CCHY 599 Course Outline Spring 2021 - Ted Petroff PDF

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Land Acknowledgement Toronto is in the ‘Dish with One Spoon Territory’. The Dish with One Spoon Territory is a treaty between the Anishinaabe, Mississaugas and Haudenosaunee that bound them to share the territory and protect the land. Subsequent Indigenous Nations and peoples, Europeans, and all newcomers have been invited into this treaty in the spirit of peace, friendship and respect. PLEASE NOTE: THIS COURSE WILL BE TAUGHT ENTIRELY ONLINE. NO IN CLASS SESSIONS WILL BE HELD DURING THE TERM. Course Information Sheet Course Number

CCHY 599

Course Name

The Business of Chemistry and Biology

Date

Spring 2021

Instructor

Dr. Edward (Ted) Petroff [email protected]

Office Hours

By appointment

Course Description

A general and conceptual discussion of the biology and chemistry behind consumer and industrial products. Emphasis will be on the innovations that laid the foundation for these products and how they have impacted the economy and/or society. Also, to be considered are the challenges related to commercializing innovation from both a consumer and competitive point of view.

Instruction Mode Lecture: Six (6) hours per week for six (6) weeks. Posted Lectures: Class lectures will be recorded and posted. Evaluation Scheme: ➢ 15 % - Midterm – mixed question format (essay and short answer) – TBD ➢ 50 % - Term Paper – at least 2000 word paper on a topic covering a chemical or biology innovation with a focus on the discussion of the course. The student would then be required to research the innovation, the chemistry or biology behind it, and the commercial impact. No papers on Tesla Motors, 3D printers or cell phone/computer “Apps” will be accepted. Due by Monday June 7, 2021. Papers must be submitted on D2L by this date or they will be considered late. ➢ 35 % - Final – a take home exam based on a long answer format. Exam dates: June 9th – 16th. Note: There will be business related questions on the final. Grades

Textbook :

Final grades will be determined using the performance designations for the Faculty of Science found in the Ryerson University Undergraduate Calendar. Instructors are not permitted to inform students of their final course grade. Chemistry in Context, 9th Edition American Chemical Society ©2018, ISBN – 978 – 1 – 259 -638145

COURSE SYNOPSIS Topic Objectives and Readings:

Subject Environment

Please note that not all topics may be covered and the order may not be as presented

Topic Pollution and Carbon Credits

Energy Production and Green Alternatives

Consumer packaging

Material Science

Municipal/Industrial waste and water handling and practical alternatives Xerographic and ink jet printers

Micro and nano technologies and their application

Medical Science & Drugs

Disinfectants and antiseptics Wound care, catheters and intubation coatings Diagnostics and Point of Care Testing

Gene testing and therapies Drug development

Agriculture

Factory farming

Transgenic crops and animals and molecular pharming

Objective To consider the sources of both carbon and pollution in the environment and the ways in which legislation and economics might be used to reduce their negative impact. To consider both conventional and alternative energy production and the systemic problems related to each. Also, to consider ways to implement change and to define “viable” strategies for commercialization of “green technologies”. To understand the “function” of packaging and the economic factors that drives the application (specifically bottled water). To consider strategies that might “mitigate” the negative issues related to consumer packaging. To understand how a consumer society impacts both the economy and environment. Also, to consider practical alternatives to current practices that generate revenues or reduce costs. To understand how material related properties can be manipulated to develop innovative products. Also, to consider strategies used to market technology based products to “small consumers”. Many of the technologies in this topic are early stage and pre-commercial. The objective would be to define areas where they might be applicable and how research might be focused to achieve early stage adoption. Use of a case study to illustrate some of the challenges of commercializing products and changing user/consumer behaviour. Use of a case study to illustrate the potential barriers to market and to consider strategies to circumvent these barriers. Use of a case study to illustrate government and legal barriers to the commercialization of “useful” products. Also, to illustrate how “great” products can fail in the market because of these barriers. Use of a case study to develop strategies to market technology platforms using government initiatives as the driver. To understand how drugs are currently being developed and how large pharma protect their intellectual property and control/manipulate channels to market. Another objective is to consider the role of government in the development and control of drugs. To understand the economic, societal and environmental factors that result from factory farming. Also, to consider viable alternatives and why “green” may or may not be sustainable for a rapidly growing population. To understand how genetic manipulation can be used to “improve” crop and animal production and used to manufacture drugs and protein therapies. Also, to understand how intellectual property protection impacts this sector of the market (i.e. patenting life) and the roles both industry and government play.

