Course: Basic Laboratory Course in Biochemistry

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Course title Basic Laboratory Course in Biochemistry
Course code UCH/051
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Frequency of the course In each academic year, in the winter semester.
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kaščáková Barbora, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Havlíčková Petra, RNDr.
  • Peramotava Darya
Course content
Chromatographic methods in Biochemistry - separation of proteins using gel chromatography, ionex chromatography, and affinity chromatography. DNA isolation and analysis - Isolation of plasmid DNA, chromosomal DNA, measurement of DNA concentration, measurement of DNA concentration in microvolumes, agarose gel electrophoresis of DNA. Methods for protein concentration determination - quantification of proteins using the Lowry method, biret method, Bradford method, direct determination of protein concentration, direct determination of protein concentration in microvolumes. Enzyme kinetics - kinetic parameters of protein cleavage by trypsin, kinetic parameters of hydrogen peroxide cleavage by catalase, kinetic paramteres of peroxidase reaction.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Skills training, Laboratory
  • Preparation for classes - 16 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 32 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 6 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Laboratory course introduces students to selected basic topics in analytical and preparative biochemistry.
Lab. course for the students of the Czech programmes Biologie, Péče o životní prostředí.
Prerequisites
Students use the knowledge gained in the Biochemistry and other lectures in laboratory work.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance assessment, Test, Development of laboratory protocols

Active work in the laboratory, preparation for the topics, obtaining sufficient points in the tests.
Recommended literature
  • Káš a kol., VŠCHT. Laboratorní techniky biochemie.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Biology (1) Category: Biology courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter