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Course Outlines

Spring 2016 - CHEM 391 D100

Industrial Chemistry (3)

Class Number: 1737

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 16, 2016
    Sat, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • 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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