Green Chemistry: The Science of Sustainability

1 Credit.

From packaging to electronics, petrochemicals underpin a vast array of everyday goods, from packaging to electronics. Guided by the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry, this course takes a sustainability-focused look at modern synthetic chemistry. Students will evaluate risks and long-term impacts, compare synthetic routes using atom economy and green metrics, consider safer solvent options, and gain a grounding in chemical toxicology. The goal is to cultivate critical, reflective practitioners who design safer, more sustainable syntheses.