Chemistry and Biochemistry I

Physical-chemistry subjects from 10º and 11º years of the secondary

The teaching methodologies used are intended to provide an effective transfer of knowledge in an environment of dialogue with students that consolidates the process of teaching-learning. The course is
taught in lectures and in laboratory classes. In the lectures are taught the theoretical foundations required for the development of the contents and the acquisition of the skills. The participation of the students will be encouraged in the adaptation of concepts to specific situations. Theoretical-practical exercises can be presented and discussed in the classroom. Practice component involves the lab
execution of protocols and reports of the laboratory work.

– Know the properties of the solutions – Understand the laws of the Chemical Equilibrium considering the different types: acid-base, oxidation-reduction, poorly soluble salts, and complexation – Know the nomenclature and the structure of the main classes of organic compounds – Understand the physical and chemical properties of the organic compounds.

Interaction forces between molecules and sites of action. Properties of the solutions. Chemical Equilibrium: acid-base, oxidation-reduction, poorly soluble salts, and complexation. Structure, nomenclature and physical and chemical properties of the organic compounds. Structure and properties of the main classes of natural compounds. 

Evaluation
Theoretical rating -75%
• 1st Test (50%)
• 2nd Test (50%)
Practical evaluation -25%
• 2 Reports (40%)
• Class questions (60%)
Continuous practical assessment implies compulsory attendance of practical classes, which corresponds to the student attending at least 75% of the total number of practical classes taught.
Approval conditions
The student is approved by continuous assessment, if simultaneously:
• not exceed the maximum number of absences from practical classes
• obtain a final mark in the CU > to 9.5 values

Calculation of CU final mark:
MFinal = 0.25MPractice + 0.75MTheoretical
Students who do not pass the UC by continuous assessment have access to 2 periods of Examination:
• Standard Exam
• Examination of Appeal (requires registration at the secretariat)
The final grade of the UC obtained in any of the exam periods is obtained through the weighted average indicated above with the practical grade of the Continuous Assessment, with the exception of Students whose attendance to practical classes does not make up 75% of the total number of practical classes taught.
The practical classification of students who do not meet the compulsory minimum attendance to practical classes can be obtained by means of a practical exam to be carried out in the last week of classes.

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