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Greenhouse Gases and Unit Conversions

Greenhouse Gases and Unit Conversions
Contributors
cmwoodbridge
Professor of Chemistry | Georgia Gwinnett College
Learning Objets
Summary
This is a problem set involving greenhouse gas calculations, which are, quite simply unit conversions. Instead of doing textbook problems, these problems employ the type of calculations done to determine carbon footprints.
Keyword Tags
Climate
Unit Conversions
Carbon Footprint
Greenhouse Gases
File (PDF, PPT, image, etc)
greenhouse-gases-and-unit-conversions.docx
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.59877/HQJP1702
Learning Goals/Student Objectives
After completing this exercise, students will be able to
- Appropriately use terms relating to GHG calculations.
- Perform dimensional analysis calculations using the methodology presented here.
Object Type
Activities/Technology (e.g., in-class activities, online games, hands-on activities/manipulatives, outreach, virtual tools, etc.)
Audience
Introductory Undergraduate
Upper/Advanced Undergraduate
Common pedagogies covered
Problem-based learning
Green Chemistry Principles
Not applicable
U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Climate Action
Safety Precautions, Hazards, and Risk Assessment
n/a
Teacher Recommendations or Piloting Data (if available)
Answer key and instructor notes have been provided.

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cmwoodbridge
Reviewed by
Jason Cooke
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Time required (if applicable)
I usually do this as a HW assignment; estimate about 40 minutes for Gen Chem II students
Other notes/information
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