Green Chemistry and Engineering Graduate Certificate
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CHEM 6200 | Green Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 6210 | Environmental Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEE 6010 | Green Engineering Principles | 3 |
| CHEE 6110 | Green Engineering Applications | 3 |
| *In lieu of taking CHEE 6010, students with an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering may elect to take one of the following courses. Similarly, students that take CHEE 6010 may elect to take one of the following courses in lieu of taking CHEE 6110. | ||
| Biofuels | ||
| Sustainability Engineering | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
| First Term | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 6200 | Green Chemistry (*) | 3 |
| CHEE 6010 | Green Engineering Principles | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Term | ||
| CHEM 6210 | Environmental Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEE 6110 | Green Engineering Applications | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
*In lieu of taking CHEE 6010, students with an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering may elect to take one of the following courses. Similarly, students that take CHEE 6010 may elect to take one of the following courses in lieu of taking CHEE 6110.
CHEE 6120 Biofuels 3 credit hours
CIVE 5690 Sustainability Engineering 3 credit hours
- Upon completion of the required coursework, students will be able to: 1. Apply knowledge of green synthesis methods and associated green chemistry metrics.
- 2. Evaluate the environmental fate and impacts of chemical emissions using appropriate tools for quantifying human, aquatic, and physical impacts.
- 3. Perform process optimization to reduce environmental impacts.
- 4. Identify and evaluate public health, safety, and ethical concerns in the global chemical industry.
- 5. Apply knowledge of chemical alternative assessments to evaluate and select safer chemicals for use in both chemical product manufacturing and consumer product applications.