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Syllabus 2020-21 - 10313004 - Applied Physical Chemistry (Química física aplicada)

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DEGREE: Grado en Químicas
FACULTY: FACULTY OF EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2020-21
COURSE: Applied Physical Chemistry
SYLLABUS
1. COURSE BASIC INFORMATION
NAME: Applied Physical Chemistry
CODE: 10313004 ACADEMIC YEAR: 2020-21
LANGUAGE: English LEVEL: 2
ECTS CREDITS: 6.0 YEAR: 4 SEMESTER: PC
2. LECTURER BASIC INFORMATION
NAME: PARTAL UREÑA, FRANCISCO
DEPARTMENT: U127 - QUIMÍCA FÍSICA Y ANALÍTICA
FIELD OF STUDY: 755 - QUÍMICA FÍSICA
OFFICE NO.: B3 - 112 E-MAIL: fpartal@ujaen.es P: 953212555
WEBSITE: http://www4.ujaen.es/~fpartal/
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5554-1205
LANGUAGE: English LEVEL: 2
NAME: GRANADINO ROLDÁN, JOSÉ MANUEL
DEPARTMENT: U127 - QUIMÍCA FÍSICA Y ANALÍTICA
FIELD OF STUDY: 755 - QUÍMICA FÍSICA
OFFICE NO.: B3 - 123 E-MAIL: jmroldan@ujaen.es P: -
WEBSITE: -
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9527-1158
LANGUAGE: English LEVEL: 2
3. CONTENT DESCRIPTION

THEORY:

CHAPTER 1: MOLECULAR INTERACTIONS
Electric properties of molecules. Magnetic properties of molecules. Inter- and intra-molecular interactions.

CHAPTER 2: PHOTOCHEMISTRY
Excited States. Photophysics: fluorescence, fosforescence, intra- and inter-molecular energy transfer, chemioluminescence. Excimer and exciplex. Photochemistry in Nature: vision, photosynthesis, DNA damage by UV radiation.

CHAPTER 3: MACROMOLECULES (I): MAIN PRINCIPLES

Introduction: synthetic and biological polymers. Macromolecular structure: structure levels, random coils. Properties of macromolecules: mechanical properties, thermal properties, electrical properties. Determination of shape and size: mean molar masses, experimental techniques for the determination of molar masses and molar mass distribution.

CHAPTER 4: MACROMOLECULES (II): BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES

Structure of proteins. Structure of nucleic acids. Structure of polysaccharides. Structure of micelles and biological membranes. Computer-aided simulations: Molecular Mechanics calculations, Molecular Dynamics simulations, Monte Carlo simulations, Quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR).

CHAPTER 5: MOLECULAR RECOGNITION

Introduction. Theoretical models of binding: single-site, single-affinity binding; independent multiple-site, equal affinity binding; independent multiple-site, variable affinity binding; cooperative binding. Experimental analytical techniques.

 

ORIENTED ACTIVITIES:

Molecular properties from Computer-Assisted Molecular Modelling

LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS:

1) Applications of Magnetic Susceptitility measurement.

2) Helix-coil transition in polypeptides.

3) Dipolar moments in solution

4) Polymer characterisation from viscosity measurements

4. COURSE DESCRIPTION AND TEACHING METHODOLOGY

1) Lessons in the classroon. Theory contents and exercises related with them.

2) Seminars and tutorial where supporting activities will be developed.

3) Experimental sessions in the laboratory.

Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

5. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

1) The theoretical concepts of the subject will be assessed through a written exam, which will be 50% of the final grade. With this instrument the B10 and C14 skills are assessed.

2) Targeted activities will be assessed through work and exercises. They account for 20% of the final grade. With this instrument the B8, B10 and Q5 skills are evaluated.

3) The laboratory sessions will be compulsory to pass the subject. Its weight in the final grade is 30% and will be evaluated continuously by the teacher. With this instrument the P5 skill is assessed.

