C7019 Biochemistry for Bioinformaticians - seminar

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Tomáš Brom, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. David Novák (lecturer)
prof. RNDr. Michaela Wimmerová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Michaela Wimmerová, Ph.D.
National Centre for Biomolecular Research – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: RNDr. Tomáš Raček, Ph.D.
Supplier department: National Centre for Biomolecular Research – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Tue 15:00–16:50 B11/235
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
Give students a comprehensive look into the complex world of biochemistry. Special attention will be given to understanding the relations between proteins and nucleic acids within the inner workings of a cell. Further, important biomolecules will be introduced (e.g. saccharides and lipids) together with key biochemical pathways. Lastly, methods important in bioinformatics research will be introduced.
Learning outcomes
Students, after completing the course, will be able to:
• Define basic biomolecules, describe their structure and functions.
• Place key biochemical pathways in the context of the cell.
• Use basic bioinformatic programs for the study of biomolecules.
Syllabus
  • 1. The road from the cell to its basic building blocks – amino acids and proteins.
  • 2. The nucleus as a library of genetic information – bases and nucleic acids.
  • 3. What divides the cell from the chaos of the outer world – membranes and their constituents.
  • 4. From genes to functional enzymes – transcription, translation.
  • 5. Where is my energy – the powerhouse of the cell.
  • 6. What is it good for – bioinformatic methods.
Literature
  • VOET, Donald and Judith G. VOET. Biochemistry. 4th ed. Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley & Sons, 2011, xxv, 1428. ISBN 9780470917459. info
  • Biochemistry for dummies. Edited by John T. Moore - Richard Langley. 2nd ed. Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley Pub. Inc., 2011, xvi, 340 p. ISBN 9781118103951. info
Teaching methods
Lectures. Individual and/or group projects. Self-assessment and feedback. Discussion.
Assessment methods
Active participation of the students during the seminar. Completion of individual and/or group projects. Peer evaluation.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
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