Competencies / Study results |
Code
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Study programme competences / results
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A1 |
Coñecemento das realidades interdisciplinares da Química e do Medio Ambiente, dos temas punteiros nestas disciplinas e das perspectivas de futuro. |
A3 |
Capacitar ao alumno para o desenvolvemento dun traballo de investigación nun campo da Química ou do Medio Ambiente, incluíndo os procesos de caracterización de materiais, o estudo das súas propiedades fisicoquímicas e biolóxicas e dos procesos que poden sufrir no medio natural. |
A5 |
Capacitación para o deseño de vías de síntese e retrosíntese de novos compostos. |
A6 |
Coñecemento do comportamento de diferentes especies químicas e dos procesos aos que poden estar sometidas unha vez liberadas no medio ambiente, incluíndo as súas relacións entre distintos compartimentos ambientais. |
A10 |
Relacionar a presenza de especies químicas no medio natural cos conceptos de toxicidade e biodisponibilidade. |
A11 |
Coñecer as distintas técnicas experimentais e computacionales orientadas á caracterización de mecanismos de reacción. |
A16 |
Comprender a problemática asociada aos resíduos, os modos de xestionalos e as principais tecnoloxías de tratamento de resíduos. |
A17 |
Coñecer a problemática asociada coa enerxía e as súas fontes, as tecnoloxías máis empregadas actualmente e as de futuro. |
A19 |
Coñecemento e interpretación da lexislación, normativa e procedementos administrativos básicos sobre medios acuosos, chans e atmosferas. Comprensión das bases científicas e económicas da sustentabilidade. |
B1 |
Posuír e comprender coñecementos que acheguen unha base ou oportunidade de ser orixinais no desenvolvemento e/ou aplicación de ideas, a miúdo nun contexto de investigación. |
B2 |
Que os estudantes saiban aplicar os coñecementos adquiridos e a súa capacidade de resolución de problemas en contornas novas ou pouco coñecidos dentro de contextos máis amplos (ou multidisciplinares) relacionados coa súa área de estudo. |
B3 |
Que os estudantes sexan capaces de integrar coñecementos e enfrontarse á complexidade de formular xuízos a partir dunha información que, sendo incompleta ou limitada, inclúa reflexións sobre as responsabilidades sociais e éticas vinculadas á aplicación dos seus coñecementos e suizos. |
B6 |
Ser capaz de analizar datos e situacións, xestionar a información dispoñible e sintetizala, todo iso a un nivel especializado. |
B8 |
Comprender, a un nivel especializado, as consecuencias do comportamento humano na contorna ambiental. |
C1 |
Ser capaz de traballar en equipos, especialmente nos interdisciplinares e internacionais. |
C2 |
Ser capaz de manter un pensamento crítico dentro dun compromiso ético e no marco da cultura da calidade. |
C3 |
Ser capaz de adaptarse a situacións novas, mostrando creatividade, iniciativa, espírito emprendedor e capacidade de liderado. |
C5 |
Dominar a expresión e a comprensión de forma oral e escrita dun idioma estranxeiro. |
C9 |
Valorar criticamente o coñecemento, a tecnoloxía e a información dispoñible para resolver os problemas cos que deben enfrontarse. |
C11 |
Valorar a importancia que ten a investigación, a innovación e o desenvolvemento tecnolóxico no avance socioeconómico e cultural da sociedade. |
Learning aims |
Learning outcomes |
Study programme competences / results |
Know the principles and concepts of sustainable chemistry |
AC1 AC5 AC6 AC17
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BC1 BC2
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CC2 CC3 CC5 CC9
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Knowing the fundamentals for waste minimization and deepen the idea of environmental efficiency |
AC1 AC3 AC10 AC16
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BC3 BC6 BC8
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CC2 CC5 CC9
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Knowing the importance of catalysis in sustainable processes |
AC3 AC5 AC11 AC19
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BC1 BC2 BC3
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CC2 CC3
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Importance of using alternative solvents with low toxicity, renewable raw materials and non-classical reaction conditions in industrial processes |
AC1 AC3 AC5 AC11 AC17 AC19
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BC3 BC6
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CC1 CC2 CC3 CC9 CC11
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Design development not harmful processes according to the principles of sustainable chemistry |
AC1 AC3 AC5 AC17
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BC1 BC2 BC3 BC6 BC8
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CC1 CC2 CC3 CC5 CC9 CC11
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Contents |
Topic |
Sub-topic |
Topic 1. Principles and Concepts of Sustainable Chemistry |
Introduction.
Definition of sustainable chemistry.
Sustainable development and green chemistry.
The Twelve Principles of green chemistry
Atom economy. Definition. Examples.
Toxicity. Measuring toxicity. Associated risks.
Measuring and controlling environmental performance.
