ECTS credits ECTS credits: 6
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 99 Hours of tutorials: 3 Expository Class: 24 Interactive Classroom: 24 Total: 150
Use languages Spanish, Galician, English
Type: Ordinary Degree Subject RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Inorganic Chemistry
Areas: Inorganic Chemistry
Center Faculty of Chemistry
Call: First Semester
Teaching: With teaching
Enrolment: Enrollable | 1st year (Yes)
After passing General Chemistry I, students are expected:
- to know and use the chemical nomenclature and basic chemical terminology.
- to know how properties of the elements vary in the periodic table.
- to know and understand the main theories on atomic structure and chemical bonding.
- to operate chemical reagents safely
CHAPTER 1. CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
Classification of matter. Elements and chemical compounds. Types of chemical substances. The concept of mol. Centesimal composition. Determination of formulas. Oxidation states. Naming and formulas of inorganic substances.
CHAPTER 2. ELECTRONS IN ATOMS.
Evolution of atomic models. Electromagnetic radiation and atomic apectra. Introduction to quantum mechanics and quantized models: Bohr Model of the hydrogen atom. Multielectronic atoms and electronic configurations. Electronic configurations and periodic table.
CHAPTER 3. THE PERIODIC TABLE AND SOME ATOMIC PROPERTIES
Historical considerations. The size of atoms and ions. Ionization energy. Electron affinity.
CHAPTER 4. CHEMICAL BONDING: BASIC CONCEPTS
Covalent bond: an introduction. Writing Lewis structures. Electronegativity. Polarity. Shapes of molecules. Valence Shell Electron-Pair Repulsion (VSEPR). Properties of covalent bonds.
CHAPTER 5. INTRODUCTION TO THE VALENCE-BOND METHOD.
Hybridisation of atomic orbitals. Multiple bonds. Delocalised electrons.
CHAPTER 6. MOLECULAR ORBITAL MODEL
Basic concepts of molecular orbitals . Homodiatomic molecules. Notions of more complex molecules. Introduction to metallic bonding.
CHAPTER 7. IONIC BONDING.
Structural aspects. Thermodynamic aspects: Lattice energy. Born-Haber cycle. Ionic-Covalent bonding carácter.
CHAPTER 8. INTERMOLECULAR BONDING.
Intermolecular Bonding. Dipole-Dipole, Ion-Dipole interactions. Van der Waals Forces. Hydrogen Bonding
Session 1. SAFETY, LABWARE AND SOME BASIC TECNIQUES IN A CHEMICAL LABORATORY
Session 2. PRECIPITATION. FILTRATION.
Session 3. DETERMINATION OF A FORMULA. CRYSTALLISATION
Session 4. MIXTURES: SEPARATION AND COMPOSITION.
Basic literature
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PETRUCCI, R. H., HERRING, F. G., MADURA, J. D. Y BISSONNETTE, C.:
"General chemistry : principles and modern applications", 11th ed.; Pearson, 2017
Complementary literature
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ATKINS, P. Y JONES, L.: "Principios de Química", 5ª ed.; Ed. Médica Panamericana, 2012.
CHANG, R; GOLDSBY, K: "Química, 12ª ed."; McGraw-Hill, 2017.
GALLEGO PICÓ, A.: "Química básica"[84-362-6616-1], UNED, 2013. (pdf available from BUSC)
General competences
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BC1- Students have to demonstrate the knowledge and understanding in a basic area of secondary education such Chemistry, which is often supported by advanced textbooks, and including some aspects that involve knowledge from the forefront of this field.
GC1 - Graduates should possess and understand concepts, methods and main results of the various branches of chemistry, with a historical perspective of their development
GC3 - Students should be able to apply both the theoretical knowledge acquired, as well as capacity for analysis and abstraction in the definition and approach to problems, and their solutions both in academic contexts as professionals
GC5 -Ability to study and learn autonomously, with organization of time, new resources, knowledge and techniques, in any scientific or technological discipline
Transversal competences
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TC1- Capacity for analysis and synthesis.
TC4 - Ability to solve problems.
TC10- Critical reasoning.
TC12 – Ability to acquire an autonomous learning
Specific competences
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SC1 – Deep knowledge of the main aspects of chemical terminology, nomenclature, agreements and units.
SC2 - Ability to interpret the variation of characteristic properties of the chemical elements according to the periodic table
SC3- Characteristics of the different states of matter and theories used to describe them.
SC13- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the essential facts, concepts, principles and theories related to the areas of chemistry.
SC14 – Ability to solve quantitative and qualitative problems according to previously developed models.
SC17 – Ability to handle chemical materials safely.
SC21 - Assessing the risks in the use of chemicals and laboratory procedures
A) LARGE-GROUP LECTURES: Teaching sessions conducted by a lecturer covering different aspects (theory, problems and/or examples, course guidelines…). The topics covered in the lectures will be basically based on the contents of a textbook recommended in the syllabus of the course.
B) SMALL-GROUP INTERACTIVE CLASSES (SEMINARS): Classes in which theoretical questions, problems and exercises are proposed and solved. The student must be actively involved in by solving questions and exercises. Possible assessment activities are also included. The absence will have negative consequences in the qualification of the continuous assessment.
C) LABORATORY PRACTICES: The student must acquire chemistry lab skills, with emphasis on safety, at the time that consolidates the knowledge acquired in theory classes. For these practices, the student will have a manual, which will be included in the Virtual classroom.
