ECTS credits ECTS credits: 6
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Hours of tutorials: 2.5 Expository Class: 30 Interactive Classroom: 24 Total: 56.5
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary Degree Subject RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Physical Chemistry
Areas: Physical Chemistry
Center Faculty of Pharmacy
Call: Second Semester
Teaching: With teaching
Enrolment: Enrollable | 1st year (Yes)
To provide with a theoretical foundation to the knowledge of chemistry to the students, more wide and rigorous than the proceeding one of the general chemistry.
To show the form in which this foundation allows to approach problems of certain level of complexity belonging to the area of the chemistry, the biology, the medicine and the pharmacology.
To acquaint the students with experimental procedures directly related to the discipline.
Block One: material balance in one-component systems:
Lesson 1.
General condition of phase equilibrium. Intensive independent variables: The phase rule. Phase equilibrium in systems of a component: phase diagrams. Equations of Clapeyron and Clausius-Clapeyron.
Block Two: phase equilibrium in multi-componente systems:
IIa) Solutions and immiscible liquids.
Lesson 2. Liquid mixtures of volatile, miscible components in all the proportions, in equilibrium with his vapor. Ideal solutions: Raoult's Law; pressure - composition and temperature - composition diagrams. Nonideal solutions: Henry's Law (dissolution of a gas in a liquid); pressure - composition and temperature - composition diagrams. Distillation of immiscible liquids in equilibrium with his vapor: steam distillation. Molecular interpretation of the behavior of the solutions. Thermodynamic of solutions: concept of thermodynamic activity from the chemical potential.
Lesson 3. Solutions of involatil solute: colligative properties. Vapor-pressure lowering. Boiling-point elevation and freezing-point depression. Osmosis and osmotic pressure. The osmosis in Biology and in Pharmacy. Colligative properties in solutions of electrolytes. Applications of the colligative properties to the determination of molecular masses. Distribution of a solute between two immiscible liquids: partition coefficient. Determination of drug solubility.
IIb) Interfaces and scattered systems:
Lesson 4. Surface Phenomena.- Introduction to Surface Thermodynamics: interface and interfacial tensión. Wet: contac angle. Adsorption. Surfactants.- definition and classifications. Surfactant solutions: monolayers. Surfactant applications.
Lesson 5. Colloidal Systems.- Dispersed systems. Colloids: definition and classifications. Properties of colloids. Solutions of macromolecules. Association colloids: micelles. Colloidal Dispersions.
Block Three: Chemical and electrochemical balance.
Lesson 6. Chemical equilibrium. Thermodynamic condition of equilibrium. Chemical equilibrium in gaseous phase. Chemical equilibrium in solution. Heterogeneous chemical equilibrium. Factors that modify the condition of chemical equilibrium: influence of the pressure, temperature and the addition of reactant or inert components. The reaction quotient like criterion of spontaneity and equilibrium: the isotherm of reaction.
Lesson 7. Equilibrium in electrolyte solutions. Solubulity product. Mean ionic activity coefficient: Debye-Hückel equation. Ionic strength. Experimental results of the measures of the mean ionic activity coefficient. Influence of the common ion and neutral salts on the solubility of slightly soluble salts. Equilibrium dissociation of monoprotics weak acids and bases. Dissociation of amino acids and proteins: isoelectric point. Chemical equilibrium with charged species: electrochemical potential. Biological fluids as electrolytic solutions: ion transport across membranes.
"Química ´Física”. T. Engel y P. Reid. Ed. Addison-Wesley
"Fisicoquímica para Farmacia y Biología". P. Sanz y otros. Ediciones Científicas y Técnicas S.A., SALVAT.
"Fisicoquímica". I. N. Levine. Ed. McGraw-Hill.
"Fisicoquímica". P. W. Atkins. Ed. Addison-Wesley Iberoamericana.
"Fisicoquímica". D.W. Ball. Ed. Thomson.
Knowledge:
With 11. Know the physical-chemical characteristics of the substances used to manufacture medicines.
With 12. Know and understand the characteristics of reactions in solution, the different states of matter and the principles of thermodynamics and their application to pharmaceutical sciences.
With 25. Know the processes of release, absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs, and factors that condition absorption and disposition depending on their routes of administration.
With 31. Know how to safely use medications, taking into account their physical and chemical properties, including any risks associated with their use.
Skills or abilities:
H/D 06. Promote work and collaboration skills in multidisciplinary teams and those related to other health professionals
H/D 08. Carry out standard laboratory processes including the use of scientific synthesis and analysis equipment, including appropriate instrumentation.
H/D 10. Apply knowledge of Physics and Mathematics to pharmaceutical sciences.
Competencies:
Comp 01. Capacity for analysis and synthesis.
