Study programme competencies |
Code
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Study programme competences / results
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A1 |
CE1 - Comprender los conceptos, principios, teorías y hechos fundamentales relacionados con la Nanociencia y Nanotecnología. |
A2 |
CE2 - Aplicar los conceptos, principios, teorías y hechos fundamentales relacionados con la Nanociencia y Nanotecnología a la resolución de problemas de naturaleza cuantitativa o cualitativa. |
A3 |
CE3 - Reconocer y analizar problemas físicos, químicos, matemáticos, biológicos en el ámbito de la Nanociencia y Nanotecnología, así como plantear respuestas o trabajos adecuados para su resolución, incluyendo el uso de fuentes bibliográficas. |
A5 |
CE5 - Conocer los rasgos estructurales de los nanomateriales, incluyendo las principales técnicas para su identificación y caracterización |
A7 |
CE7 - Interpretar los datos obtenidos mediante medidas experimentales y simulaciones, incluyendo el uso de herramientas informáticas, identificar su significado y relacionarlos con las teorías químicas, físicas o biológicas apropiadas. |
B1 |
CB1 - Que los estudiantes hayan demostrado poseer y comprender conocimientos en un área de estudio que parte de la base de la educación secundaria general, y se suele encontrar a un nivel que, si bien se apoya en libros de texto avanzados, incluye también algunos aspectos que implican conocimientos procedentes de la vanguardia de su campo de estudio |
B2 |
CB2 - Que los estudiantes sepan aplicar sus conocimientos a su trabajo o vocación de una forma profesional y posean las competencias que suelen demostrarse por medio de la elaboración y defensa de argumentos y la resolución de problemas dentro de su área de estudio |
B3 |
CB3 - Que los estudiantes tengan la capacidad de reunir e interpretar datos relevantes (normalmente dentro de su área de estudio) para emitir juicios que incluyan una reflexión sobre temas relevantes de índole social, científica o ética |
B4 |
CB4 - Que los estudiantes puedan transmitir información, ideas, problemas y soluciones a un público tanto especializado como no especializado |
B5 |
CB5 - Que los estudiantes hayan desarrollado aquellas habilidades de aprendizaje necesarias para emprender estudios posteriores con un alto grado de autonomía |
B6 |
CG1 - Aprender a aprender |
B7 |
CG2 - Resolver problemas de forma efectiva. |
B8 |
CG3 - Aplicar un pensamiento crítico, lógico y creativo. |
B9 |
CG4 - Trabajar de forma autónoma con iniciativa. |
B10 |
CG5 - Trabajar de forma colaborativa. |
B11 |
CG6 - Comportarse con ética y responsabilidad social como ciudadano/a y como profesional. |
B12 |
CG7 - Comunicarse de manera efectiva en un entorno de trabajo. |
C1 |
CT1 - Expresarse correctamente, tanto de forma oral coma escrita, en las lenguas oficiales de la comunidad autónoma |
C4 |
CT4 - Desarrollarse para el ejercicio de una ciudadanía respetuosa con la cultura democrática, los derechos humanos y la perspectiva de género |
C7 |
CT7 - Desarrollar la capacidad de trabajar en equipos interdisciplinares o transdisciplinares, para ofrecer propuestas que contribuyan a un desarrollo sostenible ambiental, económico, político y social. |
C8 |
CT8 - Valorar la importancia que tiene la investigación, la innovación y el desarrollo tecnológico en el avance socioeconómico y cultural de la sociedad |
C9 |
CT9 - Tener la capacidad de gestionar tiempos y recursos: desarrollar planes, priorizar actividades, identificar las críticas, establecer plazos y cumplirlos |
Learning aims |
Learning outcomes |
Study programme competences / results |
To know and understand the different aggregation states of polymers (structural aspects of polymeric materials) |
A1 A7
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B1 B6
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C1 C8
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To be able to understand and use structural models of polymers to study their properties |
A2 A3
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B2 B5 B7
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C7
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To know and understand the fundamental properties of polymers: thermal, mechanical, electrical |
A5 A7
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B2 B3 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10
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C4
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To understand the properties of (semi)conducting polymers and their devices. |
A2 A5 A7
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B4 B11 B12
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C9
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Contents |
Topic |
Sub-topic |
1. General introduction to polymer science. |
Types of polymers
Aggregation states (in solid and liquid states)
Elastomers |
2. The solid and liquid states |
Amorphous polymeric materials
Ordered polymeric materials: the semicrystalline state. Liquid crystals
Moltens and solutions. |
3. Properties of polymeric materials |
Thermal properties
Mechanical properties
Electrical properties |
4. Polymers in Nanoscience |
Nanoparticles, nanowires. Nanostructured surfaces
Blck copolymers
Resins for nanolithography |
5. Semiconducting polymers |
Optical and electronic properties
Devices |
Planning |
Methodologies / tests |
Competencies / Results |
Teaching hours (in-person & virtual) |
Student’s personal work hours |
Total hours |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
A1 A2 A3 A5 A7 B2 B3 B4 B7 B10 C8 |
28 |
51 |
79 |
Laboratory practice |
A1 A2 A7 B1 B7 C1 C4 |
15 |
7 |
22 |
Mixed objective/subjective test |
A1 A2 A7 B2 B3 B7 |
4 |
0 |
4 |
Directed discussion |
B5 B6 B8 B11 B12 C7 C9 |
4 |
9 |
13 |
Seminar |
A1 A2 A7 B2 B3 B7 B9 |
8 |
24 |
32 |
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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 |
Explanation with audiovisual support in which the fundamental aspects of the subject are presented, with the possibility of student participation. |
Laboratory practice |
Experimental projects directly related to the subject will be carried out. The planning of experiments, the obtaining of experimental results, their discussion and their presentation as a scientific document will be dealt with. |
Mixed objective/subjective test |
Combination of different types of questions: multiple-choice and problem, short answer or essay questions, showing knowledge, reasoning skills and critical thinking. |
Directed discussion |
This activity is designed to be carried out in as small groups as possible, with the aim of exploring the different topics in a dynamic and argumentative way. Its success depends on active participation. Real experimental data related to the subject will be discussed. |
Seminar |
This activity is designed to be carried out in as small groups as possible, with the aim of exploring the different topics in a dynamic and argumentative way. Its success depends on active participation. |
Personalized attention |
Methodologies
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Mixed objective/subjective test |
Directed discussion |
Seminar |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
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Description |
Students will be able to attend tutorials with teachers on specific dates. The aim will be to guide students in understanding the problem posed and the strategies to solve it.
