CHEMY501-23B (HAM)

Green Chemistry

15 Points

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The University of Waikato
Academic Divisions
Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Science
Chemistry and Applied Physics

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Bill Henderson

Bill Henderson
4656
E.3.21
See Moodle
bill.henderson@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Graham Saunders

Graham Saunders
4092
CD.3.01
See Moodle
graham.saunders@waikato.ac.nz

Michele Prinsep

Michele Prinsep
9392
E.3.06
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michele.prinsep@waikato.ac.nz

Administrator(s)

: klaus.reiter@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: anne.ferrier-watson@waikato.ac.nz

You can contact staff by:

  • Calling +64 7 838 4466 select option 1, then enter the extension.
  • Extensions starting with 4, 5, 9 or 3 can also be direct dialled:
    • For extensions starting with 4: dial +64 7 838 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 5: dial +64 7 858 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 9: dial +64 7 837 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 3: dial +64 7 2620 + the last 3 digits of the extension e.g. 3123 = +64 7 262 0123.
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Required Readings

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A detailed reading list will be put on the Moodle page for the course, prior to the start of B semester.

The Library has a wide range of books on green chemistry. To get an idea of what this area of chemistry involves, please see

Green chemistry: an introductory text

Mike Lancaster, Royal Society of Chemistry

which is available in both hard copy and as an e-book.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Carry out a literature search and carry out a critical appraisal of this literature in selected area(s) of green chemistry
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  • Demonstrate competency in the field of green chemistry by the preparation of draft and final literature reports, and by the successful delivery of a quality oral presentation
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  • Demonstrate comprehension of the ethos, and the principles, of green chemistry, and how it is applied in practical (including industrial) situations
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  • Demonstrate laboratory skills relating to green chemistry, such as the synthesis of an ionic liquid
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Test on principles of green chemistry
4 Aug 2023
No set time
20
  • Email: Convenor
2. Literature searching and preparation of draft report
18 Aug 2023
5:00 PM
10
  • Email: Convenor
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Laboratory work and report - Experiment 1
4 Sep 2023
5:00 PM
10
  • Email: Convenor
4. Preparation of final report
25 Sep 2023
5:00 PM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Laboratory work and report - Experiment 2
2 Oct 2023
5:00 PM
10
  • Email: Convenor
6. Participation in class discussions
10
  • In Class: In Workshop
7. Preparation and delivery of an oral presentation
20
  • In Class: In Workshop
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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