Research/ Thesis in Sustainable Bioproducts: 1-13 hours.

Hours and credits to be arranged

SBP 8990 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)

SBP 9000 Dissertation Research /Dissertation in Sustainable Bioproducts: 1-13 hours.

Hours and credits to be arranged