Form of study: lecture / seminar

Number of contact hours: per week: 1 / 2 per level/semester: 13 / 26

Study method: on-site, distance or combined

1. I. Hulín et al., Úvod do vedeckého bádania 1, Vol. 1, Slovak Academic Press, Bratislava, 2003.

2. I. Hulín et al., Úvod do vedeckého bádania 2, Pro Litera, Bratislava, 2009.

3. Current monographic and journal literature and information sources on the Internet.

4. Instructions and principles of writing and submitting manuscripts of scientific publications on the pages of scientific journals.

The seminar includes the elaboration and presentation of a seminar paper. The lecture includes a final written test. The overall evaluation includes the evaluation from the final written test and the seminar. The evaluation reflects the sufficient orientation of the student in the given issue at the level: “pass” or “fail”. The final evaluation will be “pass” if the student submits a minimum performance corresponding to 60% of the maximum performance. The final evaluation will be “fail” if the student submits an unacceptably poor performance corresponding to less than 60% of the maximum performance. The conditions for successful completion of the course are also regulated by the Study Regulations of the Faculty of Natural Sciences of Comenius University in Bratislava.

Slovak in combination with English (study literature in Slovak and English)

· Methodology for recognizing and defining an analytical problem, considerations preceding the

design of an analytical procedure, planning an experiment with respect to objectives, defining criteria for evaluating quality of analytical procedures for analysis of complex biological and environmental systems. Chiral nature of biological systems environment. Biological variability.

· Principles of sampling from complex biological and environmental systems, specifics of sampling,

sample processing / preparation, sample handling, archiving and processing of samples intended for ultratrace and trace multicomponent analysis of complex mixtures of substances. Specifics of

working with a sample intended for microanalysis. Principles and advanced techniques of micromanipulation. Nanostructured environments and their use in chemical analysis.

· Experiment, its need and characteristics. Qualitative and quantitative observation. Invasive/destructive methodologies vs. non-destructive methodologies. Instrument calibration,

methodology validation.

· The latest trends and strategies for the application of green principles in chemical analysis -

green analytical chemistry.

· Chemical analysis and information flow, analytical information and interpretation of the analysis

result. Methodology of quality control of the result of chemical analysis. Analytical chemistry and legislation. Standardization, normative and regulatory activity in life sciences and environmental sciences conditioned by the results of chemical analysis.

The student will gain the ability to take an independent, systemic and creative approach to solving

problems of design and implementation of effective analytical procedures with emphasis on the

sampling and pretreatment of biological and environmental samples in close connection with the

chosen principle of analytical measurement, evaluation of results and their reliable interpretation.

The student will understand that biological / environmental sample research is a multidisciplinary

science that requires a combination of biological information and analytical knowledge.

Form of study: lecture / seminar

Number of contact hours: per week: 1 / 2 per level/semester: 13 / 26

Study method: on-site, distance or combined

1. A. Castro, A. Escarpa, B. Simonet, Miniaturization of Analytical Systems: Principles, Designs and Applications, John Wiley & Sons, 2009.

2. J. P. Kutter, Separation Methods in Microanalytical Systems, CRC Press, 2005.

3. Current monographic and journal literature and information sources on the Internet.

4. Original and review articles in scientific journals.

The seminar includes the elaboration and presentation of a seminar paper. The lecture includes a final written test. The overall evaluation includes the evaluation from the final written test and the seminar. The evaluation reflects the sufficient orientation of the student in the given issue at the level: “pass” or “fail”. The final evaluation will be “pass” if the student submits a minimum performance corresponding to 60% of the maximum performance. The final evaluation will be “fail” if the student submits an unacceptably poor performance corresponding to less than 60% of the maximum performance. The conditions for successful completion of the course are also regulated by the Study Regulations of the Faculty of Natural Sciences of Comenius University in Bratislava.

Slovak in combination with English (study literature in Slovak and English)

· General analytical procedure and its relation to analytical systems.

· The lab-on-a-chip concept. Miniaturization in analytical chemistry.

· Technological tools for the implementation of miniaturized analytical modules and systems.

· Electrophoretic and chromatographic separations in miniaturized separation systems and on

microchips. Instrumentation for miniaturized separation systems.

