Concepts of Sustainable Chemistry
€910.00
In this module, you will be introduced to the interdisciplinary concept of sustainable chemistry and develop a holistic perspective on chemistry across the entire life cycle of chemical products. You will explore how chemistry contributes to sustainable development and how anticipating environmental and societal impacts at the source can help prevent downstream problems.
Course contents
- Foundations of sustainable chemistry
Introduction to sustainable chemistry, its scope, and its role within science and industry. - Chemistry in the context of sustainable development
The significance of chemistry for Sustainable Development and the Agenda 2030. - Green chemistry and sustainable chemistry
Relationship, opportunities, and limitations within a circular economy context. - Life-cycle thinking in chemistry
Importance of considering the full life cycle of chemical products and anticipating impacts at the source. - Function and service of chemical products
Understanding chemical products beyond substances, focusing on their function and service.
Course structure
- Duration: six weeks
- Structure: three learning phases.
- Live sessions: The course includes six live webinars (each approximately 90 minutes), held in the afternoon (usually at 4:00 or 5:00 pm CEST). The exact dates will be announced before the course begins. All live sessions will be recorded and made available on Moodle for students who are unable to attend.
Assessment: You will work through the course materials and complete the assigned tasks in each phase at your own pace. Assessment is based on a portfolio exam, which compiles the tasks completed during each learning phase.
| is restricted access: | Yes |
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| Requirements - university entrance qualification: | Not required |
| Requirements - one year of work experience: | Required |
| Requirements Language: | English: TOEFL Internet (92 points); IELTS (Acad. Level 6.5 points); CAE/CPE (Level C1, Grade B); TOEIC (720 points listening/reading, 310 points speaking/writing); if necessary, individual examination. |
| Requirements Expertise: | Knowledge of chemistry, biology & environment |
| Other requirements |
1) Training as a chemical-technical assistant or pharmaceutical-technical assistant OR 2) B.Sc. in Chemistry, Pharmacy or similar |
| Topic: | Engineering & Natural Sciences, Sustainability, Energy & Environment |
| Format of course: | Online |
| Level: | Master |
| Course language: | English |
| Study programme |
Sustainable Chemistry
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| Number of credit points / ECTS: | 5 |
| Workload Contact time (in hours): | 40 |
| Workload self-study time (in hours): | 85 |
| Examination: | In-class examination |
| Exam format: | Portfolio |
| Further exam format: | No further Exam |
| Qualifikationsziele |
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