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Biomass To Biofuels course - University of Vermont, 2012 Spring Semester
Posted on January 05, 2012
Biomass To Biofuels course - University of Vermont, 2012 Spring Semester
Date: March 23, 2012 to April 28, 2012
Location: UVM campus & throughout Vermont for field trips & hands on experience
Experts in following areas will provide hands-on instruction in various biofuels including:
- LIQUID BIOFUELS (oil seed-based biodiesel; bioethanol; algae-biofuel);
- SOLID BIOFUELS (wood & grass energy),
- BIOGAS (the farm-based energy).
- AND this course covers a wide-range of Biofuels related science & technology topics, background & literature, as well as important environmental, economic, social and other Biofuels related issues.
Course Details & Registration at: http://learn.uvm.edu/?Page=biomass_to_biofuels.html
CONTACTS: For syllabus related questions contact the Lead Instructor at adahiya@uvm.edu or call 800-639-3210 or 802-656-2085 to make a phone or in-person appointment with a Continuing Education Adviser to discuss your options.)
INSTRUCTORS: UVM FACULTY MEMBERS and EXPERTS from Vermont-based biofuels businesses (see the list at course website; http://learn.uvm.edu/?Page=biomass_to_biofuels.html)
PARTCIPANTS/STUDENTS: All welcome: Degree and non-degree seeking students, farmers, budding entrepreneurs, teachers (interested in developing curriculum, or projects at school or college levels) and others.
MEANS OF INSTRUCTION:
- ON CAMPUS CLASSES: BY UVM FACULTY MEMBERS and EXPERTS from Vermont-based biofuels businesses;
- HANDS ON FIELD WORK & SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS involving tours to Farms/Biofuel facilities & related projects;
- TALKS by guest-speakers/experts from businesses;
- BIOFUELS EQUIPMENT DEMONSTRATIONS by professionals;
- ONLINE CLASSES: supplementary classes/information including video clips and discussions.