Chemical Fundaments I

Code:

EQ0061

Acronym:

FQ I

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Physical Sciences (Chemistry)

Instance: 2009/2010 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Chemical Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Chemical Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEQ	117	Syllabus	1	-	6	70	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

This course deals with the fundamental principles of chemistry and shows its importance in our everyday life. It is important not only for ordinary tasks, but also for big factories. In a first stage, it will be given a macroscopic overview on the chemical phenomena. It will be followed by references to electronic structure and chemical connection. Subsequently, concepts related with intermolecular interactions and the way they influence the level organized matter will be presented.
Students will be aware of the importance of bibliography, functional research and how to quote adequately.
All concepts will be exemplified by real examples, as far as the different aspects of environmental impact of chemical processes, production and storage of energy (energies and fuel cells), emerging technologies (photovoltaic and solar), new materials (biomaterials) and nanotechnologies are concerned.

Program

1. Chemistry: Central Science
2. Basic Concepts
3. Calculation with formulas and Chemical Equations
4. Reactions in Solution
5. Thermochemistry
6. Electronic Structure of Atoms
7. Periodic Properties of Elements
8. Chemical Connection
9. Molecular Geometry and Chemical Connection
10. Gases
11. Intermolecular forces, liquids and solids
12. Properties of solutions

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical-practical classes will be based on numerical application and group assignments (3,5 hours a week). There will also be tutorial classes in groups, which will last 1 hour per week.
Themes of the course will be explained, whenever possible, by laboratory assignments, which will take place at the chemistry labs (4 or 5 sessions of 3 hours each).

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Eligibility for exams

Students will be admitted to exams if they attend to all of the exams and if they do all the assignments. However, they have to reach a minimum average grade of 10 out of 20 in all of these components of assessment. See general information of the course for detailed information about assessment.

Calculation formula of final grade

Students will be assessed as follows:
15%- weekly homework
15%- each of the three tests
20%- laboratory assignments
20%- final exam
Students can be assessed in a different way, if they have attended to the course in the previous year. See general information of the course for detailed information about assessment.
Students can only complete the course, if they achieve a minimum grade of 10 out of 20.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable (Article 10, Paragraph 2, 3 of General Evaluation Rules of FEUP)

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

An exam at the appropriate season of exams (Article t of General Evaluation Rules of FEUP)