Green and Sustainable ChemistryLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

1. Understanding Green Chemistry Fundamentals:
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles and concepts of green chemistry. Explain the 12 principles of green chemistry and their significance in sustainable chemical practices.
2. Application of Green Chemistry in the Laboratory:
Apply the principles of green chemistry to organic chemistry laboratory work, minimizing waste and reducing environmental impact. Implement green chemistry methodologies to design and conduct more sustainable chemical experiments.
3. Safer Chemicals and Materials:
Identify and evaluate the use of safer and more sustainable chemicals and materials in laboratory experiments.
Develop strategies for handling and disposing of hazardous chemicals in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
4. Life Cycle Assessment:
Understand the concept of life cycle thinking for chemicals and materials.
5. Green Chemistry Products and Processes:
Explore and analyze green chemistry products, including biopolymers, their properties, and applications.
Learn about solvent-free synthesis methods and their advantages in terms of sustainability and safety.
6. Sustainability in Chemical Industry:
Learn the role of green chemistry in the broader context of the chemical industry.
7. Practical Implementation:
Apply the knowledge gained in this course to propose and implement real-world solutions for more sustainable chemical practices in laboratory.

By achieving these objectives, students will be well-equipped to apply the principles of green chemistry to make informed, sustainable, and environmentally responsible decisions in the laboratory and beyond.

Content

• the basics of green chemistry and their application to organic chemistry laboratory work
• more efficient, safer chemicals and materials in the laboratory
• life cycle thinking of chemicals and materials
• green chemistry products and processes (biopolymers, material recycling and solvent-free synthesis)

Qualifications

Fundamentals of chemistry 2
Analytical Separation Methods
Spectroscopy

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student:
- can identify and explain the main principles of green chemistry and how they relate to organic chemistry laboratory work.
- can recognize and describe the hazards and risks associated with common chemicals and materials used in the laboratory.
- can define and illustrate the concept of life cycle thinking and its relevance to chemicals.
- can identify and describe examples of green chemistry products and processes that are based on biopolymers, material recycling and solvent-free synthesis.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student:
- can apply the principles of green chemistry to design and conduct organic chemistry experiments that minimize waste, energy use, and environmental impact.
- can select and use more efficient, safer chemicals and materials that reduce the potential for harm to human health and the environment.
- can compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of green chemistry products and processes over conventional ones

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student:
- can evaluate and compare different organic chemistry experiments in terms of their green chemistry performance and suggest improvements or alternatives.
- can analyze and optimize the efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness of chemicals and materials used in the laboratory.