2024 Spring CHEM 171H 001 LEC 001

Spring 2024

CHEM 171H 001 - LEC 001

Berkeley Changemaker: The Green Materials Innovation Challenge

Megan Arnett

Jan 16, 2024 - May 03, 2024
Tu, Th
09:30 am - 10:59 am
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.

Textbook Lookup

Guide to Open, Free, & Affordable Course Materials

eTextbooks

Associated Sections

None