| Study programme competencies |
| Code | Study programme competences |
| A16 | Ability to source, assess and apply technical bibliographical information and data relating to chemistry |
| A18 | Risk management in relation to use of chemical substances and laboratory procedures |
| A21 | Understanding of qualitative and quantitative aspects of chemical problems |
| A23 | Critical standards of excellence in experimental technique and analysis |
| A24 | Ability to explain chemical processes and phenomena clearly and simply |
| A25 | Ability to recognise and analyse link between chemistry and other disciplines, and presence of chemical processes in everyday life |
| A28 | Acquisition, assessment and application of basic principles of industrial activity, organisation and task management |
| B2 | Effective problem solving |
| B3 | Application of logical, critical, creative thinking |
| B4 | Working independently on own initiative |
| B5 | Teamwork and collaboration |
| B6 | Ethical, responsible, civic-minded professionalism |
| B7 | Effective workplace communication |
| C3 | Ability to use basic information and communications technology (ICT) tools for professional purposes and learning throughout life |
| C4 | Self-development as an open, educated, critical, engaged, democratic, socially responsible citizen, equipped to analyse reality, diagnose problems, and formulate and implement informed solutions for the common good |
| C5 | Understanding importance of entrepreneurship, and knowledge of resources available for people with business ideas |
| C6 | Ability to assess critically the knowledge, technology and information available for problem solving |
| C7 | Acceptance as a professional and as a citizen of importance of lifelong learning |
| C8 | Understanding role of research, innovation and technology in socio-economic and cultural development |
| Learning aims | |||
| Learning outcomes | Study programme competences | ||
| Know the different mass media for chemical information, throughout history and today. | A16 A24 A25 A28 |
B3 B7 |
C6 |
| Know the methods of current and past research, and environmental influences. | A16 A23 A25 |
C6 C7 |
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| Learn to use different means of access to information in chemistry, both written and audiovisual and on-line | A16 A24 A25 A28 |
B2 B4 |
C3 |
| Knowing and understanding the different pathways leading to the results in the process of chemical research. Knowing the structure of the various research institutions in today's society | A16 A25 A28 |
B3 B5 B7 |
C8 |
| Know, learn and critically evaluate the research ethics and outcome. Know and judge responsible behavior, good praxis. Observe and correct mistakes and negligence in the daily work | A18 A21 A23 A25 A28 |
B3 B6 B7 |
C4 |
| Know and understand the relationship between society, science and industry at present and over time, including both the positive momentum as interference. | A24 A25 A28 |
B2 B3 B6 B7 |
C4 C5 C8 |
| Contents |
| Topic | Sub-topic |
| SECTION I: Origin and development of research and theories | Topic 1. The beginnings of modern science and chemistry Topic 2. The scientific and chemical revolution Topic 3. Methods of Science Topic 4. Practice of Science |
| SECTION II: Communication of results | Topic 5. Sources of information Topic 6. Decisions, dissemination and evaluation of results Topic 7. Responsible Science Topic 8. Intellectual property and patents Topic 9. Structure and financing in Science. Scientific Societies Topic 10.-Publications. Popular science |
| SECTION III: Risks and Benefits of Chemistry and Chemical Industry for the Society | Topic 11.- Science-Technology Interaction. The Chemical Industry. Scientific and military industry. |
| Planning | ||||
| Methodologies / tests | Competencies | Ordinary class hours | Student’s personal work hours | Total hours |
| Guest lecture / keynote speech | A16 A18 A21 A25 B6 C4 C7 C8 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| Workshop | A16 A25 C6 C3 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Seminar | A16 A23 A24 B2 B3 B4 B7 C3 | 8 | 32 | 40 |
| Supervised projects | A16 A18 A21 A23 A24 A28 B2 B3 B5 C5 C6 | 8 | 32 | 40 |
| Mixed objective/subjective test | A16 A21 A24 A25 B3 B6 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Personalized attention | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| (*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. | ||||
| Methodologies |
| Methodologies | Description |
| Guest lecture / keynote speech | The teacher presents and explains the fundamental concepts of each topic. |
| Workshop | Two sessions (1 hour each) will be given by the library staff of the Faculty of Science to explain the resources and advanced management in the library. |
