Course Description
The Sustainable Bioeconomy course examines the current and future opportunities and challenges of bioproducts and bioenergy in society. This course explores relationships between society's economic demand for inexpensive energy and products and our responsibility to produce these products in environmentally and socially responsible ways. Students explore a range of bioproduct categories including biofuels, virgin and recycled paper and wood products, and advanced biomaterials. A panel of instructors from multiple disciplines and bioeconomy stakeholders will share their diverse perspectives and experiences in the bioeconomy. Students will learn about careers available in the growing bioeconomy sector and the knowledge and skills necessary for these jobs. This course is intended for students who are declared in a STEM major at an accredited institution.
DE Program
Forest Biomaterials
FALL 2019
Instructors
Classes Start:
August 21, 2019
Classes End:
December 6, 2019
Distance Education:
Yes
Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Delivery Method:
Internet
Restrictions:
None
