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Course, academic year 2026/2027
  
   
Bioanalytical Methods - AB320006
Title: Bioanalytical Methods
Guaranteed by: Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology (320)
Faculty: Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology
Actual: from 2026
Semester: summer
Points: summer s.:3
E-Credits: summer s.:3
Examination process: summer s.:
Hours per week, examination: summer s.:2/0, Ex [HT]
Capacity: unknown / unknown (unknown)Schedule is not published yet, this information might be misleading.
Min. number of students: unlimited
State of the course: taught
Language: English
Teaching methods: full-time
Level:  
Guarantor: Svoboda Petr Ing. Ph.D.
Classification: Chemistry > Analytical Chemistry
Interchangeability : N320006, N320006A
Examination dates   Schedule   
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Annotation -
The course aims to familiarise students with the principles and applications of analytical approaches utilising specific interactions between biomolecules. The course emphasises methods that provide high specificity (biospecificity), sensitivity and low detection limits, which are essential for analysing complex biological samples. Students will acquire the theoretical foundations and practical knowledge necessary for the use of enzymatic methods, electromigration techniques, immunochemical approaches, genetic methods (especially the polymerase chain reaction and its variants), proteomics methods and other biochemical or microbiological analyses. The course aims to prepare students to select and use appropriate bioanalytical methods independently in research, clinical or diagnostic practice.
Last update: Svoboda Petr (03.03.2026)
Course completion requirements -

The examination is conducted in written form.

Last update: Svoboda Petr (03.03.2026)
Literature -

Recommended:

  • Manz, Andreas, Pamme, Nicole, Iossifidis, Dimitri. Bioanalytical chemistry. London: Imperial College Press, 2004, 201 s. s. ISBN 1-86094-370-5.
  • Mikkelsen, Susan R., Cortón, Eduardo. Bioanalytical chemistry. Hoboken: Wiley-Interscience, 2004, s. ISBN .
  • Daussant J., Desvaux F.X.. Introduction to Immunochemical Techniques for Medical Diagnosis, Food Quality Control and Environmental Testing. Prague: ICT Prague, 2007, s. ISBN 978-80-7080-641-8.
  • Králová, Blanka. Bioanalytické metody. Praha: Vysoká škola chemicko-technologická, Fakulta potravinářské a biochemické technologie, 2001, 254 s. s. ISBN 80-7080-449-1.
  • Káš, Jan, Kodíček, Milan, Valentová, Olga. Laboratorní techniky biochemie. Praha: VŠCHT, 2005, 258 s. s. ISBN 80-7080-586-2.
  • Ruml, Tomáš, Rumlová, Michaela, Pačes, Václav. Genové inženýrství. Praha: Vysoká škola chemicko-technologická, 2002, 270 s. s. ISBN 80-7080-499-8.

Last update: Svoboda Petr (03.03.2026)
Teaching methods -

Lectures with student participation in discussion.

Last update: Svoboda Petr (03.03.2026)
Requirements to the exam -

The course concludes with an oral examination.

Last update: Svoboda Petr (03.03.2026)
Syllabus -

1. Introduction: definition of bioanalytical methods and the basics of the isolation and stability of biological material.

2-3. Enzyme methods: enzymes as analytical reagents; determination of substrates and activators; and enzyme methods in clinical and experimental practice.

4.-6. Immunochemical methods: principles; characterisation of antigen-antibody interactions; preparation and use of antibodies; immunoprecipitation methods and their use in practice; sensitive techniques (e.g. ELISA); methods using radionuclides.

7.-8. Electrophoretic methods: principles; SDS electrophoresis; isoelectric focusing; blotting techniques; characterisation of analytes after separation by electrophoretic methods; colour and chemiluminescent detection.

9.-10. Genetic methods: principles, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), detection of specific product sequences in situ and determination of the primary sequence of nucleic acids.

11.-12. Chromatographic techniques: liquid and gas chromatography; bioaffinity chromatography.

13. OMICS methods: global characterisation and quantification of biomolecules.

14. Detection limits and the use of selected bioanalytical methods.

Last update: Svoboda Petr (03.03.2026)
Learning resources -

Electronic versions of the lectures are available at: https://e-learning.vscht.cz.

Further recommended literature and links to electronic resources may be provided during the lectures.

Last update: Svoboda Petr (03.03.2026)
Learning outcomes -

Students will be able to:

  • Select an appropriate bioanalytical method for a specific sample type and target molecule, taking into account the required sensitivity, specificity, and detection limit.
  • Apply and interpret the results of common bioanalytical methods, including enzymatic, immunochemical, electrophoretic, genetic, chromatographic, and mass spectrometric techniques.
  • Navigate professional literature focused on the study of biomolecules and bioanalytical technologies, including the ability to critically evaluate the suitability of the methods used.
  • Practically recognize the possibilities and limitations of individual techniques, including their use in clinical, experimental, and research practice.
  • Gain an overview of working with biological material, its stability, isolation, and subsequent analysis using in vitro techniques and cell models.
  • Compare different bioanalytical approaches and select appropriate methodological strategies according to the type of biological question or research objective.

Last update: Svoboda Petr (03.03.2026)
Registration requirements -

Biochemistry I

Last update: Svoboda Petr (18.11.2021)
Teaching methods
Activity Credits Hours
Účast na přednáškách 1 28
Příprava na zkoušku a její absolvování 2 56
3 / 3 84 / 84
Coursework assessment
Form Significance
Oral examination 100

 
VŠCHT Praha