The course examines how anaerobic digestion transforms organic waste into biogas and digestate – two valuable resources for energy and agriculture. You will gain insight into the technical, environmental, and societal challenges affecting the efficiency and adoption of biogas production. Emphasising interdisciplinary approaches, the course encourages students from diverse backgrounds to collaborate in solving real-world problems.
Explore the potential of bioresources
The course introduces the principles of anaerobic digestion and its applications for producing biogas and digestate. You will investigate the links between biotechnology, environmental policy, and biorefinery systems, as well as analyse how these technologies can be integrated into societal structures to promote sustainability.
At the heart of the course is a group-based project where the students will address a real-world challenge presented by a societal stakeholder, such as a company, research initiative, or government agency. Through this project, you will develop skills in project management, communication, and critical thinking.
For those interested in bioresources
The course is designed for students and professionals from various fields, including social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering, who wish to contribute to solving environmental challenges. No prior experience with biogas or bioresources is required.
A distance course with varied learning formats
Teaching is based on problem-based learning. Through lectures, study visits, and workshops, you will deepen your understanding of the role of biogas in the green transition.
The course is primarily conducted online but includes a mandatory on-campus week where students participate in lectures, seminars, and workshops in person. The timing of the on-campus week is planned in collaboration with external stakeholders and announced well in advance of the course start. The language of instruction and examination is English.