Identifying Data 2018/19
Subject (*) Green Chemistry Code 610500021
Study programme
Mestrado Universitario en Ciencias. Tecnoloxías e Xestión Ambiental (plan 2012)
Descriptors Cycle Period Year Type Credits
Official Master's Degree 2nd four-month period
 First Optional 3
Language
Spanish
Teaching method Face-to-face
Prerequisites
Department Química
Coordinador
Martinez Cebeira, Montserrat
 E-mail
monserrat.martinez.cebeira@udc.es
Lecturers
Martinez Cebeira, Montserrat
 E-mail
monserrat.martinez.cebeira@udc.es
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General description A química sostible fundamentase no diseño de productos e procesos químicos que reduzcan ou eliminen o uso e xeneración de sustancias peligosas. Nesta materia se presentarán os principios, fundamentos e algúns exemplos de aplicacións da química sostible

Os obxetivos xerais desta materia son:
– Definir a química sostible e dar unha visión dos desenrolos históricos que deron lugar ao desenrrolo da química verde e outros descubrimentos asociados.
– Establecer os principios da química sostible e definir na práctica da química os procesos asociados á química sostible.
– Definir as ferramentas e as áreas xenerais da química sostible.
– Recoñecer la toxicidade/peligro como unha propiedade física/estructural que poida ser diseñada e manipulada.
– Presentar exemplos de aplicación da química verde.
– Familiarizarse coas tendencias actuais da química sostible.

Study programme competencies
Code Study programme competences
A1 Coñecemento das realidades interdisciplinares da Química e do Medio Ambiente, dos temas punteiros nestas disciplinas e das perspectivas de futuro.
A3 Capacitar ao alumno para o desenvolvemento dun traballo de investigación nun campo da Química ou do Medio Ambiente, incluíndo os procesos de caracterización de materiais, o estudo das súas propiedades fisicoquímicas e biolóxicas e dos procesos que poden sufrir no medio natural.
A5 Capacitación para o deseño de vías de síntese e retrosíntese de novos compostos.
A6 Coñecemento do comportamento de diferentes especies químicas e dos procesos aos que poden estar sometidas unha vez liberadas no medio ambiente, incluíndo as súas relacións entre distintos compartimentos ambientais.
A10 Relacionar a presenza de especies químicas no medio natural cos conceptos de toxicidade e biodisponibilidade.
A11 Coñecer as distintas técnicas experimentais e computacionales orientadas á caracterización de mecanismos de reacción.
A16 Comprender a problemática asociada aos resíduos, os modos de xestionalos e as principais tecnoloxías de tratamento de resíduos.
A17 Coñecer a problemática asociada coa enerxía e as súas fontes, as tecnoloxías máis empregadas actualmente e as de futuro.
A19 Coñecemento e interpretación da lexislación, normativa e procedementos administrativos básicos sobre medios acuosos, chans e atmosferas. Comprensión das bases científicas e económicas da sustentabilidade.
B1 Posuír e comprender coñecementos que acheguen unha base ou oportunidade de ser orixinais no desenvolvemento e/ou aplicación de ideas, a miúdo nun contexto de investigación.
B2 Que os estudantes saiban aplicar os coñecementos adquiridos e a súa capacidade de resolución de problemas en contornas novas ou pouco coñecidos dentro de contextos máis amplos (ou multidisciplinares) relacionados coa súa área de estudo.
B3 Que os estudantes sexan capaces de integrar coñecementos e enfrontarse á complexidade de formular xuízos a partir dunha información que, sendo incompleta ou limitada, inclúa reflexións sobre as responsabilidades sociais e éticas vinculadas á aplicación dos seus coñecementos e suizos.
B6 Ser capaz de analizar datos e situacións, xestionar a información dispoñible e sintetizala, todo iso a un nivel especializado.
B8 Comprender, a un nivel especializado, as consecuencias do comportamento humano na contorna ambiental.
C1 Ser capaz de traballar en equipos, especialmente nos interdisciplinares e internacionais.
C2 Ser capaz de manter un pensamento crítico dentro dun compromiso ético e no marco da cultura da calidade.
C3 Ser capaz de adaptarse a situacións novas, mostrando creatividade, iniciativa, espírito emprendedor e capacidade de liderado.
C5 Dominar a expresión e a comprensión de forma oral e escrita dun idioma estranxeiro.
C9 Valorar criticamente o coñecemento, a tecnoloxía e a información dispoñible para resolver os problemas cos que deben enfrontarse.
C11 Valorar a importancia que ten a investigación, a innovación e o desenvolvemento tecnolóxico no avance socioeconómico e cultural da sociedade.

