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Curricular information is subject to change
On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to;
(1) Display knowledge and understanding to identify, quantify and and characterise the feedstocks that are suited for the bioeconomy and identify markets each biomass can be used for.
(2) Analyse the essential processes and technologies involved in biomass production, resource recovery and pre-treatment.
(3) Understand the logistics and optimisation of biomass supply chains.
(4) Calculate biomass resource availability considering the sustainability and logistics of biomass production and supply chains.
(5) Critically analyse relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.
Week 1: Introduction to Bioeconomy Feedstocks
Weeks 2 and 3: Biomass Resource Assessment and Characterisation
Weeks 4 to 6: Bioeconomy Feedstocks: Specific Case Studies (part 1)
Weeks 7 to 9: Bioeconomy Supply Chains and Logistics
Weeks 10 and 11: Bioeconomy Feedstocks: Specific Case Studies (part 2)
Week 12: Project Work
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Specified Learning Activities | 48 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 26 |
Online Learning | 6 |
Total | 104 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Group Work Assignment: Group project on regional biomass supply chain development. | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 55 |
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Individual Project: Individual assignment on biomass resource assessment. | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 45 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
The tutorials for this module will involve group work. These will be interactive, discussion-based tutorials and students will receive group feedback as they work through the tutorial.
Name | Role |
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Dr Fionnuala Murphy | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Amanda Sosa | Tutor |
Dr Joseph Sweeney | Tutor |
Luis Alejandro Vergara | Tutor |