Course: Chemistry and Technology of Lipids II

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Course title Chemistry and Technology of Lipids II
Course code TUTTTK/TK8CL
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson + Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 7
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Rudolf Ondřej, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Kašpárková Věra, doc. Ing. CSc.
Course content
1. Lipids, classification, nomenclature, properties. 2. Simple lipids, fatty acids (FA), eicosanoids and polyketides. 3. Chemical reactions of the FA carboxyl group. 4. Acylglycerols (AG), types, physical properties of AG. 6. Crystallization and polymorphism of FA and AG, practical implications 7. Chemical reactions of the FA and AG hydrocarbon chain. 8. Oxidation reactions of FA and AG (auto-oxidation, UV oxidation), types of oxidation products. 9. Antioxidants and stability of lipids in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations. 10. Extraction, refining and processing of major and minor fats and oils. 11. Application of enzymes in the production of fats and oils. 12. Fats and oils and their role in human health. 13. Liposomes, methods of preparation, properties and use. 14. Lipid particles as carriers of active substances, delivery and transport of active substances.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Participation in classes - 24 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 85 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 60 hours per semester
  • Preparation for examination - 41 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 84 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 25 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 60 hours per semester
  • Preparation for examination - 41 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Fundamental knowledge of organic chemistry and biochemistry.
Fundamental knowledge of organic chemistry and biochemistry.
learning outcomes
To distinguish individual types of lipids and describe their structure
To distinguish individual types of lipids and describe their structure
To clarify the structure of acylglycerols and waxes, and its correlation with physico-chemical properties
To clarify the structure of acylglycerols and waxes, and its correlation with physico-chemical properties
To describe the effect of prooxidants and antioxidants on acylglycerols (fats and oils)
To describe the effect of prooxidants and antioxidants on acylglycerols (fats and oils)
To explain the process of industrial processing of fats/oils, including the application of biotechnology
To explain the process of industrial processing of fats/oils, including the application of biotechnology
To design the composition and preparation procedure of one of the lipid carriers and the methods of its characterization
To design the composition and preparation procedure of one of the lipid carriers and the methods of its characterization
Skills
To synthetize partial acylglycerols and explain mechanisms of this reaction
To synthetize partial acylglycerols and explain mechanisms of this reaction
To explain the preparation of fatty acid methyl esters
To explain the preparation of fatty acid methyl esters
To employ lipid characterisation methods, such as gas and liquid chromatography.
To employ lipid characterisation methods, such as gas and liquid chromatography.
To measure the degradation of fats/oils and fat-containing products
To measure the degradation of fats/oils and fat-containing products
To prepare stable water-in-oil emulsions that will serve as a basis for cosmetic formulations
To prepare stable water-in-oil emulsions that will serve as a basis for cosmetic formulations
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
Analysis of works made by the student (Technical products)
Analysis of works made by the student (Technical products)
Didactic test
Didactic test
Oral examination
Oral examination
Grade (Using a grade system)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Recommended literature
  • E-learningové texty dostupné online: http://kosmetika.ft.utb.cz..
  • AKOH, C.C., MI, D.B. (Eds.). Food Lipids Chemistry, Nutrition, and Biotechnology. New York: Marcel Dekker, Inc., 2002. ISBN 0-8247-0749-4.
  • FÖRSTER, T. (Ed.). Cosmetic Lipids and the Skin Barrier. New York: Marcel Dekker, Inc., 2002. ISBN 0-8247- 0664-1.
  • McCLEMENTS, D.J. Nanoparticle- and Microparticle-Based Delivery Systems: Encapsulation, Protection and Release of Active Compounds.. Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2015. ISBN 978-1-4822-3315-5.
  • Pokorný, J. Technologie tuků.
  • RATLEDGE, C., DAWSON, P.S.S., RATTRAY, J. Biotechnology for the Oils and Fats Industry. Champaign: American Oil Chemists' Society, 1984.
  • VANCE, D.E., VANCE, J.E. Biochemistry of Lipids, Lipoproteins and Membranes. 5th Ed. Elsevier Science. ISBN 9780444532190.


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