C3180en Biochemistry I - Seminar

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2025

The course is not taught in Autumn 2025

Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Zdeněk Farka, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Zdeněk Farka, Ph.D.
Department of Biochemistry – Chemistry Section – Faculty of Science
Supplier department: Department of Biochemistry – Chemistry Section – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites (in Czech)
NOW( C3181 Biochemistry I )
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Abstract
Students will get acquainted in detail with the most important topics discussed in Biochemistry I course. The main focus of the subject will be the structure, properties and function of the basic components of living systems, thermodynamic calculations, enzymology, and the main metabolic pathways and cycles.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the students will understand the major topics of Biochemistry I course: they will know the structure, basic features, and molecular functions of the main components of living systems (amino acids, peptides, proteins, and lipids), will be able to perform basic calculations in thermodynamics, and will understand the basics of enzymology, metabolism of sugars and lipids, and principles of citric acid cycle, respiratory chain, and photosynthesis.
Key topics
  • 1. Introduction.
  • 2. Amino acids and peptides.
  • 3. Proteins: structure and function.
  • 4. Bioinformatics.
  • 5. Test 1.
  • 6. Thermodynamics.
  • 7. Enzymes, enzyme kinetics.
  • 8. Structure of sugars, lipids, and phospholipids.
  • 9. Test 2.
  • 10. Metabolism of sugars and lipids.
  • 11. Citrate cycle.
  • 12. Respiratory chain and photosynthesis.
  • 13. Test 3.
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Seminar: Class discussion on the problematics, exercises, calculations.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
The participation in the lessons is compulsory, with one absence allowed; additional absences must be excused through the study department. The credit will be obtained in the case of success in interim tests written during the semester (at least 70% of points in total). Retake tests will be based on the complete content of the course (requirement of at least 70% of points).
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught every week.
Teacher's information
Electronic textbook Problems in biochemistry and the presentations containing the formulas and schemes are available in the Study materials. The students are advised to bring them to the course in a suitable form (either printed or in tablet), because they contain theory, schemes, exercises, and data required for the seminars.
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