Instructor Class Description

Time Schedule:

• Autumn Quarter 2009
• Winter Quarter 2010

Sharon L Doty
ESRM 325
Seattle Campus

Forest Bioresources

Explores current topics in forest bioresources with an emphasis on bioengery, remediation of pollutants, and carbon sequestration. Prerequisite: either BIOL 162, BIOL 180, or ESRM 162. Offered: A.

Class description

This course covers three main topics: Phytoremediation (the use of plants to remove pollutants), Bioenergy, and Carbon Sequestration. The phytoremediation lectures include remediation of both metals and organic pollutants; genetic engineering to improve phytoremediation; and plant-microbe assisted phytoremediation. The bioenergy lectures include bioethanol, biomethanol, biodiesel, and ways being used to improve the efficiency of biofuel production. Global warming and carbon sequestration by plants will also be covered. Please see the course website for more information.

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

PowerPoint lectures. Some guest lectures.

Recommended preparation

general biology background

Class assignments and grading

No take-home assignments

Exams are open-note, essay-style. The PowerPoint lectures will not be provided; therefore, it is essential to have good note-taking skills. Participation in class discussions is also required.

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