Sustainable Chemistry
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CHEM1001 | Chemistry | 1 | 10 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- CHEM1001
- School
- Chemistry
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
This module is an introduction to the main concepts that underpin the field of Green Chemistry. The module seeks to develop an understanding of the fundamental concepts that frame Green and Sustainable Chemistry and chemical applications. This module runs alongside more specialised modules taken by the students on this course within the School of Chemistry. This is a "Commentary" module that aims to add context to information received in other modules. Extensive use will be made of case studies and structured examples.
Target Students
Only available for BSc/MSci Chemistry OR Medicinal and Biological Chemistry OR Chemistry and Molecular Physics students AND Only available for Level 1 students.Grade B in A2 level Chemistry or equivalent, pass in practical component where assessed separately.
Classes
- One 1-hour seminar each week for 2 weeks
- One 1-hour lecture each week for 20 weeks
Assessment
- 100% Exam 1 (2-hour): Second re-assessment: If a further re-assessment is allowed by satisfying the conditions of Undergraduate Course Regulation 19, the form of the further re-assessment for this module will be 100% coursework.
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
To enable students to appreciate the need to make chemistry sustainable, to understand some of the scientific and regulatory barriers to doing so, and to be able to look critically at proposed chemistry from the point of view of sustainability.Learning Outcomes
1. A knowledge of what constitutes sustainable chemistry, understanding of the significance of new technologies such as synthetic biology, and recognition of the problems in achieving sustainability
2. Intellectual Skills: Applications of this knowledge to a range of chemical, materials and technological problems.
3. Transferable/Key Skills: Problem-solving, written communication and numerical skills.