Reading Chapters 1, 2, & 3 Journal & news reports Chapters 4, 5, & 6

Chapters 7,8 & 9 Plus Journal & news reports Class notes

Class notes

Class notes

Case Study Case Study

Case Study

Case Study

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

COURSE POLICIES Academic Policies: 1. Ryerson Policies of Interest: Ryerson Senate Policies - http://www.ryerson.ca/senate/policies/ Ryerson Academic Integrity - http://www.ryerson.ca/academicintegrity/ Policy 46 - Undergraduate Grading, Promotion and Academic Standing Policy 60 - Student Code of Academic Conduct Policy 61 - Student Code of Non-academic Conduct Policy 134 - Undergraduate Academic Consideration and Appeals Policy 135 - Examination Policy Policy 150 - Accommodation of Student Religious Observance Obligations Policy 157 - Student Email Accounts for Official University Communication 2. Obligations – Students need to inform faculty of any situation arising during the semester which may have an adverse effect upon their academic performance; they must request any necessary considerations (e.g. health or compassionate), or accommodations [e.g. religious observance, disability (should be registered with the Access Center), etc.] according to policies and well in advance. Failure to do so will jeopardize any academic appeals. 3. Re-grading and Re-calculation – Must be requested within 10 working days of the return of the graded assignment to the class. Academic Conduct: http://www.ryerson.ca/academicintegrity/. In order to create an environment conducive to learning and respectful of others’ rights, phones and pagers must be silenced during lectures, lab sessions and evaluations. Students should refrain from disrupting the lectures by arriving late and/or leaving the classroom before the lecture is finished. Academic Misconduct: According to the Ryerson policy 60 (http://www.ryerson.ca/content/dam/senate/policies/pol60.pdf), academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to: • Plagiarism which is the claiming of words, ideas, artistry, drawings or data of another person. This also includes submitting your own work in whole or in part for credit in two or more courses. • Cheating • Misrepresentation of personal identity or performance • Submission of false information • Contributing to academic misconduct • Damaging, tampering, or interfering with the scholarly environment • Unauthorized copying or use of copyrighted materials • Violations of departmental policies or professional behavior • Violations of specific departmental or course requirements Committing academic misconduct will trigger academic penalties, including: ● Course-grade reduction greater than a grade of “zero” (0) on course work ● Failing grades, suspension and possibly expulsion from the University. As a Ryerson student, you are responsible for familiarizing yourself with Ryerson conduct policies. Non-Academic Conduct: Ryerson's Student Code of Non-academic Conduct is described in Senate Policy 61: http://www.ryerson.ca/content/dam/senate/policies/pol61.pdf. Among many other infractions, the code specifically refers to the following as a violation: “Disruption of Learning and Teaching - Students shall not behave in disruptive ways that obstruct the learning and teaching environment”. Classroom Civility: Any successful learning experience requires mutual respect on the part of the student and the instructor. Neither instructor nor student should be subject to others’ behavior that is rude, disruptive, intimidating, or demeaning. The instructor has primary responsibility for and control over classroom behavior and maintenance of academic integrity. Student conduct which disrupts the learning process shall not be tolerated and may lead to disciplinary action and/or removal from class. Instructor responsibilities: Start and end class on time; Treat all students with courtesy and respect; Be open to constructive input from students in the course; Ensure that opportunities to participate are enjoyed equally by all students in the course.

