2024
Introduction to Green Chemistry
Name: Introduction to Green Chemistry
Code: QUI13546L
3 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/78 hours
Scientific Area:
Chemistry
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
The main goal of this curricular unit is to provide knowledge and skills which allow the identification, selection and implementation of methodologies with an increasing trend component in green chemistry and in line with the Sustainable Development.
Contents
• Introduction. Importance of Chemistry and Chemical Technology in Modern Society: Advantages versus Disadvantages.
• The Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and main targets.
• Chemistry and Sustainable Development.
• History and Evolution of Green Chemistry.
• The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry.
• Green Chemistry Metrics: Measuring and Monitoring Sustainable Processes
• Life Cycle Assessment: a Tool for Identification of More Sustainable Products and Process
• Green Chemistry in different areas of chemistry. Success and false cases
• Green Chemistry in everyday life. Real cases.
• The second 12 Principles of Green Chemistry.
• Seminars / Lectures on current topics within the Green Chemistry by invited specialists
• The Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and main targets.
• Chemistry and Sustainable Development.
• History and Evolution of Green Chemistry.
• The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry.
• Green Chemistry Metrics: Measuring and Monitoring Sustainable Processes
• Life Cycle Assessment: a Tool for Identification of More Sustainable Products and Process
• Green Chemistry in different areas of chemistry. Success and false cases
• Green Chemistry in everyday life. Real cases.
• The second 12 Principles of Green Chemistry.
• Seminars / Lectures on current topics within the Green Chemistry by invited specialists
Teaching Methods
The teaching is based on theoretical lessons and seminars.
The teaching/learning process is based on the individual and team student`s work in the different aspects of the curricular unit.
In the learning process, synergies will be created from the individual student`s research supported on recommended bibliography by the teacher and on internet sites, and by the participation in several seminars/conferences related to the subjects.
In addition several teaching tools will be used, such as the platform LMS of the University of Évora (moodle), in order to enhance the the importance of digital transformation, and promote the consolidation of knowledge and skills.
The evaluation includes an e-tivity in moodle platform, 30%, an oral presentation of one successfully case in Green Chemistry, 20%, and the elaboration / oral presentation of a monograph on one subject discussed during the lectures/seminars, 50%.
The teaching/learning process is based on the individual and team student`s work in the different aspects of the curricular unit.
In the learning process, synergies will be created from the individual student`s research supported on recommended bibliography by the teacher and on internet sites, and by the participation in several seminars/conferences related to the subjects.
In addition several teaching tools will be used, such as the platform LMS of the University of Évora (moodle), in order to enhance the the importance of digital transformation, and promote the consolidation of knowledge and skills.
The evaluation includes an e-tivity in moodle platform, 30%, an oral presentation of one successfully case in Green Chemistry, 20%, and the elaboration / oral presentation of a monograph on one subject discussed during the lectures/seminars, 50%.
Teaching Staff (2023/2024 )
- Paula Cristina Gonçalves Pereira Galacho [responsible]
