Course detail
Advanced Biochemistry
FCH-DA_BCHAcad. year: 2022/2023
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Language of instruction
English
Mode of study
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Guarantor
Learning outcomes of the course unit
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Prerequisites
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Co-requisites
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods
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Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
The results of the study are verified by colloquium (S.E.R. Art. 34 of the BUT Brno), ie a discussion about the subject matter connected with the preparation of a written work dealing with the specified topic of the subject in the range of about 10 text pages; the debate takes about 30 minutes.
Course curriculum
The course focuses on the application of basic theoretical knowledge of physical chemistry to the biological systems. It represents a borderline course between physics, chemistry and biology, which allow obtaining molecular and structural perspective on biologically important and medically important pehnomena. Attention is drawn to an impact of the basic theoretical knowledge into analytical (advanced methods of study and interpretation of the structure and function of biopolymers) and application fields. Special topics: biothermodynamics: energetics of biological processes, Gibbs energy and its role in biological processes. Kinetics of biological processes, enzyme reactions, denaturation and renaturation. Non-covalent interactions in biological systems; 3D structure of biopolymers. Biomembranes. Water and hydratation. Biological polyelectrolytes.
Work placements
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Aims
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Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
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Recommended optional programme components
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Prerequisites and corequisites
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Basic literature
Cooper A.: Biophysical Chemistry (EN)
Haynie, D.T. Biological Thermodynamics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008. (EN)
Haynie, D.T. Biological Thermodynamics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008. (EN)
Recommended reading
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