Research project

Project: RESEARCH PROJECT, including thematic blocks from the area of biochemistry and natural products chemistry) (Contact hours: 90 Lab, 30 Tutorials, 120 Self-studies) 12 ECTS;

1. BIOCHEMISTRY (6 ECTS, 45 Lab, 15 Tutorials, 60 Self-studies)

This thematic block's objective is to understand the body's functioning at the molecular level.

Learning outcomes:

01. The student names and draws the structures of prokaryotic and eukaryotic plant and animal cells shows the differences between them, explains the relationship between the structure of the cell and its organelles and their function, and explains the importance of tissue specialisation in multicellular organisms.

02. The student knows the structure and functions of the essential components of the cell (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, hormones and vitamins).

03. The student knows the essential metabolic pathways and gives examples of metabolic interdependencies and mechanisms of metabolism regulation.

04. The student knows and understands the catalytic properties of macromolecules, the kinetic description of enzymatic reactions, and ways of regulating enzymatic activity.

05. The student knows the most critical components, the structure of biological membranes, and the types

of membrane transport of selected chemical compounds.

06. The student Knows the process of transferring genetic information and understands its essence.

07. The student determines the physicochemical properties of a compound based on its structure and

predicts its behaviour in chemical reactions (including enzymatic) and separation methods.

08. The student determines the kinetic parameters of enzymatic reactions, selects the analytical method

to monitor the course of the enzymatic reaction

09. The student uses the essential laboratory equipment: centrifuge, spectrophotometer, and pH meter.

10. The student performs basic separation techniques of macromolecules: column chromatography and

gel electrophoresis.

11. The student understands the interpenetration of disciplines in modern science - the need for a broad view and cooperation of specialists from many disciplines.

12. The student understands the importance of basic knowledge in biochemistry in business practice - industry, agriculture, and medicine.

13. The student is responsible for his/her and others' safety; knows how to deal with emergencies.

NATURAL PRODUCTS CHEMISTRY (6 ECTS, 45 Lab, 15 Tutorials, 60 Self-studies)

Objective of the subject: To learn about the classification, structure, significance, and practical

applications of natural products.

Learning outcomes:

01. Has knowledge about the classification and role of natural products.

02. Knows how to correlate the chemical structure of a compound with its biological role.

03. Knows how to apply knowledge about natural products in practice.

04. Can integrate knowledge of organic chemistry and biochemistry in the laboratory.

05. Can isolate and identify natural products.

06. Identifies groups of natural substances useful in industry.

07. Can design a method to assess the biological activity of a compound isolated from a natural source.

08. Can present experimental results in the form of a report.

09. Understands the role of natural compounds and their importance for the economy.

10. Understands the need for research at the interface of biology and chemistry.

11. Understands the social aspects of the practical application of acquired knowledge and skills, as well as the responsibility associated with them.