English title:
Biorefinery and products from renewable resources
Course ID:
970308
ECTS credits:
2,0
Title in native language:
Bioraffinerie und Produkte aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen
Bioraffinerie und Produkte aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen
Term Semester:
Autumn/Winter
Instruction language(s):
German
Course content:
Biorefinery is a concept towards processing biomass to a variety of products. These products may range from materials, base and fine chemicals, to energy such as gasoline, electrical power or heat. In this lecture the broad range of utilizations of renewable resources are demonstrated, also to introduce main focul points of the german-taught master study "Material and energetic use of renewable resources (NAWARO)" (H 066 471).
Learning outcomes:
Knowledge on major renewable ressources, including oils, fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. Knowledge on major areas taught in the master study "Material and energetic use of renewable resources (NAWARO)" (H 066 471). Be able to report on different material and energetic uses derived from renewable resources. Ability to give definitions and delineations around "renewable resources".
Teaching and learning methods:
Introductory lectures by persons who are also engaged with the "Material and energetic use of renewable resources (NAWARO)" study
Organisation: University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna
Country:
Austria
Acronym:
BOKU
ERASMUS+ code:
A WIEN03
Teaching period summer semester:
22. Feb 2021 - 30. Sep 2021
Teaching period winter semester:
13. Oct 2020 - 21. Feb 2021
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