Green and Sustainable ChemistryLaajuus (4 cr)

Objective

1. Understanding the basics of green chemistry: students know the 12 principles of green chemistry.
2. Green Chemistry in Industry: through examples, students will learn the principles of green chemistry in different sectors of the chemical industry.
3. green chemistry in the laboratory: Students will learn about the principles and procedures of green chemistry in the design, implementation and waste management of laboratory work.

By achieving the course objectives, students will learn to apply the principles of green chemistry in a conscious, sustainable and environmentally responsible manner both in and outside the laboratory.

Content

Basics and principles of green chemistry
Chemical toxicity, chemical safety, chemical life cycle thinking, environmental footprint and chemical legislation
Application of green chemistry principles in laboratory work
Examples of green chemistry products and processes in industry

Qualifications

Analytical Separation Methods
Spectrometry
Fundamentals of Chemistry 2

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student:

- is able apply some of the principles of green chemistry in the design and implementation of laboratory experiments.
- is able to identify and describe the hazards and risks of common chemicals and materials used in the laboratory.
- is able to describe examples of green chemistry products and processes in industry.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student:

- is able to apply a wide range of green chemistry principles in the design and implementation of organic chemistry experiments.
- is able to analyse and optimise the quantity and safety of chemicals and materials used in the laboratory.
- is able to evaluate the implementation of green chemistry principles in chemical products and processes.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student:

- is able to apply a wide range of green chemistry principles, design and carry out organic chemistry experiments with particular creativity and innovation.
- is able to analyse and optimise the quantity and safety of chemicals and materials used in the laboratory according to green chemistry principles. be able to select more efficient and safer chemicals that reduce potential harm to human health and the environment.
- is able to compare the advantages and disadvantages of green chemistry for chemical industry products and processes, both in terms of ecological and economic benefits and challenges.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student:

- is able to apply some of the principles of green chemistry in the design and implementation of laboratory experiments.
- is able to identify and describe the hazards and risks of common chemicals and materials used in the laboratory.
- is able to describe examples of green chemistry products and processes in industry.