Chemistry is a vast science that deals with macroscopic and microscopic properties of material compounds of all kinds. This discipline has evolved into a science of great scope that constitutes an essential part of the education of many scientists and engineers. The job opportunities for graduates in Chemistry focus on the chemical, industrial, healthcare and education sectors.
Chemistry Degree
Duration:
4 academic years
RUCT code: 2501104
Seats number: 100
Dean or center director:
Jesus Sanmartin Matalobos
jesus.sanmartin [at] usc.es
Title coordinator:
Jesus Sanmartin Matalobos
Use languages:
Spanish, Galician, English
MECES Level: 2
Coordinator university:
University of Santiago de Compostela
Partaker universities:
University of Santiago de Compostela
Xunta de Galicia title implantation authorization date:
Decree 385/2009 of the 27th August (DOG 16/09/09)
BOE publication date:
Published in the BOE (official government newsletter) on March 5th, 2010
Last accreditation date:
11/07/2017
Chemistry is a vast science that deals with macroscopic and microscopic properties of material compounds of all kinds, inorganic, organic and biological, and also with all aspects of change and reactivity. This discipline has evolved into a science of great scope that covers everything from the submicroscopic world of atoms and molecules to the field of materials that we use on a daily basis, constituting an essential part of the education of many scientists and engineers.
Physics I
- G1041101
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Mathematics I
- G1041102
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
General Chemistry I
- G1041103
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
General Chemistry II
- G1041104
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Applied Statistics and Computer Science for Chemists
- G1041105
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Biology
- G1041106
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Physics II
- G1041107
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Mathematics II
- G1041108
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
General Chemistry III
- G1041109
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
General Chemistry IV
- G1041110
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
General analytical chemistry
- G1041221
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Quantum chemistry
- G1041222
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Non-metals and their compounds
- G1041223
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Organic Chemistry I.- Alkanes and derivatives
- G1041224
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Basic principles of inorganic chemistry
- G1041225
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Analytical separation techniques
- G1041226
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Spectroscopy
- G1041227
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Chemical thermodynamics
- G1041228
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Organic Chemistry II - Unsaturated compounds
- G1041229
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Metals and their compounds
- G1041230
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Spectroscopic and electrochemical analytical methods
- G1041321
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Structural Analysis
- G1041322
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Statistical thermodynamics and transport phenomena
- G1041323
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Organic Chemistry III: carbonyl compounds, amines and heterocycles
- G1041324
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Coordination chemistry
- G1041325
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Chemometrics and qualimetrics
- G1041326
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Organometallic Chemistry
- G1041327
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Chemical kinetics and catalysis
- G1041328
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Fundamentals of organic synthesis
- G1041329
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Biomolecular organic chemistry
- G1041330
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Hyphenation, kinetic techniques and automation
- G1041331
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Chemical Engineering
- G1041421
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Physical chemistry of materials
- G1041422
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Biochemistry
- G1041423
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Inorganic and organic materials
- G1041424
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Undergraduate dissertation
- G1041425
- Compulsory Credits
- End of Degree Projects and End of Master's Degree Projects
- 15 Credits
Professional Projects in Chemistry
- G1041426
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Chemistry and Industrial Economy
- G1041441
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Environmental Chemistry
- G1041442
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Analysis and Environmental and Industrial Control
- G1041443
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Polymers and Colloids
- G1041444
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Computational Chemistry
- G1041445
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Reaction Mechanisms in Organic Chemistry
- G1041446
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Spectroscope Methods
- G1041447
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Reactivity in Inorganic Chemistry
- G1041448
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Biochemical and Clinical Analysis
- G1041449
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Synthesis of Bioactive Compounds
- G1041450
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Bioinorganic Chemistry
- G1041451
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Biochemistry Amplification
- G1041452
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Professional training placement
- G1041458
- Elective Credits
- Work Placements in Companies for Degrees and Master's Degrees
- 4,5 Credits
General Chemistry I
- G1041103
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
General Chemistry II
- G1041104
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
General Chemistry III
- G1041109
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
General Chemistry IV
- G1041110
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
General analytical chemistry
- G1041221
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Analytical separation techniques
- G1041226
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Spectroscopic and electrochemical analytical methods
- G1041321
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Chemometrics and qualimetrics
- G1041326
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Hyphenation, kinetic techniques and automation
- G1041331
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Quantum chemistry
- G1041222
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Spectroscopy
- G1041227
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Chemical thermodynamics
- G1041228
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Statistical thermodynamics and transport phenomena
- G1041323
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Chemical kinetics and catalysis
- G1041328
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Non-metals and their compounds
- G1041223
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Basic principles of inorganic chemistry
- G1041225
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Metals and their compounds
- G1041230
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Coordination chemistry
- G1041325
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Organometallic Chemistry
- G1041327
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Organic Chemistry I.- Alkanes and derivatives
- G1041224
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Organic Chemistry II - Unsaturated compounds
- G1041229
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Organic Chemistry III: carbonyl compounds, amines and heterocycles
- G1041324
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Fundamentals of organic synthesis
- G1041329
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Biomolecular organic chemistry
- G1041330
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Chemical Engineering
- G1041421
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Biochemistry
- G1041423
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Professional Projects in Chemistry
- G1041426
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Structural Analysis
- G1041322
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Physical chemistry of materials
- G1041422
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Inorganic and organic materials
- G1041424
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Physics I
- G1041101
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Mathematics I
- G1041102
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Applied Statistics and Computer Science for Chemists
- G1041105
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Biology
- G1041106
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Physics II
- G1041107
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Mathematics II
- G1041108
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Chemistry and Industrial Economy
- G1041441
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Environmental Chemistry
- G1041442
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Analysis and Environmental and Industrial Control
- G1041443
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Polymers and Colloids
- G1041444
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Computational Chemistry
- G1041445
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Reaction Mechanisms in Organic Chemistry
- G1041446
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Spectroscope Methods
- G1041447
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Reactivity in Inorganic Chemistry
- G1041448
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Biochemical and Clinical Analysis
- G1041449
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Synthesis of Bioactive Compounds
- G1041450
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Bioinorganic Chemistry
- G1041451
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Biochemistry Amplification
- G1041452
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Undergraduate dissertation
- G1041425
- Compulsory Credits
- End of Degree Projects and End of Master's Degree Projects
- 15 Credits
Professional training placement
- G1041458
- Elective Credits
- Work Placements in Companies for Degrees and Master's Degrees
- 4,5 Credits
Reconocimiento de créditos optativos sin equivalencia en el grado
- G1041RNOEQUIV00
- Elective Credits
- 1 Credits
Non se contemplan.
Dado que no se exige ninguna formación previa específica, los alumnos pueden ser admitidos en la titulación de Grado en Química si reúnen los requisitos de acceso que establece la ley y puesto que no se establece un límite de plazas, para el ingreso en el Grado en Química se recomienda que la formación del alumno sea de perfil científico-tecnológico. Dentro de ese perfil, además de la química, resulta recomendable haber cursado materias de matemáticas, biología y física.
