Identifying Data 2023/24
Subject (*) Integrated Basic Laboratory Code 610G04004
Study programme
Grao en Nanociencia e Nanotecnoloxía
Descriptors Cycle Period Year Type Credits
Graduate 1st four-month period
First Basic training 6
Language
Spanish
Galician
English
Teaching method Face-to-face
Prerequisites
Department Bioloxía
Física e Ciencias da Terra
Química
Coordinador
Cabeza Gras, Oscar
E-mail
oscar.cabeza@udc.es
Lecturers
Cabeza Gras, Oscar
Garcia-Garabal Mosquera, Sandra Maria
Ligero Martínez - Risco, Pablo
Rey Souto, Cora
Rilo Siso, Esther
Ruiz Bolaños, Isabel
Saavedra Bouza, Almudena
Segade Zas, Luisa Maria
Vázquez García, David
Vizoso Vázquez, Ángel José
E-mail
oscar.cabeza@udc.es
sandra.garcia-garabal@udc.es
pablo.ligero@udc.es
cora.rey.souto
esther.rilo.siso@udc.es
isabel.ruiz@udc.es
almudena.saavedra@udc.es
luisa.segade@udc.es
david.vazquezg1@udc.es
a.vizoso@udc.es
Web http://campusvirtual.udc.gal/course/view.php?id=8993
General description Nesta materia eminentemente práctica o estudante comprenderá conceptos e metodoloxías fundamentais do traballo no laboratorio. Familiarizarase coas técnicas experimentais básicas de laboratorio de química, física e bioloxía, os tres módulos nos que está dividida a materia. Aprenderá o manexo do material básico dos distintos laboratorios e a forma de analizar, presentar e expresar os datos e observacións feitas nos distintos módulos. De forma transversal, insistirase nas medidas de seguridade e prevención de riscos nos laboratorios tanto químicos coma físicos e biolóxicos.

Study programme competencies
Code Study programme competences
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.
A4 CE4 - Desarrollar trabajos de síntesis y preparación, caracterización y estudio de las propiedades de materiales en la nanoescala.
A6 CE6 - Manipular instrumentación y material propios de laboratorios para ensayos físicos, químicos y biológicos en el estudio y análisis de fenómenos en la nanoescala.
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.
A8 CE8 - Aplicar las normas generales de seguridad y funcionamiento de un laboratorio y las normativas específicas para la manipulación de la instrumentación y de los productos y nanomateriales.
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
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.
B12 CG7 - Comunicarse de manera efectiva en un entorno de trabajo.
C6 CT6 - Adquirir habilidades para la vida y hábitos, rutinas y estilos de vida saludables
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
Apply skills to use, under safe conditions, experimental techniques in physical, chemical and biological laboratories, at the same time it is a training to develop other more complex skills. A4
A6
A8
B2
B3
B7
B10
B12
C6
C7
Learning about interpretation and presentation of experimental data through a personal portfolio. A7
B2
B5
B7
B9
B12
C9
Demonstrate sufficient knowledge and experimental skills to correctly and safely use the most common products, material and instruments in physical, chemical and biological laboratories, being aware of their most important characteristics, including danger and possible risks. A2
A4
A8
B2
B4
B5
B8
B12
C6
C8

