Spring 2024
CHEM 171H 001 - LEC 001
Berkeley Changemaker: The Green Materials Innovation Challenge
Megan Arnett
Class #:14780
Units: 3
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Chemistry
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
2
Enrolled: 22
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 24
Waitlist Max: 15
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, and 6 hours of outside work hours per week.
Course Catalog Description
Project-based course partnering students with companies, government, and non-profits interested in adopting safer green chemistry for their products. Students will learn the principles of green chemistry by identifying solutions to a real-world green chemistry challenge provided by the external partner. After completing the course students will understand essential concepts related to green chemistry, hazard assessment, bio-inspired design, and life cycle analysis, and how to apply these concepts to evaluate alternatives to a hazardous chemical. Students will know how to read and think critically about a scientific article, collaborate effectively, and hone their communication skills.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
Guide to Open, Free, & Affordable Course Materials
Associated Sections
None