Cualidades deseables del futuro estudiante del Grado de Química:
- Capacidad de trabajo
- Capacidad de razonamiento
- Capacidad de obtener, interpretar y aplicar conocimientos
- Espíritu científico
- Capacidad de análisis crítico
- Habilidad en la resolución de problemas químicos
1.- El alumnado de primer curso por primera vez a tiempo completo tienen que matricular 60 créditos. Un 15% del alumnado podrá cursar estudios a tiempo parcial (30 créditos).
2.- Continuación de estudios: libre con un máximo de 75 créditos
Tutorial action plan and welcome programme:
There is a system of personalized tutorials. In the second semester of each academic year a group of third year students are trained to be student-tutors. A training course which is given by qualified professionals, informs the student-tutors about the USC and how to treat new students. The tutoring system then begins on the first day of the next academic year and continues for that entire year. The USC has a student-tutor programme for all degree programmes so that after their initial training is provided by the university, they may offer an orientation programme to students who are beginning their studies.
Cuando se produzca la suspensión de un Título oficial, la USC garantiza el adecuado desarrollo efectivo de las enseñanzas que hubieran iniciado sus estudiantes hasta su finalización. Para ello, el Consejo de Gobierno aprueba los criterios relacionados, entre otros, con:
• La admisión de matrículas de nuevo ingreso en la titulación.
• La supresión gradual de la impartición de la docencia.
• Si el título extinguido es sustituido por otro similar (modificando la naturaleza del título), fija las condiciones que facilitan a los/las estudiantes la continuidad de estudios en el nuevo título y las equivalencias entre las materias de uno y otro plan.
Access to Bachelor’s Degree programmes is granted to students with the following degrees/ diplomas or studies, or any other recognized as equivalent to these:
A.1. Spanish Bachiller, European Baccalaureate or International Baccalaureate.
A.2. Baccalaureate from European Union Member States’ education systems or other countries withinternational agreements.
A.3. Advanced Technician in Vocational Training, Advanced Technician in Plastic Arts and Design orAdvanced Technician in Sports Education, from the Spanish Education System.
A.4.Studies carried out in European Union Member States or in other countries with international reciprocal agreements which meet the academic requirements in those States to access their university study programmes.
A.5. Official Spanish university degrees of Diplomado, Arquitecto Técnico, Ingeniero Técnico, Licenciado, Arquitecto, Ingeniero, Graduado or Máster Universitario.
A.6. Partial (foreign or Spanish) university studies.
Access to Bachelor’s Degree programmes is also possible for:
B.1. People over twenty-five after successfully passing a specific access test.
B.2. People over forty with work or professional experience related to a university field of knowledge.
B.3. People over forty-five after successfully passing a specific access test.
Likewise, access to Bachelor’s Degree programmes is granted to:
C.1. People meeting the requirements to enter university according to the Spanish Education System regulations prior to Ley Orgánica 8/2013, of December 9.
The Faculty of Chemistry has 10 teaching classrooms of different capacities, two classrooms for work in small groups and two computer rooms with teaching equipment. It has several labs for practical teaching.
There are also areas designated for students
- Two computer rooms that is free to use and equipped with computers.
- Two studying rooms.
The centre has a library that holds the specific collections for this degree and which has about 200 reading stations.
We can also highlight that wireless Internet connection is available everywhere in the Faculty.
Main aspects of chemical terminology, nomenclature, conventions and units.
Variations of the characteristic properties of the chemical elements in the periodic table.
Characteristics of the different states of matter and the theories used to describe them.
Main types of chemical reaction and its main associated characteristics.
Principles of thermodynamics and their applications in Chemistry.
Study of the chemical elements and their compounds. Production, structure and reactivity.
Properties of organic, inorganic and organ-metallic compounds.
Study of the analytical techniques (electrochemistry, optics ...) and their applications.
Unit operations in Chemical Engineering.
Metrology of the chemical processes including quality management.
Relation between the macroscopic properties and the individual atoms and molecule properties, including macromolecules (natural and synthetic), polymers, colloids and other materials.
Structure and reactivity of the main types of biomolecule and the chemistry of the main biological processes.
Ability to show knowledge and comprehension of the essential facts, with concepts, principles and theories related to the Chemistry areas.
Qualitative and quantitative problem solving regarding models previously developed.
Recognise and analyse new problems and plan strategies to solve them.
Evaluate, interpret and synthesise data and Chemical information.
Handle chemical materials safely.
Carry out standard procedures of laboratories involved in analytical and synthetic works related to the organic and inorganic systems.
Handle standard chemical instrumentation as the one used for structural research and separations.
Interpret the data coming from observations and measures in the laboratory in terms of its significance and the theories that support them.
Evaluate the risks of the use of chemical substances and laboratory procedures.
Balance between theory and experimentation.
Recognise and value the chemical processes in the daily life.
Comprehension of the qualitative and quantitative aspects of the chemical issues.
Ability to relate Chemistry with other disciplines.
Students show the ability to possess and understand knowledge in a study area whose starting point is a general secondary school education. The expected level is a thorough knowledge of the contents of advanced text books but also a number of complementary topics that are at the forefront of chemistry.
Students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or training in a professional manner and they have the necessary skills in order to come up with and defend their reasoning and to problem-solve in their field of study.
Students have the capacity to collect and interpret relevant data (normally within their field of study) which leads them to make judgements which include reflections on relevant topics of a social, scientific or ethical nature.
Students are able to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to the public, in both a technical and a non-technical way.
Students develop the necessary learning abilities to continue their studies in an independent manner.
-Be able to gather and interpret relevant data, information and results, obtain conclusions and give reasoned reports on scientific, technological or other areas that require a knowledge of chemistry.
-Be able to apply the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired and have capacity for analysis and abstraction in defining, approaching and solving problems in both academic and professional contexts.
-Have the ability to communicate knowledge, procedures, results and ideas in Chemistry, in writing and orally, to both a specialised and non-specialised public.
-Be able to study and learn new information and techniques autonomously, in any scientific or technological discipline,
-Learn and understand the most important concepts, methods and results in the different branches of Chemistry and have a historical perspective on their development.
Be capable to relate the chemistry with other fields
To understand the fluctuations of element properties according to the periodic table.
To know the characteristics of the different states of matter and the theories used to describe them.
To know the most important types of chemical reactions and their associated main characteristics.
To know the principles of thermodynamics and their applications in chemistry.
Acquire knowledge of the chemical elements and their compounds, how they are obtained, their structure and reactivity.
To know properties of the organic, inorganic and organometallic compounds.
To understand the analytical techniques (electrochemistry, optics etc.) and their applications.
