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Module - CHEM2018 - Sustainable Chemistry
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C720 - B.Sc. Hons. Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry (Part 1 - Restricted Group 1)
C721 - M.Sci. Hons. Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry (Part 1 - Restricted Group 1)
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Module CodeCHEM2018
Credits10
Total Credits:
 
10.00
 
Level:
 
2
 
Target Students:
 
F100, F101, F103, F105, FC17, FC1R, CF71, FF31, FFH1, GFC0, FGC0, C720, C721. Available to JYA/Erasmus students.
 
Summary Of Content:

This module covers material related to developing a more sustainable approach to chemistry. Topics covered include: The criteria for Sustainable Chemistry and its relationship to Green Chemistry; Synthetic biology and its importance for the future of chemical production; The structure of the chemical manufacturing industry; Environmental and legislative constraints on introducing new chemistry into commercial-scale manufacturing; Structure/Activity relationships. Toxicology, toxicity testing and registration of new compounds; The importance of industrial business models for sustainability including chemical leasing. The lectures will include the application of these ideas to topical case studies.
 
 
 

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. 
 
Education Aims:
 
Offering School:
 
Chemistry
 
Convenor:
 
 
 
Name
Martyn Poliakoff
 
 
 
 
Semester
Autumn UK
 
 
 
Requisites:
 
 
 
SubjectCourse Title
CHEM1009
An Introduction to Organic Molecules and their Reactivity
CHEM1010
An Introduction to Structure, Periodicity and Coordination Chemistry
CHEM1017
Fundamental Inorganic and Organic Chemistry
CHEM1020
Fundamental Chemistry Theory and Practical
CHEE1037
An Introduction to Organic Molecules and their Reactivity
CHEE1039
An Introduction to Structure, Periodicity and Coordination Chemistry
 
 
Additional Requirements:
 
 
 
Condition
Only available for students studying UG Chemistry inc Medicinal & Biological
Only available for students studying Biochemistry & Biological Chemistry
Only available for students studying Natural Sciences
 
 
Method and Frequency of Class:
 
 
 
ActivityNumber of WeeksNumber of sessionsDuration of a session
Lecture
10 weeks
2 week
1 hour
Seminar
2 weeks
1 week
1 hour
Workshop
2 weeks
1 week
1 hour
 
   
 
Method of Assessment:
 
Assessment TypeWeightRequirements
Exam1
100.00
2 Hour Written Examination 100%. If a further re-assessment is allowed under Undergraduate Course Regulation 19, the form of the re-assessment for this module will be 100% coursework.
 
   
 
Assessment Period:
 
Assessed by end of Autumn Semester
 
     
 
Learning Outcome:
 

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.
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