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Module 1. Basic Technics in a Physics Science Laboratory. - Calculation of direct and indirect experimental uncertainties.
- Correct expression of experimental physical magnitudes.
- Analysis and graphical representation of the experimental results.
- Density measurement with the pycnometer method.
- Viscosity measurement with Ostwald viscometer.
- Measurement of surface tension with the drop method.
- Measurement of the gravitational constant with the physical pendulum.
- Verification of the ideal gas laws.
- Association of resistances and Kirchhoff's laws.
- Measurement of ionic conductivity in electrolytes as a function of concentration.
- Calibration of 4 different thermometers (resistance, thermocouples, column and thermistors).
- Determination of the electrical equivalent of heat by calorimetry.
- Measurement of the refractive index using the optical bench.
Module 2. Basic Technics in a Chemistry Science Laboratory. - Safety in the Chemistry laboratory. Classification, packaging and labeling of chemical products. Security sheets. Reagent quality. Waste management in the laboratory. Use of protective equipment.
- General material in a chemical laboratory. Gravimetric and volumetric material.
- Registration and communication of laboratory work. The laboratory notebook.
- Preparation of solutions and review of concentration units.
- Acid-base titration
- Separation of liquids. Distillation.
- Separation of solids. Filtration.
- Calorimetry. Determination of heats of reaction in a calorimeter.
Module 3. Basic Technics in a Biology Science Laboratory. - Basic rules of safe work in the biological laboratory.
- Correct use of biological laboratory material.
- Preparation of biological buffer solutions.
- Serial and standard straight dilutions.
- Preparation of culture media.
- Cultivation of microorganisms.
- Operation and basic management of binocular loupes and microscopes.
- Use of pH meter and spectrophotometer.
- Extraction of macromolecules.
- Search for bibliographic information, citations and references. Databases and computer resources of interest in biology.

Planning
Methodologies / tests Competencies Ordinary class hours Student’s personal work hours Total hours
Introductory activities C6 C7 C8 1 0 1
Laboratory practice A4 A6 A8 B2 B4 B5 B8 60 48 108
Objective test A2 B3 B10 B12 C9 2 18 20
Student portfolio A7 B7 B9 0 18 18
 
Personalized attention 3 0 3
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies Description
Introductory activities The different modules of the subject will be presented, including its objectives, the way in which it will be developed, as well as the calendar and other information of interest.
Laboratory practice Practical sessions in the respective laboratory, where specific material will be handled for the different practices, which cover a wide range of basic Physical, Chemical and Biological techniques. The students will receive a script of the specific practice that they will carry out in that session through Moodle, where the objectives of the same, the available material and the pertinent health and safety recommendations will be indicated.
Objective test It will consist of an exam of short questions or test type that will be carried out on the dates set in the exam calendar approved by the Faculty.
Student portfolio It refers to what is known as laboratory notebook. The student must note in it the development of the practice and the data or observations requested. In addition, the analysis and representation of the data will be done if requested. This portfolio will be delivered to each teacher of each module of the subject for evaluation and qualification.

Personalized attention
Methodologies
Laboratory practice
Student portfolio
Description
The professors' tutorials, which will preferably be virtual, will be an essential resource so that the students can consult all the doubts that arise, which will result in the better quality of their laboratory portfolios. That is why they are of paramount importance in the subject.

Assessment
Methodologies Competencies Description Qualification
Student portfolio A7 B7 B9 O caderno de laboratorio é o elemento principal na avaliación da materia, tendo en conta o seu carácter eminentemente práctico. O caderno recolle tanto o traballo realizado polo/a alumno/a no laboratorio, coma a súa capacidade de transmitir as súas observacións, analizar os resultados e obter conclusións baseadas nos datos.
O prazo de entrega do caderno de cada módulo, para a súa avaliación polo profesorado correspondente, será unha semana despois de rematar as prácticas do módulo.
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Objective test A2 B3 B10 B12 C9 A proba obxectiva consistirá nun exame tipo test ou de preguntas cortas, de cada un dos módulos. A finalidade desta proba é comprobar a asimilación dos coñecementos adquiridos no laboratorio.
A proba terá lugar na data marcada no calendario de exames oficiais da Facultade.
30
 
Assessment comments

The global qualification will be the average of the qualifications of each one of the 3 modules. To pass the subject it is necessary to obtain a minimum of 5/10 in each and every one of the modules. If any module(s) is not approved, the student will have to resort to the second opportunity, in which the qualification of the approved modules will be maintained. The students who go to the second opportunity will have to correct the corresponding laboratory notebook(s), and submit them for a new evaluation within a period of 30 days from the publication of the final grades of the first opportunity. The grade for this review together with the grade for the July exam will be the grade for the 2nd opportunity, keeping the percentages of 70% notebook and 30% exam, the same as in the first opportunity.

