Time Schedule:
Kevin T Hodgson
PSE 490
Seattle Campus
Individual tutorial study of topics for which there is not sufficient demand to warrant the organization of regular classes. Offered: AWSp.
Class description
This class will cover the engineering and science aspects of processing various forms of biomass into liquid fuels, with particular emphasis on lignocellulosic biomass sources and ethyl alcohol produciton. It will also cover process fundamentals of biomass for energy generation and high value bioproducts.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Lectures by the two instructors; some homework problems. Assigned readings and class discussion by students will also be involved.
Recommended preparation
Students should have a science and engineering background and interest for this course. Basic course work in chemistry (inorganic and organic), physics, and engineering fundamentals such as thermodynamics will be useful in assimilating the course material.
Class assignments and grading
