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| Detailinformationen |
| Quellcurriculum |
Masterstudium Biological Chemistry 2025W |
| Lernergebnisse |
Kompetenzen |
| (*)This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the historical, societal, and economic roles of chemicals, while emphasizing the importance of sustainable practices in chemical design and industrial processes. Students will learn to design safer chemical products and systems, understand toxicity, and critically evaluate approaches to achieving sustainability in chemistry.
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| Fertigkeiten |
Kenntnisse |
| (*)More specifically, upon completion of the course they will be able to
• Perform Chemical Design Analysis (Analyze the efficiency and sustainability of various approaches to chemical design) (k2, k3, k4).
• Green Tools and Techniques (Utilize tools and frameworks such as green metrics, life cycle assessment (LCA), and design of experiments (DOE) to plan sustainable syntheses) (k2, k3).
• Implement innovative synthesis methods such as: Mechanochemistry, Photochemistry, Microwave and ultrasound synthesis, Flow reactors and continuous manufacturing, Biological and metal-free syntheses (k2, k3).
• Design safer chemicals by minimizing toxicity, carcinogenicity, and ecotoxicity, while optimizing functionality and sustainability (k2, k3, k4).
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(*)Underlying concepts and mechanistic details of
• Appreciate the history of chemical accidents and the emergence of Green Chemistry as a discipline to design safer products and systems. Understand the historical and current roles of chemicals in society and the global economy.
• Understand the Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry and their application in creating environmentally friendly processes.
• Gain basic knowledge of toxicity and the molecular basis of chemical hazards.
• Explore how Green Chemistry can revolutionize the global economy through energy and material efficiency.
• Qualitatively and quantitatively assess the impacts of chemical products and processes on human health and the environment.
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| Beurteilungskriterien |
(*)Written exam at the end of the semester. The exams will be closed-book and closed-note unless otherwise indicated.
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| Lehrmethoden |
(*)Classical lecture with computer projections and extended blackboard sessions. Homework: Paper reading and presentation. (Each student once a semester).
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| Abhaltungssprache |
Englisch |
| Literatur |
(*)References are given in the lecture and slides of the lecture will be distributed online.
Book “Green Chemistry: Theory and Practice”, Anastas and Warner, Oxford University Press, 1998.
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| Lehrinhalte wechselnd? |
Nein |
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