FIS1009 - ECTS

BIOL1021 - ECTS

The Cell is the fundamental unit of life and its structure and functions are central to Biology. The Curricular Unit (UC) Cell Biology (BC) aims to provide the knowledge necessary to understand the architecture of the cell and the integrated functioning of cellular life. It is also the objective of this UC to work its contents in an application context, and to provide hands-on contact with different types of cells, organelles and cellular processes, as well as with some of the fundamental techniques and methodologies for the construction of the knowledge in Cell Biology (eg, optical microscopy, electron microscopy, cellular fractionation).

M1021 - ECTS

The aim of this course is that the student:

- masters some basic techniques of differential and integral calculus of one variable (calculation of derivatives, primitives and integrals, solution of differential equations) and recognizes some of its applications;

- Master some basic concepts of Probability and Statistics, necessary for the development of this subject in the respetive Curricular Unit (UC) of the second year.

Q1009 - ECTS

The course "Química I (1st year, 1st semester) is the first chemistry course in the Chemistry and Biochemistry B.Sc's. The main objective is to provide a solid understanding of the essential chemistry concepts necessary for further applications in other more specialized courses and multidisciplinary courses.

The program covers the general principles about atoms and molecules, constituents of matter, their transformations, either by chemical reaction or by phase transition, and also the thermodynamic principles that govern these transformations of matter and energy associated with them.

Q1010 - ECTS

Search scientific information on the Internet in a systematic way. Handle and present numerical data in a clear and rigorous way.

BIOL1010 - ECTS The Curricular Unit (UC) Plant Physiology has as main objective to give knowledge of the main aspects of the physiology of higher plants, especially the biochemical and molecular processes involved in their growth and development. It is also the objective of this UC that the student understands how plants interact with the environment. The practical component of the UC provides students with contact with techniques used for the study of physiological processes.

BIOL1009 - ECTS

Q1013 - ECTS

The Chemistry Lab (Q1013) course comprises a set of practical works, involving several experimental techniques and procedures with the aim of providing the students with a basic training in chemistry laboratory techniques.

 

Q1011 - ECTS

The course "Química II" is for the Chemistry and Biochemistry B.Sc's. The main objective is to provide a solid understanding of the essential chemistry concepts necessary for further applications in other more specialized courses and multidisciplinary courses.

The main topics covered are Chemical Kinetics, Chemical Equilibrium, Acid-Base, Entropy, Gibbs energy, Electrochemistry, Metals and Transition Metal Chemistry.

Q1001 - ECTS

Aims:

- Provide knowledge of the main functional classes of organic molecules, focusing on their nomenclature, three-dimensional structure, reactivity, synthesis methods and mechanisms of the main reactions in which they are involved.

FIS2005 - ECTS

Q2014 - ECTS

M1022 - ECTS

Introduction to the fundamental concepts, principles and methods of statistics. Particular attention is given to the understanding of concepts and the critical use of methods,while maintaining mathematical treatment at an elementary level.
Introduction to R software and its basic application in statistics.

Q2020 - ECTS

In theoretical classes, students are expected to acquire basic knowledge of Analytical Chemistry, trying to highlight the importance of analysis in solving real problems. In the theoretical-practical classes are carried out exercises on the subject versed in the theoretical classes. In the practical classes 4 or 5 lab work are carried out.

Q2015 - ECTS

Topics of Physical Chemistry and their applications to biological systems.
The students should acquire the notions of basic physical chemistry concepts, as well as understand their application to biology.
Introduction to colloidal systems.

Q2018 - ECTS

To know the different families of organic molecules in terms of their reactivity, the reaction mechanisms in which they are involved and their synthesis. To understand the relationship between structure and function of organic molecules. Demonstrate, through examples from everyday life, the role of organic chemistry in the development of some areas of modern biology, medicine and the synthesis of new products and materials. Apply the chemical concepts learnt to concrete situations in life sciences and industry.

