Chemical Fundaments I
Keywords |
Classification |
Keyword |
OFICIAL |
Physical Sciences (Chemistry) |
Instance: 2012/2013 - 1S
Cycles of Study/Courses
Acronym |
No. of Students |
Study Plan |
Curricular Years |
Credits UCN |
Credits ECTS |
Contact hours |
Total Time |
MIEQ |
85 |
Syllabus |
1 |
- |
6 |
70 |
162 |
Teaching language
Suitable for English-speaking students
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
Mandatory literature
Brown, LeMay, Bursten, Murphy; Chemistry: The Central Science Plus MasteringChemistry -- Access Card Package, 12/E, Pearson Education International, 2012. ISBN: ISBN-10: 0321741056, ISBN-13: 9780321741059
Complementary Bibliography
José A. Martinho Simões, Miguel A. R. Botas Castanho, Isabel M. S. Lampreia, Fernando J. V. Santos, Carlos A. Nieto de Castro, M. de Fátima Norberto, M. Teresa Pamplona, Lurdes Mira, M. Margarida Meireles; Guia de Laboratório de Química e Bioquímica, 2ed Revista e Aumentada, LIDEL, 2008. ISBN: 978-9-72-757-487-2
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)