Green Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
7.5 ECTS creditsModule 1, Green Chemistry, 3 ECTS cr
This module covers learning outcomes 1-3.
- The 12 principles of green chemistry
- The development and history of green chemistry
- Using green chemistry at the individual, societal, and international levels
Students use their knowledge of green chemistry to complete an individual assignment and present it in a report based on scientific reports and articles.
Module 2, Green Chemical Engineering, 4.5 ECTS cr
This module covers learning outcomes 4-9.
- The development and history of green chemical engineering
- The 12 principles of green chemical engineering
Students select a process or chemical engineering industry and discuss the principles of green chemistry and green chemical engineering in relation to the chosen industry or process, as well as industrial safety and ethical perspectives. The assignment is presented in a scientific report in accordance with instructions.
The course is based on teaching sessions where students are active and responsible for their own learning.
This module covers learning outcomes 1-3.
- The 12 principles of green chemistry
- The development and history of green chemistry
- Using green chemistry at the individual, societal, and international levels
Students use their knowledge of green chemistry to complete an individual assignment and present it in a report based on scientific reports and articles.
Module 2, Green Chemical Engineering, 4.5 ECTS cr
This module covers learning outcomes 4-9.
- The development and history of green chemical engineering
- The 12 principles of green chemical engineering
Students select a process or chemical engineering industry and discuss the principles of green chemistry and green chemical engineering in relation to the chosen industry or process, as well as industrial safety and ethical perspectives. The assignment is presented in a scientific report in accordance with instructions.
The course is based on teaching sessions where students are active and responsible for their own learning.
Progressive specialisation:
A1N (has only first鈥恈ycle course/s as entry requirements)
Education level:
Master's level
Admission requirements
Registered for 140 ECTS credits in a Master programme in Engineering, with 30 ECTS credits in Chemistry and 30 ECTS credits in Chemical Engineering completed, or registered for 60 ECTS credits in Chemistry, with 30 ECTS credits completed, and 90 ECTS credits in Chemical Engineering, with 45 ECTS credits completed, plus upper secondary level Swedish 3 or Swedish as a second language 3 and English 6, or equivalent
Selection:
Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.
This course is included in the following programme
- Master of Science in Chemical Engineering (studied during year 4)
More information
- Start Spring 2025
- Mode of study Campus
- Language Swedish and English
- Course code KTAD31
- Application code KAU-47287
- Study pace 50% (Day)
- Study period week 14鈥23
- Schedule
- Introductory Information
- Reading list