To acquire knowledge about unit operations in Chemical Engineering
To the principal aspects of the chemical terms, nomenclature, conventions and units
To know the metrology of chemical processes, including the quality control.(gestion)
The relationship between macroscopic properties and the properties of individual molecules and atoms, including macromolecules (natural and synthetic) polymers, colloids and other materials.
Structure and reactivity of the main classes of biomolecules and the chemistry of the main biological processes.
Be capable to demonstrate the knowledge and compression of essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relates with the chemistry areas
Be capable to solve qualitative and quantitative problems according to previous models
Be capable to recognize and analyze new problems and to plan strategies for their solutions
Be capable to evaluate and to interpret data
Be capable to manipulate in a safe way chemical materials
Be capable to develop standard procedures of laboratories about analytical and synthesis work for organic and inorganic compounds
Acquire ability in the use of standard chemical instrumentation used in structural research and separations
Be capable to interpret data from analysis and measurements in the laboratory, related to their significance and the theoretical foundations
To assess the risk of use of chemical substances and laboratory procedures
To understand the relation between theory and experimentation
To recognize and appreciate the chemical process in the daily life
Be capable to understand the qualitative and quantitative aspects of chemical problems
To develop skills in interpersonal relationships.
To acquire critical reasoning.
To achieve ethical commitment.
To acquire autonomous learning
Ability to adapt to new situations.
To develop creativity.
Leadership capacity.
To develop motivation for quality.
To acquire sensitivity to environmental issues.
To be able to work in an international context.
To acquire analysis and synthesis capacity.
To develop organizational and planning skills.
To acquire knowledge of a foreign language.
To be able to solve problems.
To be able to make decisions.
To carry out team work
To carry out interdisciplinary team work.
Mobility
Students are encouraged to study at other national and international universities for a minimum of one semester and a maximum of two semesters as part of their chemistry degree. These exchanges cannot take place during the first two semesters of the first year of study.
Consequently, the objectives and content of the degree will be the objectives and content of the destination university during the exchange period.
It is also considered that mobility actions are especially appropriate for the pursuit of the following Chemistry degree instrumental competences:
-Knowledge of a foreign language
-Interpersonal relation skills
-The ability to adapt to new situations
Student mobility is regulated through the “Rules for interuniversity Exchanges”. The International Relations Office manages national (SICUE), European (Erasmus) and non-EU (Latin American and English speaking countries) exchanges.
Internships
Internships:
According to Article 12.6 of the royal decree 1393/2007, students can gain academic recognition for a maximum of 4.5 optional credits for external work experience that is related to the degree.
Final project:
The final degree project can be studied once the student has achieved 150 credits, which must include all of the subjects from the first half of the degree. To submit the final degree project, the student must have gained all the other necessary credits for the degree. This means at least 225 ECTS must be obtained.
Indicator |
2017-2018 |
2018-2019 |
2019-2020 |
2020-2021 |
2021-2022 |
2022-2023 |
|
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Offer |
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IN01 Places offered. Number of Places Offered for Each Academic Year Scale info: Whole Number |
100,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
|
Enrolment |
|||||||
IN02 Enrolment. Number of Students Enrolled in an Academic Year Excluding Incoming Mobility Program Students Scale info: Whole Number |
506,0 |
500,0 |
494,0 |
466,0 |
452,0 |
438,0 |
|
IN03 New enrolments. Number of Students Enrolling in a Study Program for the First Time, Including Those Transferring Their Academic Records, Accessing Through Partial Recognition of Foreign Studies, or Transitioning from Phasing-Out Programs Scale info: Whole Number |
103,0 |
103,0 |
110,0 |
107,0 |
108,0 |
118,0 |
|
IN04 Enrolment for start of studies. Number of Students Enrolling in the First Year of a Study Program for the First Time, Excluding Those Accessing Through Partial Recognition of Foreign Studies, Transfers, or Transitions from Phasing-Out Programs Scale info: Whole Number |
98,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
101,0 |
100,0 |
106,0 |
|
IN05 Variation of enrolment at the start of studies. Relative Variation Rate of New Enrollment through Pre-registration Scale info: Percentage with Two Decimal Places |
-10,91 |
2,04 |
0,0 |
1,0 |
-1,96 |
- |
|
Admittance profile |
|||||||
IN06 Average pre-enrolment access score. Average Admission Grade through Pre-registration for Students Beginning Studies, Determining the Entry Profile. Scale info: Rational number with two decimals. The range goes from 0 to the maximum value that can be obtained in each academic year for pre-registration (some historical values were 10.00 points, 12.00 points, or 14.00 points). |
10,1981 |
- |
10,3983 |
11,2275 |
11,4762 |
11,1345 |
|
IN08 Percentage of foreign students over enrolled students. Percentage of foreign students among enrolled students, excluding those enrolled in incoming mobility programs. Scale info: Percentage with Two Decimal Places |
1,19 |
- |
1,01 |
0,86 |
1,33 |
1,37 |
|
IN09 Percentage of national students from outside Galicia over enrolled students. Percentage of national students from outside Galicia among enrolled students, excluding those enrolled in incoming mobility programs. Scale info: Percentage with Two Decimal Places |
2,17 |
2,2 |
1,62 |
1,72 |
1,55 |
3,2 |
|
Adaptation to demand |
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IN10 Ratio of students pre-enrolled in 1st option over the places offered. Number of first-time enrolled students who pre-registered as their first choice divided by the number of available seats. Scale info: Percentage with Two Decimal Places |
47,0 |
- |
60,0 |
52,0 |
49,0 |
52,0 |
|
IN12 Occupancy rate Number of new enrollment students through pre-registration divided by the number of available seats. Scale info: Percentage with Two Decimal Places |
98,0 |
- |
100,0 |
101,0 |
100,0 |
106,0 |
Indicator |
2017-2018 |
2019-2020 |
2020-2021 |
2021-2022 |
2022-2023 |
|
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External mobility |
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IN18 Percentage of students received by the USC from mobility programmes over the total number of enrolled students. Number of students received at USC in that degree from other universities (mobility programs) divided by the number of students enrolled in the degree. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places. |
0,99 |
0,4 |
0,64 |
1,99 |
1,6 |
Indicator |
2017-2018 |
2018-2019 |
2019-2020 |
2020-2021 |
2021-2022 |
2022-2023 |
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IN22 Percentage of graduates who completed external work placements. Percentage ratio between the graduates of a degree in an academic year who, during their studies, completed internships in companies and institutions, and the total number of graduates in that degree in the same academic year. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places. |
52,0 |
62,69 |
70,53 |
34,18 |
38,2 |
30,65 |
Indicator |
2017-2018 |
2018-2019 |
2019-2020 |
2020-2021 |
2021-2022 |
2022-2023 |
|
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Drop-out |
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IN40 Drop-out rate during the first year. Percentage ratio between the students of an entry cohort enrolled in the degree in academic year X, who did not enroll in academic years X+1 and X+2, and the total number of students in that entry cohort who entered in academic year X. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places. |
29,91 |
21,78 |
14,13 |
27,17 |
17,89 |
22,11 |
|