Student responsibilities: Come to class on time, and refrain from packing up belongings before class ends; Turn off all electronic devices that might create a disruption in class; Be quiet and give full respectful attention while either instructor or another student is speaking; When speaking, use courteous, respectful language and keep comments and questions relevant to the topic at hand. Final Exam: The date of the final exam will be on the last day of class. Communication with Students: Ryerson’s email policy http://www.ryerson.ca/content/dam/senate/policies/pol157.pdf states that only Ryerson e-mail accounts are to be used for communication with students. All students, including continuing education students, have access to Ryerson email through their my.ryerson.ca site, and this is the official way in which they receive communication. All students are required to register for and maintain this account. Emails sent from other accounts may not be answered! All emails must contain an appropriate subject line. The body of the email must contain your name, student number, course number and section, if applicable. The email must have text with complete sentences, correct spelling, and proper grammar. Overall, it should have a professional tone. Failure to have any of the aforementioned criteria may result in the instructor not responding to the message. The instructor will attempt to respond to email within 24 hours, not including weekends, holidays, or periods where the university is closed. Course Management Policy: Refer to http://www.ryerson.ca/senate/policies/pol145.pdf for complete details. Department Academic and Course Management Policies: The Department of Chemistry and Biology has policies on group work, academic integrity, course variation, lecture attendance, laboratory/tutorial attendance, class participation, accommodation of students with disabilities, student e-mails, and non-academic conduct. These policies apply to all students enrolled in courses offered by the Department, faculty, staff and teaching assistants. You should be familiar with them. The policies are in the Student Handbook, available online at http://www.ryerson.ca/cab/. Diversity and Inclusion: In this course I would like to create a learning environment that supports a diversity of thoughts, perspectives and experiences, and honors your identities (including race, gender, class, sexuality, religion, ability, etc.) For more information about our University’s resources and services on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion please visit https://www.ryerson.ca/equity/ Make-up Tests: Students should consult with their instructor regarding the availability of make-up tests. Missed Evaluations: Students are required to inform their instructors of any situation which arises during the semester which may have an adverse effect upon their academic performance, and must request any considerations and accommodations according to the relevant policies and well in advance. Failure to do so will jeopardize any academic appeals. ● Health certificates: If a student misses a deadline for an assignment, test or an examination because of illness, they must: 1. Contact their instructor immediately by email. 2. See a physician prior to, or on the day of the missed assessment. Bring a Ryerson Student Health Certificate with you and have the physician fill in all the fields. 3. Medical certificates – If a student misses the deadline for submitting an assignment, or the date of an exam or other evaluation component because of illness, he or she must submit a Ryerson Student Medical Certificate AND an Academic Consideration form within 3 working days of the missed date. Important: a. The Academic Consideration Request (ACR) online form (https://www.ryerson.ca/senate/StudentInfo/AcademicConsiderationRequest/) must be used by all undergraduate students in the Faculty of Science, Ted Rogers School of Management (TRSM), Faculty of Engineering & Architectural Science (FEAS) (with the exception of the Electrical Engineering program), and Faculty of Arts (FoA). b. Students in all other Ryerson programs, and students taking courses in the G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education, must submit their request for academic consideration on health grounds by completing the Academic Consideration Document Submission Form (https://www.ryerson.ca/content/dam/senate/forms/academic_consideration_document_submission.p df), along with a completed Student Health Certificate (or letter from an appropriate regulated health professional), https://www.ryerson.ca/content/dam/senate/forms/medical.pdf. Ensure that all health certificates and other documents are date-stamped by office staff. 4. If the documentation is acceptable, a make-up test/examination may be scheduled. Consult with the instructor regarding the availability of make-up tests.

5. Failure to comply with these procedures will result in a score of zero for the evaluation in question. Additional details regarding missed final exams can be found in the University Examination Policy: http://www.ryerson.ca/senate/policies/pol135.pdf . ●

Religious Observance: If a student needs accommodation because of religious observance, he or she must submit a Request for Accommodation of Student Religious, Aboriginal and Spiritual Observance AND an Academic Consideration form within the first 2 weeks of the class or, for a final examination, within 2 weeks of the posting of the examination schedule. If the required absence occurs within the first 2 weeks of classes, or the dates are not known well in advance as they are linked to other conditions, these forms should be submitted with as much lead time as possible in advance of the required absence. Both documents are available at http://www.ryerson.ca/senate/forms/relobservforminstr.pdf. If you are a full-time or part-time degree student, then you submit the forms to your own program department or school. If you are a certificate or non-certificate student, then you submit the forms to the staff at the front desk of the Chang School.

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Students who need academic accommodation support should register with the Academic Accommodation Support office (formerly called the Access Centre). Before the first graded work is due, registered students should inform their instructors through an “Accommodation Form for Professors” that they are registered with Academic Accommodation Support and what accommodations are required.

Withdrawal from the course: Students who wish to officially withdraw from this course with no academic penalty must do so by Friday June 4, 2021. Ted Petroff, Spring 2021...