Comp 07. Problem solving.
Comp 10. Critical capacity and self-criticism.
Comp 11. Teamwork.
Comp 14. Ability to communicate with experts from other areas.
Comp 18. Ability to apply knowledge in practice.
Comp 25. Ability to work autonomously.
Will be used:
- Explanatory classes in large groups: face-to-face classes given by the teacher in which the fundamental theoretical contents of the subject are exposed. Basic problems of their application are raised and carried out.
There are also complementary activities that the student must carry out: study of additional contents of theory not included in explanatory classes, individual accomplishment of numerical problems and other individual activities or in group.
- Interactive classes in limited group: theoretical - practical face-to face class in which they propose questions and doubts are solved and applications of the theory, problems, exercises and so on. The student takes part actively in these classes of different ways: delivery of exercises to the professor (some of the proposed ones in bulletins of problems that the professor delivers to the students with the sufficient anticipation); resolution of exercises in the classroom, meetings of cooperative learning, etc. The assistance to these interactive classes in limited group will be obligatory (students may be absent without justification from up to 2 of the 15 scheduled interactive seminars, without losing their right to be counted in the continuous assessment).
- Face-to face, tutorships of blackboard in very limited group. The professor schedules the tutorships. They propose activities as the explanation of doubts on theory, problems, exercises, readings, or other proposed tasks.
- Practical classes of laboratory: there are included here the classes that take place in a laboratory of practices. In them the student acquires the own skills of the work in a laboratory and consolidates the knowledge acquired in the classes of theory. The student will must come to every session of practices and, after the accomplishment of the experiences and calculations necessary for the attainment of the aims of the same ones, will gather in the laboratory diary the development of the practice and the calculations and results that proceed, presenting these for his evaluation.
The overall grade for the course on the first attempt will be the sum of the grade obtained on the theory and problems exam, the grade corresponding to the continuous assessment, and the grade obtained on the laboratory exercises. If the student has not completed and passed the laboratory exercises, they will not be able to pass the course.
The theory exam will consist of several different applied questions, each with several sections. The problem-based exam will consist of two problems, also with separate sections. The maximum grade that can be achieved on the theory and problems exam will be 8 points, with 5.5 points corresponding to the theory and the remaining 2.5 points to the problems. A grade equal to or higher than 2 for theory and a grade equal to or higher than 1 for problems is an essential requirement for passing the course. The exams will be held in person.
The maximum grade for continuous assessment is 1.5 points and will be determined based on: the student's active participation in interactive classes, completion of proposed activities, attendance at tutorials, grades on written tests that may be given on specific sections, etc. Attendance at interactive classes is essential for students to be eligible for the continuous assessment qualification.
Repeating students who wish to do so may maintain their continuous assessment grade from the previous year without attending interactive classes. It is essential that they have signed a document certifying this commitment with the professor responsible for the subject at the beginning of the semester.
At the end of the practical, an exam will be given, with a maximum grade of 0.5 points. The student must also submit their practical notebook, which will be reviewed by the instructor (practices completed without the instructor's approval will not be considered passed). The maximum of 0.5 points from the exam will only be counted in the overall grade for the year in which it was taken. In subsequent years, these 0.5 points will be included in the percentage assigned to continuous assessment or will be incorporated into the exam grade if the student is exempt from attending lectures.
The overall grade at the first opportunity during the course, for students who have been granted exemption from lectures, will be the sum of the grade obtained on the theory and problems exam plus the corresponding grade obtained in the laboratory practicals. If the student has not completed and passed the laboratory practicals, they will not be able to pass the course. The maximum grade that can be achieved on the theory and problems exam will be 9.5 points, with 6.5 points corresponding to the theory and problems exam and the remaining 3 points to the problems exam. A grade of 2.4 or higher in theory and 1.2 or higher in problem sets will be an essential requirement for passing the course. The exams will be the same as those for students who have not been exempted from theory classes and will be held in person.
For the second exam of the academic year, only the theory and problems exam will be administered, maintaining the grade for the practical exams and the continuous assessment obtained during the course (if applicable). The maximum grades for these two parts of the exam and the minimum required for each of them will be the same as those for the first exam. The requirements of having completed and passed the practical exams, as well as having attended the mandatory interactive classes during the course, will also be maintained to qualify for the continuous assessment (if applicable).
The skills acquired in the course will be assessed through the following channels:
Exam: Con 11, Con 12 y Con 25; H/D 10; Comp 1 y Comp 10.
Interactive classes:Con 11, Con 12, Con 25 y Con 31; H/D 6 y H/D 10; Comp 01, Comp 07, Comp 10, Comp 11, Comp 14, Comp 18 y Comp 25.
