BOT 493N BIOFUELS

An examination of the use of biofuels by comparing various plant sources (e.g., algae, sugar cane, poplar, switchgrass) in terms of environmental impact and economic feasibility. Discussions will draw from the fields of plant biology, biogeography, global climate change, environmental economics, and industrial chemistry.

Credits

4

Notes

Students may not receive credit for this course and BOT 209/ES 209.

Cross Listed Courses

This is the same course as ES 493N.

Prerequisite

Open to junior and senior BIO, BOT or ES majors, and to others with permission of the instructor.

Registration Restrictions

Open to junior and senior BIO, BOT or ES majors, and to others with permission of the instructor.

Enrollment Limit

Enrollment limited to 16 students.

Attributes

W