Competencies and objectives

 

Course context for academic year 2017-18

With this subject, the student is expected to apply the knowledge acquired in previous subjects, as well as new concepts related to quality in the analytical laboratory, to the resolution of real analytical problems and to the generation of quality analytical results. The theoretical concepts introduced in this subject about quality in the analytical laboratory, use of reference materials and uncertainty budget of experimental results, among others, will be implemented through the participation of students in an interlaboratory comparison exercise for students of analytical chemistry. In this exercise, students will be faced with the resolution of a particular analytical problem, which must be addressed following the steps of a Chemical Measurement Process (CMP). To do this, the student must demonstrate his/her ability to select the most appropriate analytical method for the proposed problem, to develop the selected method (sample preparation, measurement step, treatment and evaluation of obtained data), to interpret the obtained results and to make a detailed report on working activities. In this subject, the student is also intended to be able to study and to plan the activities to be done, both individually and in a group, using the specific bibliography available and theoretical concepts acquired in this subject and others previous.

 

 

Course content (verified by ANECA in official undergraduate and Master’s degrees)

Generic Degree Course Competences

  • CG1 : Develop the capacity for analysis, synthesis and critical reasoning.
  • CG2 : Show the capacity for effective and efficient management/direction: entrepreneurial spirit, initiative, creativity, organisation, planning, control, decision making and negotiation.
  • CG3 : Solve problems effectively.
  • CG4 : Show capacity for team work.
  • CG5 : Commitment to ethics, the values of equality and social responsibility as a citizen and professional.
  • CG6 : Self-learning.
  • CG8 : Acquire a permanent concern for quality and the environment and risk prevention in the workplace.

 

Specific Competences:>>Theoretical

  • CE1 : Acquire basic knowledge of chemistry, nomenclature, agreements and units.
  • CE16 : Apply the methodology to chemical processes, including quality management.
  • CE17 : Understand mathematical and statistical methods to validate models from experimental data and optimise chemical processes.
  • CE5 : Apply the principles and procedures used in chemical analysis to determine, identify and characterise chemical compounds.

 

Specific Competences:>>Ability

  • CE24 : Show knowledge and understanding of the essential facts, concepts, principles and theories associated with the different areas of Chemistry
  • CE25 : Solve qualitative and quantitative problems using previously developed models
  • CE26 : Recognise and analyse new problems and plan strategies to solve them
  • CE27 : Interpret, evaluate and synthesise Chemical data and information.
  • CE28 : Recognise and implement good scientific measurement and experimentation practices.
  • CE29 : Process and compute data associated with chemical information.
  • CE30 : Handle chemical reagents, instruments and devices safely.
  • CE31 : Carry out standard laboratory procedures for analytical and synthetic tasks related to organic and inorganic systems.
  • CE32 : Use standard chemical instruments for identification, quantification, separation and structural determination.
  • CE33 : Monitor by observing and measuring chemical properties, events or changes, gathering the appropriate information.
  • CE34 : Plan, design and execute practical research tasks, evaluating the results.
  • CE35 : Interpret data obtained from laboratory observation and measurement.
  • CE36 : Prepare, present and defend scientific reports both in writing and orally in front of an audience.
  • CE37 : Evaluate the risks involved in using chemical substances and laboratory procedures, as well as managing any waste generated correctly.
  • CE38 : Use inductive and deductive methods correctly in the field of Chemistry.
  • CE39 : Recognise and evaluate chemical processes in daily life.

 

Generic UA Competences

  • CGUA1 : Understand English as a foreign language in the field of science.
  • CGUA2 : Express oneself correctly, both orally and in writing, in either of the official languages of the Region of Valencia.
  • CGUA3 : Possess computer skills relevant to the field of study.
  • CGUA4 : Acquire or possess basic Information and Communications Technology skills and correctly manage the information gathered.

 

 

 

Learning outcomes (Training objectives)

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Specific objectives stated by the academic staff for academic year 2017-18

Expand the student's knowledge about important concepts in metrology in chemistry, such as traceability of the analytical results, uncertainty of the experimental results and validation of analytical methods. Sensitize the students about the relevance of quality in the analytical laboratories.

 

 

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General

Code: 26038
Lecturer responsible:
HIDALGO NUÑEZ, MARIA MONTSERRAT
Credits ECTS: 6,00
Theoretical credits: 0,48
Practical credits: 1,92
Distance-base hours: 3,60

Departments involved

  • Dept: CHEMICAL ANALYSIS, NUTRITION AND FOOD SCIENCE
    Area: ANALYTIC CHEMISTRY
    Theoretical credits: 0,48
    Practical credits: 1,92
    This Dept. is responsible for the course.
    This Dept. is responsible for the final mark record.

Study programmes where this course is taught