Course title
7M2300001
General and Sustainable Chemistry

 RZEZNICKA IZABELA IRENA
Course content
The general and sustainable chemistry class focuses on basic chemistry, materials design and their characterization in energy and environmental applications.
Purpose of class
A student completing the class will be fully aware of the role of chemistry and materials engineering in environmental protection and energy production.
The class is a part of join degree program with AGH University of Science and Technology, Cracow, Poland. The main feature of the joint studies is preparation of graduates to work in international teams to face global challenges related to energy and environmental protection.
Goals and objectives
  1. Student knows and understands relationships between materials engineering, environmental engineering, energy engineering, and sustainability.
  2. Student knows basis of heterogenous catalysis and its applications to air pollution control and production of a clean energy.
  3. Student knows principles of metal-air batteries and electrocatalysis.
  4. Students will be able to understand various methods to evaluate materials for energy and environmental sustainability.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Presentation Mid-term Exam Final Exam Total.
1. 0% 10% 10% 20%
2. 0% 10% 10% 20%
3. 0% 10% 10% 20%
4. 20% 10% 10% 40%
Total. 20% 40% 40% -
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1． Introduction to chemical bonding.
4/10 		Read handouts and web resources 190minutes
2． Materials for energy production and storage.
4/10 		Read handouts and web resources 100minutes
Presentation preparation. 120minutes
3． Introduction to nuclear chemistry.
4/17 		Read handouts and web resources 100minutes
4． Energy of nuclear reactions.
4/17 		Read handouts and web resources 190minutes
5． Introduction to heterogeneous catalysis.
4/24 		Read handouts and web resources 190minutes
6． Catalytical removal of air pollutants from car exhaust.
4/24 		Read handouts and web resources 190minutes
7． Mid-term exam and discussion on solutions to the exam problems.
5/8 		Review class 1-6 300minutes
8． Introduction to electrocatalysis and metal air-batteries. Evaluation of electrocatalysts in oxygen evolution reaction and oxygen reduction reaction.
5/8 		Read handouts and web resources 190minutes
9． Catalytic conversion of biomass to renewable fuels.
5/15 		Read handouts and web resources 190minutes
10． Catalytic conversion of biomass to renewable fuels.
5/15 		Read handouts and web resources 100minutes
11． Hydrogen storage materials.
5/22 		Read handouts and web resources 190minutes
12． Presentation on a selected topic in energy and environmental technology
5/22 		Prepare presentation 100minutes
13． Presentation on a selected topic in energy and environmental technology
5/29 		Prepare presentation 300minutes
14． Final exam and discussion on solutions to the exam problems.
5/29 		Review class 8-11 300minutes
Total. - - 2750minutes
Evaluation method and criteria
Evaluation will be performed on the basis of class presentation, mid-term exam and final exam.

Presentation will contribute 20% to your grade.
Mid-term exam will contribute 40% to your grade.
Final exam will contribute 40% to your grade.

To pass the student must earn a total score of 60% or more.
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
The Others Feedback is provided during office hours. Pls contact teacher in charge and make appointment.
Textbooks and reference materials
Lecture handouts

Robert J. Naumann: Introduction to the physics and chemistry of materials, CRC Press 2009
Michael Bowker: The basis and applications of heterogeneous catalysis, Oxford University Press, 1998.
D. S. Ginley, D. Cahen, Fundamentals of Materials for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Cambridge. 1st edition.
Prerequisites
Undergraduate level background in chemistry and physics.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Contact via e-mail, the e-mail addresses to Dr. Izabela Rzeznicka: izabela[at]shibaura-it.ac.jp
Regionally-oriented
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
More than one class is interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 3.GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
  • 7.AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
  • 13.CLIMATE ACTION
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