Study programme competencies |
Code
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Study programme competences
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A3 |
Innovate in the methods of synthesis and chemical analysis related to the different areas of chemistry |
A5 |
Properly assess risks and environmental and socioeconomic impacts associated with special chemicals |
A6 |
Design processes involving the treatment or disposal of hazardous chemicals |
A7 |
Operate with advanced instrumentation for chemical analysis and structural determination. |
A8 |
Analyze and use the data obtained independently in complex laboratory experiments and relating them with the chemical, physical or biological appropriate techniques, including the use of primary literature sources |
B2 |
Students should apply their knowledge and ability to solve problems in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their field of study. |
B3 |
Students should be able to integrate knowledge and handle complexity, and formulate judgments based on information that was incomplete or limited, include reflecting on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments. |
B5 |
Students must possess learning skills to allow them to continue studying in a way that will have to be largely self-directed or autonomous. |
B10 |
Use of scientific terminology in English to explain the experimental results in the context of the chemical profession |
B11 |
Apply correctly the new technologies to gather and organize the information to solve problems in the professional activity. |
B12 |
Being able to work in a team and adapt to multidisciplinary teams. |
C1 |
CT1 - Elaborar, escribir e defender publicamente informes de carácter científico e técnico |
C2 |
CT2 - Traballar en equipo e adaptarse a equipos multidisciplinares. |
C3 |
CT3 - Traballar con autonomía e eficiencia na práctica diaria da investigación ou da actividade profesional. |
C4 |
CT4 - Apreciar o valor da calidade e mellora continua, actuando con rigor, responsabilidade e ética profesional. |
Learning aims |
Learning outcomes |
Study programme competences |
The student must acquire knowledge about the selection of the best analysis procedure to solve problems of interest, as well as how to implement and validate this procedure. |
AC8
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BC2 BC5 BC11
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CC1 CC2 CC3
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The student must know how to select for each particular situation innovative techniques both in the treatment of the analytical sample and in the determination techniques and data processing procedures. |
AC3
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BC10 BC11 BC12
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CC1 CC3 CC4
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The student must be able to apply the knowledge acquired to the resolution of practical cases of clinical, industrial and environmental interest, among others |
AC3 AC5 AC6 AC7 AC8
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BC2 BC3 BC5 BC11
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CC1 CC2 CC3
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Contents |
Topic |
Sub-topic |
1. Introduction: Selection of the analytical methodology |
Criteria for selecting a method of analysis. Classification of methods of analysis. Characteristics of qualitative and quantitative analysis |
2. Validation of analytical methodology |
Selection of performance criteria for a method. Development, evaluation and use of an analytical methodology. Official guidelines for the validation of an analytical method. Validation tools. Types of intra-laboratory or inter-laboratory validation. Evaluation of validation studies |
3. Innovative technologies in Analytical Chemistry |
Innovative Technologies in Analytical Chemistry. Automation and miniaturization in Analytical Chemistry |
Practice cases study |
Practical examples will be addressed, learning how to determine the optimum operational conditions of a process, that a method is fit for purpose, ensuring that the results obtained through a methodology are reliable and of good quality, etc. |
Planning |
Methodologies / tests |
Competencies |
Ordinary class hours |
Student’s personal work hours |
Total hours |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
A3 A5 B2 B3 B5 B11 C3 C4 |
10 |
10 |
20 |
Seminar |
A8 B2 B3 B5 B10 C1 C2 C4 |
7 |
21 |
28 |
Laboratory practice |
A6 A7 A8 B2 B3 B12 C2 |
5 |
5 |
10 |
Supervised projects |
A5 A8 B2 B3 B5 B10 B11 B12 C1 C2 C4 |
3 |
12 |
15 |
Mixed objective/subjective test |
A5 B2 B3 B10 C1 C4 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
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Personalized attention |
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0 |
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0 |
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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 |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
The teacher teaches the fundamental concepts and the most important contents of each programme topic. In addition, he/she proposes different questions to be discussed and resolved by the students, encouraging participation. |
Seminar |
The professor, in the seminars, clarifies and expands on some aspects dealt with in the guest lectures and laboratory practices, especially related to the practical application of the methodologies studied. Students participate and discuss possible strategies to solve environmental and/or industrial problems that arise under the guidance of the professor. |
Laboratory practice |
In the laboratory sessions the student will have the opportunity to make contact with advanced scientific techniques and instrumentation. Whenever possible, laboratories of research centres or companies will be visited. |
Supervised projects |
It will include the search for information in different sources, the elaboration, exposition and defense of a subject proposed by the teacher related to some environmental, industrial, clinical problem, etc. The hours will be dedicated to the orientation for the elaboration and exposition/defense of the same. |
Mixed objective/subjective test |
Final exam to evaluate the degree of learning of both theoretical and practical contents of the whole subject. |
Personalized attention |
Methodologies
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Supervised projects |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
Seminar |
Laboratory practice |
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Description |
Throughout the course, at the time specified by the teacher, all the aspects related to the teaching that the student considers necessary at each moment will be oriented and/or discussed.
