Green and Circular Chemistry

6 EC

Semester 1, period 1

5254CICH6Y

Owner Master Chemistry (joint degree)
Coordinator prof. dr. J.C. Slootweg
Part of Master Physics and Astronomy, track Science for Energy and Sustainability, Master Chemistry (joint degree), track Science for Energy and Sustainability, Master Physics and Astronomy (joint degree), track General Physics and Astronomy,
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Course manual 2025/2026

Objectives

  • Acquiring knowledge of green and circular chemistry.
  • Demonstrate a critical perspective on how to realize our global sustainability goals using green and circular chemistry.
  • Being able to explain the important developments in sustainable chemical technology that will lead to a zero waste, sustainable society.
  • Writing an essay on a key circular technology that will contribute to solve a current waste problem.
  • Explain detailed insights of green and circular chemistry to your peers, and being able to create exam-level questions and answers.

Learning activities

Activity

Hours

Hoorcollege

28

Tentamen

3

Self study

137

Total

168

(6 EC x 28 uur)

Attendance

This programme does not have requirements concerning attendance (TER part B).

Assessment

Item and weight Details

Final grade

1 (100%)

Tentamen

Fraud and plagiarism

The 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' applies to this course. This will be monitored carefully. Upon suspicion of fraud or plagiarism the Examinations Board of the programme will be informed. For the 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' see: www.student.uva.nl

Course structure

WeeknummerOnderwerpenStudiestof
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Contact information

Coordinator

  • prof. dr. J.C. Slootweg