BIOL1011 - ECTS

Q/FIS1001 - ECTS

Q2016 - ECTS

Practical application of concepts taught in the discipline Biological Physical Chemistry (previous semester). Application of various physical methods to the study of different reactions. Learning/training in data processing, with recourse to Excel or similar programs. Learning/improving skills in presentation of scientific results and its discussion.

Q2017 - ECTS

Understand the role of metal ions in biological systems at a molecular level and the basic chemical principles that promote their reactivity. During classes exemples will be given of the importance of bioinorganic chemistry in several fields (pharmacology, medicine, agriculture, metallurgy, veterinary, among others) .

Q2007 - ECTS The Food Chemistry and Nutrition is a core curricular unit for these students, and in particular for the ones who choose to have a more specialized training in this area.

The program of the discipline seeks to articulate the fundamental concepts of chemistry, physics, biology, biochemistry and nutrition sciences with practical aspects of our daily diet, and with the technological aspects of the food industry.

In general, it is intended that the students acquires a global perspective of the food industry and recognize, given its multidisciplinary training, the ability to intervene strategically in R&D activities in a competitive and constantly evolving sector such as the agro-industries.

Q3024 - ECTS

BIOL3003 - ECTS

BIOL2005 - ECTS

Q3015 - ECTS The main objective is to provide an introduction to the subject of nanotechnology, with particular reference to the contribution of chemistry and biochemistry to this area, and to how nanotechnology can be used as a tool in chemistry and biochemistry.

Q3025 - ECTS

BIOL2006 - ECTS

M1023 - ECTS

B/CMED3001 - ECTS

B/CMED3003 - ECTS

Q3020 - ECTS

The student must be able to use and understand the need of additives. General knowlgement in the production and control of the major product lines in food industry: bakery products, beverages, dairy products, fats and oils, meat, fish and poultry.

Q2013 - ECTS The aim of this course is to provide the theoretical and practical skills necessary to use spectroscopic techniques to study the chemical structure of molecular compounds.

B/CMED3002 - ECTS

BIOQ3003 - ECTS At the end of this UC each student should be:
- able to understand the basic aspects of running a research laboratory/diagnostic/industry or another, according to the location where the work takes place.
- Understand the fundamentals of the options taken in the course of the work, including choice of methods, techniques, equipment, experimental models (or others), depending on the type of work involved.
- Execute the set of techniques that he/she was taught.
- Make a correct and critical analysis of the results obtained in the experimental project.
- Produce a written report on the laboratory activities.
- Present orally the work performed, with visual support.
- Contextualize the work performed, demonstrate ability to conduct bibliographic search, to interpret and integrate the information. This last competence is predominant in case of performing only a written work designated Monograph (see "Teaching Methods").
- Carry out an ethical self-assessment of the project.

Q3006 - ECTS

The main goal is to provide scientific training in Environmental Chemistry:
application of chemical principles to the understanding of environmental phenomena, including the role of living organisms; understanding the processes that take place in the various environmental compartments and how human activity interacts with natural processes; application of chemical principles to the great challenge of humanity - the recovery, maintenance and improvement of environmental quality.
Other goals: improve the abilities to interpret texts, find information, synthesize and transmit knowledge in the field of Environmental Chemistry and acquire a global perspective of Environmental Chemistry.

Q3021 - ECTS

The student must develop a broad knowledge of the entire drug discovery and development pipeline, from identifying the target to the market entry, including economic and legal aspects and registration of patents.
Given a biological target, the student should also be able to identify a lead compound. To predict its binding pose and optimize computationally the energy of interaction between the two species when the target structure is known. Estimate the energetic contribution of the solvent in the receptor-ligand equilibrium and the role of hydrophobicity and flexibility. The student must know the requirements of a drug to have good absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion properties. In short, the student must have the capacity, on an autonomous basis, to make consistent and relevant proposals of ligands with good affinity for the target, with favorable pharmacokinetic properties, and with viability for commercial development.