Study programme competencies |
Code
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Study programme competences / results
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A7 |
Knowledge and application of analytical methods |
A15 |
Ability to recognise and analyse new problems and develop solution strategies |
A16 |
Ability to source, assess and apply technical bibliographical information and data relating to chemistry |
A17 |
Ability to work safely in a chemistry laboratory (handling of materials, disposal of waste) |
A19 |
Ability to follow standard procedures and handle scientific equipment |
A20 |
Ability to interpret data resulting from laboratory observation and measurement |
A21 |
Understanding of qualitative and quantitative aspects of chemical problems |
A22 |
Ability to plan, design and develop projects and experiments |
A23 |
Critical standards of excellence in experimental technique and analysis |
A24 |
Ability to explain chemical processes and phenomena clearly and simply |
A26 |
Ability to follow standard laboratory procedures in relation to analysis and synthesis of organic and inorganic systems |
B1 |
Learning to learn |
B2 |
Effective problem solving |
B3 |
Application of logical, critical, creative thinking |
B4 |
Working independently on own initiative |
B5 |
Teamwork and collaboration |
C1 |
Ability to express oneself accurately in the official languages of Galicia (oral and in written) |
C3 |
Ability to use basic information and communications technology (ICT) tools for professional purposes and learning throughout life |
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 |
Learning aims |
Learning outcomes |
Study programme competences / results |
- Explain adequately the basics and processes related to some fundamental analytical techniques.
- Understand their fundamentals, instruments, advantages and limitations.
- Get, evaluate and use any source of technical information related to these techniques.
- Design and develop strategies to solve analytical problems.
- Select the most adequate analytical technique for each particular situation.
- Interpret the analytical data.
- Get critical thinking about the experimental work |
A7 A15 A20 A21 A24
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B1 B2 B3 B4 B5
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C1 C3 C6 C7
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To get skills in the laboratory most common tasks. In particular:
- to evaluate and use bibliographical information related to the analytical techniques.
- to design and to develop strategies to solve problems.
- to interpret the analytical data and the experimental results.
- to develop a critical attitute during the experimental work. |
A15 A16 A17 A19 A20 A22 A23 A26
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C3 C6
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Contents |
Topic |
Sub-topic |
Chapter 1: Electroanalytical techniques |
Fundamentals of the potentiometric measurements.
Fundamentals of polarography and voltamperometry.
Electrochemical sensors.
Examples
Numerical exercises
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Chapter 2: Chromatographic techniques |
Fundamentals of gas chromatography.
Fundamentals of liquid chromatography.
Examples
Numerical exercises
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Chapter 3: Electrophoretical techniques |
Fundamentals of the electrophoresis
Examples |
Chapter 4: Enzimatic and inmunochemical techniques |
Fundamentals of the enzimatic techniques
Fundamentals of the inmunochemical techniques |
Laboratory classes |
In total, 20 hours of laboratory classes will be given. They will show the most relevant issues of the instrumentation studied in this subject, taking into account the infrastructure limitations of the Faculty. |
Planning |
Methodologies / tests |
Competencies / Results |
Teaching hours (in-person & virtual) |
Student’s personal work hours |
Total hours |
Laboratory practice |
A7 A16 A17 A19 A20 A22 A23 A26 B3 B4 B5 C3 C6 |
20 |
10 |
30 |
Mixed objective/subjective test |
A7 A20 A21 A24 B2 C1 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
Seminar |
A15 A16 A20 A21 B1 B2 C7 |
7 |
24.5 |
31.5 |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
A7 A15 A21 A22 A23 A24 B3 C6 C7 |
21 |
63 |
84 |
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Personalized attention |
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1.5 |
0 |
1.5 |
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(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. |
Methodologies |
Methodologies |
Description |
Laboratory practice |
It is inteded that the student works with the analytical techniques studied in the theoretical lessons, taking into account the infrastructure limitations of the Faculty. A laboratory notebook (logbook) has to be kept by the student in order to address his/her practical lessons.
The use of leaflets will not be allowed anyway and its use will strongly penalize the final score. A formal notebook has to be used instead. |
Mixed objective/subjective test |
The test to evaluate the knowlege gained by the student will include both theoretical and numerical questions. The former will consist mainly in short questions and one or two questions to be developed longer. They will evaluate the theoretical classes and the seminars. An exam will be made at the end of the first chapters so that (if passed) the student can simplify the first official exam. |
Seminar |
Seminars will be mostly devoted to solve numerical excercises. They must be tried previously by the students so that the seminars would be devoted mainly to solve their doubts. |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
The conceptual basis of the different analytical techniques considered in the subject will be reviewed and explained. The underlying chemical, physical or biological bases will be presented. The basic instrumental equipments will be studied and discussed. |
Personalized attention |
Methodologies
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Laboratory practice |
Seminar |
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Description |
Students may solve their doubts both during the theoretical classes and the seminars. However, dedicated attention can be obtained in special attention hours (tutorships) which will be agreed between the student and the teacher.
