Chemistry
Winter Semester
Brief description
Mass spectrum as a source of analytical information, mass spectrometer - ion sources, mass analyzers, ion fragmentation in structural analysis.
For whom
Students at the beginning of master’s studies having a completed bachelor’s degree with a background in analytical chemistry.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of analytical and physical chemistry.
STAG information system: ACH/PHS
Brief description
This course provides an introduction to modern crystallography and X‑ray diffraction techniques. Students will learn the fundamental concepts of crystal structures, symmetry, reciprocal space, and diffraction principles. The course covers both powder and single‑crystal X‑ray methods, including instrumentation, data collection strategies, and structure determination. Attention is also given to crystallochemistry, structure defects, and the relation between chemical bonding and crystal architecture.
For whom
The course is intended for advanced bachelor or master students in chemistry, materials science, or related fields who wish to gain a deeper understanding of crystallography and X‑ray analytical methods. It is especially suitable for students focusing on inorganic chemistry, solid-state chemistry, materials characterization, or crystal engineering.
Prerequisites
Students should have a good general background in inorganic chemistry and basic knowledge of chemical bonding and molecular structure. Familiarity with elementary mathematics (vectors, matrices) and introductory physical chemistry concepts is helpful but not strictly required.
STAG information system: AFC/KSRD
Brief description
This course provides an overview of major methods used for the characterization of inorganic and coordination compounds. Students will learn the basic principles, instrumentation, and practical applications of spectroscopic, chromatographic, thermal, electrochemical, magnetic, and structural techniques. Emphasis is placed on understanding how individual methods complement each other in determining composition, structure, bonding, and physical properties.
For whom
The course is suitable for bachelor and master students in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, and related fields. It is particularly recommended for students interested in inorganic chemistry, coordination chemistry, materials characterization, spectroscopy, or analytical chemistry.
Prerequisites
Students are expected to have introductory knowledge of general and inorganic chemistry, including bonding models and basic reaction chemistry. Familiarity with fundamental physical chemistry concepts (energy, thermodynamics, spectroscopy basics) is helpful but not mandatory.
STAG information system: AFC/ICSA
Brief description
This course introduces the fundamental theoretical concepts needed to understand the electronic structure of complex compounds and their spectral and magnetic behavior. Students will learn how molecular symmetry, ligand field theory (LFT), and electronic configuration analysis explain the origin of electronic spectra and magnetic properties in transition‑metal compounds. The course also covers magnetic susceptibility, magnetism types, and the interpretation of spectral data using Tanabe–Sugano diagrams.
For whom
The course is intended for advanced bachelor and master students in chemistry, especially those focusing on inorganic chemistry, coordination chemistry, spectroscopy, or materials chemistry. It is suitable for students who wish to understand how electronic structure determines the physical properties of matter.
Prerequisites
Students should have prior knowledge of general and inorganic chemistry, including electron configurations, chemical bonding, and basic symmetry concepts. Familiarity with physical chemistry (quantum basics, spectroscopy principles) is helpful but not required.
STAG information system: AFC/SMVL
Brief description
This course introduces the fundamental theoretical concepts needed to understand the electronic structure of complex compounds and their spectral and magnetic behavior. Students will learn how molecular symmetry, ligand field theory (LFT), and electronic configuration analysis explain the origin of electronic spectra and magnetic properties in transition‑metal compounds. The course also covers magnetic susceptibility, magnetism types, and the interpretation of spectral data using Tanabe–Sugano diagrams.
For whom
The course is intended for advanced bachelor and master students in chemistry, especially those focusing on inorganic chemistry, coordination chemistry, spectroscopy, or materials chemistry. It is suitable for students who wish to understand how electronic structure determines the physical properties of matter.
Prerequisites
Students should have prior knowledge of general and inorganic chemistry, including electron configurations, chemical bonding, and basic symmetry concepts. Familiarity with physical chemistry (quantum basics, spectroscopy principles) is helpful but not required.
STAG information system: AFC/SMVLA
Brief description
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to X‑ray diffraction and its application in determining the structure of crystalline materials. Students will learn fundamental crystallographic concepts, experimental methods for single‑crystal and powder diffraction, and modern approaches to solving and interpreting crystal structures. Emphasis is placed on understanding the relationships between crystal symmetry, diffraction patterns, and three‑dimensional structural models.
