BFM 101 Biofuels Fundamentals

Young, Charles

This course is an overview of the biofuels industry. It covers an introduction to both biodiesel and ethanol specifically in comparison to the traditional transportation fuels. This course also includes discussion on careers in the biofuels industry. This course is designed to be the first in a series of classes in the AAS Degree in Biofuels Manufacturing Technology. This course is designed to outline the remainder of the program and offer insight and relativity to the classes to follow. Please note that all course materials and content are provided in the IMS Common Cartridge (IMSCC) format. The content can be accessed by opening the IMSCC file using your organization's Learning Management System application (these include Blackboard, D2L, Canvas etc.). Additional information about accessing Common Cartridge files can be found on the IMS Global Web site: http://www.imsglobal.org/cc. Future plans for the Skills Commons Web site include a feature that will allow users to view and download course content that is provided in the IMSCC format. Please refer to the "Enabling Others to Reuse Your Materials” page for more information: http://support.taaccct.org/enabling-reuse/.

	Course Files: BFM 101 Biofuels Fundamentals (27 MB)
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Date:: 2013-04-30
Primary Material Type:: Hybrid/Blended Course
Institution:: Carl Sandburg College
Project Name:: IGEN (Illinois Green Economy Network) Career Pathways
Funding Source:: TAACCCT Round 1
Subjects:: biofuels, biofuel courses, biofuel degree, renewable energy degree, renewable energy degree program, biofuels operations technician, global fuel consumption, alternate fuel options, alternate fuel advantages and disadvantages, process of making ethanol, biodiesel, biomass feed stocks, environmental considerations, carbon emissions, soil erosion, cellulosic ethanol

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:: Each IGEN Consortium college has established an Industry Advisory Group as part of their Career and Technical Education program. Advisory Group members contribute to the design, development and delivery of CTE courses including those developed through this TAACCCT grant. The members also provide opportunities for work-based learning and job placements for program graduates.
Industry Sector:: Manufacturing -- Chemical Manufacturing (325)
Occupation:: Management Occupations -- Engineering Managers (11-9041)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:: Engineering Technologies/Technicians (15)
Credit Type:: Credit
Credential Type:: Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:: 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:: 16 weeks, one traditional college semester
Language:: English (United States)
Interactivity Type:: Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Rubric:: Other
Quality Assurance Organization:: SkillsCommons Editorial Board
Quality Note:: This curriculum underwent an independent third-party review for content, completeness, and quality. Please see attached quality review rubric.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:: Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials

Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:: Custom Quality Rubric
Course Note:: Biofuels Manufacturing Technology AAS; CIP 15.0303