Description:
Biomass to Biofuels course - 2011 Fall Semester, 4 Credits,
September 02 - October 08, 2011 [Fridays & Saturdays 1:00PM - 4:30PM; 2 of the Saturday field trips from 8:30am to 1:30)];

Location: University of Vermont campus & throughout Vermont for field trips/hands on experience

Details at: http://learn.uvm.edu/?Page=biomass_to_biofuels.html

CONTACTS: For syllabus related questions contact the Lead Instructor at adahiya@uvm.edu (For registering Email (http://learn.uvm.edu/contact/) 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 VT-based biofuels businesses (see the list at course website)

DETAILS: 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.

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
A.ON CAMPUS CLASSES: BY UVM FACULTY MEMBERS and EXPERTS from VT-based biofuels businesses;
B.HANDS ON FIELD WORK involving tours to Farms/Biofuel facilities & SERVICE LEARNING related projects;
C.TALKS by guest-speakers/experts from businesses;
D.BIOFUELS EQUIPMENT DEMONSTRATIONS by professionals;
E.ONLINE CLASSES: supplementary classes/information including video clips and discussions.