Cutting Edge Science: Biofuels - Algae, Fungi and Other Surprises (Energy Series)

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Cutting Edge Science: Biofuels - Algae, Fungi and Other Surprises (Energy Series)

Category:	Science
Course Title:	Cutting Edge Science: Biofuels - Algae, Fungi and Other Surprises (Energy Series)
Course Credit:	0.25 unit
Provider:	Lincoln Interactive
Prerequisites:	Students must have taken and passed the following courses with a "C" average or better: Biology or Life Science and CES: Introduction to Energy. This course is geared to students in grades 10-12.
Course Description:	This course will explore the research behind fungi, algae, and other potential biofuel resources that were formerly disregarded. Today, these resources have gained scientific and public interest for their role in clean fuels. Students will learn about fungi that can be converted into bioethanols, and microlage being studied for their ability to produce copious amounts of natural oils that can be converted into biodiesel. Students will learn how these exciting fields of study will provide some of tomorrow's clean energy breakthroughs. Videos for this course were developed in collaboration with Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Options for Course Textbooks/Materials adding flexibility for materials and pricing:	Textbook free, $175/student/semester
Additional Course Information:	Lincoln Interactive courses have rolling, or open, enrollment. There is no registration deadline. Courses are open throughout the year. The drop deadline for a 100% refund is two weeks after student login. See Enrollment form for more details.