Spring 2025 - CHEM 391 D200
Industrial Chemistry (3)
Class Number: 7283
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Apr 14, 2025
Mon, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Vance Williams
vancew@sfu.ca
778-782-8059
Office: SCC9065
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Prerequisites:
CHEM 230 and 282 (or 283), both with a minimum grade of C-, 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:
This course brings together core chemical concepts to provide a broad perspective on the place of chemistry in modern society. Students will gain an appreciation of how external factors, such as government regulations, the economics of large-scale manufacturing, and supply chains impact the chemical industry. Conversely, we will explore the impact of chemical production on human health and the environment, and the prospects for a chemical industry that is safer and more sustainable.
Prerequisite: CHEM 282 (or 283) with a minimum grade of C-.
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
This course brings together core chemical concepts to provide a broad perspective on the place of chemistry in modern society. Students will gain an appreciation of how external factors, such as government regulations, the economics of large-scale manufacturing, and supply chains impact the chemical industry. Conversely, we will explore the impact of chemical production on human health and the environment, and the prospects for a chemical industry that is safer and more sustainable.
Grading
- Assignments 40%
- Quizzes 15%
- Midterm 10%
- Final Exam 35%
NOTES:
Notes to be posted on Canvas.
REQUIREMENTS:
Note: CHEM 230 pre-requisite will be waived for this offering of the course. Contact the Chemistry Department <chemadv@sfu.ca> for a waiver.
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
None.
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Department Undergraduate Notes:
A grade of C- or better is required for all prerequisite courses.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.