CHEM 3577 Green Chemistry
Level: III
Semester: 1
Number of Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Any two of CHEM 2160 or CHEM 2170; CHEM 2260 or CHEM 2270; CHEM 2360 or CHEM 2370; CHEM 2460 or CHEM 2470.
Course Description
This exciting new elective is based on the recently elaborated concept of Green Chemistry. It encompasses the use of sustainable design from the viewpoint of the chemical reaction itself to the choice of reaction materials or process design. Areas such as hetero- and homogeneous catalysis, material synthesis, assisted reactions, use of solvents and others will be presented in relation to introducing inherently green design. The information presented in lectures and developed in tutorials (hands-on) will give the student a sound basis for chemical design in a like manner to other international courses adopted by world leading institutions.
Assessment
Coursework 50%
Final Examination 50%
