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Course Information

Biorenewable Systems Technology - UG

University:
Iowa State University Iowa State University logo
Course Number:
TSM 3250
Credit Hours:
3 credit hours - $448 per credit
Start/End Dates:
August 25, 2025 - December 19, 2025

Overview

Course Description

Converting biorenewable resources into bioenergy and biobased products. Biorenewable concepts as they relate to drivers of change, feedstock production, processes, products, co-products, economics, and transportation/logistics. The pre-requisites are college algebra and introductory college chemistry.

Contacts

Instructor

Thomas Brumm
Office: 515-294-5145
tbrumm@iastate.edu

Campus Coordinator

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Textbooks

Introduction to Biosystems Engineering (PDF)
Holden, Wofle, Ogejo and Cummins
Edition: 1st
ISBN: 978-1949373974
Publisher: American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers

Introduction to Biosystems Engineering (Print)
Holden, Wofle, Ogejo and Cummins
Edition: 1st
ISBN: 978-1949373936
Publisher: American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers

Course Access

 
In the three weeks prior to the start of class, students will receive course information and access instructions via email from the Iowa State campus coordinator, Iowa State Online. 
 
The email will include instructions for how students can set up their Iowa State Net-ID and password which is needed to log into Iowa State’s Canvas system. It typically takes 1-2 business days after setting up a Net-ID before students can log into Iowa State’s Canvas. Courses may not be visible in Canvas until the first day of class.
 
If students experience problems registering for a Net-ID, they can contact the Iowa State Solution Center for assistance at 515-294-4000. Students will need their 9-digit ISU university ID (provided in the ISU campus coordinator email) for the Solution Center to assist them. The Solution Center is open evenings and weekends.  View the Solution Center's hours of operation.

Exam Proctor

This course does not require an exam proctor.

Synchronous Components

This course does not include synchronous components.

Comments

All readings will be in ISU's Canvas learning management system. 

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