IN41 Drop-out rate RD 1393. Percentage ratio between the students of a new entry cohort who were supposed to obtain the degree in the previous academic year but did not enroll in either that academic year or the one before. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places. |
34,38 |
33,33 |
34,19 |
28,71 |
26,09 |
36,96 |
|
Assessment |
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IN36 Assessment rate. Percentage ratio between the total number of ordinary credits students presented themselves for and the total number of ordinary credits they enrolled in. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places. |
90,67 |
88,66 |
93,86 |
90,81 |
91,19 |
92,58 |
|
Average duration of studies |
|||||||
IN38 Average duration of studies. Average duration (in years) in which students take to complete the credits corresponding to the curriculum. Scale info: Rational number with two decimal places. |
4,8871 |
5,4667 |
5,3059 |
5,3378 |
5,2911 |
4,7736 |
|
Efficiency of graduates |
|||||||
IN53 Efficiency rate (graduates' performance). Percentage ratio between the total number of credits a student passed throughout the degree they graduated from and the total number of credits they enrolled in. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places. |
83,71 |
77,02 |
78,24 |
77,4 |
78,19 |
85,84 |
|
Students per group |
|||||||
IN32 Average number of students per interactive teaching group. Ratio between the number of enrolled students and the number of interactive teaching groups. Scale info: Rational number with two decimal places. |
23,3183 |
24,2344 |
23,0543 |
22,5049 |
21,2339 |
22,747 |
|
IN55 Average number of students enrolled in subjects (FB and OB) per theory (lecture) group. Ratio between the number of students enrolled in compulsory basic training subjects and the number of theory groups for those subjects. Scale info: Rational number with two decimal places. |
- |
60,4268 |
52,2747 |
46,99 |
44,5686 |
50,1474 |
|
IN56 Average number of students enrolled in optional subjects per theory (lecture) group. Ratio between the number of students enrolled in elective subjects and the number of theory groups for those subjects. Scale info: Rational number with two decimal places. |
- |
23,8333 |
22,5 |
28,4167 |
21,0 |
19,6667 |
|
Success |
|||||||
IN35 Success rate. Percentage ratio between the total number of ordinary credits passed by students and the total number of ordinary credits they presented themselves for. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places. |
75,58 |
73,27 |
88,38 |
72,29 |
75,24 |
76,79 |
|
IN50 Success rate of graduates. Percentage ratio between the total number of credits a student passed throughout the degree they graduated from and the total number of credits they presented themselves for. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places. |
83,88 |
77,16 |
78,32 |
81,23 |
82,64 |
88,12 |
|
Graduation |
|||||||
IN37 Graduation rate. Percentage ratio between the students who completed their studies within the time planned in the curriculum or in one additional academic year and their cohort of entry. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places. |
35,16 |
39,68 |
41,03 |
45,54 |
48,91 |
47,83 |
|
IN51 Graduation suitability rate. Percentage ratio between the students who completed their studies within the time planned in the curriculum or earlier and their entry cohort. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places. |
22,66 |
23,02 |
13,68 |
26,73 |
38,04 |
34,74 |
|
Performance |
|||||||
IN34 Performance rate. Percentage ratio between the total number of ordinary credits passed by students and the total number of ordinary credits in which they enrolled. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places. |
68,53 |
64,96 |
82,95 |
65,65 |
68,61 |
71,09 |
|
Satisfaction |
|||||||
IN15 Satisfaction of outgoing students with mobility programmes. Average rating of the satisfaction survey for outgoing students with mobility programs. Scale info: Minimum 0.00, maximum 5.00. |
3,5333 |
3,868 |
- |
4,51 |
4,0 |
3,27 |
|
IN19 Student satisfaction with external work placement programmes. Average rating of the satisfaction survey for students with external internships. Scale info: Minimum 0.00, maximum 5.00. |
4,17 |
4,6111 |
- |
- |
- |
4,2867 |
|
IN20 Satisfaction of external tutors with external work placement programmes. Average rating of the satisfaction survey for professional tutors with external internships. Scale info: Minimum 0.00, maximum 5.00. |
- |
4,1296 |
- |
- |
- |
4,36 |
|
IN21 Satisfaction of academic tutors with external work placement programmes. Average rating of the satisfaction survey for academic tutors with external internships. Scale info: Minimum 0.00, maximum 5.00. |
4,4082 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
IN23 Graduate satisfaction with publicly available information. Average rating of the satisfaction survey for graduates with the available public information. Scale info: Minimum 0.00, maximum 5.00. |
3,2198 |
3,1333 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
IN33 Level of satisfaction of graduates with services. Average rating of the questions related to satisfaction with services in the graduates' survey. Scale info: Minimum 0.00, maximum 5.00. |
3,5806 |
3,7037 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
IN42 Overall level of satisfaction of graduates with the degree. Average rating of the questions related to satisfaction with the degree in the graduates' survey. Scale info: Minimum 0.00, maximum 5.00. |
3,3579 |
- |
- |
3,39 |
3,32 |
- |
|
IN46 Student satisfaction with the teaching received. Average rating of the student satisfaction survey with the teaching received. Scale info: Minimum 0.00, maximum 5.00. |
3,74 |
3,89 |
3,84 |
3,84 |
3,88 |
3,88 |
|
IN47 Satisfaction of the teaching staff with the teaching given. Average rating of the faculty satisfaction survey with the teaching provided. Scale info: Minimum 0.00, maximum 5.00. |
3,69 |
4,1349 |
4,0191 |
3,9726 |
4,2492 |
4,2532 |
|
IN48 Response rate in the survey on student satisfaction with the teaching received. Percentage of responses in the student satisfaction survey. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places. |
32,7935 |
28,5421 |
35,7895 |
31,9383 |
26,8623 |
18,4758 |
Indicator |
2017-2018 |
2018-2019 |
2019-2020 |
2020-2021 |
2021-2022 |
2022-2023 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IN24 Percentage of teaching and research staff with six-year terms over the total teaching and research staff in the degree. Percentage ratio between the PDI (Teaching and Research Staff) with research periods (sexenios) and the total PDI with teaching in the degree who may have research periods. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places. |
98,21 |
100,0 |
99,04 |
98,13 |
97,2 |
98,99 |
IN25 Percentage of PhD teaching and research staff over total teaching and research staff. Percentage ratio between the doctoral PDI (Teaching and Research Staff) and the total PDI with teaching in the degree. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places. |
98,21 |
99,11 |
98,13 |
98,2 |
100,0 |
98,13 |
IN26 Percentage of civil servant teaching and research staff over total teaching and research staff. Percentage ratio between the tenured PDI (Teaching and Research Staff) and the total PDI with teaching in the degree. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places. |
79,46 |
80,36 |
75,7 |
75,68 |
80,36 |
83,18 |
Duration:
4 academic years
RUCT code: 2501104
Seats number: 100
Dean or center director:
Jesus Sanmartin Matalobos
jesus.sanmartin [at] usc.es
Title coordinator:
Jesus Sanmartin Matalobos
Use languages:
Spanish, Galician, English
MECES Level: 2
Coordinator university:
University of Santiago de Compostela
Partaker universities:
University of Santiago de Compostela
Xunta de Galicia title implantation authorization date:
Decree 385/2009 of the 27th August (DOG 16/09/09)
BOE publication date:
Published in the BOE (official government newsletter) on March 5th, 2010
Last accreditation date:
11/07/2017
Chemistry is a vast science that deals with macroscopic and microscopic properties of material compounds of all kinds, inorganic, organic and biological, and also with all aspects of change and reactivity. This discipline has evolved into a science of great scope that covers everything from the submicroscopic world of atoms and molecules to the field of materials that we use on a daily basis, constituting an essential part of the education of many scientists and engineers.
