CHEM 7130 - Sustainability in the Physical Sciences (3 Credit Hours)

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
This course will provide an overview of sustainability, including current standards of sustainability, quantitative methods of measurement, and current applications of sustainable practices. The twelve Principles of Green Chemistry and Engineering will form the foundation of this course. Case studies, analysis of sustainability trends and common practices, and future research will be covered. Lifecycle analysis, current best practices in sustainability, the triple bottom line, social impacts of sustainability, and other topics will be discussed.

Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students