2024-2025 Academic Catalog
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CHEM 462/562 Green Chemistry and ProcessesCredits: 2 to 3
This two-part course provides in-depth fundamentals of green chemistry and processes. Part 1 (2 credits) highlights key approaches to advancing sustainability through alternative solvents, catalysts, use of greener feedstocks, reaction efficiency, design greener syntheses, waste minimization technology, and examples of green chemistry products and processes. Part 2 (1 credit) focuses on green processes including process metrics, bioprocesses, and design greener chemical processes that reduce the impacts on human health and the environment relevant to the current state of the art.
Prerequisites: MATH 125 and CHEM 326
Notes: Students enrolled in CHEM 562 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CHEM 462.
This course is cross-listed with CBE 462/562 .
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