Have approved the basic training module

The aim of this subject is that the students know the physicochemical processes that occur in the atmosphere and its influence on the structure, composition and properties of the same. In addition, it is intended to analyze the issue of air pollution and establish strategies to control and reduce it, as well as alternatives. It is a subject directly related to the subjects of Physical Chemistry, mainly more kinetic aspects of the processes, with subjects of organic Chemistry, while studying processes of degradation of organic compounds, and with Physics when dealing with aspects of radiation transfer, transport and climatology. The subject is therefore justified in the curriculum, especially since it is a current issue. In addition, the theoretical-practical aspects dealt with are especially useful for students who will work in the future on issues related to pollution and hte environment.

Course competences
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.
E03	Handle chemicals safely and with respect to the environment
E09	Know the kinetics of chemical change, including catalysis and reaction mechanisms
E14	Know and know how to apply the metrology of chemical processes, including quality management
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
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
T03	Proper oral and written communication
T05	Organization and planning capacity
T06	Ability to approach decision making
T07	Ability to work as a team and, where appropriate, exercise leadership functions, fostering the entrepreneurial character
T08	Skills in interpersonal relationships
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
Description
Have a knowledge of atmospheric chemistry: the reactions that take place in each layer of the atmosphere, the responsible species and the derived effects, relating them to human activity and to atmospheric pollution
Have a knowledge and critical vision of new trends in the use of renewable energy.
Dexterity and management of gas systems in the laboratory
Ability to perform a correct evaluation, interpretation and synthesis of the data and chemical information received
Capacity and skill to search and select information in the field of the topics addressed in the subject
Acquire initiative to raise and solve specific problems of atmospheric chemistry
Know and know how to properly use the spectroscopic and analytical techniques (GC-MS, FTIR, electrochemical, optical, ...) most commonly used in air quality control laboratories
Ability to learn to work autonomously in a laboratory and ability to interpret the experimental results obtained.
Ability to understand the fundamental aspects of Atmospheric Physics and related environmental problems
Ability to process and present information adequately both orally and in writing, thus developing their capacity for synthesis and objective criteria.
Additional outcomes
Not established.

• Unit 1: Composition and structure of the earth atmosphere
• Unit 2: Greenhouse effect and climate change
• Unit 3: Atmospheric photochemistry
• Unit 4: Tropospheric Chemistry
• Unit 5: Chemistry of the upper layers
• Unit 6: Air pollution and its effects
• Unit 7: Control and reduction of atmospheric pollution.
• Unit 8: Alternatives to the use of fossil fuels
• Unit 9: Laboratory practice

Training Activity	Methodology	Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021)	ECTS	Hours	As	Com	Description
Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE]	Lectures	CB02 CB04 E09 E16 G02 G05	0.8	20	N	N	Classes dedicated to practical theoretical foundations related to the subject
Class Attendance (practical) [ON-SITE]	Practical or hands-on activities	CB02 CB04 E03 E15 G02 G03 G05 T10	0.8	20	Y	Y	realization of laboratory practices
Group tutoring sessions [ON-SITE]	Problem solving and exercises	CB02 CB04 E09 E16 G03 G05	0.4	10	Y	N	Activity dedicated to solving exercises and problems
Workshops or seminars [ON-SITE]	Group Work	CB02 CB04 E16 G02 G03 G05	0.08	2	Y	N	Activity dedicated to solving exercises and problems
Group tutoring sessions [ON-SITE]	Guided or supervised work	CB02 CB04 E15 E16 G02 G03 G04 T10 T11	0.16	4	Y	N	Sessions dedicated to the presentation and exposition of topics developed by the students
Other off-site activity [OFF-SITE]	Combination of methods	CB02 CB04 E15 E16 G02 G03 G04 T10 T11	2.8	70	N	N	Hours of self-work
Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE]	Self-study	CB02 CB04 E09 E14 E15 E16 G02 G03 G04 T10 T11	0.8	20	N	N	Hours of study
Progress test [ON-SITE]	Assessment tests	CB02 CB04 E09 E14 E15 E16 G02 G03 G04 T10 T11	0.08	2	Y	N	Carrying out progress tests
Final test [ON-SITE]	Assessment tests	CB02 CB04 E09 E14 E15 E16 G02 G03 G04 T10 T11	0.08	2	Y	N	Final test run
Total:			6	150
Total credits of in-class work: 2.4			Total class time hours: 60
Total credits of out of class work: 3.6			Total hours of out of class work: 90

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
Laboratory sessions	10.00%	10.00%	---
Assessment of problem solving and/or case studies	15.00%	0.00%	---
Assessment of active participation	15.00%	0.00%	---
Progress Tests	30.00%	0.00%	---
Final test	30.00%	90.00%	---
Total:	100.00%	100.00%

Not related to the syllabus/contents
Hours	hours
Other off-site activity [AUTÓNOMA][Combination of methods]	70
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study]	20

Unit 1 (de 9): Composition and structure of the earth atmosphere
Activities	Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures]	2
Group tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises]	2

Unit 2 (de 9): Greenhouse effect and climate change
Activities	Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures]	2
Group tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises]	3

Unit 3 (de 9): Atmospheric photochemistry
Activities	Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures]	2
Group tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises]	2

Unit 4 (de 9): Tropospheric Chemistry
Activities	Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures]	3
Group tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises]	2
Group tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Guided or supervised work]	1

Unit 5 (de 9): Chemistry of the upper layers
Activities	Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures]	3
Group tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises]	1
Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Group Work]	1

Unit 6 (de 9): Air pollution and its effects
Activities	Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures]	3
Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Group Work]	1
Group tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Guided or supervised work]	1
Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests]	2

Unit 7 (de 9): Control and reduction of atmospheric pollution.
Activities	Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures]	2
Group tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Guided or supervised work]	2

Unit 8 (de 9): Alternatives to the use of fossil fuels
Activities	Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures]	3

Unit 9 (de 9): Laboratory practice
Activities	Hours
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities]	20
Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests]	2

Global activity
Activities	hours

Author(s)	Title	Book/Journal	Citv	Publishing house	ISBN	Year	Description	Link	Catálogo biblioteca
Baird, C	Química Ambiental			Reverté		2001
Calvert y Col.	The Mechanisms of Atmospheric Oxidation of the Oxygenates			OUP USA	978-0-19-976707-6	2011		books.google.es/books?isbn=0199767076
Figueruelo, J. E y Dávila, M.M	Química física del ambiente y de los procesos medioambientales			Reverté		2004
Finlayson-Pitts And J.N.Pitts	Chemistry of the upper and lower atmosphere : theory, experiments and applications			John Wiley and Sons		1999
Jacob, Daniel J	Introduction to atmospheric chemistry			Princeton University Press		1999
John H. Seinfeld, Spyros N. Pandis	Atmospheric chemistry and physics : from air pollution to climate change			Wiley -Interscience		1997
Orozco, C y col	Contaminación ambiental, una visión desde la química			Thomson Paraninfo S.A		2008
S. E. Manahan	Introducción a la Química Ambiental			Reverté		2007
Spiro, T.G. y Stigliani, W.M	Química Medioambiental			Pearson Educación		2004
Wayne, Richard P.	Chemistry of atmospheres : an introduction to the Chemistry of the atmospheres of earth, the planets, and their satellites			Oxford		2000