Course detail

Biopolymers

FCH-MCO_BIPAcad. year: 2009/2010

Structure and importance of biopolymers. Interrelationship among the structure of water clusters, hydration and biopolymers conformation. Biomaterials. Transport of biopolymers trough the compartments of human body and biocompatibility. Applications of biopolymers in medicine, pharmacy and industry.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Jiří Kučerík, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Physical and Applied Chemistry (ÚFSCH)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The students will get the fundamental knowledge on the physico-chemical properties of selected biopolymers, and their modification aimed to improve these properties. The attention will be also paid to the elucidation of the role of hydration water on their conformation and specific function.

Prerequisites

Knowledge from selected chapters of Organic chemistry, Biochemistry and Physical chemistry.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Examination: Written and oral.

Course curriculum

1. Intermolecular interactions.
2. Structure and properties of water, hydrophobic efect, hydration.
3. General classification, properties and structure of biopolymers.
4. Biomaterials.
5. Industrial application of biopolymers and related aspects.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The goal of the subject Biopolymers is to provide the fundamental knowledge about the structure, physico-chemical properties and industrial application of basic types of biopolymers.

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

Not applicable.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Vandamme E. J., Steinbüchel A.: Biopolymers Vol. 5-6. Weinheim, Wiley-VCH, 2002. (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme NPCP_SCH Master's

    branch NPCO_SCH , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    branch NPCO_SCH , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme NKCP_SCH Master's

    branch NKCO_SCH , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    branch NKCO_SCH , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme CKCP_CZV lifelong learning

    branch CKCO_CZV , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Jiří Kučerík, Ph.D.

Guided consultation in combined form of studies

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Jiří Kučerík, Ph.D.