Special Course Descriptions
Chemistry
CHE 310 10-Green and Sustainable Chemistry
Prof. Marteel
Environmentally friendly scientists are increasingly conscious about the need to make chemistry "greener". The goal of this course is to present a different perspective regarding chemistry and its applications in academia and industry worldwide. This course will cover both the theoretical and practical aspects of green and sustainable chemistry. The introduction will include the foundations of green chemistry and sustainability as well as a description of the tools and principles it employs. There will be an in-depth study concerning the evaluation of methods and tools in designing environmentally benign reactions and chemicals. Real-world examples will be used to illustrate the goals of green chemistry. Throughout the semester students will have the opportunity to enhance their writing and oral presentation skills and improve their communication and discussion abilities. Three hours of lecture each week. There is no laboratory.
Prerequisites: 1 year of general chemistry and the first semester of organic chemistry.