· Detection in miniaturized systems. Miniaturized spectral, optical and electroanalytical detection

systems.

· Miniaturization and pretreatment of analytical samples.

· Integration of basic modules into miniaturized analytical systems.

· Analytical applications of miniaturized systems. Analysis of micro- and submicroobjects.

The student will expand his/her knowledge in the field of miniaturized analytical systems. He/she

will become familiar with the current state of theory, methodology, instrumentation and application

of miniaturized analytical systems. He/she will get information about new trends in the field of

miniaturized analytical systems.

Form of study: lecture / seminar

Number of contact hours: per week: 1 / 2 per level/semester: 13 / 26

Study method: on-site, distance or combined

1. Current monographic and journal literature and information sources on the Internet.

2. Original and review articles in scientific journals.

The seminar includes the elaboration and presentation of a seminar paper. The lecture includes a final written test. The overall evaluation includes the evaluation from the final written test and the seminar. The evaluation reflects the sufficient orientation of the student in the given issue at the level: “pass” or “fail”. The final evaluation will be “pass” if the student submits a minimum performance corresponding to 60% of the maximum performance. The final evaluation will be “fail” if the student submits an unacceptably poor performance corresponding to less than 60% of the maximum performance. The conditions for successful completion of the course are also regulated by the Study Regulations of the Faculty of Natural Sciences of Comenius University in Bratislava.

Slovak in combination with English (study literature in Slovak and English)

• Current state in the theory of chromatographic process. Methodology of scientific research work

in the field of gas chromatography, liquid chromatography and supercritical fluid chromatography.

• Gradient techniques in chromatography.

• Chromatography instrumentation and geometry of the chromatographic experiment setup geometry. Analytical, preparative and industrial chromatography. Stationary phase programming

and combined chromatographic techniques.

• Advances in the design and application of new types of sorbents and the resulting separation mechanisms. Biocompatibility and immunosorbents.

• Chromatographic analysis of chiral substances, isomers and labile systems of substances. Chromatographic analysis under extreme conditions. Denaturing chromatography. UHPLC. Monolithic sorbents.

• Techniques combining chromatographic principles and separation mechanisms with each other.

Techniques combining chromatographic and other separation principles.

• Preparation of samples using chromatography. Advanced combined chromatographic separation

and identification techniques. Modern strategies and approaches to separation, characterization,

analysis and determination of biopolymers in complex samples. Methodology of work with advanced chromatographic techniques. Expert systems based on chromatographic techniques.

• Microchip chromatography. Chromatography and legislation. Validation of analytical methods

based on chromatographic methods.

The student will become familiar with the current state of theory, methodology, instrumentation

and application of liquid and gas chromatography methods, as well as with other types of

chromatography. He/she will gain knowledge about the latest trends in advanced chromatographic

methods and their coupling into multidimensional and comprehensive systems, as well as with other analytical techniques.

Form of study: lecture / seminar

Number of contact hours: per week: 1 / 2 per level/semester: 13 / 26

Study method: on-site, distance or combined

1. C. D. García, K. Y. Chumbimuni-Torres, E. Carrilho, Capillary Electrophoresis and Microchip

Capillary Electrophoresis: Principles, Applications, and Limitations, John Wiley & Sons, 2013.

2. Current monographic and journal literature and information sources on the Internet.

3. Original and review articles in scientific journals.

The seminar includes the elaboration and presentation of a seminar paper. The lecture includes a final written test. The overall evaluation includes the evaluation from the final written test and the seminar. The evaluation reflects the sufficient orientation of the student in the given issue at the level: “pass” or “fail”. The final evaluation will be “pass” if the student submits a minimum performance corresponding to 60% of the maximum performance. The final evaluation will be “fail” if the student submits an unacceptably poor performance corresponding to less than 60% of the maximum performance. The conditions for successful completion of the course are also regulated by the Study Regulations of the Faculty of Natural Sciences of Comenius University in Bratislava.

Slovak in combination with English (study literature in Slovak and English).

· Advanced concept of electrophoretic mobility of substances. Separation mechanisms in

electrophoresis. Dispersion effects. Classification and analytical aspects of electroseparation

methods.

