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Syllabus 2020-21 - 10313013 - Natural Products Chemistry (Química de los productos naturales)

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  • Level 1: Tutorial support sessions, materials and exams in this language
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DEGREE: Grado en Químicas
FACULTY: FACULTY OF EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2020-21
COURSE: Natural Products Chemistry
SYLLABUS
1. COURSE BASIC INFORMATION
NAME: Natural Products Chemistry
CODE: 10313013 ACADEMIC YEAR: 2020-21
LANGUAGE: English LEVEL: 1
ECTS CREDITS: 6.0 YEAR: 4 SEMESTER: SC
2. LECTURER BASIC INFORMATION
NAME: SALIDO RUIZ, SOFÍA
DEPARTMENT: U128 - QUÍMICA INORGÁNICA Y ORGÁNICA
FIELD OF STUDY: 765 - QUÍMICA ORGÁNICA
OFFICE NO.: B3 - 465 E-MAIL: ssalido@ujaen.es P: 953-212746
WEBSITE: -
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2319-7873
LANGUAGE: English LEVEL: 1
3. CONTENT DESCRIPTION

1.INTRODUCTION. Chemistry of the natural products. Primary and secondary metabolites. Biosynthetic pathways and classification. 2.  SOURCES OF NATURAL PRODUCTS. Plant and animal kingdom. Marine natural products. Microorganisms. Semiochemicals. 3.  ISOLATION, PURIFICATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF NATURAL PRODUCTS. Essential oils. Extracts. Chromatographic separation and purification. Biological activities screening. Structural elucidation. 4.  SEMISYNTHESIS OF CHIRAL COMPOUNDS FROM NATURAL PRODUCTS Stereoselective reactions. Enzyme transformations. 5. APPLICATION OF NATURAL PRODUCTS ON FOODS AND FRAGRANCES. Phenolic compounds with antioxidant properties: flavonoids, lignans and tannins. Terpenoids: flavours and fragrances. 6.  APPLICATION OF NATURAL PRODUCTS ON MEDICINE. Medicinal plants. Steroids and alkaloids. 7. CARBOHYDRATES. Structure, configuration and conformation of monosaccharides. Reactions of monosaccharides. Structural determination of oligosaccharides. 8. LIPIDS. Fatty acids. Derivatives of fatty acids. Structurally and functionally related compounds with fatty acids. Applications.

Activities of laboratory classes.

Preparation and chromatographic analysis of essential oils and extracts.

Chemical reactions on secondary metabolites.

4. COURSE DESCRIPTION AND TEACHING METHODOLOGY

Students have (i) to attend theory lectures; (ii) to attend laboratory classes, perform the experiments planned by the Lecturer, and prepare a written report on the work developed in the lab; (iii) to solve the works, cases or exercises proposed by the teacher; (iv) to pass a final test on concepts learnt in the course.

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

Ordinary date

 Students have (i) to attend theory lectures (10%); (ii) to attend laboratory classes, perform the experiments planned by the Lecturer, and prepare a written report on the work developed in the lab (20%); (iii) to solve the works, cases or exercises proposed by the teacher (20%); (iv) to pass a final test on concepts learnt in the course (50%).

Extraordinary date

The student could choose between two options:

a) The same described on the ordinary date.

b) Final test on concepts and activities learnt in the course: 100%.

 

6. BOOKLIST
MAIN BOOKLIST:
  • Medicinal natural products: a biosynthetic approach. Edition: 2nd ed. Author: Dewick, Paul M.. Publisher: Chichester: John Wiley & Sons, cop. 2002  (Library)
ADDITIONAL BOOKLIST:
  • Molecules that changed the world: a brief history of the art and science of synthesis and its impac. Edition: -. Author: Nicolaou, K.C.. Publisher: Weinheim : Wiley-VCH Gmbh&Co. KGaA , cop. 2008.
    • Notes: Tema 1
     (Library)
  • Bioactive marine natural products. Edition: -. Author: Bhakuni, D. S.. Publisher: New York: Springer ; New Delhi: Anamaya, 2005.
    • Notes: Tema 2
     (Library)
  • The chemistry of fragrances. Edition: -. Author: -. Publisher: Cambridge: The Royal Society of Chemistry, 2006.
    • Notes: Tema 3 y 5
     (Library)
  • Lipid analysis: isolation, separation, identification and structural analysis of lipids. Edition: 3rd ed. Author: Christie, William W.. Publisher: Bridgwater: The Oily Press, cop. 2003.
    • Notes: Tema 3
     (Library)
  • Laboratory handbook for fractionation of natural extracts. Edition: London: Chapman & Hall, 1998. Author: Houghton, Peter J.. Publisher: -.
    • Notes: Tema 3
     (Library)
  • Natural products: their chemistry and biological significance. Edition: -. Author: -. Publisher: Essex: Longman, 1998.
    • Notes: Tema 4
     (Library)
7. VIRTUAL / CLASSROOM TEACHING SCENARIO

METHODOLOGY AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES

A1 Classes in large group (34 h), telematic

A2 Classes in small groups (24 h), face-to-face. The degree of attendance of the different activities will be defined by the center depending on the social and health conditions and capacity of the teaching spaces.

A3 Group tutoring in large group (2 h), telematic

EVALUATION SYSTEM

The same evaluation system will be maintained and it will be face-to-face for all evaluable aspects, to the extent that social and health conditions allow.

RESOURCES AND FACILITIES

The usual resources of the virtual teaching will be introduced. On the part of the students, communication infrastructure through the Internet will be necessary (computer, camera, microphone and Internet access; alternatively, a smartphone could be used).

 

8. VIRTUAL TEACHING SCENARIO

METHODOLOGY AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES

A1 Classes in large group (34 h), telematic

A2 Classes in small groups (24 h), telematic

A3 Group tutoring in large group (2 h), telematic

EVALUATION SYSTEM

The same evaluation system will be maintained and for telematic actions.

RESOURCES AND FACILITIES

The usual resources of the virtual teaching will be introduced. On the part of the students, communication infrastructure through the Internet will be necessary (computer, camera, microphone and Internet access; alternatively, a smartphone could be used).

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