Learning aims
Learning outcomes Study programme competences
Know the principles and concepts of sustainable chemistry AC1
AC5
AC6
AC17
 BC1
BC2
 CC2
CC3
CC5
CC9
Knowing the fundamentals for waste minimization and deepen the idea of environmental efficiency AC1
AC3
AC10
AC16
 BC3
BC6
BC8
 CC2
CC5
CC9
Knowing the importance of catalysis in sustainable processes AC3
AC5
AC11
AC19
 BC1
BC2
BC3
 CC2
CC3
Importance of using alternative solvents with low toxicity, renewable raw materials and non-classical reaction conditions in industrial processes AC1
AC3
AC5
AC11
AC17
AC19
 BC3
BC6
 CC1
CC2
CC3
CC9
CC11
Design development not harmful processes according to the principles of sustainable chemistry AC1
AC3
AC5
AC17
 BC1
BC2
BC3
BC6
BC8
 CC1
CC2
CC3
CC5
CC9
CC11

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Topic 1. Principles and Concepts of Sustainable Chemistry Introduction.
Definition of sustainable chemistry.
Sustainable development and green chemistry.
The Twelve Principles of green chemistry
Atom economy. Definition. Examples.
Toxicity. Measuring toxicity. Associated risks.
Measuring and controlling environmental performance.
Waste minimization techniques.
Topic 2. Catalysis and Green Chemistry Introduction to catalysis. Catalyst types
Heterogeneous catalysts. Introduction. Zeolites. Industrial applications
Homogeneous catalysis. Transition-metal catalysis.
Asymmetric catalysis. Introduction. Basic concepts. Examples.
Phase-transfer catalysis.
Biocatalysis.
Photocatalysis.
Topic 3. Alternate solvents with low toxicity Introduction.
Solvent free systems.
Supercritical fluids.
Water as reaction solvent.
Ionic liquids.
Fluorous biphase solvents.
Topic 4. Renewable Resources Basic concepts.
Energy from renewable resources.
Chemicals from renewable feedstocks
Topic 5. Non-conventional reaction conditions and alternative energy sources Photochemical reactions.
Chemistry using microwaves.
Sonochemistry.
Electrochemical synthesis.
Designing Greener Processes.
Topic 6. Industrial case studies
 Industrial case studies of sustainable chemistry

Planning
Methodologies / tests Competencies Ordinary class hours Student’s personal work hours Total hours
Supervised projects A5 A11 A17 B1 B6 B8 C2 C3 C1 3 12 15
Laboratory practice A3 A5 A11 B6 B1 C11 7 14 21
Mixed objective/subjective test A1 A5 A6 A10 A11 A16 A17 B2 B6 C2 1 2 3
Objective test A1 A5 A6 A10 A11 A16 A17 B2 B6 C2 2 4 6
Guest lecture / keynote speech A1 A3 A5 A11 A17 A19 B2 B3 C5 C9 8 20 28
 
