The following lecture outlines and handouts provide students with the necessary background information they needed before they could start creating their projects.
Engineering of Trees
Lecture 1: Introduction; Wood; Background (PDF)
Lecture 2: Visit to Boston Nature Center; Tree Height Handout (PDF)
Lecture 3: Visit to Arnold Arboretum; Wood Handout (PDF)
Lecture 4: Wood - Honeycomb Model; The Height of Trees; Project Ideas (PDF)
Handout 1 (PDF)
Handout 2 (PDF)
Handout 3 (PDF)