Course: Optical Spectroscopy

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Course title Optical Spectroscopy
Course code UFY/455
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Practice
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Frequency of the course In each academic year, in the summer semester.
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction unspecified
Work placements unspecified
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Polívka Tomáš, prof. RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Litvín Radek, RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Bína David, RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
unspecified

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Demonstration, Laboratory
  • Class attendance - 52 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 50 hours per semester
  • Preparation for classes - 50 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
This course introduces methods of optical spectroscopy used primarily for the study of organic molecules and biological systems. Lecturer will demonstrate the theoretical fundamentals and the methods were applied at limit frontier of theoretical availability. Instrumentation is involved in practicals.
Students intensify their knowledge of optics, optical instrumentation techniques and methods used primarily for biological materials.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Physics III
UFY/CV013
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UFY/437

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Development of laboratory protocols

Part of the course Optical Spectroscopy is a regular, one-week, practice. All protocols on practices are required. Oral exam.
Recommended literature
  • Gilbert, A., J. Baggott. Essentials of Molecular Photochemistry, 1991..
  • H. van Amerongen et al.: Photosynthetic Excitons, 2000..
  • P. W. Atkins: Physical Chemistry..
  • P.W. Atkins: Molecular Quantum Mechanics..


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester