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29940 - Catalysis and Catalytic Processes of Industrial Interest
110 - Escuela de Ingeniería y Arquitectura
435 - Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering
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1. General information
The goal of this subject is that students acquire the fundamental concepts of catalysis and learn about the most relevant catalytic systems from an industrial perspective. In addition, students will learn how to carry out catalytic reactions in the laboratory and acquire basic tools to contribute to the sustainability of the chemical industry, allowing for more efficientproduction.
In summary, the purpose of this subject is to provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge that will enable them to be more competent in the field of catalysis and its application in the chemical industry.
These approaches and goals are aligned with some of theSustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda ( http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/es/) and certain targets, specifically: Goal 7, Objective 7.2 and 7.3; Goal 8, Objective 8.4 and Goal 9, Objective 9.4.
5. Assessment system
The homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis part will be assessed separately.
The final grade will be the average of the two parts, being necessary a grade higher than 5 in each of them.
Option 1:
Homogeneous Catalysis:
1. Completion of the problems and questions proposed during the development of the subject, C (40%).
2. Completion and report of laboratory practicals, P (20%).
3. Oral presentation of a tutored paper PO (40%).
Note Homogeneous part = 0.4 x C + 0.2 x P + 0.4 x PO.
Heterogeneous Catalysis:
1. Completion of the problems and practical cases proposed during the development of the subject, C (40%).
2. Completion of laboratory practicals, P (20%).
3. Completion of a final test, E (40%). It will consist of theoretical-practical questions reasoned in which the application of theory to concrete cases and problem solvingwill be requested.
Note Heterogeneous part = 0.4 x C + 0.2 x P + 0.4 x E.
Option 2:
Students will also be able to opt for a global evaluation, both in the 1st and 2nd call (100% of the final grade), which will consist of questions and problems of the two differentiated blocks, similar to those of similar characteristics to the activities carried out during the term in the development of the subject