Physics I
- G1041101
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Mathematics I
- G1041102
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
General Chemistry I
- G1041103
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
General Chemistry II
- G1041104
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Applied Statistics and Computer Science for Chemists
- G1041105
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Biology
- G1041106
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Physics II
- G1041107
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Mathematics II
- G1041108
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
General Chemistry III
- G1041109
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
General Chemistry IV
- G1041110
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
General analytical chemistry
- G1041221
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Quantum chemistry
- G1041222
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Non-metals and their compounds
- G1041223
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Organic Chemistry I.- Alkanes and derivatives
- G1041224
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Basic principles of inorganic chemistry
- G1041225
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Analytical separation techniques
- G1041226
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Spectroscopy
- G1041227
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Chemical thermodynamics
- G1041228
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Organic Chemistry II - Unsaturated compounds
- G1041229
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Metals and their compounds
- G1041230
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Spectroscopic and electrochemical analytical methods
- G1041321
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Structural Analysis
- G1041322
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Statistical thermodynamics and transport phenomena
- G1041323
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Organic Chemistry III: carbonyl compounds, amines and heterocycles
- G1041324
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Coordination chemistry
- G1041325
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Chemometrics and qualimetrics
- G1041326
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Organometallic Chemistry
- G1041327
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Chemical kinetics and catalysis
- G1041328
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Fundamentals of organic synthesis
- G1041329
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Biomolecular organic chemistry
- G1041330
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Hyphenation, kinetic techniques and automation
- G1041331
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Chemical Engineering
- G1041421
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Physical chemistry of materials
- G1041422
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Biochemistry
- G1041423
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Inorganic and organic materials
- G1041424
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Undergraduate dissertation
- G1041425
- Compulsory Credits
- End of Degree Projects and End of Master's Degree Projects
- 15 Credits
Professional Projects in Chemistry
- G1041426
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Chemistry and Industrial Economy
- G1041441
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Environmental Chemistry
- G1041442
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Analysis and Environmental and Industrial Control
- G1041443
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Polymers and Colloids
- G1041444
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Computational Chemistry
- G1041445
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Reaction Mechanisms in Organic Chemistry
- G1041446
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Spectroscope Methods
- G1041447
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Reactivity in Inorganic Chemistry
- G1041448
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Biochemical and Clinical Analysis
- G1041449
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Synthesis of Bioactive Compounds
- G1041450
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Bioinorganic Chemistry
- G1041451
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Biochemistry Amplification
- G1041452
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Professional training placement
- G1041458
- Elective Credits
- Work Placements in Companies for Degrees and Master's Degrees
- 4,5 Credits
General Chemistry I
- G1041103
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
General Chemistry II
- G1041104
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
General Chemistry III
- G1041109
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
General Chemistry IV
- G1041110
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
General analytical chemistry
- G1041221
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Analytical separation techniques
- G1041226
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Spectroscopic and electrochemical analytical methods
- G1041321
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Chemometrics and qualimetrics
- G1041326
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Hyphenation, kinetic techniques and automation
- G1041331
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Quantum chemistry
- G1041222
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Spectroscopy
- G1041227
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Chemical thermodynamics
- G1041228
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Statistical thermodynamics and transport phenomena
- G1041323
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Chemical kinetics and catalysis
- G1041328
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Non-metals and their compounds
- G1041223
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Basic principles of inorganic chemistry
- G1041225
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Metals and their compounds
- G1041230
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Coordination chemistry
- G1041325
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Organometallic Chemistry
- G1041327
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Organic Chemistry I.- Alkanes and derivatives
- G1041224
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Organic Chemistry II - Unsaturated compounds
- G1041229
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Organic Chemistry III: carbonyl compounds, amines and heterocycles
- G1041324
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Fundamentals of organic synthesis
- G1041329
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Biomolecular organic chemistry
- G1041330
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Chemical Engineering
- G1041421
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Biochemistry
- G1041423
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Professional Projects in Chemistry
- G1041426
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Structural Analysis
- G1041322
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Physical chemistry of materials
- G1041422
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Inorganic and organic materials
- G1041424
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Physics I
- G1041101
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Mathematics I
- G1041102
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Applied Statistics and Computer Science for Chemists
- G1041105
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Biology
- G1041106
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Physics II
- G1041107
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Mathematics II
- G1041108
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Chemistry and Industrial Economy
- G1041441
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Environmental Chemistry
- G1041442
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Analysis and Environmental and Industrial Control
- G1041443
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Polymers and Colloids
- G1041444
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Computational Chemistry
- G1041445
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Reaction Mechanisms in Organic Chemistry
- G1041446
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Spectroscope Methods
- G1041447
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Reactivity in Inorganic Chemistry
- G1041448
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Biochemical and Clinical Analysis
- G1041449
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Synthesis of Bioactive Compounds
- G1041450
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Bioinorganic Chemistry
- G1041451
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Biochemistry Amplification
- G1041452
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Undergraduate dissertation
- G1041425
- Compulsory Credits
- End of Degree Projects and End of Master's Degree Projects
- 15 Credits
Professional training placement
- G1041458
- Elective Credits
- Work Placements in Companies for Degrees and Master's Degrees
- 4,5 Credits
Reconocimiento de créditos optativos sin equivalencia en el grado
- G1041RNOEQUIV00
- Elective Credits
- 1 Credits
Non se contemplan.
Dado que no se exige ninguna formación previa específica, los alumnos pueden ser admitidos en la titulación de Grado en Química si reúnen los requisitos de acceso que establece la ley y puesto que no se establece un límite de plazas, para el ingreso en el Grado en Química se recomienda que la formación del alumno sea de perfil científico-tecnológico. Dentro de ese perfil, además de la química, resulta recomendable haber cursado materias de matemáticas, biología y física.
