Chemistry I

Code:

L.EQ004

Acronym:

QI

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Chemistry

Instance: 2024/2025 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Chemical Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L.EQ	69	Syllabus	1	-	6	60,5	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.

Learning outcomes and competences

Ability to deal with the abstract nature associated to chemistry.
Understanding and mastery of symbolic language associated with chemistry
Relate the properties of matter with the electronic configuration of atoms and the way they bind with each other.
Ability to recognize and identify materials by their chemical properties.
Ability to solve chemical, physical, and engineering problems qualitatively and quantitatively.
Acquire basic laboratory skills.
Assimilate the basic concepts of laboratory safety and hygiene.

Working method

B-learning

Program

1. Chemistry Toolbox
2. Atoms, Molecules and Ions.
3. Stoichiometry.
4. Thermochemistry.
5. Periodic Properties of Elements.
6. Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure.
7. Gases
8. Liquids and 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

Tom McNichol; AC/DC. ISBN: 978-0-7879-8267-6 (The story of Thomas Edison and the adoption of the first global standard. Science and humanity at its best and worst.)
Peter Atkins, Loretta Jones, leroy Laverman; Chemical principles. ISBN: 978-1-4641-2467-9 (A supplementary text with a more sophisticated approach to the themes of the course)
José A. Martinho Simões,...[et al.]; Guia do laboratório de química e bioquímica. ISBN: 978-9-72-757-487-2 (A query text with useful information on laboratory component)

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical classes based on the presentation of concepts and applications of chemistry.
Theoretical-practical classes for solving exercises and problems.
Practical laboratory classes for carrying out experiments

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Teste	75,00
Trabalho laboratorial	25,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de relatório/dissertação/tese	4,50
Estudo autónomo	97,00
Frequência das aulas	45,50
Trabalho laboratorial	15,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

These are course compliance conditions:
a) the delivery of all the tests foreseen with a non-null mark.
b) the execution of all laboratory experiences and the delivery and maintenance of the validation elements required in the corresponding grade protocol (eg, laboratory diary, report, and questionnaires, among others);
c) carrying out works or projects that may be requested in the context of theoretical and practical classes.
The inability to produce any of the elements indicated, nullifies course compliance. Absence of course compliance prevents approval.
In case the laboratory component is completed, the mark obtained, and the respective course compliance are valid for the year in which they were obtained and may be maintained for the following academic years, if there is no significant change in the content or in the mode of assessment.

A student completes attendance if, being regularly enrolled, he or she does not exceed the limit number of absences corresponding to 25% of classes in the typologies (theoretical, theoretical-practical, laboratory). In case of non-compliance, this will result in failure due to lack of attendance.

Calculation formula of final grade

Calculation of the final mark on the scale of 20 (twenty) values:
75% - CT (written component)
25% - CL (laboratory component)
Students with a grade equal to or greater than 10 will pass.

The written component (CT) consists of 4 tests, performed according to the academic calendar. The minimum mark for passing a test is 7 (out of 20) values. 

The laboratory component (CL) focuses on practical laboratory classes and the experiments carried out there, for 25% of the final classification, distributed by internal components as indicated by the tutor (e.g., course of the laboratory session, registration and analysis of results, report, and questionnaire). There is no minimum mark for compliance, but all experiments must be carried out and all the respective assessment elements delivered.

Examinations or Special Assignments

To be defined if applicable.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Carried out through a suitable test, based on a written examination at the appropriate season.
Student-workers may request an assessment scheme based on a practical exam and a final written exam. This situation must be requested at the beginning of the semester, even for students who have already passed the laboratory component. The practical exam will consist of a laboratory assessment lasting 3 hours, according to the model and timetable to be agreed with the professor. It will randomly focus on one or more of the experimental works in activity and will mandatorily imply experimental manipulation and preparation of a report on it, in addition to other means of evaluation that may be deemed necessary. The written exam will take place during the regular exam period, on the same date as the other students. The subject of the written exam covers in detail all the material included in the current program for the course, including written questions on the laboratory component.
Students with a grade equal to or greater than 10 will be approved.

 

Classification improvement

It is not possible to make-up the mark of the laboratory component.

Written component make-up: a written exam (all subject matter + security) must be carried out during the make-up period.

 

Observations