Technical chemistry 3, 7.5 Credits

Contents

This course provides you with the knowledge to develop technologies in the field of chemistry that conserve resources, reduce environmental impact, and promote sustainability. You will explore key areas in advanced chemistry that are crucial for a sustainable future. You will learn about important components for designing resource-efficient chemical processes through chemical (mainly heterogeneous) catalysis and new electrochemical methods for chemical production, as well as developing cleaner industrial processes to reduce emissions with heterogeneous catalysis and "green" process design. You will investigate greener alternatives to traditional solvents with neoteric solvents and how large-scale industrial chemical production can be made more sustainable. Based on the concepts of green chemistry and sustainable development, you will gain knowledge on how natural resources are used responsibly in a sustainable manner, ultimately creating efficient processes with minimal environmental impact through process intensification.

Expected learning outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

1. Describe the principles of catalytic processes.
2. Explain the differences between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalytic processes.
3. Describe various tools for process intensification.
4. Explain what neoteric solvents are.
5. Understand the principles of synthesizing and characterizing heterogeneous catalysts.

Skills and Abilities

1. Plan, conduct, and interpret laboratory experiments, and handle chemicals and equipment safely according to current laboratory practices.
2. Communicate laboratory results in writing and orally to a target audience and context.

Evaluation and Approach

1. Evaluate different methods and processes based on ethical principles and sustainability perspectives.

Required Knowledge

At least 60 credits Chemistry.

Form of instruction

The course consists of three modules:

• Module 1: Theory (5.5 credits)
• Module 2: The Engineer's Role (0.5 credits)
• Module 3: Laboratory Work (1.5 credits)

The course is delivered online with recorded lectures, lessons, and exercises via a digital platform, a reflection task on the engineer's role, and practical laboratory work on-site in Umeå.

Examination modes

Examinations are conducted through an individual written exam (Module 1). Module 2 is examined orally. Module 3 is examined both in writing and orally. For the written exam, students are given one of the following grades: Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with Distinction (4), or Pass with High Distinction (5). Modules 2 and 3 are graded as Pass (G) or Fail (U).
To pass the course, all examinations and the above-mentioned compulsory sections must be passed. The final grade is based on the results of the written exam. In the case of absence from any compulsory section of the course, the examiner will decide whether the student will be given compensatory assignments or will have to redo the missing parts later.
Examiners may decide to deviate from the modes of assessment in the course syllabus. Individual adaptation of modes of assessment must give due consideration to the students' needs. The adaptation of modes of assessment must remain within the framework of the intended learning outcomes in the course syllabus. Students who require an adapted examination must submit a request to the department holding the course no later than 10 days before the examination. The examiner decides on the adaptation of the examination, after which the student will be notified.

Other regulations

In the event that the syllabus ceases to apply or undergoes major changes, students are guaranteed at least three examinations (including the regular examination opportunity) according to the regulations in the syllabus that the student was originally registered on for a period of a maximum of two years from the time that the previous syllabus ceased to apply or that the course ended.