CHEM C351 - Green Chemistry & Sustainability Sciences

Institution:

Indiana University-Kokomo

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Description:

(4 cr.) P: CHEM-C 343, CHEM-C 344 and junior standing. Green Chemistry, also known as sustainable or environmentally benign chemistry, seeks to minimize waste and energy use, while maximizing the efficiency of resource use and using renewable resources whenever possible. The aim of the course is to produce students with a blend of chemistry skills for a thorough appreciation of the principles and practice of green chemical processing and environmental sustainability. Topics will cover supercritical fluids, ionic liquids, biotransformations, polymers, etc. Focus will be on green organic chemistry, in which labs, such as solventless reactions and liquid carbon dioxide extraction, will be introduced. Lecture and laboratory.*

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.iuk.edu

Phone Number:

(765) 453-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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