Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

Knowledge

• Describe the theories, concepts, and fundamental facts in the field of chemistry that determine the properties of matter and the factors that influence chemical processes. 
• Identify the most appropriate mathematical models and tools in solving problems in the field of chemistry.
• To cite the scientific foundations of the main areas of physics, biology, geology and chemical engineering and their relationship with chemistry. 
• Identify the variation in the physicochemical properties of chemical compounds. 
• Describe the methods and techniques of synthesis, characterization, analysis and study of properties and reactivity of chemical compounds. 
• Describe the main procedures used in the chemical industry, including synthesis, separation and purification techniques, as well as their underlying principles. 
• To relate the involvement of research, innovation and industrial development in the field of chemistry with the socio-economic, environmental and cultural progress of society. 

Skills

• Apply terms specific to the field of chemistry and, to a lesser extent, to other scientific fields such as physics, biology, geology and chemical engineering, which describe the fundamental concepts, principles, theories and applications of chemistry, both in native language and English.
• To develop the concepts, principles, theories and fundamental facts related to chemistry and, in lesser depth, from other scientific fields such as physics, biology, geology and chemical engineering, to the resolution of problems of a quantitative or qualitative nature in the field of chemistry. 
• Use the general safety and operating standards of a laboratory and specific regulations in the handling and recycling of instrumentation, equipment and chemical products and materials, taking into account their reactivity, as well as their properties and risks. 
• Accurately handle the specific instruments and equipment of chemical laboratories (analytical balances, spectrophotometers, chromatographs, etc.), ensuring their correct maintenance and operation.
• Analyze the information and data collected in chemical problems, projects, and experiments, to communicate them professionally in the form of projects or reports. 
• Critically assess the social, economic and environmental implications of chemical processes and products, considering aspects such as sustainability, public health impact, the circular economy and current legislation. 
• Critically analyze the ethical and social implications, including gender inequalities, associated with research in chemistry, as well as the use of the resulting technologies.

Competences

• Integrate the specific knowledge and skills of chemistry and, to a lesser extent, of other scientific fields, applying them in the academic and professional fields.
• To propose methods and processes in the field of chemistry to provide innovative responses to the needs and demands of society. 
• Work in multidisciplinary teams, contributing the knowledge and skills acquired in the degree in a collaborative way, fostering positive interpersonal relationships and effective communication. 
• To act autonomously in the development of activities and projects in the field of chemistry. 
• Act responsibly in the implementation of the practice of chemistry, assessing and mitigating the social, economic and environmental impacts of their activity. 
• To act in the development of projects in chemistry with ethical responsibility and with respect for fundamental rights and duties, diversity and democratic values, in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals. 
• To act in the field of chemistry by critically analysing the inequalities based on sex/gender associated with research and in the use of chemical systems and technologies.