For whom
The course is suitable for bachelor and master students in chemistry, materials science, physics, or related disciplines. It is especially recommended for students interested in structural chemistry, crystallography, solid‑state chemistry, or materials characterization.
Prerequisites
Students should have basic knowledge of inorganic or physical chemistry, including chemical bonding and elementary crystallographic terminology. Familiarity with vector algebra and fundamental spectroscopy/analytical chemistry concepts is helpful but not essential.
STAG information system: AFC/ZRSA
Brief description
The course builds on the lecture Physical Chemistry 2. The focus is on the thermodynamic description of electrolyte solutions and transport processes, the description of electrode reaction kinetics, and electrochemical methods used in practice.
For whom
Students at the beginning of master studies with completed bachelor degree.
Prerequisites
Students are expected to have a background in general chemistry, including atomic structure, chemical bonding, fundamentals of chemical equilibrium and kinetics, and properties of solutions. A working knowledge of basic physics, particularly electricity and magnetism (Ohm’s law, electric field, capacitance, current, and voltage), is also required. In addition, students should possess adequate mathematical skills necessary for quantitative analysis.
STAG information system: KFC/ELC
Brief description
Introduction to molecular modeling and computational chemistry, focus on biomolecules (nucleic acids, proteins) and on the description of molecular motions and thermodynamic properties.
For whom
Beginners in bachelor studies
Prerequisites
Basics of physical chemistry
STAG information system: KFC/MOM
Brief description
Intermolecular interactions, their description in computational chemistry, including quantum chemistry and molecular mechanics. Comparison of molecular modeling with experiment.
For whom
Students at the beginning of master studies with completed bachelor degree.
Prerequisites
Basics of chemical structure, atomic and molecular orbitals.
STAG information system: KFC/NEK
Brief description
Focus on methods in computational chemistry, their strengths, limitations and applications. Hartree-Fock, electron correlation, density functional theory (DFT). Solvation models and thermochemistry.
For whom
Students at the beginning of master studies with completed bachelor degree
Prerequisites
Basics of chemical structure, atomic and molecular orbitals.
STAG information system: KFC/QCH
Brief description
Introduces traditional approaches for synthesis of 3-7 membered heterocycles and their reactivity.
For whom
Students at the beginning of master studies with completed bachelor degree.
Prerequisites
Solid foundation in organic chemistry.
STAG information system: OCH/CHHC
Brief description
The lecture provides an overview of the molecular, biological, and chemical principles involved in modern drug development aimed at treating cancer, leukaemia, and viral and bacterial diseases.
For whom
For students at the beginning of master studies with a completed bachelor's degree with a background in Organic chemistry and Biochemistry.
Prerequisites
Understanding the fundamental mechanisms of organic reactions and basic metabolic pathways is essential.
STAG information system: OCH/KBC
Brief description
Introduces organometallic chemistry (WS) and transition metal catalysis (SS) as tools for designing complex organic syntheses, especially of natural products.
For whom
Students at the beginning of master studies with completed bachelor degree.
Prerequisites
Solid foundation in organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry.
STAG information system: OCH/OOS
Summer Semester
Brief description
The course provides an overview of microanalytical techniques, including microscopic techniques, sensors, and microfluidics. The microfluidics part covers fabrication methods, materials, operating principles, detection techniques, and applications, including droplet-based systems and low-cost devices.
For whom
The course is open to anyone interested in microfluidics and analytical chemistry.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of analytical chemistry and instrumental methods of analytical chemistry is recommended.
STAG information system: ACH/MTAC
Brief description
The course introduces the principles of bioinorganic chemistry, focusing on the role of coordination compounds within biological systems. It covers the distribution of elements in organisms, the properties of biological ligands, and the spectroscopic techniques used to study metal-active sites. The curriculum also examines oxygen transport, metalloenzymes, and the development of metal-based therapeutics, concluding with the interpretation of biological assays used to evaluate their activity.
For whom
Students at the beginning of master studies with completed bachelor degree.
