Spring 2018 - CHEM 391 D100
Industrial Chemistry (3)
Class Number: 3964
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Apr 13, 2018
Fri, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Vance Williams
vancew@sfu.ca
1 778 782-8059
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Prerequisites:
CHEM 215 and CHEM 230 and CHEM 282 or permission of the department.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
A survey of industrial chemistry. Topics include the production of raw petrochemical and mineral materials, bulk organic and inorganic chemicals that drive the economy, industrially relevant polymers, and health and hygiene products. Green approaches to industrial chemistry are discussed.
COURSE DETAILS:
3 lecture hours/week; 1 tutorial hour/week
General Course Description: This lecture course is intended for chemistry majors who have an interest in the industrial chemistry field. Lectures will briefly cover the early history of the international chemical industry and then delve into the petrochemical industry and industrial polymers. The chemistry behind everyday products produced from industrial chemicals will be the focus of the latter half of the course. Economic, social and environmental aspects of industrial chemical production will also be discussed. Green approaches to industrial chemistry will also be considered. Students will be expected to independently research some aspects of the chemical industry and present their findings to the class.
Grading
- Assignments 20%
- In-class midterm 20%
- Student presentation 20%
- Final exam 40%
Materials
RECOMMENDED READING:
Phillip J. Chenier. Survey of Industrial Chemistry. 3rd Edition. 2002. Publisher: Springer.
Department Undergraduate Notes:
A grade of C- or better is required for all prerequisite courses.
Registrar Notes:
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