Waste minimization techniques. |
Topic 2. Catalysis and Green Chemistry |
Introduction to catalysis. Catalyst types
Heterogeneous catalysts. Introduction. Zeolites. Industrial applications
Homogeneous catalysis. Transition-metal catalysis.
Asymmetric catalysis. Introduction. Basic concepts. Examples.
Phase-transfer catalysis.
Biocatalysis.
Photocatalysis. |
Topic 3. Alternate solvents with low toxicity |
Introduction.
Solvent free systems.
Supercritical fluids.
Water as reaction solvent.
Ionic liquids.
Fluorous biphase solvents.
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Topic 4. Renewable Resources |
Basic concepts.
Energy from renewable resources.
Chemicals from renewable feedstocks
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Topic 5. Non-conventional reaction conditions and alternative energy sources |
Photochemical reactions.
Chemistry using microwaves.
Sonochemistry.
Electrochemical synthesis.
Designing Greener Processes.
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Topic 6. Industrial case studies
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Industrial case studies of sustainable chemistry
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Planning |
Methodologies / tests |
Competencies / Results |
Teaching hours (in-person & virtual) |
Student’s personal work hours |
Total hours |
Supervised projects |
A5 A11 A17 B1 B6 B8 C2 C3 C1 |
3 |
12 |
15 |
Laboratory practice |
A3 A5 A11 B1 B6 C11 |
7 |
14 |
21 |
Mixed objective/subjective test |
A1 A5 A6 A10 A11 A16 A17 B2 B6 C2 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
Objective test |
A1 A5 A6 A10 A11 A16 A17 B2 B6 C2 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
Multiple-choice questions |
A1 A6 A10 A16 A17 B6 C11 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
A1 A3 A5 A11 A17 A19 B2 B3 C5 C9 |
8 |
20 |
28 |
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Personalized attention |
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2 |
0 |
2 |
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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 |
Supervised projects |
Students will develop a work a recent scientific paper or examples of sustainable chemical processes, directly related to the subject of course, that could expose it in public. In this work, previously agreed with the teacher, the student it shall indicate the highlights, and the understanding of it through a short summary. It will evaluate the ability to summarize, arrange and present the concepts of the subject presented. There will also be questions after exposure in order to assess both the knowledge acquired by the student as well as their critical ability. |
Laboratory practice |
The student will be able to develop a set of experiments based on the material resources and the availability of laboratories according to the coordination schedule or computational examples of the aspects developed in the guest lecture. It may also analyse and manage information available at a specialized level of sustainable processes either in the literature or in a research laboratory (e.g. CICA) and prepare a scientific report. |
Mixed objective/subjective test |
It will be A written test consisting of a series of questions developed by the students to evaluate the level of skills acquired during the course the student. |
Objective test |
Periodically, in the lectures, the student will conduct several short tests for continuous assessment. |
Multiple-choice questions |
On a regular basis, self-assessment tests (Moodle) will be carried out, which consist of formulating a direct question with various options or response alternatives that provide possible solutions, of which only one is valid. |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
The course consists of a series of classroom sessions where the general principles of each topic will be presented. The literature and material to more adequately follow classes will be previously available in Moodle. Some of these classes are also devoted to the resolution of proposed questions in advance to students so that it can work on them before the relevant meeting. Also, periodically, you can make some short tests to the continued evaluation of the student. |
Personalized attention |
Methodologies
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Supervised projects |
Laboratory practice |
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Description |
(Already described for each of the methodologies)
To check and guide the student's work (supervised work, degree of understanding of the contents of the subject, etc.) several short tutoring sessions will be scheduled that will be distributed throughout the period prior to the exhibition of the supervised work.
Those students who avail themselves of the system of "recognition of part-time dedication and academic waiver of attendance exemption" following the regulations of the UDC, will have specific attention that will be specified in the following aspects:
- These students will have, at their own request and at a time to be agreed, tutorial help for the preparation of the contents of the subject.
