Bi5381 Methods of Animal Metabolism Monitoring

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2007 - for the purpose of the accreditation
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 2 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
prof. RNDr. Richard Petrásek, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Alois Kozubík, CSc.
Department of Experimental Biology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: doc. RNDr. Martin Vácha, Ph.D.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 14 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/14, only registered: 0/14, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/14
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 6 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
Methods of metabolic studies - general outline. Utilization of stable and radioactive isotopes for metabolic studies. Structure of the atom, types of radioactive radiation, types of nuclear transformation (natural and artificial), main isotopes used. Methods for manipulation with radioactive isotopes, hygienic protection. Preparation of isotopes and labelled compounds. Radioactivity measurement (in various types of radiation). Use of RIA isotopes for studies of organ functions. Monitoring of biological volumes and metabolic reserves. Methods for radioimmunoassay (RIA) and other in vitro methods. In vivo methods for study of metabolic processes. Conclusions.
Language of instruction
Czech
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.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Určeno přednostně posluchačům směru fyziologie živočichů. Přednáška probíhá v bloku každý třetí týden.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2010 - only for the accreditation, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011 - acreditation.