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Lecturer(s)
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Šlamborová Irena, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Slavík Martin, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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The course is designed to give students a broader view of selected areas of chemistry in a slightly different way. It is intended for chemistry students and for those who do not study chemistry. The course is based on lecture blocks from different areas of chemistry to provide up-to-date information and the latest findings. Experts from the field will also be invited to participate in these blocks. The course will also include one laboratory exercise following one lecture block. At the end, each student will present their chosen topic using a variety of tools (lab processing, video, recorded interview, podcast, use of AI, etc.). Lecture topics: 1. Food safety - pesticide residues, heavy metals, microbiological safety testing, food packaging. Food supplements - explanation, registration conditions. 2. Chemical nature of vaccines, live and non-live vaccines. Chemical nature and effects of current drugs for the treatment of overweight and obesity (Ozempic, Mounjaro, Saxenda, Wegovy). Chemical nature of antibiotics. The nature and explanation of the principle of so-called biological therapy. 3. Chemistry and medicine - materials for joint replacements, suture threads (absorbable, non-absorbable), heart valves, catheters (urinary, central, venous), hernia meshes, materials for preserving solutions (saline, aqua for injection, etc.). 4. Nanofibers and their applications in medicine, automotive and other applications. 5. Chemistry in aesthetic medicine - breast and other implants, various types of fillers, hyaluronic acid, botox. 6. Chemistry and dentistry - overview of materials used in dentistry. 7. Chemical processes in the human body. Fission of nutrients, body fluids, ionic balance, transfer of information between cells and tissues, and complexity of nucleic acids. 8. Chemistry in forensic medicine - invited lecture from KNL 9. Laboratory exercise - dermatoglyphics. 10. A comprehensive view of the chemical basis of therapeutic and beautifying cosmetics. Reality and myths of the information presented. 11. Chemistry of the canine sense of smell. The dog's snout is equipped with up to 300 million olfactory receptors, many times more than humans, giving the dog amazing olfactory abilities. This is not the only thing that will be discussed in the lecture with dog handlers and their four-legged colleagues. 12., 13. Presentation of selected topics 14. Awarding of credit
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Self-study (text study, reading, problematic tasks, practical tasks, experiments, research, written assignments), Laboratory work, Active metods (simulation, situational contingency methods, drama,acting, namagerial acting ), Individual consultation, Students' portfolio, Task-based study method
- Class attendance
- 28 hours per semester
- Semestral paper
- 30 hours per semester
- Preparation for credit
- 2 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Develop: Explanation of chemical objects and phenomena from everyday life.
After completing the course, students will be able to: Explain and interpret the chemical nature and mechanism of common substances and technologies (food, cosmetics, medicines) with a deep understanding of the field's context (KRAAU 1.1). Didactically transform complex scientific knowledge in the field of biochemistry and modern materials into a popular science format (video, podcast, infographics) so that it is understandable to the general public or students (KRAAU 1.2). Critically analyse and evaluate information about health and chemistry presented in the media and advertising, and use these examples to develop media literacy and critical thinking in an educational context (KRAAU 6.1). Use modern digital tools and generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools to effectively create educational content while fully respecting copyright and academic and professional ethics (KRAAU 2.3 and 6.2). Present and defend your popularisation project to an audience (classmates) while providing and receiving constructive (formative) feedback on presentation skills and technical accuracy (KRAAU 4.2 and 5.1). Apply selected experimental and laboratory procedures (e.g., dermatoglyphics) with an understanding of good laboratory practice and safety risk assessment (KRAAU 1.1 and 3.1).
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge of natural sciences at the high school level. An open mind, interest in how the human body works and everyday phenomena, and a desire to critically examine popular myths spread by the media and social networks.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral presentation of self-study, Written assignment
Active participation in classes: Especially in guest lectures by experts from the field and mandatory participation in laboratory exercises (dermatoglyphics). Creative popularisation project (seminar paper): Processing of a selected topic from the field of everyday chemistry in a form understandable to the lay public. The use of modern communication tools and formats is expected (e.g., shooting a popularisation video, creating a podcast, conducting a written interview with an expert, creating infographics, and creating an experimental laboratory video). The ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools is permitted and encouraged for creating content, graphics, or scripts. Presentation and defence: A short presentation of the created work (project) in front of an audience (classmates) at the end of the semester, defence of the facts used, and the ability to answer questions in a discussion.
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Recommended literature
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Literatura bude doporučena jednotlivými konzultanty přímo pro řešení vybraného tématu..
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Bańkowski, Zdzisław et al. Chemie pro každého: praktický receptář. Praha. 1973.
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Raab, Miroslav. Materiály a člověk: netradiční úvod do současné materiálové vědy. Zlín: Univerzita Tomáše Bati, 2020. ISBN 978-80-7454-901-4.
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