Macromolecules and Supramolecular Chemistry

Recommended Prerequisites

1^st and 2^nd cycles completed.

Teaching Methods

The teaching methods reflect the course objectives focused on self-learning, development of critical thinking, and stimulus of scientific independence. Students are encouraged to study assigned topics individually, followed by one (or more) discussion session guided by the teacher.
Additionally, the students are encouraged to attend seminars by researchers on topics related to the syllabus of the course, which are followed by a discussion session on the topic of the seminar, guided by the teacher.

The students also submit a written assignment on a topic related to the program of the course.

Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes of this course are the following:

1. To promote the consolidation of advanced and up-to-date knowledge in the areas of Macromolecular Chemistry and Supramolecular Chemistry and in particular in what concerns the study of biological systems, colloids and bioconjugates;

2. Promote skills in self-study, scientific information management, critical thinking and scientific independence;

3. Stimulate skills in scientific communication (written and oral) in English and Portuguese.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

The course will be devoted to the study of advanced and current topics in Supramolecular and Macromolecular Chemistry and their applications in biosciences, health and technology.

In particular, topics to be discussed include structure, function, dynamics and interactions in biological macromolecules such as proteins and nucleic acids, and, in colloidal systems, in biological membranes, and bioconjugate systems.

In each topic, recent examples of application will be studied and particular attention will be given to the integration of heterogeneous scientific information from various scientific methodologies.

Head Lecturer(s)

Rui Manuel Pontes Meireles Ferreira de Brito

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Oral presentation: 25.0%
Seminars and Discussion: 25.0%
Synthesis work: 50.0%

Bibliography

A bibliografia será sugerida pelos professores e investigadores envolvidos no curso e seminários, em função dos tópicos abordados. Contudo, a lista de bibliografia será constituída por um conjunto de livros básicos e avançados para consulta, assim como artigos de revisão da literatura científica em cada um dos tópicos abordados.

The list of references is suggested by the teachers and researchers involved in the course and seminars, depending on the topics covered. However, the list of bibliography will consist of a set of basic and advanced books for consultation, as well as review articles of the scientific literature in each of the topics covered.