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Sustainable Polymers and Recycling

CHMI4707
Two hours English

Sustainable Polymers and Recycling

Sustainable Polymers and Recycling ()
CHMI3410 Green Chemistry and Sustainability
Two hours One requisite
1 Introduction to sustainability
2 Environmental issues
3 Life Cycle information
4 Biobased and biodegradable polymers
5 Biobased and recycled petroleum-based plastics
6 End-of-Life options for plastics
7 Sustainable plastic products
8 Biobased and biodegradation standards for polymeric materials
9 Future of sustainable plastics
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Familiar with the basic concepts of plastics recycling and sustainability

Teaching Strategy • Lectures • Library visits • Web-based study
Assessment Methods • Quiz • Exams • Class discussion
1.2 Mapped to: K2

Recognize the concept of sustainability of plastic products and its future

Teaching Strategy • Lectures • Scientific discussion • Web-based study
Assessment Methods • Quiz • Exams • Class discussion
1.3 Mapped to: K2

Familiar with the life cycle information

Teaching Strategy • Lectures • Scientific discussion • Web-based study
Assessment Methods • Quiz • Exams • Class discussion
2.1 Mapped to: S1

Compare between different methods used in the disposal for plastics

Teaching Strategy • Lectures • Scientific discussion • Web-based study
Assessment Methods • Quiz • Exams • Class discussion
2.2 Mapped to: S1

Explain the biodegradable and recycled petroleum-based plastics derived from biobased materials and their standards

Teaching Strategy • Lectures
Assessment Methods • Final exam
2.3 Mapped to: S3

demonstrate effective writing, oral communication skills and using ICT tools related to plastics recycling and sustainability.

Teaching Strategy • Lectures
Assessment Methods • Final exam
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Demonstrate commitment to professional and academic values, and ethics

Teaching Strategy • Lectures • Scientific discussion • Web-based study • Library visits
Assessment Methods Quiz. Exam. Class discussion. Assignment activities
3.2 Mapped to: V2

Work individually and in a team to prepare a report on the plastics recycling and sustainability

Teaching Strategy • Class discussion
Assessment Methods • Class discussion
Assessment
Weight
Homework or activities
10%
Midterm Exam 1
20%
Midterm Exam 2
20%
Final Exam
50%
Total
100%