Course: Presentation Software for Chemistry

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Course title Presentation Software for Chemistry
Course code KFC/PRSC
Organizational form of instruction Exercise + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
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)
  • Berka Karel, prof. RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Zgarbová Marie, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Bazgier Václav, Ing. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
In this course, students learn to prepare a scientific paper and poster. The course also focuses on working with vector and bitmap graphics editor. The course aims to enable graduates to work independently with similar programs and the creation of a high-quality scientific presentations such a posters, data presentations and articles. The course is designed from a user perspective, the background work with vector and bitmap graphics is neglected. There are also mentioned some types of graphics formats and conversions between them, a detailed interpretation of the graphic format is not part of the course. The course will focus primary on practical experience with these kind of programs. 1. General principles of working with vector graphics editor. 2. Vector graphics editor - basic tools, pen, Bézier, fill tools, shape tool, transformations, alignment. 3. Vector graphics editor - advanced tools, shadow, transparency, text, envelope, contour, blend. 4. Basics of working with bitmap graphics editor - cropp, transparency, resizing and change of resolution. 5. File formats - vector formats (CDR, AI, PDF, PS, EPS, SVG, WMF), bitmap formats (JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG, TIFF), conversion between them, tracing the specifics of the format. 6. Basic principles of Presentation - typography, graphic outline. 7. Working with software for creating presentations. 8. Draw structural formulas, reaction schemes, apparatuses, etc.. 9. Working with software for typesetting mathematical expressions. 10. The structure and content of the poster. 11. The structure and content of scientific publications. 12. Software tools for publishing and managing bibliographies.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Demonstration
  • Preparation for the Exam - 150 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
This course is focused on fundamentals of working with the results presenting software. In addition, students are introduced to the preparation of scientific publications and posters and preparation of mathematical or chemical formulas, schemas and apparatures.
Student is able to present their own results in poster, presentation and scientific publication form.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Written exam, Analysis of linguistic, Analysis of Creative works (Music, Pictorial,Literary), Seminar Work

100% attendance, students must show their ability to present their results as a poster (presentation) and scintific article, students must submit their printed posters (A4 size) in time. The theoretical knowledge is tested. Students must achieve at least 60% of the total points.
Recommended literature
  • Ebel, H. F., Bliefert, C., Russey, W. E. (2004). The Art of Scientific Writing: From Student Reports to Professional Publications in Chemistry and Related Fields. Wiley-VCH, Weinheim.
  • Hlavenka J., Hercik J. (2001). Corer Draw 10! Podrobná příručka. Computer Press Praha.
  • Hlavenka J., Hercik J. (2000). Corer Draw 9 Podrobná příručka. Computer Press, Praha.
  • Kočička P., Blažek F. Praktická typografie,. Computer Press, Praha.
  • Lindner P. (2001). CorelDraw Tipy, efekty a kouzla,. Computer Press, Praha.
  • Magera I. (2001). MS PowerPoint 2000 CZ Základní příručka. Computer Press, Praha.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Applied Chemistry (2022) Category: Chemistry courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer