Lectures

Lecturers

Prof. Martina Řezáčová M.D., Ph.D.
Assoc. Prof. Miloš Hroch, Ing., Ph.D.
Assoc. Prof. Alena Stoklasová, M.D., Ph.D.
Radim Havelek, Dr., Ph.D.
Renata Köhlerová, MS, Ph.D.
Darina Muthná, Dr., Ph.D.
Alena Mrkvicová, MS, Ph.D.

Introduction to Subject.
Nomenclature of Inorganic Compounds
Periodic System of Elements. Trends in the Periodic Table.
Effect .of ionizing Radiation on Living Systems.
Chemical Bonding - Covalent, Ionic and Metallic Bonds. Intermolecular Forces - Dipole-Dipole Forces, Hydrogen Bond, the London Forces.
Classification of Chemical Reactions. Chemical Thermodynamics - the Laws of Thermodynamics, Enthalpy, Entropy, Free Energy. Spontaneity of Chemical Change. Chemical Kinetics.
Solutions and their Properties. Solubility, Concentration of Solutions. Solutions of Electrolytes, Ionization Constant. Activity (effective concentration). Acids and Bases. The Dissociation of Water. The pH Scale. Salts, Hydrolysis of Salts, Solubility Product.
Buffers, Characterization, pH, Capacity. Buffers of the Blood.
Hydrocarbons and their Derivatives. Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes, Cycloalkanes, Aromatic Hydrocarbones; Alkyl- and Aryl Halides, Amino-, Nitro-derivatives of Hydrocarbons; Thiols, Sulphides, Disulphides, Sulphonic Acids; Alcohols, Phenols; Aldehydes, Ketones; Carboxylic Acids and their Derivatives. Urea and its Derivatives.
Disinfectans, Anesthetics.
Heterocyclic Compounds with one or more Heteroatoms, their Importance in Biochemisty. Vitamins.
Amino Acids and their Physical and Chemical Properties. Peptides. Proteins - Amino Acid Composition, Conformation of Proteins - Types of Bonds. Classification of Proteins.
Enzymes - Characterization, Mechanism of their Action. Vitamins as Cofactors of Enzymes. Kinetics of Enzymatic Reactions, the Michaelis Constant. Environmental Effects Influencing Enzyme Activity. Inhibition of Enzyme Activity. Nomenclature and Classification of Enzymes. Enzymes in Medicine.
Nucleic Acids.
Biological Oxidations. Reactive oxygen and Nitrogen Species.
Anabloism and Catabolism. Citric Acid Cycle and its Regulation.
Electron Transport Chain. Aerobic Phosphorylation.
Carbohydrates. Monosaccharides - Classificaton, Configuration. Optical Activity, Anomers, Epimers. Reactions of Monosaccharides. Glycosidic linkage. Reducing and non-reducing Disaccharides. Polysaccharides and Glycosaminoglycans - Composition, Properties. Digestion. Metabolism of Glucose, Fructose, Galactose and Polysaccharides.
Artificial Sweeteners.
Lipids - Classification and Properties. Waxes. Digestion. Metabolism of Triacylglycerols, Phospholipids, Fatty Acids. Cholesterol and its Metabolism.

Laboratory classes & seminars

Lecturers

Prof. Martina Řezáčová M.D., Ph.D.
Assoc. Prof. Miloš Hroch, Ing., Ph.D.
Assoc. Prof. Alena Stoklasová, M.D., Ph.D.
Radim Havelek, Dr., Ph.D.
Renata Köhlerová, MS, Ph.D.
Darina Muthná, Dr., Ph.D.
Alena Mrkvicová, MS, Ph.D.
Eva Peterová, MS, Ph. D.
Darja Koutová, MS.
Martin Uher, Dr.

Seminars

hemical Bond. Interactions among Molecules. Radioactivity and their Importance in medicine. Nomenclature of Inorganic Compounds.
TBasic Calculations in Chemistry. Themodynamics and Kinetics of Chemical Reactions. Oxidation-Reduction Equations. Test.
Solutions. Electrolytes, Electrolytic Dissociation. The Bronstedt-Lowry Concept. The pH of Acids and Bases. Buffers. Calculations. Test.
Organic Compounds Important in Biochemistry I. Hydrocarbons, Alcohols, Phenols, Quinones, Nitrogen- and Halogen-derivatives, Sulphur-containing Compounds, Aldehydes, Ketones, their Rections. Test.
Organic Compounds Important in Biochemistry II. Organic Acids, their Reactions. Urea and its Derivatives. Test.
Heterocycles. Vitamins. Terpenes. Polymers in Medicine. Test.
Amino Acids, Peptides, Proteins. Urea and its Derivatives.
Enzymes, Structure, Mechanism of their Action.The Michaelis Constant. Factors Affecting the Rate of Enzyme Catalyzed Reactions. Isoenzymes.
Nucleic Acids. Credit test.
Introduction to Metabolism. Citric Acid Cycle. Substrate Phosphhorylation.
Biological Oxidation. Electron Transport Chain. Metabolism of Oxygen. Reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen Species. Test.
Carbohydrates - Classification, Structure, Properties, Digestion. Metaboslism of Glucose - Glycolysis, Gluconeogenesis.Microorganisms and Metabolism of Carbohydrates. Artificial Sweeteners.
Metabolism of Carbohydrates - Pentose Phosphate Pathway, Metabolsim of Glycogen. Metabolism of Fructose, Galactose, Uronic, Acid, Glycosaminoglycans, Proteoglycans and Glycoproteins. Test.

Laboratory classes

Laboratory Practice and Safety Rules. Chemical Glass. Preparation of Pure Inorganic Substances.
Potenciometry. The pH Measurement. Determination of Capacity of acetate Buffer. Buffer Capacity of Proteins.
Spectrophotometry. Determination of Fe²⁺Ions Concentration.
The pH Measurement. Determination of Capacity of Acetate Buffer. Buffer Capacity of Proteins.
Factors Influencing Laboratory Results. Accuracy of Measurement.
General Properties of Amino Acids and Proteins.
Properties of Enzymes - the Influence of pH and Temperature. Substrate Specificity.

Notes:

Attendance at laboratory classes and seminars is COMPULSORY and a register is kept. Substitution of written tests must be consulted with Asssoc. prof. Stoklasová in case of your unavoidable absence (e. g. illness). Before starting laboratory class, do not forget laboratory coat and change your shoes (with rubber sole no shoe covers). Calculator is necessary. Laboratory manual is available in MOODLE.