The students must read the full instructions for an experiment before accessing to the lab. In each practice session, students may have to answer to previous questions, and which could be considered in their practice note. After an introduction by the instructor, the student will carry out experiments and calculations necessary for the achievement of the objectives of the practice All the measurements, observations and calculations must be collected in a lab book.
Attendance to all these classes is compulsory. Absence must properly justified. A student who misses a lab-session should contact the lecturer to try to re-schedule that session in accordance with the instructor, and within the schedule foreseen for them.
Unjustified absences will result in not passing the laboratory practice assessment.
D) TUTORIALS: In addition to solving any doubt about theoretical and practical contents, other activities, such as problem solving, or individual testing could be proposed. Absence to these sessions will have negative consequences in the qualification of the continuous assessment.
Attendance at laboratory classes, with 100% attendance, is mandatory in order to pass the subject, as it is a compulsory activity. In addition, in order to pass the subject, a minimum mark of 5.0 (on a scale of 0 to 10) must be achieved in the laboratory practical exam.
The final grade for the subject will be obtained by taking into account the results of the continuous assessment and the final exam, as follows:
- CONTINUOUS EVALUATION, with a percentage weight of 25%, will take into account the evaluation of the laboratory practicals (15%), as well as the seminars and tutorials (10%).
In the evaluation of the laboratory practicals, in addition to the mark for the corresponding exam, the following will be assessed with a joint mark: responsible and careful attitude, following safety regulations, use of appropriate protective equipment, handling chemical products with caution, organisation and neatness in the laboratory, attention to detail, precision in measurements, ability to follow instructions, and ability to work in a team.
The evaluation of seminar classes and tutorials will be based on the results of tests taken throughout the semester. Failure to attend interactive seminar classes and tutorials, when a test is taken as part of the continuous assessment, will count as 0 in the grade for the test.
- FINAL EXAMINATION, with a percentage weight of 75%, will consist of questions and exercises that verify the competences acquired by the students.
The final mark will be obtained as a result of applying the formula:
Final mark= maximum (N1 x 0.25 + N2 x 0.75, N2); where N1=numerical mark of the continuous assessment and N2=numerical mark of the final exam.
In order to pass the subject applying the formula N1 x 0.25 + N2 x 0.75, N2 must be at least 4.0.
For cases of fraudulent performance of exercises or tests, the rules set out in the Regulations on the assessment of students' academic performance and the review of qualifications will apply.
COMPETENCIES ASSESSED
Seminar classes: CG3, CG5, CG1, CB1, CT10, CT12, CT1, CT4, CE2, CE3, CE1, CE13, CE14
Laboratory practicals: CG3, CG5, CG1, CB1, CB1, CT10, CT12, , CT1, CT4, CE3, CE1, CE13, CE14, CE17, CE21
Tutorial classes: CG3, CG5, CG1, CB1, CT10, CT12, , CT1, CT4, CE2, CE3, CE1, CE13, CE14
Final exam: CG3, CG5, CG1, CB1, CT10, CT12, CT1, CT4, CE2, CE3, CE1, CE13, CE14, CE17, CE21.
Repeating students:
Repeating students who have passed the laboratory practicals will retain the qualification previously obtained for a maximum of two more academic years.
Repeating students, who have completed the laboratory practicals but have not passed the exam, will have to take the laboratory practicals again, and will have the same evaluation system as students enrolled for the first time.
Repeating students will not keep the results of the continuous assessment from previous years.
Students with dispensation from teaching:
Students who are excused from attending lectures, seminars and tutorials will be assessed by means of a final exam. A minimum mark of 5.0 (on a scale of 0 to 10) in both the laboratory practicals and the theory part of the exam will be required to pass the subject.
Work in the classroom
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Lecture work 23 h
Seminars (large groups) 11 h
Tutorials (reduced groups) with Computer/lab. 16 h
Tutorias (very small groups or individual) 2 h
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Total 52 hours
Personal work by the student hours
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Autonomous, individual or group study 42 h
Problem solving, or other work 32 h
Writing exercises and other work / Activitities in library or similar 12 h
Preparation of laboratory, writing reports or memory works 12 h
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Total 98 hours
• It is advisable to attend the lectures.
• It is important to keep the study of matter "to date".
•After the reading of a subject in the reference manual, it is useful to make a summary of the important points, identifying basic equations conditions to be applied.
• Problem solving is fundamental. It can be helpful by taking these steps: (1) make a list with all the relevant information provided by the statement. (2) make a list with the quantities that must be calculated. (3) identify the equation used in the resolution of the problem.
• The preparation of practices is essential before entering the laboratory. First, you should review the important theoretical concepts in each experiment, and then it is necessary to read the procedures for the practice, trying to understand the objectives and the development of the proposed experiment. Any questions that might arise should be consulted with the teacher, especially those related to safety.
The recommended texbook will be used for the General Chemistry courses I, II, III and IV
For the cases of fraudulent execution of exercises or tests, Regulations for the evaluation of the academic performance will be applied to the students and the revision of marks
Jesus Sanmartin Matalobos
- Department
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Area
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Phone
- 881814396
- jesus.sanmartin [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Ana Maria Garcia Deibe
Coordinador/a- Department
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Area
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Phone
- 881814237
- ana.garcia.deibe [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Professor
Miguel Martinez Calvo
- Department
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Area
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Phone
- 881814238
- miguel.martinez.calvo [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Maria De Fatima Lucio Martinez
- Department
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Area
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Phone
- 881814442
- mariadefatima.lucio.martinez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: Intern Assistant LOSU
Beatriz Pelaz Garcia
- Department
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Area
- Inorganic Chemistry
- beatriz.pelaz [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
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