Welcome!
An Introduction to Undergraduate Green Chemistry Teaching and Practice course explores how to integrate Green Chemistry into the chemistry curriculum and its relevance to society. Upon completing this course, you will be well-positioned to introduce Green Chemistry concepts in your teaching, helping students contribute to a safer and more sustainable future.
Learning outcomes
- Explain the history and importance of Green Chemistry.
- Give examples of Green Chemistry applications in industry and research.
- Identify strategies to integrate Green Chemistry education holistically into the classroom.
- Identify strategies to align course and curriculum content with Green Chemistry and sustainability standards, following guidelines from organizations such as the American Chemical Society (ACS), Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) as well as the Green Chemistry Commitment Student Learning Objectives.
- Demonstrate the ability to implement course or curricular changes to incorporate Green Chemistry principles.
- Identify ideas for designing a dedicated Green Chemistry course.
- Identify and explain the connections between chemistry and society, with a focus on environmental justice, and develop strategies to integrate these topics into chemistry instruction.
4 Sessions
Gain insights into teaching Green Chemistry
4 Hours in Total
Estimated 1 hour per session
Online and
Self-Paced
Take it anywhere when you can
The course is structured into four (4) sessions which can be taken individually or together to earn a certificate of completion. The sessions are :
- Overview and Immersing Students in Green Chemistry
- Aligning Green Chemistry Education to Professional Academic Standards
- Implementing Green Chemistry into the Curriculum
- Green Chemistry and Environmental Justice.
This course includes short videos, text and visuals, quizzes and assignments, supplementary materials, and opportunities for interaction with other course participants on the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC).
Who should take this course?
- The course is designed for chemistry educators in higher education looking to advance Green Chemistry and sustainability in their teaching, particularly those who have yet to fully adopt Green Chemistry into their curriculum.
- While others – including non-chemistry and K-12 educators – may benefit, the content is primarily tailored to those teaching or researching chemistry, with flexibility to scaffold materials for diverse teaching needs and goals.
How can institutions benefit from this course?
- Integrate Green Chemistry to strengthen programs and align with industry and educational standards.
- Engage students with relevant, sustainability-focused curriculum that prepares them for the future.
- Equip educators to lead in Green Chemistry education through innovative, interdisciplinary teaching.
Find out if your institution is a Green Chemistry Commitment signer. Learn more about the Green Chemistry Commitment here.
Ready to get started?
Enroll in the full course or begin with an individual session or to gain practical insights, and inspiration to transform your chemistry teaching with Green Chemistry.
If you encounter any difficulty or have a question about the course, please contact the course support team at courses@beyondbenign.org
Register for the full course here:
An Introduction to Undergraduate Green Chemistry Teaching & Practice
Register for individual sessions here:
Session 1: Overview and Immersing Students in Green Chemistry
Session 2: Aligning Green Chemistry Education to Professional Academic Standards
Session 3: Implementing Green Chemistry Content in the Curriculum
