Description
Bioenergy technologies will be surveyed, including feedstocks, bioelectricity production, biofuel
production, and conversion technologies. Fermentation-derived biofuels will then be
considered in more detail including first, and second, generation biofuels as well as the
fundamentals of microbial cellulose utilization. Consolidated bioprocessing will be examined
with respect to feedstock solubilization, metabolic engineering, technoeconomic analysis, and
research frontiers. Sustainability tools will be introduced and assessments discussed. The
course will feature readings from the literature, guest lectures by field leaders, and student
projects.
Prerequisites
ENGS 157 and ENGS 161 and permission of instructor