Elements of Chemistry

Code	12497
Year	1
Semester	S1
ECTS Credits	6
Workload	PL(15H)/TP(45H)
Scientific area	Biochemistry
Entry requirements	no
Learning outcomes	At the end of the course students should have basic knowledge of Chemistry and Organic Chemistry to develop interest in the study of Chemistry in their interrelations with the course they attend, and understand the application of concepts acquired in the UC in contexts related to Optometry and Vision Sciences. In addition to the acquisition
Syllabus	1. Periodic table Matter and Atomic Theory Periodic Properties Quantum Theory and the Electronic Structure of Atoms Electronic Transitions - Light Emission - Color 2. Chemical Bonding Lewis Structures Molecular Geometry (TRPECV) 3. Gaseous state Gas Pressure Gas Laws Chemical Reactions in a Gaseous State - Stoichiometry 4. Coordination Compounds Properties of Transition Metals Coordination Compounds Crystal Field Theory Energetic splitting of d orbitals Electronic Transitions - Light Absorption - Color 5. Chemical equilibrium in aqueous media The Equilibrium Constant Le Chatelier's Principle 6. Introduction to Organic Chemistry Theory of the origin of life on Earth Chemical bonding Polar and non-polar molecules Representation of molecular formulas Intermolecular attractive forces Nomenclature of organic compounds 7. Stereochemistry Isomers Conformers Conformational analysis Syn, anti and gauche bonds Torsional shapes Van der Waals forces
Main Bibliography	Atkins, P. W., Paula, J., & Keeler, J. (2018). Physical Chemistry (11ª ed.). Oxford University Press. Atkins, P., Jones, L., & Laverman, L. (2018). Princípios de Química: Questionando a Vida Moderna e o Meio Ambiente (7ª ed.). Porto Alegre: Bookman. Chang, R., & Goldsby, K. A. (2013). Química (11ª ed.). Lisboa: McGraw-Hill. (Revisão técnica por M. J. Ferreira Rebelo; Tradução por M. Pinho-Produtos Digitais Unip). Lopes, E. C. de Q. (2020). História da química: As origens. Lisboa: Lisbon International Press. Bishop, M. L., Fody, E. P., & Schoeff, L. E. (2018). Clinical Chemistry: Principles, Techniques, and Correlations (8th ed., International ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer. Solomons, T. W. G., Fryhle, C. B., & Snyder, S. A. (2018). Química Orgânica (12ª ed.). Rio de Janeiro: LTC - Livros Técnicos e Científicos Editora. Campos, L. S., & Mourato, M. (2003). Nomenclatura de Compostos Orgânicos (2ª ed.). Lisboa: Escolar Editora.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria	Course Unit Assessment The final grade for the semester (CEA - Classificação na Época de Ensino Aprendizagem) is calculated as follows: The final grade is a weighted average of two modules: 67% Module I + 33% Module II. Module I Assessment: 80% Theoretical Component + 20% Laboratory Component Theoretical Component Assessment: 1st Mid-term Exam (written test) Laboratory Component Assessment: Prior preparation (20%) Laboratory performance (20%) Laboratory notebook (20%) Written test (40%) Module II Assessment: 80% Theoretical Component + 20% Theoretical-Practical Component Theoretical Component Assessment: 2nd Mid-term Exam (written test) Theoretical-Practical Component Assessment: Prior preparation (20%) Laboratory performance (20%) Written test (40%)
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.