Biomass Utilization and Conversion
Biomass has been used by mankind for energy conversion for thousands of years. Today, the global energy system is dominated by fossil-based fuels, pushing the planetary boundaries over its limits and resulting in climate change with direct impact on millions of people world-wide.
During this course, biomass resources and possible energy conversion pathways will be analyzed to understand the importance of biomass for today's energy use.
Occasions for this course
Autumn semester 2025
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Scope
7.5 credits
Time
2025-11-10 - 2026-01-18 (part time 50%)
Education level
Second cycle
Course type
Freestanding course, Programme course
Application code
MDU-23071
Language
English
Study location
Independent of location
Teaching form
Distance learning
Number of mandatory occasions including examination: 0
Number of other physical occasions: 0Course syllabus & literature
See course plan and literature list (MTK340)Specific requirements
120 credits including 90 credits in engineering and/or natural science, of which 15 credits on advanced level, and 7.5 credits mathematics. In addition Swedish course B/Swedish course 3 and English course B/English course 6 are required. For courses given entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish course B/Swedish course 3.
Selection
University credits
Questions about the course?
If you have any questions about the course, please contact the Course Coordinator.