Chemical Science & Engineering
Module 5 (Q1): Project Sustainable Industrial Chemistry
In this project course, students are taught about the methods to evaluate the sustainability of processes and are expected to apply assessment tools to evaluate chemical processes on sustainability. To be able to assess processes on sustainability, it is essential to understand the scope of the concept ‘sustainability’, and how to interpret various aspects of sustainability. Sustainability can point to ecologically sustainable production, but also on a social level sustainability is an important factor. While chemistry lecturers focus on chemical aspects, the RESTS lecturers teach students to evaluate social aspects of chemical industrial processes by introducing social-ecological life cycle analysis (SELCA). In preparation for making the SELCA which forms an integral part of the final reports, several lectures are taught. During these lectures, Dr. Franco Garcia and Dr. Weber discuss the social aspects and the environmental impact assessment and guide students toward applying SELCA in a project context. In the context of tutorials, students can discuss with RESTS lecturers their draft SELCA analysis.
RESTS Teachers: Andreas Weber, Laura Franco Garcia (KiTeS)
Module 11 (Q3): Ethics
The aim of this course is to help students develop knowledge of, and insight into, the ethical implications of chemical engineering in society and the professional responsibility of chemical engineers. The course covers ethical aspects of professionalism, focusing on the implications for engineers, and develops practical skills for moral reasoning and responsible behaviour. The course will emphasize issues related to professional responsibility, business purpose, codes of conduct, whistleblowing, and sustainability. It will emphasize the role of chemical engineers, and their ability to make ethically significant decisions that directly influence society.
RESTS Teacher: Maren Behrensen (Section Philosophy)