· Electrophoretic separation systems and basic instrumentation. Capillary electrophoresis.

· Detection in electroseparations. Column coupling technique in capillary electrophoresis. Miniaturization of electroseparation techniques. Implementation of chromatographic principles

in electroseparations.

· Combinations of electroseparation and chromatographic methods.

· Application basis. Trace and ultratrace analysis. Electroseparations of biopolymers. Sample

pretreatment in electroseparations.

· Two- and multidimensional electroseparations. Validation of analytical methods based on

electroseparation principles.

· Trends in the development of electroseparation methods.

The student will become familiar with the current state of theory, methodology, instrumentation

and applications electroseparation methods as well as with the latest trends in advanced electroseparation methods and issue of their coupling with other analytical methods.

Form of study: lecture / seminar

Number of contact hours: per week: 1 / 2 per level/semester: 13 / 26

Study method: on-site, distance or combined

1. S. Miertuš a kol.: Atómová a molekulová spektroskopia. Alfa Bratislava, 1991.

2. V. Milata, P. Segľa: Vybrané metódy molekulovej spektrometrie, STU v Bratislave, 2007.

3. R. Halko, M. Žemberyová: Atómová spektrometria a možnosti jej kombinácie s kvapalinovou

chromatografiou, Kartprint, Bratislava, 2010.

4. J. C. Lindon: Encyclopedia of Spectroscopy and Spectrometry, Academic Press, 2010.

5. De Hoffman, E. Stroobant, Mass Spectrometry: Principles and Applications. Chichester,Wiley-Interscience. 3rd ed., 2007.

6. Current monographic and journal literature and information sources of the Internet.

The seminar includes the elaboration and presentation of a seminar paper. The lecture includes a final written test. The overall evaluation includes the evaluation from the final written test and the seminar. The evaluation reflects the sufficient orientation of the student in the given issue at the level: “pass” or “fail”. The final evaluation will be “pass” if the student submits a minimum performance corresponding to 60% of the maximum performance. The final evaluation will be “fail” if the student submits an unacceptably poor performance corresponding to less than 60% of the maximum performance. The conditions for successful completion of the course are also regulated by the Study Regulations of the Faculty of Natural Sciences of Comenius University in Bratislava.

Slovak in combination with English (study literature in Slovak and English)

• Theoretical and experimental basis of detection and identification methods.

• Optical methods of atomic spectrometry: AAS, AES, AFS, LIBS, XRS method; direct analysis of

solid samples; atomization of substances; analytical use; advanced techniques and methods.

• Optical methods of molecular spectrometry: UV-Vis spectrometry, Fluorescence spectrometry,

Infrared spectrometry, Raman spectrometry; formation of the electron spectrum; formation of

photoluminescence spectra; formation of vibrational-rotational spectra; formation of Raman

spectra; experimental optical molecular spectrometers; confirmation of substance identity and

characterization of substance structure; analytical use; advanced techniques and methods.

• Mass spectrometry methods: formation of mass spectrum; ionization techniques: ESI, APCI, APPI, MALDI, EI, ICP, SIMS; ambient ionization techniques; mass analysers: magnetic sector analyser,

Q, IT, TOF, Orbitrap, FT-ICR, IMS, hybrid analysers.

• Combination of advanced detection and identification methods with high-efficiency separation

methods.

• Trends in the development of advanced detection and identification methods.

The student will obtain current information about the position of advanced detection and

identification methods in the system of scientific knowledge and their necessary need in generating

an analytical signal. Advanced detection and identification methods are often the basis of chemical

analysis methods as well as qualitative and quantitative measurement of the characteristics of

chemical compounds. The student will gain information about the classification of advanced detection and identification methods, the latest trends and modern applications. He/she will

understand the principles of established techniques, methodologies and procedures for chemical

analysis and, based on the acquired knowledge, should be able to make the right decisions in the

design and solution of a laboratory experiment.

Form of study: seminar

Number of contact hours:

per week: 2 per level/semester: 26

Study method: on-site, distance or combined

1. D. Meško, D. Katuščák, J. Findra, Akademická príručka. Osveta, Martin, 2013.

2. Current monographic and journal literature and information sources on the Internet.

3. Original and review articles in scientific journals.

Active participation in seminars, presentation of the topic and partial results of the dissertation. Completion of the course is assessed by classification levels “pass” or “fail”. The final evaluation will be “pass” if the student submits a minimum performance corresponding to 60% of the maximum performance. The final evaluation will be “fail” if the student submits an unacceptably poor performance corresponding to less than 60% of the maximum performance. The conditions for successful completion of the course are also regulated by the Study Regulations of the Faculty of Natural Sciences of Comenius University in Bratislava.

Slovak in combination with English (study literature in Slovak and English)

Status of development and planning of work on the project of the dissertation. Discussion on the

chapters of the dissertation based on the set objectives. Formal and content shortcomings of the

dissertation. Presentation and evaluation of the results of the dissertation with discussion in the

presence of members of the department.

Study of the topic of the assigned dissertation, methods of its research and data processing. The aim is to teach the doctoral student to work with scientific literature, interpret the results of various

types of laboratory analyses, and critically evaluate their limits. The doctoral student will learn to present and discuss the partial results of his/her dissertation.

Form of study: seminar

Number of contact hours: per week: 2 per level/semester: 26

Study method: on-site, distance or combined

1. D. Meško, D. Katuščák, J. Findra, Akademická príručka. Osveta, Martin, 2013.

2. Current monographic and journal literature and information sources on the Internet.

3. Original and review articles in scientific journals.

Active participation in seminars, presentation of the topic and partial results of the dissertation. Completion of the course is assessed by classification levels “pass” or “fail”. The final evaluation will be “pass” if the student submits a minimum performance corresponding to 60% of the maximum performance. The final evaluation will be “fail” if the student submits an unacceptably poor performance corresponding to less than 60% of the maximum performance. The conditions for

successful completion of the course are also regulated by the Study Regulations of the Faculty of

Natural Sciences of Comenius University in Bratislava.

Slovak in combination with English (study literature in Slovak and English)

Status of development and planning of work on the project of the dissertation. Discussion on the

chapters of the dissertation based on the set objectives. Formal and content shortcomings of the

dissertation. Presentation and evaluation of the results of the dissertation with discussion in the presence of members of the department.

Study of the topic of the assigned dissertation, methods of its research and data processing. The aim is to teach the doctoral student to work with scientific literature, interpret the results of various

types of laboratory analyses, and critically evaluate their limits. The doctoral student will learn to present and discuss the partial results of his/her dissertation.

Form of study: seminar

Number of contact hours: per week: 2 per level/semester: 26

Study method: on-site, distance or combined

1. D. Meško, D. Katuščák, J. Findra, Akademická príručka. Osveta, Martin, 2013.

2. Current monographic and journal literature and information sources on the Internet.

3. Original and review articles in scientific journals.

Active participation in seminars, presentation of the topic and partial results of the dissertation.

Completion of the course is assessed by classification levels “pass” or “fail”. The final evaluation will be “pass” if the student submits a minimum performance corresponding to 60% of the maximum performance. The final evaluation will be “fail” if the student submits an unacceptably poor performance corresponding to less than 60% of the maximum performance. The conditions for

successful completion of the course are also regulated by the Study Regulations of the Faculty of

Natural Sciences of Comenius University in Bratislava.

Slovak in combination with English (study literature in Slovak and English)

Status of development and planning of work on the project of the dissertation. Discussion on the

chapters of the dissertation based on the set objectives. Formal and content shortcomings of the

dissertation. Presentation and evaluation of the results of the dissertation with discussion in the

presence of members of the department.

Study of the topic of the assigned dissertation, methods of its research and data processing. The aim is to teach the doctoral student to work with scientific literature, interpret the results of various

types of laboratory analyses, and critically evaluate their limits. The doctoral student will learn to present and discuss the partial results of his/her dissertation.

Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1 (Lekcia: 1-5). UK v Bratislave, 2012.

Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1+A2, cvičebnica

Audio program: https://uniba.sk/krizom-krazom

Worksheets, website: https://slovake.eu/sk

The objective of the course is to acquire the basics of Slovak in a communicative way, to develop individual language skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) for the level A1, from a complete beginner level.

Based on the completion of the course, the participants are able to understand and react to common situations. They are able to speak about themselves, ask for more information

they need to know.