6. BOOKLIST
MAIN BOOKLIST:
  • Essentials of chemical biology: structure and dynamics of biological macromolecules . Edition: -. Author: Miller, Andrew, 1963-. Publisher: Chichester, England &#59; Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, c2008  (Library)
  • Photochemistry. Edition: 1st published, repr. (with corr.). Author: Wayne, Carol E.. Publisher: Oxford [etc.]: Oxford University Pres, 1999  (Library)
  • Physical chemistry of macromolecules: basic principles and issues. Edition: -. Author: Sun, S.F.. Publisher: New York [etc.]: John Wiley & Sons, cop. 1994  (Library)
  • Physical chemistry for the life sciences. Edition: 2nd ed. Author: Atkins, Peter William. Publisher: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2011  (Library)
  • Atkins' Physical Chemistry. Edition: 10th. Author: P. Atkins, J. de Paula. Publisher: Oxford University Press  (Library)
  • Computational Chemistry and Molecular Modeling [electronic resource] : Principles and Applications by K. I. Ramachandran, Gopakumar Deepa, Krishnan Namboori.. Edition: 1st ed. 2008.. Author: Ramachandran, K. I. author.. Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg  (Library)
  • Computational Chemistry [electronic resource] : Introduction to the Theory and Applications of Molecular and Quantum Mechanics by Errol G. Lewars.. Edition: 2nd ed.. Author: Lewars, Errol G. author.. Publisher: Springer Netherlands  (Library)
ADDITIONAL BOOKLIST:
  • Experimental physical chemistry. Edition: Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1985. Author: Matthews, G. Peter. Publisher: -  (Library)
  • Experiments in physical chemistry. Edition: 8th ed.. Author: Garland, Carl W.. Publisher: Boston : McGraw-Hill Higher Education, c2009  (Library)
7. VIRTUAL / CLASSROOM TEACHING SCENARIO

TEACHING METHODOLOGY AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES

Training Activities

Format (classroom / online)

Teaching methodology Description

 

32 Theory sessions on the contents of the program

General non-attendance. The degree of attendance may vary according to the guidelines of the Faculty od Experimental Sciences

32 sessions of participatory master classes, one hour each, conducted by videoconference

5 sessions of Academically Directed Activities

100% face-to-face. The degree of attendance may vary according to the guidelines of the Faculty of Experimental Sciences

5 sessions of two hours each, carried out in TIC classroom

 

4 laboratory sessions

 50% face-to-face, with student rotation. The degree of attendance may vary according to the guidelines of the Faculty.

The time slot of 4 hours will be subdivided into two, half of the group attending the first band and the other half to the second

Tutoring

On-site + online

Some tutoring sessions will be conducted in person and others online (synchronous and asynchronous)

 

 

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Ordinary call

Assessment test

 

Format (face-to-face / online synchronous or asynchronous)

Description

Percentage

Final exam

Face-to-face whenever capacity permits

Written exam on theoretical content and problem solving

50%

Oriented Activities Exam

Asynchronous Online

Several tests during the semester

20%

Laboratory Exam

Asynchronous Online

Delivery of laboratory notebook and attendance

30%

 

 

Extraordinary call

Assessment test

 

Format (face-to-face / online synchronous or asynchronous)

Description

Percentage

Final exam

Face-to-face whenever capacity permits

Written exam on theoretical content and problem solving

50%

The qualifications obtained in the ordinary call for the laboratory practices and oriented activities will be maintained.

 

MEANS

The resources to be used for non-contact activities will be those offered by the University of Jaén, such as the Learning Management System and the Google Suite applications.

Electronic bibliographic resources available to the University of Jaén Library have been included in the recommended bibliography.

8. VIRTUAL TEACHING SCENARIO

 

TEACHING METHODOLOGY AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES

Training Activities

Format (classroom / online)

Teaching methodology Description

 

32 Theory sessions on the contents of the program

Online

38 sessions of participatory master classes, one hour each, conducted by videoconference

5 sessions of Academically Directed Activities

Online

5 sessions of two hours each, conducted by videoconference

 

4 laboratory sessions

 Online

Replacement of the 4 practical sessions (lasting 4 hours each session) with online training activities that will simulate the completion of laboratory practices (videos, tutorials, etc.). They will be held at the same time scheduled for the face-to-face sessions.

