IDENTIFYING DATA 2016_17
Subject (*) MACRO- AND SUPRAMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY Code 20705201
Study programme
Nanoscience, Materials and Processes: Chemical Technology at the Frontier
Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
4.5 Optional AN
Language
Anglès
Department Analytical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
Physical and Inorganic Chemistry
Coordinator
RIU RUSELL, JORDI
E-mail jordi.riu@urv.cat
Lecturers
RIU RUSELL, JORDI
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General description and relevant information Supramolecular chemistry and nanochemistry are strongly related topics that are on the forefront of the chemical research. During this course, we will describe and explain the fundaments of the field together with some recent scientific contributions. The main concepts of supramolecular chemistry and nanochemistry constitute parts of the fundaments arising from nanoscience and nanotechnology.

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A1.1 A1.1. Successfully studying and learning about the chosen research ambit: evaluating the technical and scientific importance, the technological potential and the viability of the nanoscience, design, preparation, properties, processes, developments, techniques and applications of materials.
 A2.1 A2.1. Presenting results in line with the format of experimental scientific literature and in accordance with the commonly accepted standards.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 B3.1 B3.1. Collaborative teamwork, with responsibility shared among multidisciplinary, multilingual and multicultural teams.
 B5.1 B5.1. Working autonomously whilst remaining responsible and using initiative, in a research and innovative context.
Type C Code Competences Nuclear
 C1.1 Have an intermediate mastery of a foreign language, preferably English

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A1.1 A1.1 Can apply the concepts of supramolecular chemistry to the design and synthesis of molecular receptors, simple molecular devices and nanostructured molecular materials.
A1.1 Are aware of the fundamental properties of intermolecular forces and their importance in chemistry, biology and materials science.
A1.1 Are familiar with the experimental methods used in the characterisation of supramolecular systems.
 A2.1 A2.1 Can interpret chemical and biological processes that are based on molecular interactions.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 B3.1 B3.1 Accept and comply with the rules of the group.
B3.1 Take active part in planning the team’s work, distributing tasks and respecting deadlines.
B3.1 Contribute to the positive management of any differences, disagreements and conflicts that arise in the team.
B3.1 Make their personal contribution in the time expected and with the resources available.
B3.1 Take active part and share information, knowledge and experiences.
B3.1 Take into account the points of view of others and give constructive feedback.
 B5.1 B5.1 Analyse their own limitations and potential for undertaking a particular task.
B5.1 Decide how to manage and organize the work and time required to carry out a task from the basis of a general plan.
B5.1 Decide how to manage and organize the work and time.
B5.1 Reflect on their learning process and learning needs.
Type C Code Learning outcomes
 C1.1 Express opinions on abstract or cultural topics in a limited fashion.
Explain and justify briefly their opinions and projects.
Understand instructions about classes or tasks assigned by the teaching staff.
Understand routine information and articles.
Understand the general meaning of texts that have non-routine information in a familiar subject area.
Write letters or take notes about foreseeable, familiar matters.

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Topic 1. From Molecular chemistry to supramolecular chemistry. Non-covalent interactions.
Topic 2. Stochiometry and binding constant. Measurement by NMR. Other methods. Aggregation and transport. Es
Topic 3. Complementarity, induced effect, alosterism, cooperativity. The receptors and molecular transporters. The dynamic process: kinetic versus thermodynamic.
Topic 4. Molecular recognition of cations. Crown ether, criptands, ciclofanes and others. Chiral recognition.
Topic 5. Molecular recognition of anions. Receptors based on ion-pairing and hydrogen bonding.
Topic 6. molecular recognition of biomolecules (I): amino acids, peptides and proteins. Ligand-proteins and protein-protein interactions. (II) Nitrogene-based bases: nucleotides and nucleic acids. DNA-ligand interactions.
Topic 7. Self-assembly and self-organization.
Topic 8. Self-assembly in synthetic systems.
Topic 9. Self-assembly and hierarchy. Capsules.
Topic 10. Molecular machines.

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
C1.1
1 0.5 1.5
Lecture
A1.1
A2.1
C1.1
32 48 80
Seminars
B3.1
B5.1
5 10 15
Personal tuition
3.5 3.5 7
 
Extended-answer tests
A1.1
3 6 9
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Introduction of the topic, the evaluation process and general information.
Lecture Description of the content of each topic.
Seminars Homework on specific topic based on the fundamentals and concepts learned from the lectures.
Personal tuition Time for personal student-teacher meetings to solve specific doubts from the students.

Personalized attention
Description
Pascal Blondeau pascal.blondeau@urv.cat Dept. Química Analítica i Química Orgànica URV

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Seminars
B3.1
B5.1
Oral presentation about a specific topic and a scientific paper (one individual and one team work). 30%
Extended-answer tests
A1.1
Individual exams: one on fundamentals and concepts and one on practical cases.

Weekly homework on practical cases.
30%



30%
Others  

Individual participation in classroom.

10%
 
Other comments and second exam session

Durant les proves avaluatives, els telèfons mòbils, tablets i altres aparells alectrònics que no siguin expressament autoritzats per la prova, han d'estar apagats i fora de la vist.

Segona convocatòria: es tindrà que recuperar la part no superada de la primera convocatòria. De la resta de parts superades a la primera convocatòria es conservarà la nota a la segona convocatòria.


Sources of information

Basic Jonathan W. Steed, Jerry L. Atwood, Supramolecular Chemistry, Wiley, Last edition

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