Certificate in Green Chemistry & Chemical Stewardship
University of Washington, Seattle
Date Posted: Feb. 25, 2016
Submitted by: Monika Urbanski
Sustainability Topic:
Curriculum
Content Type:
Academic Programs
Tags:
chemistry,
green chemistry
Program Type: Graduate Certificate/Diploma
Completion: 8-9 months
Distance: Both
Commitment: Full-Time
Description
In this three-course certificate program, students investigate the principles of green chemistry, an innovative approach for designing safer and more sustainable commercial products and industrial processes involving chemicals. Students examine the connection between chemical toxicity and human health, and see how these factors influence material and product decision making. Students develop a new framework for reducing chemical risks and unintended adverse consequences to incorporate best practices into a business model that leads to safer, more cost-effective design and selection decisions.