Subjects
MANDATORY curricular componentes for all masters students:
RESEARCH SEMINARS I - 1 credit (16h)
Participation as a listener in Seminars based on: scientific articles published in indexed journals; dissertation projects; scientific research by Permanent Professors/Contributors/Visitors and other invited researchers.
RESEARCH SEMINARS II - 1 credit (16h)
Participation as listener in Seminars based on: scientific articles published in indexed journals; dissertation projects; scientific research by Permanent Professors/Contributors/Visitors and other invited researchers. Presentation of a seminar on: scientific articles published in indexed journals or dissertation projects or topics related to the advisor's research line.
SCIENTIFIC METHODOLOGY - 4 credits (64h)
Science as a way of knowing reality. Definitions about research project and its structure. Literature review. The qualitative vs. quantitative debate. Search types. ABNT/NBR norms on formatting of papers. Softwares on organization of bibliographic references. Research ethics. Guidance on research organization. Guidelines on public presentation of papers. Research project writing in Master.
MANDATORY curricular componentes defined by area:
ADVANCED ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY - 4 credits (64h)
Acids and bases. Solubility balance. Complexation balance. Oxidation reduction balance. Titrations. Species distribution graphs. Spreadsheet applications in the study of equilibrium and systems representation and species distribution in different equilibrium systems.
ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I - 4 credits (64h)
Structure of atomic orbitals. Structure of metallic and ionic solids. Covalent bonds and valence bonding theory. Molecular and orbital symmetry. Molecular orbital theory. Acid-base theory. Descriptive Chemistry of Transition Metals.
ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY - 4 credits (64h)
Advanced synthetic and mechanistic aspects in Organic Chemistry. Molecular orbitals and the consequences of symmetry for chemical reactivity. Application of pericyclic reactions in hydrocarbons and heterocycles (cyclocharges, rearrangements, electrocyclic reactions, ene reactions, eliminations, etc.). Synthetic and steric aspects of sigmatropic reactions.
ADVANCED THERMODYNAMICS - 4 credits (64h)
Equations of state. First law of thermodynamics. Applications of the 1st law. Second law of thermodynamics. Third law of thermodynamics. Applications of the 2nd and 3rd law. Joule Principle, Carnot Principle. Relationships of thermodynamic functions to pure substances. Clausius-Gibbs principle. Thermodynamic Potentials. Free energy curves and physical balances. Thermodynamic functions for chemical equilibria. Critical Phenomena and Phase Transitions
First and Second Order. Thermodynamic functions for mixtures. Stability of Thermodynamic Systems. The rule of phases and their applications. Ion thermodynamics. Statistical thermodynamics.
ELECTIVE curricular componentes defined by area:
Analytical Sequence. Sampling. Errors made in sampling. Sample preparation: dry and wet. Extraction and micro-extinction: conventional and microwave assisted systems. Reference Material: Analytical solutions and certified reference materials. Method Validation
CHEMICAL KINETICS - 4 credits (64h)
Kinetic theory of gases. Transport by diffusion. Speed of simple chemical reactions and mechanisms. Mechanism of complex chemical reactions. Molecular dynamics. Reactions in solution. Catalysis. Solid state reactions.
CHEMICAL TEACHING IN THE CONTEXT OF CONTEMPORARY TRANSFORMATION - 4 credits (64h)
Current trends in Science and Mathematics Education Research. Theoretical aspects of scientific knowledge. Methods and techniques of scientific research. Themes and objects. Problems and hypotheses. The theoretical framework and epistemological issues. The relationship between objectives and methods. Evaluation of scientific production. The dissertation and thesis projects. Methods of quantitative and qualitative analysis.
ORGANIC SPECTROSCOPY - 4 credits (64h)
Theory and practice in the interpretation of spectroscopic techniques such as ultraviolet (UV), infrared spectroscopy (IR), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) of 1H and ¹³C (DEPT135, PENDANT, COSY90, NOESY, HSQC and HMBC) and mass spectrometry (MS) in Organic Chemistry. Applications.
SCIENCE TEACHING METHODOLOGY - 4 credits (64h)
Current trends in Science and Mathematics Education Research. Theoretical aspects of scientific knowledge. Methods and techniques of scientific research. Themes and objects. Problems and hypotheses. The theoretical framework and epistemological issues. The relationship between objectives and methods. Evaluation of scientific production. The dissertation and thesis projects. Methods of quantitative and qualitative analysis.
CHROMATOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS METHODS - 4 credits (64h)
Gas Phase Chromatography: Introduction. Theoretical Principles of Gas Chromatography; Column Selection for Gas Chromatography; Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis. Applications of Gas Phase Chromatography. High Performance Liquid Phase Chromatography: Introduction; Chromatographic technique; Column Selection; Development of methods for HPLC; Detectors; Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis; Applications of High Pressure Liquid Chromatography.
NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY - 4 credits (64h)
Introduction to nanoscience and nanotechnology (quantum confinement effect, size properties, surface effects). Quantum dots (basic concepts and examples). Nanomaterial preparation techniques (sol-gel, colloidal methods, CVD, template). Nanomaterial characterization techniques (FTITR, Raman, UV-Vis, TGA / DSC, DRX, XPS, SEM, MET, STM, AFM). Structure, properties and applications of nanostructured materials. Bases of nanoscience and nanotechnology: molecular weight and distribution; form; size and distribution; composition; stability. Macro and microstructure. Low dimensionality systems: quantum dots, nanowires, nanotubes, supramolecular systems; Atomic theory. Brief introduction to quantum mechanics and the structure of matter; Types of materials: Metals, polymers, ceramics, biomaterials; Examples, properties and applications of new materials: physical, physicochemical, mechanical, thermal, optical, biological, among others; Notions of spectroscopy. Synthesis and various materials preparation and characterization techniques; Applications. Impacts on Health and Environment. Nanotoxicology.
Definition, relevance of application. Review of essential statistical concepts. Factorial design: factors and responses, factorial 22, 23 and 24, blocking and fractional factorials. Screening of variables. Applications; Empirical models: analysis of variance, confidence intervals, statistical significance, correlation and regression. Response surface. Case Studies.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY - 4 credits (64h)
Introduction: structure, processing and properties. Classification of materials: ceramic, metallic, polymeric and composites. Atomic structure: atomic models, quantum numbers, electronic configurations. Chemical bonds: bonding forces, primary bonds and secondary bonds. Crystalline structure: unit cells (cubic system), atomic packing factor, coordination number, lattice parameters, crystalline systems, directions and crystalline planes. Crystalline structure of ceramic materials and molecular and crystalline structure of polymeric materials. Crystalline and non-crystalline materials. Crystalline imperfections: Point defects, linear, superficial and volumetric defects. Mechanical properties: Stress-strain diagrams, Mechanical properties of metals, ceramics and polymers: Stress-strain curve, elastic modulus, fracture. Tenacity, fatigue, fluency. Thermal Properties: Thermal Capacity, Dilatation, Thermal Conductivity. Electrical properties: Ohm's law, structure of energy bands in solids, electrical conductivity in terms of energy bands, electronic mobility, electrical resistivity of metallic materials and their alloys. Dielectric Materials. Semiconductivity. Semiconductor devices.
NATURAL PRODUCT CHEMISTRY - 4 credits (64h)
Primary and secondary metabolism. Carbohydrates. Shikimic acid and phenyl propanoids. Flavonoids and oxyheterocycles. Fatty acids, polyacetylenes, acetogins and prostanoids. Terpenes and steroids. Alkaloids. Natural products and their potential use and mode of action. Meliaceae insecticides. Azadirachtina and other Linoids. Volatile compounds of plants. Antimalarials, Amoebicides. Antifungals, mollusc. Antitumor agents. New properties for old substances. Discovery and development of drugs. Enzymes.
ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II - 4 Credits (64h)
Introduction to Ligands and Complexes. Coordination Chemistry. Use of UV vis in molecular orbitals. Mechanisms and Kinetics of Inorganic Reactions. Organometallic chemistry. Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis. Metallic Chains, Rings, Polyhedra and Clusters.
QUANTUM CHEMISTRY - 4 credits (64h)
Origins of quantum theory. Wave functions, operators, matrices and the uncertainty principle. Quantum theory for some simple systems: free particle in the box. Interaction of radiation with matter. Angular momentum in quantum mechanics. Hydrogen atom. Methods of approximation in quantum mechanics. Polyelectronic atoms: electronic wave functions; spin; princ. from Pauli etc. Introduction to molecular structure. Electronic structure of molecules: H2 + molecules, etc.
ORGANIC SYNTHESIS - 4 credits (64h)
The first synthetic reactions: formation of carbon-carbon bonds, carbon-heteroatom and interconversions of functional groups. Stereochemistry and selectivity. Syntons, synthesis planning. Synthesis examples in the various classes of organic compounds; terpenes, steroids, alkaloids, heterocycles, vitamins, hormones, antibiotics, etc.
MATERIAL CHARACTERIZATION TECHNIQUES - 4 credits (64h)
Particle characterization and particulate systems: particle size distribution (sieving, sedimentation techniques, static and dynamic light scattering techniques), particle size and morphology distribution (microscopy), pore size distribution (BET isotherms, mercury porosimetry). X-ray Diffraction and Fluorescence. Microscopy: optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy. Thermal analysis: differential thermal analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, mechanical dynamic analysis, thermomechanical analysis. Spectroscopy: ultraviolet, visible, infrared, RAMAN, dispersive energy, impedance.
SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY I - 4 credits (64h)
Variable program, from semester to semester, aimed at meeting the interests of students and teachers in current topics of Chemistry, whose contents allow the improvement of the formation of the master's student and previously approved by the Board. Teacher (s): Faculty members or invited teachers.
SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY II - 2 credits (32h)
Variable program, from semester to semester, aimed at meeting the interests of students and teachers in current topics of Chemistry, whose contents allow the improvement of the formation of the master's student and previously approved by the Board. Teacher (s): Faculty members or invited teachers.