Fundamentals of Biorenewable Resources
Course: Biorenewable Resources and Technology (BRT) 501
This course will introduce students 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.
Prerequisites:Undergraduate training in engineering or physical or biological discipline or degrees in agriculture or economics.
Computer Requirements:College of Engineering Requirement
Dates: 01/14/2008-05/09/2008
Times: Monday,Wednesday, Friday; 02:10 PM - 03:00pm
Delivery Method: streaming video
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $1041 graduate
Delivery fee: $540
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Certificate in Environmental Engineering
Instructor: Raj Raman, Associate Professor
Registration deadline: 01/04/2008
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Biobased Products Seminar
Course: Biorenewable Resources and Technology (BRT) 506A
Taken one semester for 1 credit and remaining semesters as R credit. Seminars and discussion on current topics in biorenewable resources and technology. Satisfactory-fail only. Paper Required.
Prerequisites:Undergraduate training in engineering or physical or biological discipline or degrees in agriculture or economics.
Computer Requirements:College of Engineering Requiremnet
Dates: 01/14/2008-05/09/2008
Days/Times: TBA
Delivery Method: streaming video
Credit: 1 graduate credits
Tuition: $347 graduate
Delivery fee: $180
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program:
Instructor: Rob Anex, Associate Professor
Registration deadline: 01/04/2008
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Biobased Products Seminar(No credit)
Course: Biorenewable Resources and Technology (BRT) 506B
Taken one semester for 1 credit and remaining semesters as R credit. Seminars and discussion on current topics in biorenewable resources and technology. Satisfactory-fail only. Attendance Only.
Prerequisites:Undergraduate training in engineering or physical or biological discipline or degrees in agriculture or economics.
Computer Requirements:College of Engineering Requiremnet
Dates: 01/14/2008-05/09/2008
Days/Times: TBA
Delivery Method: Independent Study
Delivery fee: $15
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: Rob Anex, Associate Professor
Registration deadline: 01/04/2008
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Thermochemical Processing of Biomass
Course: Biorenewable Resources and Technology (BRT) 535X, XE
Introduction to thermal and catalytic processes for the conversion of biomass to biofuels and other biobased products. Topics include gasification, fast pyrolysis, hydrothermal processing, syngas to synfuels, and bio-oil upgrading. Application of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics to bioenergy and biofuels.
Computer Requirements:College of Engineering Requirement
Dates: 01/14/2008-05/09/2008
Times: Monday,Wednesday, Friday; 9:00-9:50am
Delivery Method: streaming video
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $1041 graduate
Delivery fee: $540
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: Robert Brown
Registration deadline: 01/04/2008
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