C5856 Methods in Biophysical Chemistry - seminar

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 1 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. RNDr. Mgr. Jozef Hritz, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Markéta Procházková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
RNDr. Mgr. Iveta Třísková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. RNDr. Mgr. Jozef Hritz, Ph.D.
Department of Chemistry – Chemistry Section – Faculty of Science
Supplier department: Department of Chemistry – Chemistry Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Mon 15:00–15:50 C12/311
Prerequisites
Simultaneous attendance of C5855 Methods in Biophysical Chemistry is recommended
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
Course objectives
Practical training of calculations in modern of biophysical chemistry techniques
Learning outcomes
Students will be able not only to analyze current scientific knowledge in the field of experimental biophysical-chemical methods but also to distinguish their possible application into BFCH research.
Syllabus
  • Spectral techniques
  • 1. Absorption spectroscopy (UV-Vis and circular dichroism)
  • 2. Luminescence spectroscopy (fluorescence and phosphorescence)
  • 3. Vibrational spectroscopy (infrared and Raman spectroscopy)
  • 4. X-ray spectroscopy
  • 5. Nuclear magnetic resonance and Mass spectrometry

  • Techniques focused on thermodynamics, kinetics and electrochemistry
  • 6. Thermodynamic methods
  • 7. Kinetic methods
  • 8. Separation techniques (chromatographic and electromigration methods)
  • 9. Bioelectrochemical methods

  • Computer simulations and data evaluation
  • 10. Quantum chemistry of biologically relevant compounds
  • 11. Modelling of biomolecules
  • 12. Validation of theoretical models using experimental data
Literature
    required literature
  • KODÍČEK, Milan and Vladimír KARPENKO. Biofysikální chemie. Vyd. 3., opr. a rozš. Praha: Academia, 2013, 423 s. ISBN 9788020022417. info
  • CAMPBELL, Iain D. Biophysical techniques. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2012, ix, 353. ISBN 9780199642144. info
Teaching methods
Seminar
Assessment methods
Active participation at seminars, final written test
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2024.
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