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BPT-103 Introduction to Biotechnology, 3 cr.
An overall view of biomass in the areas of history,
developments, and growth in conversion of plant matter to
energy. This course will discuss areas of interest such as
energy cycles and methods, fuel cells and energy crops with an
introduction into other areas of renewable energy.
(Formerly BP-103C)
BPT-106 Industry Terminology-Safety I, 3 cr.
The first of three courses, to develop a background and
understanding of safety principles and requirements; to include
first aid and basic OSHA (10 hour) certification.
(Formerly BP-113C)
BPT-107 Intro to Materials Management, 3 cr.
Introduction to materials Management concerning
purchasing/supply concepts with inventory, distribution and
operations involving these activities in an organization.
(Formerly BP-107C)
BPT-108 Plant Management, 3 cr.
A course to inform students aspects of management in industry
and supervision in the work place. The topics covered are
ethics in the work place, supervisory planning, labor relations,
equal employment opportunity, and employee training. Also
covered are Minnesota Fair Labor and Standards Acts, Minnesota
Mechanical Code and Minnesota Energy Rules.
BPT-110 Industrial Equipment, 3 cr.
This course covers process plant machinery typically found in
bio-refineries and its uses.
BPT-113 Instrumentation, 4 cr.
A course covering instrumentation from control loops to process
control systems. Labs include process control loop training in
areas of process variables, analog and discrete signals,
calibration errors, flow process and measurement, and
temperature and pressure measurement with classroom activities.
BPT-124 Mechanical Fund-Process Control I, 4 cr.
An introduction to plant equipment, pipes, valves, tanks,
mixers, heat exchangers, distillation, pumps, motors, fans, with
an emphasis on mechanical components, function and processes.
Incorporated with equipment will be introduction to and
applications of basic chemistry, fluid movement, heat and mass
transfer. Schematics will be introduced to begin an overview of
equipment interaction.
(Formerly
BP-124C)
BPT-130 Water Treatment, 3 cr.
This course introduces students to the need for water
treatment. The course will discuss removal of sediments and
biologicals including algae, bacteria, and parasites. Methods
include filtration, disinfection of water and sedimentation
holding tanks.
BPT-201 Plant Process and Design, 3 cr.
A course covering ethanol production, biodiesel production and
design concepts. This includes the steps involved in the
typical process needed for production. Also other aspects will
be covered concerning production stages.
BPT-932 Biomass Internship, 5 cr.
The on-the-job internship provides the opportunity for students
to combine classroom principles, laboratory activities with
on-the-job experience. The student, through the interview
process with a cooperating employer, is placed in the biomass
(and/or related industrial) facility that will provide a variety
of beneficial and learning experiences.
(Formerly BP-155C) |