It will be set jointly between teachers and students according to their needs and will take place in the deans' offices or classrooms specifically designed for this purpose.
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Assessment |
Methodologies
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Competencies / Results |
Description
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Qualification
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Mixed objective/subjective test |
A1 A2 A7 B2 B3 B7 |
Final exam with two parts, a theoretical part (50%) which includes multiple-choice, short answer and/or essay questions, and a problem-solving part (50%), in which the ability to apply the theoretical content to solve problems will be assessed. |
60 |
Directed discussion |
B5 B6 B8 B11 B12 C7 C9 |
Assessment is based on the ability to apply the different experimental and theoretical concepts seen in the subject. |
15 |
Seminar |
A1 A2 A7 B2 B3 B7 B9 |
Assessment includes: operational aspects, understanding of the strategies and methodologies used to solve the cases, critical analysis of the results obtained. |
10 |
Laboratory practice |
A1 A2 A7 B1 B7 C1 C4 |
Evaluation includes experimental planning, operational aspects, understanding of the strategies and methodologies used in project implementation, rigor and reproducibility in obtaining experimental results, critical analysis of results, ability to extract regularities, generalize and draw conclusions from the discussion of the obtained results. |
15 |
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Assessment comments |
The aim is to assess students' acquisition of knowledge, critical capacity, synthesis, comparison, elaboration, application and originality. In order to make the best use of the subject, students must attend all the face-to-face activities. The completion of the practicals is a basic criterion for passing the course. Without the completion of the practicals, it will not be possible to pass the course, regardless of the weight of these in the evaluation. * First opportunity. In order for the case study and oral presentation activities to be taken into account, a minimum mark of 4.0/10 must be obtained in the mixed test. The final mark is obtained by applying the established percentages and the previously established restrictions. * Second chance. The parts of the mixed exam that have not been passed may be repeated. The activities related to the work done in the seminars are considered unrepeatable. The final mark is obtained by applying the established percentages and the previously established restrictions. In any case, if a minimum mark of 4.0/10 is not achieved in each of the parts of the mixed exam, the course will be failed even if the final mark, calculated according to the corresponding percentages, is equal to or higher than 5. In this case, the final mark will be 4.5 / 10. Honours: in the event that there are several students with the same degree who are eligible for the MH, and the number of MH available is less than the number of students, a written test will be held. Students assessed at the second opportunity will only be eligible for the MH if the number of MHs was not fully covered at the first opportunity. No-show" grade: applies to students who have participated in evaluable activities that account for less than (<) 40% of the final grade. Successive academic years. The teaching-learning process, including assessment, refers to one academic year and, therefore, starts again from scratch with each new course. Students with recognition of part-time dedication and academic exemption from attendance exemption may take the mixed test, provided that the teaching staff is duly informed at the beginning of the course. Notwithstanding the above, teachers may assign these students different assignments/problems throughout the course to be presented during tutorial time. Plagiarism and fraud in the completion of assignments or tests. The regulations of the University of A Coruña will apply. Use of this subject as a training complement to doctoral studies: the grade will be "pass" or "fail".
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Sources of information |
Basic
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U W Gedde (2005). Polymer Physics. Chapman and Hall |
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Complementary
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C Marco,L Ibarra,L Garrido (2004). Ciencia y Tecnologia de Materiales Polimericos. Madrid: Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnologia de Polimeros
J. Padilla, R.Garcia, A.J. Fernandez, A.Urbina (2010). Polimeros conductores.. Barcelona: Reverté
M.Beltran, A. Marcilla (2012). Tecnologia de polimeros. . Alicante: Publicaciones Universidad de Alicante |
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Recommendations |
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before |
Thermodynamics: Equilibrium and Phases/610G04018 | Solid State/610G04022 | Organic Reactivity /610G04012 |
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Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously |
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Subjects that continue the syllabus |
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Other comments |
- It is not recommended to study just for marks. It is advisable to prepare your own materials by completing the notes. - It is strongly recommended to use the tutorial hours to clarify doubts and deepen knowledge. - Green Campus Programme of the Faculty of Science. In order to contribute to achieve an immediate sustainable environment and comply with point 6 of the "Environmental Declaration of the Faculty of Science (2020)", the work of this subject will be requested in virtual format and computer support. |
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