Course detail
Biophysical Chemistry
FCH-MC_BFCHAcad. year: 2023/2024
The course focuses on the application of basic theoretical knowledge of physical chemistry to the biological systems. It represents a borderline course between physics, chemistry and biology, which allow obtaining molecular and structural perspective on biologically important and medically important pehnomena. Attention is drawn to an impact of the basic theoretical knowledge into analytical (advanced methods of study and interpretation of the structure and function of biopolymers) and application fields.
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Literature
Kalous V. Pavlíček Z.:Biofyzikální chemie. SNTL, 1980 (CS)
Atkins, P.: Physical chemistry for the life sciences. Oxford University Press ;W. H. Freeman and Company, 2006 (EN)
Cooper A. Biophysical Chemistry. Royal Society of Chemistry, 2011. Online version available at: (EN)
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Course curriculum
1. Introduction to biophysical chemistry
2., 3. Role of molecular interactions
4., 5. Biological thermodynamics
6. Bioenergetics
7., 8. Phase transitions in biological systems
9. Binding equilibria
10. Function and properties of biological membranes
11. Non-equilibrium thermodynamics
12., 13. Biological kinetics
Aims
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme NKCP_CHCHTE Master's, 1. year of study, winter semester, 4 credits, compulsory
- Programme NPCP_CHCHTE Master's, 1. year of study, winter semester, 4 credits, compulsory
- Programme NPCP_CHMA Master's
specialization CHBL , 1. year of study, winter semester, 4 credits, compulsory
specialization BF , 1. year of study, winter semester, 4 credits, compulsory - Programme NPCP_CHPL Master's, 1. year of study, winter semester, 4 credits, compulsory
- Programme NKCP_CHPL Master's, 1. year of study, winter semester, 4 credits, compulsory
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Guided consultation in combined form of studies
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