Tutoring

Online

Tutoring sessions will be conducted by videoconference (synchronous and asynchronous)

 

 

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Ordinary call

Assessment test

 

Format (face-to-face / online synchronous or asynchronous)

Description

Percentage

Final exam

Online synchronous

Written exam on theoretical content and problem solving

50%

Laboratory Exam

Asynchronous Online

Delivery of laboratory notebook and attendance

30%

Oriented Activities Exam

Asynchronous Online

Several tests during the semester

20%

 

 

Extraordinary call

Assessment test

 

Format (face-to-face / online synchronous or asynchronous)

Description

Percentage

Final exam

Online synchronous

Written exam on theoretical content and problem solving

50%

The qualifications obtained in the ordinary call for the laboratory practices, and oriented activities will be maintained.

 

MEANS

The resources to be used will be those offered by the University of Jaén, such as the Learning Management System and the Google Suite applications.

Electronic bibliographic resources available to the University of Jaén Library have been included in the recommended bibliography.

DATA PROTECTION CLAUSE (on line exams)

Institution in charge of data processing: Universidad de Jaén, Campus Las Lagunillas, s/n, 23071 Jaén

Data Protection Delegate: dpo@ujaen.es

Purpose: In accordance with the Universities Law and other national and regional regulations in force, carrying out exams and assessment tests corresponding to the courses students are registered in. In order to avoid frauds while sitting the exam, the exam will be answered using a videoconference system, being able the academic staff of the University of Jaén to compare and contrast the image of the person who is answering the exam with the student's photographic files. Likewise, in order to provide the exam with evidential content for revisions or claims, in accordance with current regulation frameworks, the exam will be recorded and stored.

Legitimacy: compliance with legal obligations (Universities Law) and other national and regional regulations currently in force.

Addressees: service providers who are the owners of the platforms where the exams are carried out and with whom the University of Jaén has signed the corresponding data access contracts.

Storage periods: those established in current in force regulations. In the specific case of exam videoconference recordings, not before the examination records and transcripts are closed or the exam can still be reviewed or challenged.

Rights: you can exercise your right of access, amendment, cancellation, opposition, suppression, limitation and portability by sending a letter to the postal or electronic address indicated above. In the event that you consider that your rights have been violated, you may submit a complaint to the Andalusian Council for Transparency and Data Protection www.ctpdandalucia.es

CLASS RECORDING CLAUSE PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION

Person in charge: Universidad de Jaén, Paraje Las Lagunillas, s/n; Tel.953 212121; www.ujaen.es

Data protection delegate (DPO): TELEFÓNICA, S.A.U. ; Email: dpo@ujaen.es

Procedure aim: To manage proper recordings of teaching sessions with the aim of facilitating learning process under a multimodal and/or online teaching

Period for record storage: Images will be kept during legal term according to regulations in force

Legitimacy: Data will be managed according to legal regulations (Organic Law 6/2001, December 21, on Universities) and given consent provided by selecting corresponding box in legal admission documents

Data recipients (transfers or assignments): Any person allowed to get access to every teaching modality

Rights: You may exercise your rights of access, rectification, cancellation, portability, limitation of processing, deletion or, where appropriate, opposition. To exercise these rights, you must submit a written request to the Information, Registration and Electronic Administration Service of the University of Jaen at the address above, or by e-mail to the address above. You must specify which of these rights you are requesting to be satisfied and, at the same time, you must attach a photocopy of your ID card or equivalent identification document. In case you act through a representative, legal or voluntary, you must also provide a document that proves this representation and identification. Likewise, if you consider that your right to personal data protection has been violated, you may file a complaint with the Andalusian Data Protection and Transparency Council www.ctpdandalucia.es