ENGY 111 Introduction to Biofuels - Summer 2014

The major course topics include the following: A. History of biofuels as an energy source B. Production process of biofuels -- crop growing, pretreatment, and conversion C. Biomass feed stocks – food sources (corn stover, soy residue, wheat, etc.) D. Biomass feed stocks – non-food sources (switch grass, miscanthus, poplar wood, tall fescue, algae, logging waste, municipal solid waste, etc.) E. Crop availability and pricing F. Carbon neutral production G. Laws, regulations, and standards for biofuel production H. International implications for biofuels I. Energy balance and security of biofuels J. Social, economic, and political implications of biofuels K. Vehicle use of biofuels 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/.
Date:
2013-06-03
Primary Material Type:
Hybrid/Blended Course
Institution:
Southeastern Illinois College
Project Name:
IGEN (Illinois Green Economy Network) Career Pathways
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 1
Subjects:
Chemistry, Biofuels, ethanol, biodiesel, production, distillation, energy, alternate fuel options, biomass feed stocks, cellulosic ethanol, environmental considerations

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:
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (5419)
Occupation:
Management Occupations -- Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Natural Resources and Conservation (03)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
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
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  • Custom Quality Rubric
Course Note:
Biofuels Production Certificate: 150503

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