Cualidades deseables del futuro estudiante del Grado de Química:
- Capacidad de trabajo
- Capacidad de razonamiento
- Capacidad de obtener, interpretar y aplicar conocimientos
- Espíritu científico
- Capacidad de análisis crítico
- Habilidad en la resolución de problemas químicos
1.- El alumnado de primer curso por primera vez a tiempo completo tienen que matricular 60 créditos. Un 15% del alumnado podrá cursar estudios a tiempo parcial (30 créditos).
2.- Continuación de estudios: libre con un máximo de 75 créditos
Tutorial action plan and welcome programme:
There is a system of personalized tutorials. In the second semester of each academic year a group of third year students are trained to be student-tutors. A training course which is given by qualified professionals, informs the student-tutors about the USC and how to treat new students. The tutoring system then begins on the first day of the next academic year and continues for that entire year. The USC has a student-tutor programme for all degree programmes so that after their initial training is provided by the university, they may offer an orientation programme to students who are beginning their studies.
Cuando se produzca la suspensión de un Título oficial, la USC garantiza el adecuado desarrollo efectivo de las enseñanzas que hubieran iniciado sus estudiantes hasta su finalización. Para ello, el Consejo de Gobierno aprueba los criterios relacionados, entre otros, con:
• La admisión de matrículas de nuevo ingreso en la titulación.
• La supresión gradual de la impartición de la docencia.
• Si el título extinguido es sustituido por otro similar (modificando la naturaleza del título), fija las condiciones que facilitan a los/las estudiantes la continuidad de estudios en el nuevo título y las equivalencias entre las materias de uno y otro plan.
Access to Bachelor’s Degree programmes is granted to students with the following degrees/ diplomas or studies, or any other recognized as equivalent to these:
A.1. Spanish Bachiller, European Baccalaureate or International Baccalaureate.
A.2. Baccalaureate from European Union Member States’ education systems or other countries withinternational agreements.
A.3. Advanced Technician in Vocational Training, Advanced Technician in Plastic Arts and Design orAdvanced Technician in Sports Education, from the Spanish Education System.
A.4.Studies carried out in European Union Member States or in other countries with international reciprocal agreements which meet the academic requirements in those States to access their university study programmes.
A.5. Official Spanish university degrees of Diplomado, Arquitecto Técnico, Ingeniero Técnico, Licenciado, Arquitecto, Ingeniero, Graduado or Máster Universitario.
A.6. Partial (foreign or Spanish) university studies.
Access to Bachelor’s Degree programmes is also possible for:
B.1. People over twenty-five after successfully passing a specific access test.
B.2. People over forty with work or professional experience related to a university field of knowledge.
B.3. People over forty-five after successfully passing a specific access test.
Likewise, access to Bachelor’s Degree programmes is granted to:
C.1. People meeting the requirements to enter university according to the Spanish Education System regulations prior to Ley Orgánica 8/2013, of December 9.
The Faculty of Chemistry has 10 teaching classrooms of different capacities, two classrooms for work in small groups and two computer rooms with teaching equipment. It has several labs for practical teaching.
There are also areas designated for students
- Two computer rooms that is free to use and equipped with computers.
- Two studying rooms.
The centre has a library that holds the specific collections for this degree and which has about 200 reading stations.
We can also highlight that wireless Internet connection is available everywhere in the Faculty.
Main aspects of chemical terminology, nomenclature, conventions and units.
Variations of the characteristic properties of the chemical elements in the periodic table.
Characteristics of the different states of matter and the theories used to describe them.
Main types of chemical reaction and its main associated characteristics.
Principles of thermodynamics and their applications in Chemistry.
Study of the chemical elements and their compounds. Production, structure and reactivity.
Properties of organic, inorganic and organ-metallic compounds.
Study of the analytical techniques (electrochemistry, optics ...) and their applications.
Unit operations in Chemical Engineering.
Metrology of the chemical processes including quality management.
Relation between the macroscopic properties and the individual atoms and molecule properties, including macromolecules (natural and synthetic), polymers, colloids and other materials.
Structure and reactivity of the main types of biomolecule and the chemistry of the main biological processes.
Ability to show knowledge and comprehension of the essential facts, with concepts, principles and theories related to the Chemistry areas.
Qualitative and quantitative problem solving regarding models previously developed.
Recognise and analyse new problems and plan strategies to solve them.
Evaluate, interpret and synthesise data and Chemical information.
Handle chemical materials safely.
Carry out standard procedures of laboratories involved in analytical and synthetic works related to the organic and inorganic systems.
Handle standard chemical instrumentation as the one used for structural research and separations.
Interpret the data coming from observations and measures in the laboratory in terms of its significance and the theories that support them.
Evaluate the risks of the use of chemical substances and laboratory procedures.
Balance between theory and experimentation.
Recognise and value the chemical processes in the daily life.
Comprehension of the qualitative and quantitative aspects of the chemical issues.
Ability to relate Chemistry with other disciplines.
Students show the ability to possess and understand knowledge in a study area whose starting point is a general secondary school education. The expected level is a thorough knowledge of the contents of advanced text books but also a number of complementary topics that are at the forefront of chemistry.
Students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or training in a professional manner and they have the necessary skills in order to come up with and defend their reasoning and to problem-solve in their field of study.
Students have the capacity to collect and interpret relevant data (normally within their field of study) which leads them to make judgements which include reflections on relevant topics of a social, scientific or ethical nature.
Students are able to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to the public, in both a technical and a non-technical way.
Students develop the necessary learning abilities to continue their studies in an independent manner.
-Be able to gather and interpret relevant data, information and results, obtain conclusions and give reasoned reports on scientific, technological or other areas that require a knowledge of chemistry.
-Be able to apply the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired and have capacity for analysis and abstraction in defining, approaching and solving problems in both academic and professional contexts.
-Have the ability to communicate knowledge, procedures, results and ideas in Chemistry, in writing and orally, to both a specialised and non-specialised public.
-Be able to study and learn new information and techniques autonomously, in any scientific or technological discipline,
-Learn and understand the most important concepts, methods and results in the different branches of Chemistry and have a historical perspective on their development.
Be capable to relate the chemistry with other fields
To understand the fluctuations of element properties according to the periodic table.
To know the characteristics of the different states of matter and the theories used to describe them.
To know the most important types of chemical reactions and their associated main characteristics.
To know the principles of thermodynamics and their applications in chemistry.
Acquire knowledge of the chemical elements and their compounds, how they are obtained, their structure and reactivity.
To know properties of the organic, inorganic and organometallic compounds.
To understand the analytical techniques (electrochemistry, optics etc.) and their applications.
