University of Minnesota, Crookston - Agricultural Systems Management BS with Bio-Fuels & Renewable Energy Technology Emphasis

http://www3.crk.umn.edu/academics/agri/agrisysman/biofuels.htm

Crookston, MN
218-281-8101
Ronald Del Vecchio, Ph.D.
Head, Agriculture Department
218-281-8109
delve004@umn.edu

With the trend towards alternative sources for energy and a strong industry demand, students interested in the field will be prepared for a variety of career paths including design, sales and management.

Topics covered in this emphasis are:

o Energy Conservation and Efficiencies
o Solar Power
- Solar Voltaic
- Solar Space Heating
- Solar Water Heating
o Wind Power
- Residential
- Commercial Energy Systems
o Geo-thermal Energy Systems
o Bio-fuels
- Ethanol
- Bio-Diesel / SVO
- Methane

Retrieved from University of Minnesota website on 1/11/2010.