Prerequisites
Basic foundations in general, inorganic and coordination chemistry.
STAG information system: AFC/BACHU
Brief description
Theoretical and practical knowledge of flow chemistry to design micro-flow rectors and perform the flow reactions to scale up the process while knowing the limitations and advantages of flow synthesis.
For whom
Students at the beginning of master studies with completed bachelor degree.
Prerequisites
Basic mathematical analysis, basics of chemistry and mole concept.
STAG information system: AFC/FLCH
Brief description
The course introduces the principles of inorganic pharmacology and the clinical development of metal-based therapeutics. It examines the medicinal applications of main-group and transition elements across various fields, including psychiatry, cardiology, and oncology. The curriculum also focuses on mechanisms of action, radiopharmaceuticals, and the design of antimicrobial and antiviral agents. Particular emphasis is placed on drug-targeting strategies and the evaluation of therapeutic efficacy and toxicity, concluding with an overview of the role of inorganic compounds in modern medicine.
For whom
Students at the beginning of master studies with completed bachelor degree.
Prerequisites
Basic foundations in general, inorganic and coordination chemistry.
STAG information system: AFC/ANMT
Brief description
The course introduces the fundamental types of magnetic behavior, the methods used to measure magnetic properties, and the quantum chemical and thermodynamic principles required for their interpretation. It also focuses on how molecular structure influences the magnetism of coordination compounds, including spin state phenomena and magnetic interactions in mono and polynuclear systems, concluding with current developments in molecular magnetism.
For whom
Students at the beginning of master studies with completed bachelor degree.
Prerequisites
Basic foundations in inorganic chemistry, coordination chemistry and physics.
STAG information system: AFC/MOMA
Brief description
This course provides an overview of the principles that govern the structure of chemical substances in different states of matter. Students will learn about electronic structure and chemical bonding, crystal structures, and key experimental methods used to determine molecular and solid‑state structures. Special attention is given to non‑covalent interactions, their energetic contributions, and their role in molecular assembly, supramolecular chemistry, and crystal engineering. The course also covers polymorphism, cocrystals, and inclusion compounds, as well as tools and descriptors used for interpreting structural data.
For whom
The course is intended for bachelor and master students in chemistry, materials science, pharmaceutical sciences, or related fields. It is particularly suitable for students interested in structural chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, crystallography, or materials design.
Prerequisites
Students are expected to have a basic background in general and inorganic chemistry, including chemical bonding, electron structure, and fundamental molecular concepts. Familiarity with introductory spectroscopy or structural analysis methods is helpful but not required.
STAG information system: AFC/STCH
Brief description
Explores enzymatic mechanisms and biosynthesis of secondary metabolites through the lens of organic reaction design.
For whom
Students at the beginning of master studies with completed bachelor degree.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of organic chemistry and introductory biochemistry.
STAG information system: KCB/CHNPA
Brief description
Physical chemistry of living systems, their (non-equilibrium) thermodynamics and kinetics, and their roles in biomolecular folding, pharmacology, biorhythms and the origin of life.
For whom
Beginners in bachelor studies
Prerequisites
Basics of physical chemistry
STAG information system: KFC/BFCH
Brief description
Introduces traditional approaches for synthesis of 3-7 membered heterocycles and their reactivity.
For whom
Students at the beginning of master studies with completed bachelor degree.
Prerequisites
Solid foundation in organic chemistry.
STAG information system: OCH/CHHC
Brief description
The lecture provides an overview of the molecular, biological, and chemical principles involved in modern drug development aimed at treating cancer, leukaemia, and viral and bacterial diseases.
For whom
For students at the beginning of master studies with a completed bachelor's degree with a background in Organic chemistry and Biochemistry.
Prerequisites
Understanding the fundamental mechanisms of organic reactions and basic metabolic pathways is essential.
STAG information system: OCH/KBC
Brief description
Introduces organometallic chemistry (WS) and transition metal catalysis (SS) as tools for designing complex organic syntheses, especially of natural products.
For whom
Students at the beginning of master studies with completed bachelor degree.
Prerequisites
Solid foundation in organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry.
STAG information system: OCH/OOS