Fundamentals of Chemistry

Code:

Q1002

Acronym:

Q1002

Level:

100

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Chemistry

Instance: 2019/2020 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://moodle.up.pt/course/view.php?id=2280
Responsible unit:	Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Biology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:B	184	Official Study Plan	1	-	6	49	162
			3
L:CC	2	Plano de estudos a partir de 2014	2	-	6	49	162
			3
L:M	1	Official Study Plan	2	-	6	49	162
			3

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The main objective of "Fundamentos de Química is to provide a solid understanding of the essential chemistry concepts necessary for further applications in Biology

Learning outcomes and competences

The main objective is that the students will be able to apply the basic concepts of chemistry in the understanding of biological processes and in lab experiments

Working method

Presencial

Program

Chemistry, the Study of Change

Atoms, Molecules, Ions and Chemical reactions: the structure of atoms, the periodic table; from the atom to molecules and ions;inorganic nomenclature; mass relationships in chemical reactions.
 
Chemical bonding, molecular geometry and carbon compounds: the Lewis model, covalent bonding and molecular geometry; hybridization of atomic orbitals in carbon compounds; main families of organic  compounds; natural polymers- (proteins, lipids, nucleic acids)

States of matter and intermolecular interactions: Gases: ideal gas equation, Dalton´s law of partial pressures, real gas equation of van der Walls; Intermolecular interactions and liquids and solids

Thermodynamics: internal energy and 1st law; enthalpy and thermochemistry; entropy , 2nd and 3rd laws.; Gibbs energy spontaneity  and equilibrium

Physical properties of  solutions: Ideal and non-ideal solutions; solute solubility and concentration, autoagregation of biological macromolecules and cell membranes,osmotic pressure and osmosis

Acid base equilibrium in aqueous solution; acid and bases concept; pH and acidity; strength of acids and bases; buffers; acid-base titration; some biological buffers 

Electrochemistry: redox reactions; standard reduction potentials;galvanic cells; spontaneity of redox reactions; Nernst equation;membrane potential;  redox reactions in respiration; 

 

Mandatory literature

Chang Raymond; Química. ISBN: 972-9241-68-6
Atkins Peter; Chemical principles. ISBN: 0-7167-5701-X

Complementary Bibliography

Chang Raymond; Physical chemistry for the biosciences. ISBN: 1-891389-33-5
Lehninger Albert L.; Biochemistry. ISBN: 0-87901-047-9

Teaching methods and learning activities

The presentation/discussion of the topics in the theoretical classes followed by classes where the students solve problems with the assistance of the professor allows them to acquire the necessary knowledge and problem solving skills

keywords

Physical sciences > Chemistry

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	113,00
Total:	113,00

Eligibility for exams

The students must have no more absences then that 1/4 of the total number of he theorethical-practical classes.

Students who have obtained attendance in the previous school year MAY request exemption from TP classes.

Not applicable due to the covid-19 pandemic (change introduced on 5 May)

Calculation formula of final grade

Exam  made in campus (change introduced on 5 May)

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Student workers or those with special status may opt for an overall exam.

Classification improvement

At the time of appeal the student will take an attendace  exam

Observations

Responsible  Professor : Maria Agostinha R. Matos