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Course Catalog > Original Offerings > Cutting Edge Science > CES: Biofuels:Algae, Fungi, & Other Surprises

CES: Biofuels:Algae, Fungi, & Other Surprises:

Before enrolling in this two-unit course, 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 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 than can be converted into bioethanols, and micoralge 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. This course is geared to students in grades 10-12.

Course Length: 9 weeks