To acquire knowledge about unit operations in Chemical Engineering
To the principal aspects of the chemical terms, nomenclature, conventions and units
To know the metrology of chemical processes, including the quality control.(gestion)
The relationship between macroscopic properties and the properties of individual molecules and atoms, including macromolecules (natural and synthetic) polymers, colloids and other materials.
Structure and reactivity of the main classes of biomolecules and the chemistry of the main biological processes.
Be capable to demonstrate the knowledge and compression of essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relates with the chemistry areas
Be capable to solve qualitative and quantitative problems according to previous models
Be capable to recognize and analyze new problems and to plan strategies for their solutions
Be capable to evaluate and to interpret data
Be capable to manipulate in a safe way chemical materials
Be capable to develop standard procedures of laboratories about analytical and synthesis work for organic and inorganic compounds
Acquire ability in the use of standard chemical instrumentation used in structural research and separations
Be capable to interpret data from analysis and measurements in the laboratory, related to their significance and the theoretical foundations
To assess the risk of use of chemical substances and laboratory procedures
To understand the relation between theory and experimentation
To recognize and appreciate the chemical process in the daily life
Be capable to understand the qualitative and quantitative aspects of chemical problems
To develop skills in interpersonal relationships.
To acquire critical reasoning.
To achieve ethical commitment.
To acquire autonomous learning
Ability to adapt to new situations.
To develop creativity.
Leadership capacity.
To develop motivation for quality.
To acquire sensitivity to environmental issues.
To be able to work in an international context.
To acquire analysis and synthesis capacity.
To develop organizational and planning skills.
To acquire knowledge of a foreign language.
To be able to solve problems.
To be able to make decisions.
To carry out team work
To carry out interdisciplinary team work.
Mobility
Students are encouraged to study at other national and international universities for a minimum of one semester and a maximum of two semesters as part of their chemistry degree. These exchanges cannot take place during the first two semesters of the first year of study.
Consequently, the objectives and content of the degree will be the objectives and content of the destination university during the exchange period.
It is also considered that mobility actions are especially appropriate for the pursuit of the following Chemistry degree instrumental competences:
-Knowledge of a foreign language
-Interpersonal relation skills
-The ability to adapt to new situations
Student mobility is regulated through the “Rules for interuniversity Exchanges”. The International Relations Office manages national (SICUE), European (Erasmus) and non-EU (Latin American and English speaking countries) exchanges.
Internships
Internships:
According to Article 12.6 of the royal decree 1393/2007, students can gain academic recognition for a maximum of 4.5 optional credits for external work experience that is related to the degree.
Final project:
The final degree project can be studied once the student has achieved 150 credits, which must include all of the subjects from the first half of the degree. To submit the final degree project, the student must have gained all the other necessary credits for the degree. This means at least 225 ECTS must be obtained.
Indicator |
2017-2018 |
2018-2019 |
2019-2020 |
2020-2021 |
2021-2022 |
2022-2023 |
|
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Offer |
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IN01 Places offered. Number of Places Offered for Each Academic Year Scale info: Whole Number |
100,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
|
Enrolment |
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IN02 Enrolment. Number of Students Enrolled in an Academic Year Excluding Incoming Mobility Program Students Scale info: Whole Number |
506,0 |
500,0 |
494,0 |
466,0 |
452,0 |
438,0 |
|
IN03 New enrolments. Number of Students Enrolling in a Study Program for the First Time, Including Those Transferring Their Academic Records, Accessing Through Partial Recognition of Foreign Studies, or Transitioning from Phasing-Out Programs Scale info: Whole Number |
103,0 |
103,0 |
110,0 |
107,0 |
108,0 |
118,0 |
|
IN04 Enrolment for start of studies. Number of Students Enrolling in the First Year of a Study Program for the First Time, Excluding Those Accessing Through Partial Recognition of Foreign Studies, Transfers, or Transitions from Phasing-Out Programs Scale info: Whole Number |
98,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
101,0 |
100,0 |
106,0 |
|
IN05 Variation of enrolment at the start of studies. Relative Variation Rate of New Enrollment through Pre-registration Scale info: Percentage with Two Decimal Places |
-10,91 |
2,04 |
0,0 |
1,0 |
-1,96 |
- |
|
Admittance profile |
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IN06 Average pre-enrolment access score. Average Admission Grade through Pre-registration for Students Beginning Studies, Determining the Entry Profile. Scale info: Rational number with two decimals. The range goes from 0 to the maximum value that can be obtained in each academic year for pre-registration (some historical values were 10.00 points, 12.00 points, or 14.00 points). |
10,1981 |
- |
10,3983 |
11,2275 |
11,4762 |
11,1345 |
|
IN08 Percentage of foreign students over enrolled students. Percentage of foreign students among enrolled students, excluding those enrolled in incoming mobility programs. Scale info: Percentage with Two Decimal Places |
1,19 |
- |
1,01 |
0,86 |
1,33 |
1,37 |
|
IN09 Percentage of national students from outside Galicia over enrolled students. Percentage of national students from outside Galicia among enrolled students, excluding those enrolled in incoming mobility programs. Scale info: Percentage with Two Decimal Places |
2,17 |
2,2 |
1,62 |
1,72 |
1,55 |
3,2 |
|
Adaptation to demand |
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IN10 Ratio of students pre-enrolled in 1st option over the places offered. Number of first-time enrolled students who pre-registered as their first choice divided by the number of available seats. Scale info: Percentage with Two Decimal Places |
47,0 |
- |
60,0 |
52,0 |
49,0 |
52,0 |
|
IN12 Occupancy rate Number of new enrollment students through pre-registration divided by the number of available seats. Scale info: Percentage with Two Decimal Places |
98,0 |
- |
100,0 |
101,0 |
100,0 |
106,0 |
Indicator |
2017-2018 |
2019-2020 |
2020-2021 |
2021-2022 |
2022-2023 |
|
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External mobility |
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IN18 Percentage of students received by the USC from mobility programmes over the total number of enrolled students. Number of students received at USC in that degree from other universities (mobility programs) divided by the number of students enrolled in the degree. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places. |
0,99 |
0,4 |
0,64 |
1,99 |
1,6 |
Indicator |
2017-2018 |
2018-2019 |
2019-2020 |
2020-2021 |
2021-2022 |
2022-2023 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IN22 Percentage of graduates who completed external work placements. Percentage ratio between the graduates of a degree in an academic year who, during their studies, completed internships in companies and institutions, and the total number of graduates in that degree in the same academic year. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places. |
52,0 |
62,69 |
70,53 |
34,18 |
38,2 |
30,65 |
Indicator |
2017-2018 |
2018-2019 |
2019-2020 |
2020-2021 |
2021-2022 |
2022-2023 |
|
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Drop-out |
