Green Chemistry
Dr. Megumi Fujita
Office: TLC 2122
mfujita@westga.edu
Tel: 678-839-6024
(CHEM 4685)
Fall 2015
Class Period: MWF 10:00am-10:52am
Classroom: TLC2105
Office hours: M11-12&2-4, T9-11&3-5, W3-5, F11-12
Pre-Requisite: Completion of CHEM3422 (Organic Chemistry II) with C or higher
Required Course Materials
 Textbook: Green Chemistry: Theory and Practice
by Paul C. Anastas and John C. Werner, Oxford University Press, 2000.
 i-Clicker 2
Course description
Green chemistry, also known as sustainable chemistry, is the design of chemical
products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances
and reduce energy requirement.1 It applies to all areas of chemistry and chemical engineering,
and is a highly effective approach because it applies innovative scientific solutions to real-world
environmental problems.1 The objective of the course is to gain fundamental knowledge and
understanding of chemistry as a basis to develop a greener and more sustainable society.
The course contents include: history of chemical accidents and environmental problems, the
principles of green chemistry, the chemical basis behind key green chemistry processes, the
current green chemistry research and practices, and assessment methods to evaluate
“greenness.” Some of the specific topics and case studies include: elimination of hazardous
chemicals, design for degradation and recycling, greener reaction solvents, catalysis, renewable
chemical feedstock, energy problems and sustainable solutions, and issues in agrochemicals.
Learning Outcomes
Each student will demonstrate the understanding and the ability to articulate, orally and
in writing, of the following: (1) the sustainability problems in the current world, (2) the green
chemistry principles, (3) the chemical basis behind green chemistry theory and practices, and
(4) key examples of successful green chemistry implementation.
Grades
Clicker quizzes (reading comprehension and attendance)
Closed-book quizzes
In-class exams (two)
Final exam
Writing assignments (two)
≥90%: A
1
≥80%: B
≥70%: C
≥60%: D
20%
15%
30%
15%
20%
≤60%: F
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Green Chemistry Home Page. <http://www.epa.gov/gcc/>
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Clicker quizzes: This tests your comprehension of reading assignments and class
lecture/discussion contents, as well as attendance. You must bring your i-Clicker 2 to
every class. If you forget to bring one, your do not earn any clicker points that day.
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Quizzes: Small closed-book quizzes will be given up to 6 times throughout the semester.
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Exams: There will be two in-class exams and one final exam.
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The tentative exam and quiz dates are the following:
Quiz 1
Wed, Sept. 2
Quiz 3
Mon, Oct. 12
Quiz 5
Fri, Nov. 20
Quiz 2
Wed, Sept 16
Quiz 4
Fri, Oct. 30
Quiz 6
Fri, Dec. 4
Exam 1
Fri, October 2
Exam 2 Fri, November 13
Final Exam
Wednesday,
December 9
8:30-10:30am
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Writing assignments: Two writing assignments will be given. Each of them will be at
least 2000 words in lengths. More details will be given in class.
DSW
This is a DSW (Discipline Specific Writing) course, and contains a significant amount of
writing assignments. For more information about DSW requirements, please see
http://www.westga.edu/undergrad/18850.htm .
Study Strategy
 Read all assigned reading. Active reading is needed (taking notes, and/or highlighting
key words/phrases, etc).
 Come well prepared to class. Participate, stay awake, keep distractions away, focus.
 Take notes in class. Powerpoints will be available on CourseDen, a lot of productive
learning occurs when you actively take notes. Notes will be helpful when you identify
key points to prepare for quizzes and exams.
 There will be always memorizing component and comprehension/application
component in your learning. Be prepared for both.
Academic Policy
 Academic integrity is of prime importance. All homework and assignments should be
individual work. In writing assignments, it is important to cite sources properly and
avoid any form of plagiarism.
 All cell phones and electronic devices must be turned off in class.
 Use your MyUWG e-mail for official correspondence with the instructor.
Resources for writing assignments
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Green Chemistry Journals
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Green Chemistry < http://pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/journalissues/gc>. The world’s
leading green chemistry journal. UWG does not have subscription, but you can read
the abstracts and request the full article from the Interlibrary Loan.
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Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews: <http://tandfonline.com/toc/tgcl20/current>
This is an open-access journal, and the full text available on the journal’s webpage.
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Green and Sustainable Chemistry <http://www.scirp.org/journal/gsc/>.
This is an open-access journal, and the full text available on the journal’s webpage.
SciFinder
SciFinder is a comprehensive database for essentially all existing chemistry journal
articles, patents, proceedings, conference abstracts, etc. This is a great resource not
only for this course but also for any chemistry courses and research projects.
How to create a Web SciFinder account (required for your writing assignments)
1. From an on-campus computer, find the SciFinder registration link on the
library database list (Science and Technology  Chemistry).
2. Fill out the form using your my.westga.edu email.
3. The form will send a confirmation e-mail to your e-mail address.
4. Open the confirmation e-mail and follow the link.
How to access SciFinder:
1. Go to https://scifinder.cas.org/scifinder
2. Log in with your chosen username and password. You'll need to agree to
the license agreement and pass through an informative page to get to the
database.
How to access Web SciFinder from off-campus:
Use the links on this webpage: http://libguides.westga.edu/scifinder
Off campus, you will be prompted for the GALILEO password*, then your
SciFinder username and password.
*The GALILEO password changes every semester and is only available to
current students and faculty. As of August 17, 2012, the password is
“post”. If this expires, go to:
http://www.westga.edu/~library/password/ and find out the latest one.
You will need your 917 number, last name, and PIN (which you can
request on the same page) to log in to your library account.