BCGC Classes
Spring 2012 Classes |
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Toxicology Basics for Green Molecular Design (Chem298 section 10, CCN 12350)
Instructors: Chris Vulpe and Martin Mulvihill
Room: 433 Latimer
Description: Learn to apply the fundamental principles of molecular toxicology and to use tools that help chemists identify and design safer chemicals.
Instructors: Christine Rosen, Alastair Iles, Joe Guth
Room: 250 Cheit
Description: Explore the ethical, social, political, legal, and business issues raised by the transition to a green chemistry economy, including:
•Evolving social norms faced by scientists, lawyer and business managers;
•Public policies affecting human health and ecosystems.
•Individual and Societal Responsibilities
Engineering & Health Impact Methods for Green Design (PH290 section 7, CCN 75500)
Instructors: Mark Nicas, David Dornfeld, Meg Schwarzman, Tom McKone and Akos Kokai
Room: 121 Latimer
Description:Learn how principles of environmental health can be used to make materials, products and manufacturing processes safer for workers,consumers and the environment, including:
• Basics of assessing hazard and exposure
• Techniques for sustainable design
• Tools for evaluating alternative
ESPM 261
Science-based technologies that are central to the search for sustainability in contemporary societies and their environmental impacts. Theoretical approaches to investigating how science, technology, and environment intersect. How societies move closer to sustainable technological systems. Redesign of existing technologies and the introduction of new technologies. How adverse impacts can be prevented through policy. Case studies of contemporary developments.
Where: 106 Mulford
When: Wednesday 12-2pm
Course Title: ENVIRON SCI, POLICY, AND MANAGEMENT 261
CCN: 30166
Fall 2011 Classes |
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Seminar Green Chemistry and Sustainable Design
The annual Seminar in Green Chemistry and Sustainable Design, is a semester of lectures and discussions that consider multiple aspects of sustainable design, including molecular toxicology, sustainable production, new research and the role of public policy.
Where:180 Tan Hall
When: Monday 4-5pm
Course Title: CHEMISTRY 298 P 010 SEM
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Introduction to Toxicology
Discussion of principles for the evaluation of toxic hazard of natural and man-made substances present in the environment, the workplace, food, drink, and drugs.
Where: A1 Hearst Annex
When: Tuesday/Thursday 10am-11am
Course Title: NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES AND TOXICOLOGY 11 P 001 LEC
CCN: 64596
ESPM 261
Science-based technologies that are central to the search for sustainability in contemporary societies and their environmental impacts. Theoretical approaches to investigating how science, technology, and environment intersect. How societies move closer to sustainable technological systems. Redesign of existing technologies and the introduction of new technologies. How adverse impacts can be prevented through policy. Case studies of contemporary developments.
Where: 106 Mulford
When: Wednesday 12-2pm
Course Title: ENVIRON SCI, POLICY, AND MANAGEMENT 261
CCN: 30166
CHEM 234
This 3 unit inquiry-based class will introduce Green Chemistry and examine the impact that chemicals have on society. This class is being developed and taught by a team of experts that represent all of the traditional academic disciplines encompassed by Green Chemistry. This includes Public Health, Chemistry, Toxicology, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Business, and Law. The course material will be presented within the context of chemical case-studies.
Where: 3107 Etcheverry
When:Monday, Wednesday 4-5:30 pm
Course Title: Green Chemistry: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Sustainability
CCN: 12230
Fall 2010 Classes |
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Seminar Green Chemistry and Sustainable Design
The annual Seminar in Green Chemistry and Sustainable Design, is a semester of lectures and discussions that consider multiple aspects of sustainable design, including molecular toxicology, sustainable production, new research and the role of public policy.
Where:180 Tan Hall
When: Monday 4-5pm
Course Title: CHEMISTRY 298 P 010 SEM
CCN: 12346
Colloquium: Design for Sustainability
A weekly series of speakers discussing a wide-range of topics in Sustainability and Green Chemistry.
Where: 112 Wurster Hall
When: Friday 12:30-2pm
Course Title: ARCHITECTURE 242 P 001 SEM
Toxicity Testing in the 21st Century
New Approaches in Human and Eco-Toxicology Testing in a Changing Regulatory Environment.
Where: 120 Morgan Hall
When: Monday 10am-12pm
Course Title: NUTRI SCI 290 P 001 LEC
CCN: 64854