NWNR100048 Introduction to Green Chemistry


Type
course with non-continuous assessment
Semester hours
2
Lecturer (assistant)
Beaumont, Marco , Musl, Oliver
Organisation
Chemistry of Renewable Resources
Offered in
Sommersemester 2026
Languages of instruction
Englisch

Content

Students will understand the fundamentals of green chemistry and the importance of transforming the chemical industry. They will be familiar with the principles of green chemistry, the use of renewable raw materials, and the application of biocatalysis and electrocatalysis. After completing the course, students will be able to assess whether a particular chemical-synthetic process can be considered environmentally friendly, safe, and sustainable, or identify the parameters that need to be adjusted to achieve this goal. Students will be familiar with a holistic and critical way of thinking.

Previous knowledge expected

General concepts of chemistry have already been acquired.

Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)

After completing the lectures, students will be able to apply modern methods of sustainable chemistry and also evaluate them in relation to conventional methods.
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