LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the completion of the course, the students will be able to
describe the principles and industrial practices of biomass utilization,
understand plants through their living functions,
describe plant-based biomass in terms of chemical composition and microscopic structure,
relate chemical composition to potential industrial uses, and
communicate scientific findings in written and oral form across disciplines.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 02.09.2024 - 09.10.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Tiina Nypelö
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
Gives a basis for sustainable use of biomass. Main physiological functions of plants and their anatomical and chemical features from macroscopic to microscopic and submicroscopic levels. Industrially relevant biomass sources and their fractionation and processing to material and chemical products.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Mastering the course content.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
135 h. Lectures 20 h, exercises 20 h, independent work 95 h;
Exam and a report.
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lecture notes. Online resources.
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
13 Climate Action
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
2025-2026 Autumn IRegistration:
A maximum of 80 students are accepted to the course. All students in the following master’s programmes and majors are selected if enrolled in time.
- Master’s Programme in Bioproducts Engineering
- Master’s Programme in Biological Chemical Engineering for a Sustainable Bioeconomy (Bioceb)
- Biomass Refining major of the Chemical, Biochemical and Materials Engineering master’s programme
- Chemical Engineering major of the Aalto Bachelor's Programme in Science and Technology
If there is space, Aalto degree students and exchange students with sufficient background can be accepted to the course, with priority given to students completing the CHEMARTS minor.