Valid for: 2016/17
Decided by: Education Board C
Date of Decision: 2016-04-12
Main field: Biotechnology.
Compulsory for: MBIO1
Elective Compulsory for: MLIV1
Elective for: B4
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English
What is “Green Chemistry”? – are “Green Chemicals” more environmental friendly?
Can Biotechnology (enzymes, microorganisms)be utilized and developed to create more environmental friendly chemicals or chemical industry ?
If you are interested in these issues, this course will provide you with information on production/use of chemicals from a sustainable perspective, by giving knowledge in “Green chemistry” and “Green chemistry-principles” and their use in practice. The role of Biotechnology in creating more environmental friendly chemical industry will be discussed.
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
- understand the principles for "Green chemistry"
- have knowledge on the potential of biotechnology in "Green Chemistry"
- have insights in possible effects of chemicals/ chemical processes on the environment
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
- review a selected topic that can be classified as "Green Chemistry" in a written report
- present a green chemistry topic in an oral seminar and make slides for the presentation
Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must
- be able to analyse and present conclusions from written material in the topic.
- be able to question / formulate questions on "green chemistry" issues
The course is composed of lectures (late afternoon / early evening), a literature study, seminars, and site-visits.
Lecture themes:
Green Chemistry- Concepts and principles, Biotech/chemical Processes - Green processes, rules/recommendations using chemicals, Raw materials, Waste / Waste handling, Catalysis / Biocatalysis, Choice of solvents, Industrial "white" biotechnology, Biorefining processes / The Greenchem-program, Biobased production of energy carriers, Process assessment (LCA)/Product evaluation (biodegradation/tox.analysis), Chemistry and sustainable development
Grading scale: TH
Assessment: Obligatory presence during lectures (at least 50 %). Obligatory seminars and site visits. Written exam, and literature review presented orally and as a written report.
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: KBTF01
Course coordinator: Eva Nordberg-Karlsson, Eva.Nordberg_Karlsson@biotek.lu.se
Course coordinator: Sang-Hyun Pyo, Sang-hyun.pyo@biotek.lu.se
Course coordinator: Javier Linares-Pastén, javier.linares-pasten@biotek.lu.se
Course homepage: http://www.biotek.lu.se/
Further information: The course is also given as an independent course.