ECTS credits ECTS credits: 3
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Hours of tutorials: 2 Expository Class: 12 Interactive Classroom: 7 Total: 21
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary subject Master’s Degree RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Inorganic Chemistry
Areas: Inorganic Chemistry
Center Faculty of Chemistry
Call: First Semester
Teaching: With teaching
Enrolment: Enrollable | 1st year (Yes)
- To be able to describe the main systems of storage, transport and elimination of metals in different biological systems.
- To be able to describe the role of metal ions in some processes involving functions at the cellular level (sodium/potassium pump, photosynthesis).
- To be able to describe relevant chemical processes (oxidation, hydrolysis and transfer) mediated by metalloenzymes, identify the role of the metal in the process and the factors that modulate it.
TOPIC 1. Metal ions involved in biological functions.
TOPIC 2. Transport and storage of metal ions in biological systems. Mechanisms of biological defense and detoxification.
TOPIC 3. Metalloenzymes and model compounds: Biotransformations catalyzed by metal ions. Hydrolysis, group transfer and redox reactions.
TOPIC 4. Metals in Medicine.
Basic (reference manuals).
- J.S. Casas, V. Moreno, A. Sánchez, J.L. Sánchez, J. Sordo. Química Bioinorgánica. Síntesis, S.A., Madrid, 2002.
- M. Vallet-Regí, J. Faus, E. García-España, J. Moratal. Introducción a la Química Bioinorgánica. Síntesis S.A., Madrid, 2003.
- D. Rehder. Bioinorganic Chemistry, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2014.
Complementary
- E. Ochiai, Bioinorganic Chemistry, A Survey. Elsevier, 2008.
1. BASIC AND GENERAL COMPETENCES
CG2.- Identify information from the scientific literature using the appropriate channels and integrate such information to propose and contextualize a research topic.
CG5.- Use scientific terminology in English to argue experimental results in the context of the chemistry profession.
CG6.- Correctly apply new technologies to capture and organize information to solve problems in the professional activity.
CB7.- That students know how to apply the acquired knowledge and problem solving skills in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their area of study.
CB9.- That students know how to communicate their conclusions and the ultimate knowledge and reasons that support them to specialized and non-specialized audiences in a clear and unambiguous way.
CB10.- That students possess the learning skills that will allow them to continue studying in a way that will be largely self-directed or autonomous.
2. TRANSVERSAL COMPETENCES
CT1.- To elaborate, write and publicly defend scientific and technical reports.
CT3.- To work with autonomy and efficiency in the daily practice of research or professional activity.
CT4.- Appreciate the value of quality and continuous improvement, acting with rigor, responsibility and professional ethics.
3. SPECIFIC COMPETENCES
CE1.- Define concepts, principles, theories and specialized facts of the different areas of chemistry.
CE2.- Propose alternatives for the resolution of complex chemical problems of the different chemical specialties.
CE3.- To apply materials and biomolecules in innovative fields of industry and chemical engineering.
MD1. Theoretical face-to-face classes. Lectures (use of blackboard, computer, projector), complemented with virtual teaching tools.
MD3. Seminars carried out with the Master's own teaching staff, or with invited professionals from the company, the administration or other universities. Interactive sessions related to the different subjects with debates and exchange of opinions with students.
MD5. Individual or small group tutorials.
MD6. Individual or group work on scientific topics related to the different subjects of the Master's program.
MD7. Oral presentation of papers, reports, etc., including discussion with professors and students.
MD8. Use of specialized computer programs and Internet. On-line teaching support (Virtual Classroom).
MD10. Personal study based on different sources of information.
MD11. Performance of the different tests to verify the attainment of both theoretical and practical knowledge and the acquisition of skills and attitudes.
- The expository and interactive teaching will be mainly face-to-face, although in exceptional and justified cases, telematic teaching may be combined with face-to-face teaching up to a maximum of 10% of the hours of the subject, and in the case of practical teaching carried out with telematic means, up to 25% may be combined with face-to-face teaching.
- Tutorials may be partially carried out in streaming.
- The teaching (expository and interactive) and tutorials of a telematic nature may be carried out through the MS Teams platform, the virtual classroom of the subject and/or streaming.
First or second chance final exam (60%; CG2, CG5, CB7, CB9, CB10, CE1, CE3)
Problem solving and case studies (10%; CB7, CE2, CE3, CT1)
Oral presentation (papers, reports, problems and case studies) (10%; CG5, CE2, CT1, CT3)
Attendance and participation (10%; CB10, CT1, CT3)
Continuous evaluation of the student by means of questions and oral questions during the course (10%; CB7, CB10, CT1, CT4).
For cases of fraudulent performance of exercises and tests, the "Normativa de avaliación do rendemento académico dos estudantes e de revisión de cualificacións" will be applied.
In the event that it is necessary to take telematic final exams (first and second chance), these will be carried out synchronously through the MS Teams platform and/or the Virtual Classroom of the course.
Attendance and active participation in the expository and interactive classes, whether face-to-face or telematic, is mandatory and will be assessed in the continuous evaluation of the subject.
- The evaluation of this subject will be done through continuous evaluation and the completion of a final exam (first or second chance), being conditioned the access to the final exams to the participation in at least 80% of the face-to-face teaching activities of compulsory attendance (seminars and tutorials).
- The continuous evaluation (N1) will have a weight of 40% in the grade of the course. Seminars and tutorials may include exercises and work done in person, exercises delivered to the teacher or public presentations of previously selected topics.
- Regarding the continuous evaluation of the subject, the procedure for the delivery of the different proposed tasks (exercises delivered to the teacher) will be preferably face-to-face, although they may be delivered virtually if the teacher responsible for the subject so requires. The public exposition of previously selected topics, works and exercises will be face-to-face.
- The final exams of first and second opportunity (N2) will deal with the totality of the contents of the course and will have a weight of 60% in the grade of the course.
- The first and second chance final exams will be of classroom type.
- The student's grade will be obtained as a result of applying the following formula:
Final mark = (0.4 x N1 + 0.6 x N2)
being N1 the numerical grade corresponding to the continuous evaluation (scale 0-10) and N2 the numerical grade of the first or second opportunity final exam (scale 0-10).
- The course will be passed if the final grade is equal to or higher than 5.0 points out of 10.0.
CLASSROOM WORK
a) Lectures in large groups. HOURS: 12
b) Interactive classes in small groups (Seminars). HOURS: 7
c) Tutorials. HOURS: 2
TOTAL HOURS OF CLASSROOM OR LABORATORY WORK: 21 HOURS
PERSONAL WORK OF THE STUDENT
a) Preparation of tests and directed work. HOURS: 18
b) Personal study of the student. HOURS: 36
TOTAL HOURS PERSONAL WORK OF THE STUDENT: 54 HOURS
TOTAL HOURS: 75 HOURS
- It is very important to attend the lectures.
- It is advisable to read specific bibliography for each of the topics that will help to a better understanding of the key concepts.
This course will be taught in Spanish.
Miguel Vazquez Lopez
Coordinador/a- Department
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Area
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Phone
- 881815736
- miguel.vazquez.lopez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
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| 16:00-17:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Spanish | Inorganic Chemistry Classroom (1st floor) |
| Wednesday | |||
| 16:00-18:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Spanish | Inorganic Chemistry Classroom (1st floor) |
| Friday | |||
| 16:00-18:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Spanish | General Chemistry Classroom (2nd floor) |
| 01.21.2025 16:00-20:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Inorganic Chemistry Classroom (1st floor) |