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 2026
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Scope
7.5 credits
Time
2026-11-09 - 2027-01-17 (part time 50%)
Education level
Second cycle
Course type
Freestanding course
Application code
MDU-10487
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 syllabus 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 3 or Swedish level 3 and English course 6 or English level 2 are required. For courses given entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish course 3 or Swedish level 3.
Selection
University credits