"During the performance of the practical test, on either occasion, except as otherwise indicated, the use of any device with Internet access is prohibited. If during the performance of the practical test, there are indications of unauthorized use of these devices, the student will be expelled from the classroom, and will proceed, according to Law 3/2022, of February 24, of university coexistence and the disciplinary regulation of the UDC student body.

Fraudulent completion of the tests and/or activities will directly imply a failing grade ("0") in the subject in the corresponding call, invalidating any grade obtained in all the activities for the next opportunity, if any, within the same academic course. It is considered fraudulent to carry out the activities, proposed to be completed in person in the classroom, which are done from outside the classroom, proceeding according to the regulations indicated in the previous paragraph."

STUDENTS ENROLLED WITH ACADEMIC DISPENSATION OR PART-TIME REGISTRATION: All enrolled students have to do the internship as a compulsory requirement. However, to make it easier for students with waivers or partial enrollment, they can do them in the shift or shifts that best suit them, within the official calendar. In case of unjustified absence, the same criteria that were described for ordinary enrollment students will be applied

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Sources of information
Basic Karp, G. (2011). Biología Celular y Molecular. Conceptos y experimentos. . McGraw-Hill Interamericana Eds.
Cerdán Villanueva, M. E., Freire Picos, M. A., González Siso, M. I. & Rodríguez Torres, A. M. (1997). Biología Molecular. Avances y Técnicas generales. . A Coruña. Universidade da Coruña
Tortora, A, G.J., Funke, B. R. & Case, C.L (2017). Introducción a la Microbiología . McGraw-Hill Interamericana Eds. 12 ed.
Insausti, M.J., Redondo, P., Charro E. (1999). Manual de Experimentación Básica en Química. Valladolid, Universidad de Valladolid
Torrecilla, M.I. (1994). Prácticas de Física General.. Zaragoza. Prensas Universitarias de Zaragoza.
Ortega Girón, M.R. (1980). Prácticas de laboratorio de física general.. Barcelona
Petrucci, R. H.; Harwood, W. S.; Herring, F. G (2003). Química General. . Madrid, 8ªEd, Pearson Educación

Complementary H. Kennet (2014). Cambridge IGCSE physics. Laboratory practical book.. Hodder Educational. Londres.
Singer (2001). Experiments in Applied Microbiology. . Academic Pres.
Ninfa, A. J. (2010). Fundamental laboratory approaches for biochemistry and biotechnology.. Hoboken: John Wiley and Sons
Varios (2007). Manual de Seguranza e Saúde no Laboratorio. . Universidade da Coruña
J.D. Wilson (2015). Physics laboratory experiments.. Boston, MA : Cengage Learning.
Loyola-Vargas, V.M. y Vázquez-Flota F. (2006). Plant cell culture protocols. . Humana Press. 2nd Edition.
A. Amengual Colom (2003). Prácticas virtuales de física básica.. Palma de Mallorca. Universitat de les Illes Balears.


Recommendations
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously
Cell Biology/610G04003
Chemistry: Structure and Bonding/610G04005
Physics: Mechanics and Waves/610G04002

Subjects that continue the syllabus
Techniques of Characterisation of Nanomaterials 1/610G04025
Kinetic and Catalysis/610G04026
Thermodynamics: Equilibrium and Phases/610G04018
Structural Biochemistry/610G04019
Molecular and Metabolic Biochemistry/610G04023
Physics: Electricity and Magnetism/610G04007
Chemistry of the Elements/610G04011
Chemistry: Equilibrium and Change/610G04008

Other comments

Green Campus Program Faculty of Sciences

To help achieve a sustainable immediate environment and comply with point 6 of the "Environmental Declaration of the Faculty of Sciences (2020)", the documentary work carried out in this matter:

to They will mostly be requested in virtual format.

b. To be done on paper:

- Plastics will not be used.

- Double-sided printing will be carried out.

- Recycled paper will be used.

Gender perspective: as stated in the transversal competences of the degree (C4), the development of a critical, open and respectful citizenship with diversity in our society will be encouraged, highlighting the equal rights of students without discrimination for reasons of gender or sexual condition.



(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.