- Likewise, and when requested, these students will receive additional tutorial help for orientation and resolution of doubts. |
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Assessment |
Methodologies
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Competencies / Results |
Description
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Qualification
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Objective test |
A1 A5 A6 A10 A11 A16 A17 B2 B6 C2 |
There will be some short tests of multiple choice or short-answer, according to the specified in section metodology. |
20 |
Supervised projects |
A5 A11 A17 B1 B6 B8 C2 C3 C1 |
Process evaluation of student learning will to take place continuously, both classroom activities as non-face tutored. Besides, it will be considered in the evaluation of students the compulsory course attendance, assessed through active participation in the sessions and targeted academic papers that could be presented through an oral exposure. The continuous assessment of student during the semester will be up a point in the overall assessment. |
30 |
Laboratory practice |
A3 A5 A11 B1 B6 C11 |
Attendance to practical classes is necessary and active participation will contribute to the final grade. |
10 |
Mixed objective/subjective test |
A1 A5 A6 A10 A11 A16 A17 B2 B6 C2 |
The student also may be assessed through a written exam. |
30 |
Multiple-choice questions |
A1 A6 A10 A16 A17 B6 C11 |
Self-assessment tests will be carried out, according to what is indicated in the methodology section. |
10 |
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Assessment comments |
To pass the subject it will be necessary to obtain at least 5 points (maximum 10 points) in each of the different evaluable activities. Since the qualification is based on the continuous assessment model, the student's progress throughout the semester will be specifically assessed with a maximum of 1 point that can be added to the final grade. Students who do not attend and do not participate in the evaluable activities continuously will obtain a grade of zero points in this section on both occasions, except if the student has recognition of part-time dedication and academic exemption from attendance exemption or from modalities of learning or support for diversity. The students will be evaluated through the grades obtained in the mixed test (20%), supervised work (30%), multiple choice test (20%) and in the objective test that will be carried out during the scheduled seminars (30%). In the case of exceptional, objectifiable and adequately justified circumstances, the Responsible Teacher could totally or partially exempt any member of the student body from attending the continuous evaluation process. Students who find themselves in this circumstance must pass a specific exam that leaves no doubts about the achievement of the skills of the subject on both occasions. The completion of all activities is mandatory, so for those students who take advantage of the "recognition of part-time dedication or academic waiver of attendance exemption" we will try to adapt the schedules to their availability as far as possible. The final qualification for these students, both for the first and for the second opportunity, will follow the evaluation scheme described above. The student will have a grade of not presented when he or she completes less than 25% of the scheduled academic activities and does not appear for the mixed test. The students evaluated in the 2nd opportunity may only opt for the Honors if the maximum number of these for the corresponding course was not completely covered in the 1st opportunity. The fraudulent completion of any exercise or test of the student for the evaluation of the subject will be subject to disciplinary responsibilities, as stated in the Regulations for Evaluation, Review and Claim of the Qualifications of University Degree and Master's Degree (Article 11) and in the Statute of the UDC Student Body (Article 35, point 3): "Failed qualification in the call in which the offense is committed: the student will be qualified with "fail" (numerical grade 0) in the corresponding call of the academic year, whether the foul occurs both on the first opportunity and on the second. For this, the qualification in the first opportunity record will be modified if necessary"
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Sources of information |
Basic
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Lancaster, M. (2002). Green Chemistry: An Introductory Text.. Royal Society of Chemistry: Cambridge, UK
Anastas, P. T.; Warner, J. C. (1998). Green Chemistry: Theory and Practice.. Oxford University Press: Oxford, UK
Cabildo Miranda, M. P.; Cornago Ramírez, M. P.; Escolástico León, C.; Esteban Santos, S.; Farrán Mor (2006). Procesos Orgánicos de Bajo Impacto Ambiental. Química Verde.. UNED: Madrid |
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Complementary
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Anastas, P. T., Farris, C. A., Eds. (1994). Benign by Design. Alternative Synthetic Design for Polution Prevention. ACS Symposium Series 577. American Chemical Society: Washington
Tundo, P., Anastas, P., Eds. (2000). Green Chemistry. Challenging Perspectives.. Oxford University Press: Oxford, UK
Anastas, P. T., Williamson, T. C., Eds. (1996). Green Chemistry. Designing Chemistry for the Environment. ACS Symposium Series 626. American Chemical Society: Washington
Anastas, P. T., Williamson, T. C., Eds. (1998). Green Chemistry. Frontiers in Benign Chemical Syntheses and Processes. Oxford University Press: Oxford, UK |
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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 |
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Other comments |
1) It is necessary to work the subject continuously. If the students found some difficulties about the tasks assigned, it is recommended to go to the individual tutorials with the teacher to solve these problems. Geen Campus Faculty of Sciences program to help achieve an immediate sustainable environment and comply with the following points of the "Environmental Declaration of Faculty of Sciences (2020)": -Point 8: Promote curricular greening, incorporating an environmental dimension as well as teaching and research activities. -Point 6 of the "Environmental Declaration of the Faculty of Sciences (2020)", the documentary works that are requested in this subject: (a) They will be requested mostly in virtual format and computer support (b) If done on paper: -Plastics will not be used. -Double-sided prints will be made. -Recycled paper will be used. -The realization of drafts will be avoided. 2) In accordance with current legislation and as stated in the different applicable regulations for university teaching, compliance with the gender perspective will be ensured in this matter. Thus, in the case of detecting situations of discrimination based on gender, actions and measures will be proposed to correct them and work will be done to identify and modify prejudices and sexist attitudes in the surroundings to modify them and promote values of respect and equality. |
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