Slovak in combination with English (the study literature is in both Slovak and English)

It is possible to register for the course just once. Students may begin in either the Summer or Winter semester.

Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1 (Lekcia: 1-5). UK v Bratislave, 2012.

Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1+A2, cvičebnica

Audio program: https://uniba.sk/krizom-krazom

Worksheets, website: https://slovake.eu/sk

Credits will not be awarded to students who receive less than 60% on the final examination.

The objective of the course is to acquire the basics of Slovak in a communicative way, to develop individual language skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) for the level A1, from a complete beginner level.

Based on the completion of the course, the participants are able to understand and react to common situations. They are able to speak about themselves, ask for more information

they need to know.

Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1

Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1+A2, workbook

Audio program: https://uniba.sk/krizom-krazom

Worksheets are prepared by the course instructor.

Portal: https://slovake.eu/sk

Type, extent and method of academic activities: 2 hours (at 60 min. per hour) of weekly lessons in the form of seminars. All academic activities will take place during the lessons.

Number of credits: 3 credits

Recommended semester/trimester of study: from 1st to 8th semester

Level of study: third

Subject conditions: Slovak for Foreign Doctoral Students 1

Requirements for course completion: active participation during lessons, ongoing work on the assignments. There will be a final examination at the end of the semester.

Slovak in combination with English (the study literature is in both Slovak and English)

It is possible to register for the course just once. Students may begin in either the Summer or Winter semester.

The lessons contain the basics of Slovak grammar which are relevant to the specifics of Slovak as a foreign language. Selected grammatical phenomena, conjugation and declination are practised. Vocabulary is focused on real-life communication needs.

Credits will not be awarded to students who receive less than 60% on the final examination.

Course Objectives: The objective of the course is to acquire the basics of Slovak in a communicative way, to develop individual language skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) for the level A1 - intended for beginner or pre-intermediate.

Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1, A2

Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1+A2, workbook

Audio program: https://uniba.sk/krizom-krazom

Worksheets are prepared by the course instructor.

Portal: https://slovake.eu/sk

Type, extent and method of academic activities: 2 hours (at 60 min. per hour) of weekly lessons in the form of seminars. All academic activities will take place during the lessons.

Number of credits: 3 credits

Recommended semester/trimester of study: from 1st to 8th semester

Level of study: third

Subject conditions: Slovak for Foreign Doctoral Students 2

Requirements for course completion: active participation during lessons, ongoing work on the assignments. There will be a final examination at the end of the semester.

Slovak in combination with English (the study literature is in both Slovak and English)

It is possible to register for the course just once. Students may begin in either the Summer or Winter semester.

The lessons contain the basics of Slovak grammar which are relevant to the specifics of Slovak as a foreign language. Selected grammatical phenomena, conjugation and declination are practised. Vocabulary is focused on real-life communication needs.

Credits will not be awarded to students who receive less than 60% on the final examination.

The objective of the course is to acquire the basics of Slovak in a communicative way, to develop individual language skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) for the levels A1 – A2. Intended for levels A1-A2, beginner to pre-intermediate

Armer, T.: Cambridge English for Scientists

CD ROM Writing Professional English

Team of authors: Test your Listening Skills: A Handbook for Science Doctoral students

Team of authors: Test your Reading Skills: A Handbook for Science Doctoral students

Each course participant is required to achieve proficient knowledge and usage of the English grammar, professional vocabulary, reading and listening comprehension, writing professional texts and oral presentations. Credits will be awarded to students who will demonstrate active participation and deliver all set tasks and assignments successfully. The course participants will be awarded a pass or a fail upon course completion.

English

Theoretical and practical skills in professional written communication include appropriate structure of formal written texts (emails, application forms, personal statements, cover letters, abstracts, scientific articles, paraphrasing, using citations, citing sources, etc.) The course also focuses on theoretical explanation of correct delivery of oral texts, professional presentations and discussions. The course primary target is to facilitate PhD students with proficient usage of all the aspects of written and oral communication in various settings.

Upon completion of the course, PhD students will effectively use the English language for professional purposes. They will proficiently comprehend targeted written and audio texts and present their viewpoints in required forms.