Curricular Unit:			Code:
General and Inorganic Chemistry			844QGEI
Year:	Level:	Course:	Credits:
1	Master	Pharmaceutical Sciences	5 ects
Learning Period:		Language of Instruction:	Total Hours:
		Portuguese/English	65
Learning Outcomes of the Curricular Unit:
The main objective of this curricular unit is to provide the fundamental concepts of chemistry and the essential knowledge for understanding of more advanced subjects in the field of pharmaceutical sciences. The competencies to be achieved are: O1- Knowledge of the basic rules of safety laboratory, equipment, and its use O2- Knowledge of the concepts need to the execution of a protocol O3- Correct handling of scientific figures, scientific notation, and unit conversions O4- Write the scientific name of a compound from its chemical formula and vice versa O5- Balance equations O6- Be able to perform calculations involving stoichiometry O7- Recognize the various types of reactions O8- Understanding of concepts related to chemical bonding and intermolecular forces O9- Identify complexes and pharmacologically active elements O10- Recognize inorganic compounds with pharmaceutical interest
Syllabus:
CP1 - Laboratory safety: general rules. CP2- Current laboratory operations: preparation and storage of solutions. Use of glassware. Measurements and dilutions. Volumetries. CP3- Errors and significant figures. International system of units. CP4- Atoms, ions and molecules. Nomenclature of inorganic compounds. CP5- Chemical reactions and chemical equations. CP6- Precipitation, acid-base, oxidation reduction and complexation reactions. CP7- Concentration of solutions (molarity, molar fraction, mass-volume percent, mass percentage, molality). CP8- Acid-base and redox volumetries. CP9- Chemical bond: basic concepts. CP10- Active elements and complexes: metals ions and chelating agents in medicine. CP11- Active ligands: inorganic compounds with pharmaceutical interest.
Demonstration of the Syllabus Coherence with the Curricular Unit's Objectives:
The syllabus comprising the curricular unit (CP1-CP11) meet the requirements that are set out in the objectives (O1-O11). The aim is to provide a solid balance between theoretical principles and practical application of skills in chemistry, focusing the discussion and resolution of problems, enabling students to develop a clearer and more critical view. We also intend to train students for correct handling of laboratory equipment and convenient execution of basic operations. CP1- for reach O1 CP2- for reach O1 and O2 CP3- for reach O2 and O3 CP4- for reach O4 CP5- for reach O5 and O7 CP6- for reach O5 and O7 CP7- for reach O6 CP8- for reach O5 to O7 CP9- for reach O8 CP10- for reach O9 CP11- for reach O10
Teaching Methodologies (Including Evaluation):
The methodologies used are lecture, inductive and deductive methods. Also, the methodology is used for educational simulation, close to laboratory reality. M1- Use of the e-learning platform to store educational material that will be made available to the student. M2- Resolution of exercises to apply the concepts taught in theoretical classes. M3- Experimental works that will awaken the critical spirit of the students and apply the theoretical concepts learned. M4- Experimental protocols and their attachments with the forms to be completed by the students after each experimental activity. Assessment: Theoretical classes (80%): Two summative assessment tests (50% each of the final grade). Laboratorial Practical classes (20%): 1 test (60 %) + execution of the experimental protocols and completion of the respective forms (30 %) + and laboratorial performance (10 %).
Demonstration of the Coherence between the Teaching Methodologies and the Learning Outcomes:
M1 - Using the e-learning platform to store educational material that will be made available to the student: all objectives. M2 - Resolution of exercises to apply the concepts taught in lectures: objectives O3 to O8. M3 - Experimental work that will awaken the critical spirit of students and apply the theoretical concepts learned: objectives O1 to O7 and O9 to O10. M4 - Experimental protocols and their annexes with the forms to be completed by the students after each experimental activity: objectives O1 to O6, O9 and O10.
Reading:
1] Chang, R.; Overby, J. - Chemistry - 13ª Ed., McGraw-Hill, 2019. [2] Kaim, W.; Scwederski, B. - Bioinorganic Chemistry: Inorganic Elements in the Chemistry of life, An Introduction and Guide - John Wiley & Sons, 2ª Ed., 2013. [3] Guimarães, S.; Moura, D.; Silva, P.S. - Terapêutica Medicamentosa e suas Bases Farmacológicas - Porto Editora, 6ª Ed., 2014. [4] Renata, S.; Pimenta, A.; Catarino, R. - Manual Prático de Análise Química - Lusodidacta, 2018.