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10484160Introduction to BioMass Energy

Course Information

Description

This course provides an overview of energy production from biomass resources. The course explores the fundamentals of plant growth, energy yield, economics, production, and processing methods for both herbaceous and woody crops. Technologies covered include combustion, gasification, pyrolysis, fermentation, transesterfication, and anaerobic digestion. Value-added bio-refining products are also examined, along with the environmental impacts of biomass energy.

Total Credits

Course Competencies

Use biomass vocabulary to communicate with biomass consultants and in energy advisory work.

Assessment Strategies

by participating in the class discussions

by collecting, organizing and reporting data related to biomass energy

by participating in simulations and models

Criteria

all work meets criteria as stated in course rubrics and grading guidelines.

you enter into class discussions

you are actively engaged in the electronic learning forum

data collection is accurate

data is recorded completely and accurately

data is relevant

data is current

data sources are identified

data results are organized and clearly communicated

data is presented in graphs or charts; graphical representations are accurate and easy to read

data analysis includes a written description and analysis of the results

data analysis makes a recommendation based on the results; recommendation is clearly supported by the data
Compute basic energy analysis models using Microsoft Excel.

Assessment Strategies

by participating in the class discussions

by collecting, organizing and reporting data related to biomass energy

by participating in simulations and models

Criteria

all work meets criteria as stated in course rubrics and grading guidelines.

you enter into class discussions

you are actively engaged in the electronic learning forum

data collection is accurate

data is recorded completely and accurately

data is relevant

data is current

data sources are identified

data results are organized and clearly communicated

data is presented in graphs or charts; graphical representations are accurate and easy to read

data analysis includes a written description and analysis of the results

data analysis makes a recommendation based on the results; recommendation is clearly supported by the data
Use RETscreen program to demonstrate design skills of biomass systems.

Assessment Strategies

by participating in the class discussions

by collecting, organizing and reporting data related to biomass energy

by participating in simulations and models

Criteria

all work meets criteria as stated in course rubrics and grading guidelines.

you enter into class discussions

you are actively engaged in the electronic learning forum

data collection is accurate

data is recorded completely and accurately

data is relevant

data is current

data sources are identified

data results are organized and clearly communicated

data is presented in graphs or charts; graphical representations are accurate and easy to read

data analysis includes a written description and analysis of the results

data analysis makes a recommendation based on the results; recommendation is clearly supported by the data
Develop a facility biomass assessment.

Assessment Strategies

by participating in the class discussions

by collecting, organizing and reporting data related to biomass energy

by participating in simulations and models

Criteria

all work meets criteria as stated in course rubrics and grading guidelines.

you enter into class discussions

you are actively engaged in the electronic learning forum

data collection is accurate

data is recorded completely and accurately

data is relevant

data is current

data sources are identified

data results are organized and clearly communicated

data is presented in graphs or charts; graphical representations are accurate and easy to read

data analysis includes a written description and analysis of the results

data analysis makes a recommendation based on the results; recommendation is clearly supported by the data
Compare fuels and their energy cost potentials.

Assessment Strategies

by participating in the class discussions

by collecting, organizing and reporting data related to biomass energy

by participating in simulations and models

Criteria

all work meets criteria as stated in course rubrics and grading guidelines.

you enter into class discussions

you are actively engaged in the electronic learning forum

data collection is accurate

data is recorded completely and accurately

data is relevant

data is current

data sources are identified

data results are organized and clearly communicated

data is presented in graphs or charts; graphical representations are accurate and easy to read

data analysis includes a written description and analysis of the results

data analysis makes a recommendation based on the results; recommendation is clearly supported by the data
Demonstrate awareness of biomass resources in the United States.

Assessment Strategies

by participating in the class discussions

by collecting, organizing and reporting data related to biomass energy

by participating in simulations and models

Criteria

all work meets criteria as stated in course rubrics and grading guidelines.

you enter into class discussions

you are actively engaged in the electronic learning forum

data collection is accurate

data is recorded completely and accurately

data is relevant

data is current

data sources are identified

data results are organized and clearly communicated

data is presented in graphs or charts; graphical representations are accurate and easy to read

data analysis includes a written description and analysis of the results

data analysis makes a recommendation based on the results; recommendation is clearly supported by the data
Explore resources available for professional development and learning in the field of biomass.

Assessment Strategies

by participating in the class discussions

by collecting, organizing and reporting data related to biomass energy

by participating in simulations and models

Criteria

all work meets criteria as stated in course rubrics and grading guidelines.

you enter into class discussions

you are actively engaged in the electronic learning forum

data collection is accurate

data is recorded completely and accurately

data is relevant

data is current

data sources are identified

data results are organized and clearly communicated

data is presented in graphs or charts; graphical representations are accurate and easy to read

data analysis includes a written description and analysis of the results

data analysis makes a recommendation based on the results; recommendation is clearly supported by the data