CHM3972 Sustainable chemistry
Faculty of Science
CHM3972 Sustainable chemistry is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 30%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CHM3972
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After CHM3972
No unit lists CHM3972 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
PREREQUISITE: Six credit points of level one chemistry and six credit points of level two chemistry. Students without this should consult the level three coordinator.
Overview
The development of chemical tools that allow realisation of the concept of a sustainable future - meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs - is the basis for the course of sustainable chemistry. This will be dealt with in three interconnected streams: Introduction to green chemistry, Sustainable technologies and Green energy technologies.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Laboratory-based assessmentThreshold hurdle40%
- Online assessment30%
- Examination (2 hours 10 minutes)30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Discuss the historical and modern context of the birth and expansion of 'Green chemistry';
- 2
Explore the social and environmental responsibility of chemists in the global community;
- 3
Investigate the principles of green chemistry and green metrics such as atom economy and e-factors to recognise green chemistry criteria in the practice of chemistry;
- 4
Identify reagents, reaction mechanisms and technologies that should be and realistically could be targeted for replacement by green alternatives;
- 5
Research examples of successful and recent sustainable chemistry technologies which enable environmental benefits through process changes and product substitution;
- 6
Debate the significance of energy in the global economy and associated energy related societal controversies;
- 7
Explore chemical processes involved in new technologies for the transport, storage and conversion of energy;
- 8
Construct strategies for improving energy efficiency and striving towards sustainability in energy consumption;
- 9
Practice technical skills for synthesising chemicals, interpreting chemical data, and collecting unique data using a range of sophisticated apparatus and technologies;
- 10
Develop methods and skills for communicating sustainable chemistry to a broad audience.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops12 hours
- Laboratories36 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- Equivalent of two 1-hour online lectures
- Directed independent study
- One 1-hour workshop
- Equivalent of 3 hours of laboratory activity per week
Problem-based learning will be explored in the laboratory exercises through theoretical concepts and will enable the development of relevant observation and descriptive skills, as well as communication skills.
Active learning will occur in workshops and lab sessions.
Online learning will be used to illustrate and explain concepts and to highlight links between theory and laboratory work.
Learning resources
Required resources
Laboratory safety glasses
Lab coat
Closed toe footwear
Notebook for taking lab notes
Where it fits
CHM3972 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Tanja Junkers
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Philip Wai Hong Chan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CHM3972?
CHM3972 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is CHM3972 offered?
In 2020, CHM3972 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does CHM3972 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 30% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include CHM3972?
CHM3972 is part of Chemistry.