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IN40 Drop-out rate during the first year. Percentage ratio between the students of an entry cohort enrolled in the degree in academic year X, who did not enroll in academic years X+1 and X+2, and the total number of students in that entry cohort who entered in academic year X. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places. |
29,91 |
21,78 |
14,13 |
27,17 |
17,89 |
22,11 |
|
IN41 Drop-out rate RD 1393. Percentage ratio between the students of a new entry cohort who were supposed to obtain the degree in the previous academic year but did not enroll in either that academic year or the one before. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places. |
34,38 |
33,33 |
34,19 |
28,71 |
26,09 |
36,96 |
|
Assessment |
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IN36 Assessment rate. Percentage ratio between the total number of ordinary credits students presented themselves for and the total number of ordinary credits they enrolled in. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places. |
90,67 |
88,66 |
93,86 |
90,81 |
91,19 |
92,58 |
|
Average duration of studies |
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IN38 Average duration of studies. Average duration (in years) in which students take to complete the credits corresponding to the curriculum. Scale info: Rational number with two decimal places. |
4,8871 |
5,4667 |
5,3059 |
5,3378 |
5,2911 |
4,7736 |
|
Efficiency of graduates |
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IN53 Efficiency rate (graduates' performance). Percentage ratio between the total number of credits a student passed throughout the degree they graduated from and the total number of credits they enrolled in. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places. |
83,71 |
77,02 |
78,24 |
77,4 |
78,19 |
85,84 |
|
Students per group |
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IN32 Average number of students per interactive teaching group. Ratio between the number of enrolled students and the number of interactive teaching groups. Scale info: Rational number with two decimal places. |
23,3183 |
24,2344 |
23,0543 |
22,5049 |
21,2339 |
22,747 |
|
IN55 Average number of students enrolled in subjects (FB and OB) per theory (lecture) group. Ratio between the number of students enrolled in compulsory basic training subjects and the number of theory groups for those subjects. Scale info: Rational number with two decimal places. |
- |
60,4268 |
52,2747 |
46,99 |
44,5686 |
50,1474 |
|
IN56 Average number of students enrolled in optional subjects per theory (lecture) group. Ratio between the number of students enrolled in elective subjects and the number of theory groups for those subjects. Scale info: Rational number with two decimal places. |
- |
23,8333 |
22,5 |
28,4167 |
21,0 |
19,6667 |
|
Success |
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IN35 Success rate. Percentage ratio between the total number of ordinary credits passed by students and the total number of ordinary credits they presented themselves for. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places. |
75,58 |
73,27 |
88,38 |
72,29 |
75,24 |
76,79 |
|
IN50 Success rate of graduates. Percentage ratio between the total number of credits a student passed throughout the degree they graduated from and the total number of credits they presented themselves for. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places. |
83,88 |
77,16 |
78,32 |
81,23 |
82,64 |
88,12 |
|
Graduation |
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IN37 Graduation rate. Percentage ratio between the students who completed their studies within the time planned in the curriculum or in one additional academic year and their cohort of entry. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places. |
35,16 |
39,68 |
41,03 |
45,54 |
48,91 |
47,83 |
|
IN51 Graduation suitability rate. Percentage ratio between the students who completed their studies within the time planned in the curriculum or earlier and their entry cohort. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places. |
22,66 |
23,02 |
13,68 |
26,73 |
38,04 |
34,74 |
|
Performance |
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IN34 Performance rate. Percentage ratio between the total number of ordinary credits passed by students and the total number of ordinary credits in which they enrolled. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places. |
68,53 |
64,96 |
82,95 |
65,65 |
68,61 |
71,09 |
|
Satisfaction |
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IN15 Satisfaction of outgoing students with mobility programmes. Average rating of the satisfaction survey for outgoing students with mobility programs. Scale info: Minimum 0.00, maximum 5.00. |
3,5333 |
3,868 |
- |
4,51 |
4,0 |
3,27 |
|
IN19 Student satisfaction with external work placement programmes. Average rating of the satisfaction survey for students with external internships. Scale info: Minimum 0.00, maximum 5.00. |
4,17 |
4,6111 |
- |
- |
- |
4,2867 |
|
IN20 Satisfaction of external tutors with external work placement programmes. Average rating of the satisfaction survey for professional tutors with external internships. Scale info: Minimum 0.00, maximum 5.00. |
- |
4,1296 |
- |
- |
- |
4,36 |
|
IN21 Satisfaction of academic tutors with external work placement programmes. Average rating of the satisfaction survey for academic tutors with external internships. Scale info: Minimum 0.00, maximum 5.00. |
4,4082 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
IN23 Graduate satisfaction with publicly available information. Average rating of the satisfaction survey for graduates with the available public information. Scale info: Minimum 0.00, maximum 5.00. |
3,2198 |
3,1333 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
IN33 Level of satisfaction of graduates with services. Average rating of the questions related to satisfaction with services in the graduates' survey. Scale info: Minimum 0.00, maximum 5.00. |
3,5806 |
3,7037 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
IN42 Overall level of satisfaction of graduates with the degree. Average rating of the questions related to satisfaction with the degree in the graduates' survey. Scale info: Minimum 0.00, maximum 5.00. |
3,3579 |
- |
- |
3,39 |
3,32 |
- |
|
IN46 Student satisfaction with the teaching received. Average rating of the student satisfaction survey with the teaching received. Scale info: Minimum 0.00, maximum 5.00. |
3,74 |
3,89 |
3,84 |
3,84 |
3,88 |
3,88 |
|
IN47 Satisfaction of the teaching staff with the teaching given. Average rating of the faculty satisfaction survey with the teaching provided. Scale info: Minimum 0.00, maximum 5.00. |
3,69 |
4,1349 |
4,0191 |
3,9726 |
4,2492 |
4,2532 |
|
IN48 Response rate in the survey on student satisfaction with the teaching received. Percentage of responses in the student satisfaction survey. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places. |
32,7935 |
28,5421 |
35,7895 |
31,9383 |
26,8623 |
18,4758 |
Indicator |
2017-2018 |
2018-2019 |
2019-2020 |
2020-2021 |
2021-2022 |
2022-2023 |
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IN24 Percentage of teaching and research staff with six-year terms over the total teaching and research staff in the degree. Percentage ratio between the PDI (Teaching and Research Staff) with research periods (sexenios) and the total PDI with teaching in the degree who may have research periods. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places. |
98,21 |
100,0 |
99,04 |
98,13 |
97,2 |
98,99 |
IN25 Percentage of PhD teaching and research staff over total teaching and research staff. Percentage ratio between the doctoral PDI (Teaching and Research Staff) and the total PDI with teaching in the degree. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places. |
98,21 |
99,11 |
98,13 |
98,2 |
100,0 |
98,13 |
IN26 Percentage of civil servant teaching and research staff over total teaching and research staff. Percentage ratio between the tenured PDI (Teaching and Research Staff) and the total PDI with teaching in the degree. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places. |
79,46 |
80,36 |
75,7 |
75,68 |
80,36 |
83,18 |