IC023 Chemistry of nitric oxide

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2008
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Prof. Dr. Michael Hynes (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Přemysl Lubal, Ph.D.
Department of Chemistry – Chemistry Section – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of biochemistry, coordination and physical chemistry (thermodynamics, kinetics)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
5-hour interdisciplinar lecture will be given by prof. Michael J. Hynes (National University of Ireland in Galway), who is expert in this field. The lecture is suitable for students all study programs of chemistry and biology. The lecture will take place on Tue 25.11 ( 8:30-12:30) at seminary room of Dean Office building (Kotlarska 2).
Syllabus
  • General overview of bonding in NO, comparison with CO. Binding modes – bent and linear modes. Activation parameters – use in mechanism elucidation with special emphasis on volume of activation as a diagnostic tool. Examples of ligand substitution reactions involving NO (e.g. reaction of NO with Cytochrome P450).
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught: in blocks.
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