Fundamentals of Biorenewable Resources
Course: Biorenewable Resources and Technology (BRT) 501, section XC (CD-ROM), section XE (streaming media)
Introduction to the science and engineering of converting biorenewable resources into bioenergy and biobased products. Topics include defining the resource base; physical and chemical properties of biorenewable resources; description of biobased products; methods of production for biorenewable resources; processing technologies for fuels, chemicals, fibers and energy; environmental impacts; and economics of biobased products and bioenergy.
Prerequisite: undergraduate training in engineering or physical or biological discipline or degree in agriculture or economics
Computer requirements: College of Engineering distance education specifications
Dates: August 22-December 16
Delivery method: CD-ROM or streaming media
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $954
Delivery fee: CD-ROM $750, streaming media $540 (If you drop this course, part or all of the delivery fee may be refunded dependent on the date of the drop.)
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus programs: Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Certificate in Environmental Engineering
Instructor: Robert Brown, Professor
Registration deadline: August 12
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Material and Manufacturing Considerations in Design
Course: Mechanical Engineering (M E) 520, section XC (CD-ROM), section XE (streaming media)
Advanced treatment of materials and manufacturing. Applications to design. Design and redesign to facilitate cost-efective manufacturing. Qualitative and quantitative comparisons of designs. Economic considerations.
Prerequisites: M E 324 (Manufacturing Engineering) and M E 325 (Machine Design)
Computer requirements: College of Engineering distance education specifications
Dates: August 22-December 16
Delivery method: CD-ROM or streaming media
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $954
Delivery fee: CD-ROM $750, streaming media $540 (If you drop this course, part or all of the delivery fee may be refunded dependent on the date of the drop.)
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Instructor: Pal Molian, Professor
Registration deadline: August 12
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For more information, visit Engineering Distance Education at www.ede.iastate.edu