Laboratory practices: Con 11, Con 12 y Con 31; H/D6, H/D 8 y H/D 10; Comp 01, Comp 10, Comp 11, Comp 18 y Comp 25.
WORK IN PERSON IN THE CLASSROOM (60 HOURS)
- Expositive lessons: 30 hours
- Interactive lessons of blackboard: 15 hours
- Interactive lessons of laboratory works: 9 hours
- Tutorships (very reduced group): 2.5 hours
- Exámen of theory and problems and its review: 3.5 hours
PERSONAL WORK OF THE STUDENT (90 HOURS)
- Expositive lessons (individual freelance study or in a group): 48 hours
- Interactive lessons of blackboard (resolution of financial years, or other works): 24 hours
- Interactive lessons of laboratory works (previous and analysis preparation later of the
obtained results): 6.5 hours
- Tutorships (doubts orientation and resolution): 2.5 hours
- Preparation of examinations: 9 hours
Revision and putting in the day of mathematics (infinitesimal calculation and analytical geometry), physics (mechanics, electricity, systems of units) and general chemistry.
Regular dedication to the study of the subject (short periods daily newspapers or every two days, better than weekly).
To avoid to introduce in a chapter without reaching a certain degree of understanding of the previous one.
To dedicate a special effort to the comprehension of the meaning or nature of some theoretical strategic contents, as well as to the general methods of resolution of the problems.
The virtual platform of the USC will be in use as support and complement of the theoretical - practical teaching and as an important element of communication with the student.
Juan Crugeiras Martinez
- Department
- Physical Chemistry
- Area
- Physical Chemistry
- Phone
- 881814430
- juan.crugeiras [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Maria Del Carmen Rios Rodriguez
- Department
- Physical Chemistry
- Area
- Physical Chemistry
- Phone
- 881814404
- carmen.rios [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Carlos Vazquez Vazquez
- Department
- Physical Chemistry
- Area
- Physical Chemistry
- Phone
- 881813011
- carlos.vazquez.vazquez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Matilde Casas Parada
Coordinador/a- Department
- Physical Chemistry
- Area
- Physical Chemistry
- Phone
- 881815255
- matilde.casas [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Maria Carmen Bujan Nuñez
- Department
- Physical Chemistry
- Area
- Physical Chemistry
- Phone
- 881814228
- mariadelcarmen.bujan [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Manuel Souto Salom
- Department
- Physical Chemistry
- Area
- Physical Chemistry
- manuel.souto.salom [at] usc.es
- Category
- Investigador/a Distinguido/a
Tiago Filipe Mendes Ferreira
- Department
- Physical Chemistry
- Area
- Physical Chemistry
- tiago.mendes.ferreira [at] usc.es
- Category
- Researcher: Ramón y Cajal
| Tuesday | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00-10:00 | Grupo /CLE_C | Galician | 5035 Edaphology Classroom. Faculty of Pharmacy |
| 12:00-13:00 | Grupo /CLE_D | Spanish | 5035 Plant Physiology Classroom |
| 15:00-16:00 | Grupo /CLE_B | Galician | 5035 Edaphology Classroom. Faculty of Pharmacy |
| 18:00-19:00 | Grupo /CLE_A | Galician | 5035 Plant Physiology Classroom |
| Wednesday | |||
| 09:00-10:00 | Grupo /CLE_C | Galician | 5035 Edaphology Classroom. Faculty of Pharmacy |
| 12:00-13:00 | Grupo /CLE_D | Spanish | 5035 Plant Physiology Classroom |
| 15:00-16:00 | Grupo /CLE_B | Galician | 5035 Edaphology Classroom. Faculty of Pharmacy |
| 18:00-19:00 | Grupo /CLE_A | Galician | 5035 Plant Physiology Classroom |
| Thursday | |||
| 09:00-10:00 | Grupo /CLE_C | Galician | 5035 Edaphology Classroom. Faculty of Pharmacy |
| 12:00-13:00 | Grupo /CLE_D | Spanish | 5035 Plant Physiology Classroom |
| 15:00-16:00 | Grupo /CLE_B | Galician | 5035 Edaphology Classroom. Faculty of Pharmacy |
| 18:00-19:00 | Grupo /CLE_A | Galician | 5035 Plant Physiology Classroom |
| Friday | |||
| 09:00-10:00 | Grupo /CLE_C | Galician | 5035 Edaphology Classroom. Faculty of Pharmacy |
| 12:00-13:00 | Grupo /CLE_D | Spanish | 5035 Plant Physiology Classroom |
| 15:00-16:00 | Grupo /CLE_B | Galician | 5035 Edaphology Classroom. Faculty of Pharmacy |
| 18:00-19:00 | Grupo /CLE_A | Galician | 5035 Plant Physiology Classroom |