Course syllabus

Grön kemi och bioteknik
Green Chemistry and Biotechnology

KBTF05, 7,5 credits, G2 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2018/19
Decided by: PLED B/K
Date of Decision: 2018-03-21

General Information

Main field: Biotechnology.
Compulsory for: MBIO1
Elective Compulsory for: MLIV1
Elective for: B4
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English

Aim

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.

Learning outcomes

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

- do a written assignment in selected topic that can be classified as "Green Chemistry".

- 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

Contents

The course is composed of lectures, a literature study with a seminar, and an assignment.

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

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U,3,4,5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: Mandatory presence during 50% of the lectures. Written exam, literature review presented orally, and a written assignment.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Admission

The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: KBTF01

Reading list

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Eva Nordberg-Karlsson, Eva.Nordberg_Karlsson@biotek.lu.se
Course coordinator: Javier Linares-Pastén, javier.linares-pasten@biotek.lu.se
Course coordinator: Docent Sang-Hyun Pyo, sang-hyun.pyo@biotek.lu.se
Course homepage: http://www.biotek.lu.se/