Examination of the relevance and scalability (DIY vs research vs commercial) of renewable, industrial hemp bioproducts within emerging bioeconomies, including biomass production and conversion platforms, potential biopolymer (biocomposite, phytochemical, platform molecule markets), environmental impacts and ecosystem services, and social, policy, and ethical considerations. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of the relevance and scalability (DIY vs research vs commercial) of renewable, industrial hemp bioproducts within emerging bioeconomies, including biomass production and conversion platforms, potential biopolymer (biocomposite, phytochemical, platform molecule markets), environmental impacts and ecosystem services, and social, policy, and ethical considerations. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours.