610-333 Molecular Technology and Processes

At least two of chemistry 610-210 (or 610-211), 610-220 (or 610-221), 610-240 (or 610-241), 610-260, 610-280

Upon completion of 610-333 students should have an understanding of the development and application of molecular technology. Developments in the modern chemistry industry will be examined together with the rise of the 'new' technologies.

The course will be selected from the following topics:

• petrochemicals: synthesis on the industrial scale; non-renewable and renewable carbon sources; lessons from biological processes;

• polymers: fundamental properties; smart polymers; biodegradable systems;

• pharmaceuticals and agricultural derivatives: natural and synthetic agents for animal and human health and crop protection; screening in drug discovery; bioprospecting; combinatorial chemistry; and

• advanced materials: colloids and nano-particles; colloids and new generation paints; emulsions and micro-emulsions in pharmaceuticals.

One 3-hour written examination at the end of semester. Assignments and tests may constitute up to 10% of the final assessment.