In the seminars the teacher supervises for each student the methodology applied and the process of solving the problems proposed, solving individually the doubts formulated by the student and guiding the learning process.
In the supervised work it is important to carry out a personalised follow-up to comment on the progress made and to provide the student with the necessary guidance to develop the work.
The student with recognition of part-time dedication and academic exemption from attendance will be attended to in the form of tutorial hours (by appointment). |
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Assessment |
Methodologies
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Competencies |
Description
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Qualification
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Supervised projects |
A5 A8 B2 B3 B5 B10 B11 B12 C1 C2 C4 |
Supervised projects will be evaluated by the performance and/or presentation of the project by the students.
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20 |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
A3 A5 B2 B3 B5 B11 C3 C4 |
Attendance at the teaching sessions and active participation of the student will be evaluated
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5 |
Seminar |
A8 B2 B3 B5 B10 C1 C2 C4 |
The seminars will evaluate the students' acquisition of knowledge and skills through problem solving, case studies, etc.
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10 |
Mixed objective/subjective test |
A5 B2 B3 B10 C1 C4 |
The final exam will cover all the contents of the subject. It will consist of theoretical questions, applied issues and problem solving.
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60 |
Laboratory practice |
A6 A7 A8 B2 B3 B12 C2 |
The work and participation of students in the practical sessions will be continuously evaluated by means of questions and oral questions, tests, etc.
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5 |
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Assessment comments |
The evaluation of this subject will be done through continuous assessment and a final exam, which can only be taken by the student who participates in a minimum of 80% of the mandatory classroom teaching activities (lectures, seminars, practices). The student will have the qualification of Not Presented when he/she does not carry out the supervised work and does not take the final exam. The qualification of the assessable activities can be kept in the July call, except for the mixed test in case of being suspended. In the following academic years, the teaching-learning process, including all assessable activities, will begin again with a new course. For part-time students with academic exemption from attendance, if they are unable to take all the continuous assessment tests, the teacher will take the appropriate measures so as not to affect their grade. In the evaluation of the subject, all that is established in article
14, regarding the Fraud Commission and disciplinary responsibilities, of
the UDC's Rules for the Evaluation of Degrees and Master's Degrees will
be applied.
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Sources of information |
Basic
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Eurolab España. P.P. Morillas y colaboradores. (2016). Guía Eurachem: La adecuación al uso de los métodos analíticos – Una Guía de laboratorio para la validación de métodos y temas relacionados . Disponible en www.eurachem.org
AOAC, IUPAC (2016). AOAC and IUPAC Official Guidelines for Validation of Analytical methods .
M. VALCARCEL (1999). Principios de Química Analítica. Springer, Barcelona
R. Kellner, J. M. Mermet, M. Otto, M. Valcarcel y H. M. Widmer, Eds (2004). “Analytical Chemistry: A Modern Approach to Analytical Science. Ed. Wiley-VCH. |
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Complementary
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Compañó Beltrán R., Rios Castro A (2002). Garantía de calidad en los laboratorios analíticos. Ed. Springer.
Ramis Ramos G., García Álvarez-Coque M.C (2001). Quimiometría . Síntesis. Madrid.
Kruve A. et al. (2015). Tutorial review on validation of liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry methods: Part I. Analytica Chimica Acta 870 (2015) 29–44
I. Rodríguez, E. Trullos, X. Rius (2003). Validación de Métodos Analíticos Cualitativos.. Técnicas de Laboratorio, 281 (2003) 328-335. http:/www.quimica.urv.es/quimio |
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Recommendations |
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before |
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Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously |
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Subjects that continue the syllabus |
Chromatography and Analytical Separation Techniques /610509125 | Advanced Atomic Techniques and Sensors/610509127 | Advanced Sample Preparation Techniques/610509324 |
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Other comments |
GREEN CAMPUS PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION: in order to help
achieve an immediate sustainable environment and comply with point 6 of
the "Environmental Declaration of the Faculty of Science (2020)", the
documentary works requested in this subject: (a) Will be requested mostly in virtual format and computer support. (b)
If paper is used: -No plastics will be used -Double-sided printing will
be used -Recycled paper will be used -The use of drafts will be
avoided. |
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