Students being recognized officially as partial-time and entitled not to attend the lectures will be attended in a tutorships regime (set hour with teacher in advance). |
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Assessment |
Methodologies
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Competencies / Results |
Description
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Qualification
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Laboratory practice |
A7 A16 A17 A19 A20 A22 A23 A26 B3 B4 B5 C3 C6 |
Daily evaluation: actitude, order, attention, correct experimental work, correct answers.
At the end, a general evaluation will be undergone using the student's laboratory notebook.
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30 |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
A7 A15 A21 A22 A23 A24 B3 C6 C7 |
Actitude and degree of participation of the student in the classes.
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2 |
Seminar |
A15 A16 A20 A21 B1 B2 C7 |
Actitude and degree of participation of the student in the classes. Degree of preparation of the numerical exercises before the seminars. Performing of group works that can be assigned.
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8 |
Mixed objective/subjective test |
A7 A20 A21 A24 B2 C1 |
Correctness and adequacy in the responses to the theoretical questions.
Correct solution to the numerical exercises. Calculations and final exact result.
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60 |
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Assessment comments |
To pass the subject two basic requisites will be mandatory: (i) attendance to all the activities planned for the subject and (ii) get a minimum score on all (and each) activities (5 point out of 10). The test will consists of two parts containing theoretical questions and numerical exercises. Each of these two parts are evaluated separately. In order to compesate some of the parts, a minimum qualification of 4 points out of 10 must be obtained in each of the them. The subject will not be passed in case the student shows errors in the
presentation of the equilibria, estechiometric calculations and / or
formulation of chemical equations After finishing the first chapters, an optional objective test will be carried out (one including theoretical questions and the other with numerical exercises) so that the students passing it (score of 5, out of ten, in each part) may reduce the amount of chapters to be studied for the first examination (first opportunity, May-June). Accordingly, all the scores must yield a minimum sum of 5 (out of 10). However, note that the subject will not be aproved (even when the overall sum exceeds 5) if a particular score does not reach 4. In this case, the final score of the subject will be "fail" (score = 4). The "Not presented" score will be obtained in case the student makes less than 25% of the academic activities. Note that "continuous evaluation" means that the second opportunity of July is a second opportunity for the exam (Mixed/subjective test). Following, the scores of the laboratory classes, seminars, etc. obtained previously will be maintained. The score of the new exam will substitute that from the first opportunity, with the same criteria. For next courses, no score will be maintained and all activities will have to be repeated. The maxixum score (10, Matricula de Honor) will be obtained by pupils doing the second exam (July) only if that score was not given in the first exam (May-June), according to the Administrative requirements. Students being recognized officially as partial-time and entitled not to attend the lectures will be evaluated considering only the scores obtained in the objective tests (75%) and the laboratory practices (25%). This applies to both opportunities
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Sources of information |
Basic
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RUBINSON, K.A.; RUBINSON, J.J. (2001). Análisis instrumental. Madrid, Prentice Hall
HARRIS, D.C. (2007). Análisis químico cuantitativo. Barcelona, Reverté
SKOOK, D.A.; WEST, D.M.; HOLLER, F.J. (1996). Fundamentos de química analítica (volumen 2). Barcelona, Reverté
ANDRADE ET AL. (2017). Problems of Instrumental Analytical Chemistry. London, World Scientific Publication
CHRISTIAN, G.D. (2004). Química analítica (6a edición). México, McGraw Hill
CELA, R.; LORENZO, R.A.; CASAIS, M.C. (2002). Técnicas de separación en química analítica. Madrid, Síntesis |
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Complementary
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KELLNER, R (Editor) (2004). Analytical chemistry. Winheim, Willey
SKOOG, D.A.; HOLLER, F.J.; NIEMAN, T.A. (2001). Principios de análisis instrumental (5a edición). Madrid, McGraw Hill |
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Recommendations |
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before |
General Chemistry 1/610G01007 | General Chemistry 2/610G01008 | General Chemistry 3/610G01009 | Chemistry Laboratory 1/610G01010 | Analytical Chemistry 1/610G01011 | Analytical Chemistry 2/610G01012 | Instrumental Analytical Chemistry 1/610G01013 | Chemistry Laboratory 2/610G01032 |
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Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously |
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Subjects that continue the syllabus |
Advanced Analytical Chemistry and Chemometrics/610G01015 | Environment and Quality/610G01037 |
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Other comments |
To avoid the problems mentioned in Assessment, the student should be aware of the need of have been studied (and passed) other subjects; at the very least: QA1, QA2, Laboratorio de Química y QAI1 |
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