| Seminar | They are interactive small group sessions in which the teacher provides concrete examples related to the keynote speech. Case studies and discussion will take place between students and handling diverse scientific documentation is encouraged. Also, sessions in the computer lab to perform activities of obtaining scientific information using networked databases will be carried out |
| Supervised projects | In small group sessions, students will solve individual and group problems posed by the teacher, who will supervise the ongoing work of the student. Problems that relate chemistry to the health, food, environment, etc. will be discussed, encouraging student participation. Students shall make a final report and oral presentation of the developed work, supervised by the teacher. |
| Mixed objective/subjective test | Final exam in which multiple choice questions, short answer and essay are included. It aims to assess the knowledge acquired by the students and their ability to reason, synthesis, writing and critical thinking. |
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| Assessment | |||
| Methodologies | Competencies | Description | Qualification |
| Seminar | A16 A23 A24 B2 B3 B4 B7 C3 | Student work in these sessions is evaluated by correcting individual or group tokens, and student participation in debates and issues raised in the classroom. The completion of all activities related to the information research in bibliographic databases is mandatory. |
30 |
| Mixed objective/subjective test | A16 A21 A24 A25 B3 B6 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 | This exam includes multiple choice questions, short answer and essay. | 40 |
| Supervised projects | A16 A18 A21 A23 A24 A28 B2 B3 B5 C5 C6 | Evaluation is carried out taking into account the following aspects: - Participation and critical thinking demonstrated by students throughout the debates raised in the classroom. - Capacity for synthesis, reasoning, etc.. reflected in the papers presented orally and / or written. |
30 |
| Assessment comments | |||
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To pass the course there are two basic requirements: 1) Regular attendance to all evaluable activities; in addittion, the attendance at the Computer Classroom practices (analysis of documentary sources) is compulsory, except for students with part-time or waiver of assistance, as indicated below. 2) To achieve a minimum score of 4 (out of 10) in every evaluable activities. Such minimum score not be achieved in any one of these activities, the final grade will be Fail (4.0). To pass the subject, the overall rating may not be less than 5 (out of 10). "Not attended" assessment mark will be applied when the conducted activities add up to less than 30% of the total score. In the context of continuous assessment, marks obtained in seminars and supervised work can be retained for the second chance, provided they score above the minimum of 4 previously cited. The rating of the mixed test achieved in this second chance will replace that the first one. Students evaluated in the second chance may only qualify for honors if In In the case of students with part-time, or exemption from assistance, all assessed activities can be conducted online, including the practices of databases search, and ranked as if they were in attendance, so the design of a specific protocol it is not necessary. |
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| Sources of information |
| Basic |
Patricia Fara (2009). Breve historia de la ciencia . Editorial Ariel, Barcelona
W.H. Brock (1998). Historia de la química, serie: Ciencia y Tecnología . Editorial Alianza Editorial, 1998, Madrid
David C. Lindberg. (2002). Los inicios de la ciencia occidental . Editorial Paidós, Barcelona
Committee on Science, Engineering and Public Policy (EEUU) (1995). On Being a Scientist. National Academy Press
P. J. Bowler, I.R. Morus (2007). Panorama general de la ciencia moderna. Editorial Crítica, Madrid
Committee on Science, Engineering and Public Policy (EEUU) (1992). Responsible Science: Ensuring the Integrity of the Research Procces, vol.1.. National Academic Press, Washington
A.F. Chalmers (1993). ¿Qué es cosa llamada ciencia?. Siglo XXI, Madrid |
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The following are some of the web sites we will work: - http://www.udc.es/biblioteca - http://echa.europa.eu/ -http://ec.europa.eu/index_es.htm |
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| Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before |
| Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously |
| Subjects that continue the syllabus |
| Other comments | |
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- For the non english-speaking students, it is strongly recommended to have knowledge of English language, because the best part of the sources of information to be used is written in that language. - Clear and orderly writing skills are required, as well as to manage common IT tools (word processing, internet access, etc..). |