Course detail
Green Chemistry
FCH-MA_ENG10Acad. year: 2025/2026
Not applicable.
Language of instruction
English
Number of ECTS credits
6
Mode of study
Not applicable.
Guarantor
Offered to foreign students
The home faculty only
Entry knowledge
Not applicable.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
Not applicable.
Aims
Not applicable.
Study aids
Not applicable.
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable.
Basic literature
Kerton F.M. Alternative Solvents for Green Chemistry. 2009 RSC (EN)
Lancaster M. Green chemistry. An introductory text. 2002. RCS. (EN)
Lancaster M. Green chemistry. An introductory text. 2002. RCS. (EN)
Recommended reading
Not applicable.
Classification of course in study plans
Type of course unit
Guided consultation in combined form of studies
26 hod., optionally
Teacher / Lecturer
Seminar
26 hod., compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
The subject will provide knowledge of green chemistry issues, a modern view of the use of specific procedures that lead to the reduction of the ecological burden and the efficiency of chemical processes.
1.–2. Principles of green chemistry3. Basic concepts, principles and strategies
4.–5. Ionic liquids
6. Green solvents
7. Green chemistry and pollutants
8. (Bio)catalysis and biomaterials
9.–10. Industrial examples
11. Designing greener processes
12. Chemical assessment, GHS vs. ecotoxicology
13. Green chemistry project – individual assignment