Course detail

Biopolymers

FCH-MCO_BIPAcad. year: 2021/2022

In the course Biopolymers students will be introduced to basic biopolymers used in medicine, cosmetics and pharmacy as well as to the targeted applications of these biopolymers. Basic information on structure, physico-chemical properties and biochemistry relevant to their target applications will be provided. Significant modifications of native biopolymers will be mentioned and the impact of these modifications on the final properties. The course also includes basic principles of analysis and control of biopolymers. During the course the students will be acquainted with the ethical problems of application and testing of biopolymers.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Filip Mravec, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Physical and Applied Chemistry (ÚFSCH)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

After completing the Biopolymer course, the student will focus on the properties of the most important biopolymers used in medicine, pharmacy and cosmetics. Students will be asked about both the application and the raw material, so that the student understands the complicated correlation between the structure and the final application. The acquired knowledge will be further transferable to non-mentioned polymers. By generalizing the principles of application of these biopolymers, the student will be able to translate this information into practice and will form the basis for further professional development in the field of biological macromolecules.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of selected chapters from Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry and Biopolymer Technology.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course uses teaching methods in form of Lecture - 2 teaching hours per week. The e-learning system (LMS Moodle) is available to teachers and students.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Examination: Written and oral.

Course curriculum

1. Introduction
2) Carrier systems
3) Scaffolds
4) Hydrogels
5) Hyaluronan
6) Collagen
7) Chitin, chitosan
8) beta-1,3-D-glucans
9) Polyhydroxyalkanoates
10) Synthetic biopolymers I
11) Synthetic biopolymers II
12) Analysis of biopolymers I
13) Analysis of biopolymers II

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course "Biopolymers" is to provide students with a basic overview of significant biopolymers, especially polysaccharides and proteins. Emphasis is placed on applying these biopolymers in medicine, pharmacy and cosmetics. Students will be acquainted with the relationship of structure and application of individual important biopolymers and these bases will be expanded with the basic application principles of these substances in the living organism.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Presence at lectures.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Abe A., Dušek K., Kobayashi S.: Biopolymers: Lignin, Proteins, Bioactive Nanocomposites. Berlin Heidelberg, Springer -Verlag GmbH, 2010 (CS)
Vandamme E. J., Steinbüchel A.: Biopolymers Vol. 5-6. Weinheim, Wiley-VCH, 2002. (CS)

Type of course unit

Guided consultation in combined form of studies

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Filip Mravec, Ph.D.

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Filip Mravec, Ph.D.