The student must have passed Module 1 of Basic Training
The training that Catalytic Processes students receive is essential for the understanding, design and development of the most important industrial chemical processes. Most processes in the chemical industry are catalytic processes, both homogeneous catalysis and heterogeneous catalysis, such as the metathesis of olefins, hydrogenation processes of unsaturated substrates, the polymerization of different monomers, the carbonylation of olefins or alcohols, synthesis of ammonia, synthesis of methanol .... So that the understanding of these industrial processes supposes a preparation for the future professional activity of the graduates in Chemistry.
The course of Catalytic Processes is a completely transversal and essential subject for the formation of a Graduate in Chemistry and is practically related to all the subjects of the Degree, although we can mention:
Fundamentals of Chemistry and Basic Laboratory Operations,
Physical Chemistry I: Chemical Thermodynamics
Physical Chemistry IV: Chemical Kinetics
Inorganic Chemistry I
Inorganic Chemistry II
Molecular Inorganic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry of the Solid State
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry III
Extension of Organic Chemistry
Structural Determination
Chemical engineering
Materials science
Course competences | |
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Code | Description |
CB02 | Apply their knowledge to their job or vocation in a professional manner and show that they have the competences to construct and justify arguments and solve problems within their subject area. |
CB04 | Transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions for both specialist and non-specialist audiences. |
E07 | Relate macroscopic properties with those of atoms, molecules and non-molecular chemical compounds |
E09 | Know the kinetics of chemical change, including catalysis and reaction mechanisms |
E11 | Know the basic operations and the unitary processes of the chemical industry |
E15 | Know how to handle the standard chemical instrumentation and be able to elaborate and manage standardized procedures of work in the laboratory and chemical industry |
E16 | Plan, design and develop projects and experiments |
E17 | Develop the ability to relate to each other the different specialties of Chemistry, as well as this one with other disciplines (interdisciplinary character) |
G02 | Be able to gather and interpret data, information and relevant results, obtain conclusions and issue reasoned reports on scientific, technological or other problems that require the use of chemical tools |
G03 | Know how to apply the theoretical-practical knowledge acquired in the different professional contexts of Chemistry |
G04 | Know how to communicate, orally and in writing, the knowledge, procedures and results of chemistry, both specialized and non-specialized |
G05 | Acquire and adapt new knowledge and techniques of any scientific-technical discipline with incidence in the chemical field |
T05 | Organization and planning capacity |
T07 | Ability to work as a team and, where appropriate, exercise leadership functions, fostering the entrepreneurial character |
T09 | Motivation for quality, job security and awareness of environmental issues, with knowledge of internationally recognized systems for the correct management of these aspects |
T10 | Ability to use specific software for chemistry at user level |
T11 | Ability to obtain bibliographic information, including Internet resources |
Course learning outcomes | |
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Description | |
Knowing fundamental aspects of the process of Industrial Interest Processes in Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis | |
Know the most important processes in Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis of Industrial Interest | |
Know the fundamental concepts of Catalysis | |
Train the student for autonomous work and learning, as well as for personal initiative. | |
Train the student to search for information, its analysis, interpretation and use for analytical purposes | |
Train the student to search for information, its analysis, interpretation and use for practical purposes. | |
Additional outcomes | |
Not established. |
Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | CB02 CB04 E07 E09 E11 G02 G03 G05 | 1.4 | 35 | N | N | Presentation of theoretical contents with the support of informatic presentations | |
Problem solving and/or case studies [ON-SITE] | Workshops and Seminars | CB02 CB04 G02 G03 T05 T07 T09 T10 T11 | 0.44 | 11 | Y | Y | Problem solving in the classroom. | |
Group tutoring sessions [ON-SITE] | Group tutoring sessions | CB02 CB04 E07 E09 G02 G03 G04 | 0.1 | 2.5 | N | N | Approach and resolution of doubts in the classroom | |
Progress test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | CB02 CB04 E07 E11 E15 G02 G03 G04 | 0.2 | 5 | Y | N | Carrying out partial tests to monitor the continuous evaluation | |
Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | CB02 CB04 E07 E09 E11 E15 E16 G02 G03 G05 T10 T11 | 3.86 | 96.5 | N | N | Autonomous study of the student | |
Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
Total credits of in-class work: 2.14 | Total class time hours: 53.5 | |||||||
Total credits of out of class work: 3.86 | Total hours of out of class work: 96.5 |
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
Assessment of problem solving and/or case studies | 25.00% | 0.00% | The resolution of the problems by the student will be valued positively, as well as the completion of test-type seminars and their active participation in class. On the other hand, the student will be able to increase his/her continuous evaluation grade by submitting seminars and questions at the teacher's proposal |
Progress Tests | 75.00% | 0.00% | Two evaluation tests will be carried out that will allow passing the subject by passing the two partial exams. The first evaluation will have a value of 25% of the final grade. Those who pass this exam will carry out a second evaluation that will coincide in date with the final exam. The evaluation of the second evaluation will be 50% of the total grade. The two partials will account for 75% of the final grade |
Final test | 0.00% | 100.00% | For students who have not passed the partial evaluation (continuous evaluation) they will take a final test whose assessment will be 100%. |
Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
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Hours | hours |
Group tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Group tutoring sessions] | 2.5 |
Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 5 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 96.5 |
Unit 1 (de 13): Fundamental Concepts of Catalysis. Basic principles. General concepts in catalysis. Catalysis in the chemical industry. Classification of catalytic systems. Comparison between Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
Unit 2 (de 13): Catalytic processes of olefin isomerization. General concepts. Isomerization mechanisms. Applications | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Workshops and Seminars] | 1 |
Unit 3 (de 13): Metathesis catalytic processes I. Complexes with carbene (alkylidene) ligands: Fischer type and Schrock type. Reactivity. Applications. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Workshops and Seminars] | 1 |
Unit 4 (de 13): Metathesis catalytic processes II. General concepts. Mechanisms of metathesis. Applications. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Workshops and Seminars] | 1 |
Unit 5 (de 13): Catalytic processes of olefin hydrogenation. Introduction. Types of catalysts. Hydrogenation mechanisms. Representative catalytic processes. Catalytic processes of asymmetric hydrogenation. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Workshops and Seminars] | 1 |
Unit 6 (de 13): Catalytic processes of carbonylation. Introduction. Fischer-Tropsch processes. Carbonylation of alkenes. Carbonylation of alcohols. Hydroformylation. Processes of industrial interest. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Workshops and Seminars] | 1 |
Unit 7 (de 13): Catalytic processes of oxidation. Type of processes. Epoxidation of olefins; asymmetric epoxidations. Oxidation of olefins. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Workshops and Seminars] | 1 |
Unit 8 (de 13): Fundamentals of heterogeneous catalysis. Individual steps. Mechanisms. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
Unit 9 (de 13): Types of heterogeneous catalysts. Redox and acid-base catalysts. Metals. Semiconductors. Isolators. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
Unit 10 (de 13): Catalysts performance. Supported catalysts. Promotors and inhibitors. Deactivation and regeneration. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
Unit 11 (de 13): Synthesis of heterogeneous catalysts. Immobilization of homogeneous catalysts. Zeolites. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Workshops and Seminars] | 2 |
Unit 12 (de 13): Characterization of heterogeneous catalysts. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
Unit 13 (de 13): Heterogeneously Catalyzed Processes in Industry. Refinery. Hydrogen and syngas. Ammonia. Methanol. Fisher-Tropsch process. Ethylene and propylene oxidation. Polyolefins. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Workshops and Seminars] | 3 |
Global activity | |
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