Chemistry of lipids and membrane processes

Course: Chemistry (Master)

Structural unit: Faculty of Chemistry

Title
Chemistry of lipids and membrane processes
Code
ВБ.8.04
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
2 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
P1. Knowledge to understand scientific concepts and modern theories of chemistry, as well as the fundamentals of related sciences. P2. Deeply understand the basic facts, concepts, principles and theories related to the subject area mastered during the master's program, use them to solve complex problems and problems, as well as conduct research in the relevant field of chemistry. P6. Know the methodology and organization of scientific research. P9. Collect, evaluate, and analyze the data wanted to solve complex chemistry problems using appropriate data methods and tools. P13. Analyze scientific problems and propose their solutions on an abstract level by decomposing them into components that can be investigated separately. P14. Interpret experimentally obtained data and correlate them with relevant theories in chemistry.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Know organic chemistry at the degree 's level in "Chemistry". 2. Have skills in writing organic formulas and reactions. 3. Have the skills to write the mechanisms of organic reactions at the bachelor's degree in "Chemistry".
Course content
Methods of extraction, chemical synthesis, physical, chemical and individual biological properties, practical application of lipids. The principle of organization and functioning of lipid membranes in living organisms. The place of lipids among other classes of natural compounds. The role of lipids in nature, science, technology and everyday life. Zones of concentration of organic compounds in the cell of the organism as a function of its chemical structure.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1) F. D. Gunstone, J. L. Harwood, A. J. Dijkstra. The Lipid Handbook with CD-ROM. Third Edition. CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, Boca Raton London New York, 2007, 808 p. 2) Nelson D., Cox M. Fundamentals of Leninger Biochemistry; 7th ed. New York, 2017, 3270 p. 3) Loew, L. M. Spectroscopic Membrane Probes. Boca Raton, CRC Press. 1988, 297 p. 4) R. B. Gennis. Biomembranes: Molecular Structure and Function. Springer Science & Business Media, 2013, 533 p. 5) R.P. Haugland. "Handbook of Fluorescent Probes and Research Products. Ninth Edition". Molecular Probes, 2002 Eugene, OR, USA.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures
Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation is carried out on a 100-point system. Current control - homework, tests (maximum 60 points), exam (maximum 40 points)
Language of instruction
ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Vasyl Georgiyovych Pyvovarenko
Organic Chemistry Department
Faculty of Chemistry

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Organic Chemistry Department
Faculty of Chemistry