Personalized attention 2 0 2
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies Description
Supervised projects Students will develop a work a recent scientific paper or examples of sustainable chemical processes, directly related to the subject of course, that could expose it in public. In this work, previously agreed with the teacher, the student it shall indicate the highlights, and the understanding of it through a short summary. It will evaluate the ability to summarize, arrange and present the concepts of the subject presented. There will also be questions after exposure in order to assess both the knowledge acquired by the student as well as their critical ability.
Laboratory practice The student will develop a series of experimental or computer examples of developed matters in the lectures.
Mixed objective/subjective test It will be A written test consisting of a series of questions developed by the students to evaluate the level of skills acquired during the course the student.
Objective test Periodically, in the lectures, the student will conduct several short tests for continuous assessment.
Guest lecture / keynote speech The course consists of a series of classroom sessions where the general principles of each topic will be presented. The literature and material to more adequately follow classes will be previously available in Moodle. Some of these classes are also devoted to the resolution of proposed questions in advance to students so that it can work on them before the relevant meeting. Also, periodically, you can make some short tests to the continued evaluation of the student.

Personalized attention
Methodologies
Supervised projects
Laboratory practice
Description
Personalized care sessions are programmed to guide students in making the ward work and resolve potential issues associated.
Students a appretiation part-time and academic exemption will be attended in tutorial hours (by appointment).

Assessment
Methodologies Competencies Description Qualification
Objective test A1 A5 A6 A10 A11 A16 A17 B2 B6 C2 There will be some short tests of multiple choice or short-answer, according to the specified in section metodology. 40
Supervised projects A5 A11 A17 B1 B6 B8 C2 C3 C1 Process evaluation of student learning will to take place continuously, both classroom activities as non-face tutored. Besides, it will be considered in the evaluation of students the compulsory course attendance, assessed through active participation in the sessions and targeted academic papers that could be presented through an oral exposure. The continuous assessment of student during the semester will be up a point in the overall assessment. 30
Laboratory practice A3 A5 A11 B6 B1 C11 Attendance to practical classes is necessary and active participation will contribute to the final grade. 10
Mixed objective/subjective test A1 A5 A6 A10 A11 A16 A17 B2 B6 C2 The student also may be assessed through a written exam. 20
 
Assessment comments

To pass the subject it will be necessary to get at least 5 points 8maximun 10 points) between the different assessment activities.

Since the qualification is based on the model of continuous assessment, specifically it assesses student progression throughout the four-month period with a maximum of 1 point that may be added to the final grade.

Students who do not attend and do not participate in scheduled activities will score zero points in this section on two occasions, unless the student has recognized a part-time academic and attendance waiver of exemption. Students with appreciation a part-time and academic excepting will be evaluated by the  mixed test (20%), supervised projects (30%) and the objective test performed during programmed personalized attention (50 %).

In the case of exceptional, objectified and appropriately justified circumstances, the Professor may fully or partly exempt the student to perform the process of continuous assessment. The student that is in this circumstance must pass a specific test that leaves no doubt about achieving academic skill in both oportunities.

The student will have a rating of not submitted when making less than 25% of academic activities scheduled.

Sources of information
Basic Lancaster, M. (2002). Green Chemistry: An Introductory Text.. Royal Society of Chemistry: Cambridge, UK
Anastas, P. T.; Warner, J. C. (1998). Green Chemistry: Theory and Practice.. Oxford University Press: Oxford, UK
Cabildo Miranda, M. P.; Cornago Ramírez, M. P.; Escolástico León, C.; Esteban Santos, S.; Farrán Mor (2006). Procesos Orgánicos de Bajo Impacto Ambiental. Química Verde.. UNED: Madrid

Complementary Anastas, P. T., Farris, C. A., Eds. (1994). Benign by Design. Alternative Synthetic Design for Polution Prevention. ACS Symposium Series 577. American Chemical Society: Washington
Tundo, P., Anastas, P., Eds. (2000). Green Chemistry. Challenging Perspectives.. Oxford University Press: Oxford, UK
Anastas, P. T., Williamson, T. C., Eds. (1996). Green Chemistry. Designing Chemistry for the Environment. ACS Symposium Series 626. American Chemical Society: Washington
Anastas, P. T., Williamson, T. C., Eds. (1998). Green Chemistry. Frontiers in Benign Chemical Syntheses and Processes. Oxford University Press: Oxford, UK


Recommendations
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously

Subjects that continue the syllabus

Other comments


(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.