Course: Analysis of Bioactive Compounds in Food

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Course title Analysis of Bioactive Compounds in Food
Course code TUACHP/TP8BI
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Fišera Miroslav, doc. Ing. CSc.
  • Ondrášová Monika, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Legislation, basic concepts. 2. Classification, effects, basic reaction mechanisms. 3. Methods of analysis - essential amino acids, other amino acids and biogenic amines. 4. S-substituted cysteine derivatives. 5. Phytosterols and related compounds. 6. Essential fatty acids, other fatty acids, important lipids. 7. Significant mono-, oligo- and polysaccharides. 8. Glycosides and other sugar derivatives. 9. Glucosinolates and their decomposition products. 10. Significant products of Maillard reaction. 11. Vitamins, minerals and related compounds. 12. Phenol compounds. 13. Other biologically active food ingredients. 14. Therapeutic effect of biologically active substances.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Home preparation for classes - 16 hours per semester
  • Preparation for examination - 24 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 24 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 56 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Basic knowledge of food chemistry, organic chemistry and food analysis is assumed.
Basic knowledge of food chemistry, organic chemistry and food analysis is assumed.
learning outcomes
can divide biologically active substances (BAL) into individual groups according to structure
can divide biologically active substances (BAL) into individual groups according to structure
can divide biologically active substances (BAL) into individual groups according to their functional effect
can divide biologically active substances (BAL) into individual groups according to their functional effect
will know the mechanisms of action of BAL in living organisms (biochemical pathways, organs)
will know the mechanisms of action of BAL in living organisms (biochemical pathways, organs)
will know the methods of processing, treatment, and preparation of samples for BAL analysis
will know the methods of processing, treatment, and preparation of samples for BAL analysis
will know the most common (and special) BAL analysis methods
will know the most common (and special) BAL analysis methods
Skills
able to perform common methods of sample processing and preparation for BAL analysis
able to perform common methods of sample processing and preparation for BAL analysis
can perform conventional methods of isolating BAL from matrix
can perform conventional methods of isolating BAL from matrix
can perform common methods of separation of the matrix from the analyte
can perform common methods of separation of the matrix from the analyte
can perform routine BAL analyzes by MAS, HPLC, GC methods
can perform routine BAL analyzes by MAS, HPLC, GC methods
can evaluate and interpret measured results with possible statistical processing
can evaluate and interpret measured results with possible statistical processing
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecturing
Lecturing
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Skills
Simple experiments
Simple experiments
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
assessment methods
Knowledge
Written examination
Written examination
Grade (Using a grade system)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Recommended literature
  • GROB, R.L., BARRY, E.F. (Eds.). Modern Practice of Gas Chromatography. 4th Ed.. New York: J. Wiley and Sons, 2004. ISBN 978-0-471-22983-4.
  • Klouda, P. Moderní analytické metody. 2., upr. a dopl. vyd.. Ostrava, 2003. ISBN 80-86369-07-2.
  • Meyer V.R. Practical high-performance liquid chromatography. 4.ed, J.Wiley and Sons, NY USA, 2004.
  • NELMS, S.M. ICP Mass Spectrometry Handbook.. Oxford: Blackwell, 2005. ISBN 978-1-405-10916-1.
  • NOLLET, L.M.L. Handbook of Food Analysis. Vol. 1, Vol. 2.. New York: Marcel Dekker, 1996. ISBN 9780824750367.
  • Opletal, L. Přírodní látky a jejich biologická aktivita 1. Přehled nutraceutik A. Primární metabolity a obsahové látky strukturovaných biologických systémů. Karolinum Praha, 2008.
  • Opletal, L. Přírodní látky a jejich biologická aktivita 2. Přehled nutraceutik B. Sekundární metabolity rostlin. Karolinum Praha, 2008.
  • Pomeranz Y., Meloan C.E. Food Analysis - Theory and Practise, 3rd Ed. New York , 1994.
  • PRÍBELA, A. Analýza potravín. Bratislava : STU, 1991.
  • VELÍŠEK, J. (Ed.). Chemie potravin I.-III. Praha, 2002.


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