Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | 180300903102 | BIOCHEMISTRY I | Compulsory | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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Level of Course Unit |
First Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
To provide a broad-based infrastructure by drawing attention to the latest techniques related to biochemistry. The student's general background in biochemistry and the structure and function of biomolecules to examine the topics in more detail. |
Name of Lecturer(s) |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Abdülmelik Aras |
Learning Outcomes |
1 | To be able to understand the assembly of amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, their structural and functional properties. | 2 | will be able to understand the assembly of structural and functional properties of nucleotides, lipids and membranes | 3 | Gain an ability to describe the general properties of biomolecules | 4 | To understand inter-membrane transport and signal transmission | 5 | Will be able to discuss the relationship between biomolecular structure and function |
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Mode of Delivery |
Daytime Class |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
None |
Recommended Optional Programme Components |
None |
Course Contents |
Understanding the metabolism and bioenergetics of the metabolic pathway. Detailed study of the structure and function of amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, lipids and membranes. In detail, this course provides an understanding of molecular function and biomolecular structures. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | Properties of biomolecules | | | 2 | Properties of biomolecules | | | 3 | Functions and importance of amino acids | | | 4 | Protein design, supersecondary structures, structural centers, tertiary structure, protein-protein relationship | | | 5 | Protein folding & protein stability | | | 6 | Chemical processes in living systems | | | 7 | Integrity and regulation of metabolic pathways | | | 8 | | | | 9 | Nucleic acids: structure and function | | | 10 | Carbohydrates: structure & function | | | 11 | Lipid chemistry and biological membranes | | | 12 | Vitamins, hormones and mechanisms of action | | | 13 | Vitamins, hormones and mechanisms of action | | | 14 | Vitamins, hormones and mechanisms of action | | | 15 | Final exam | | |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
Palmer, T. 1994; Enzim Bilgisi, Bilimsel ve Teknik Yayınları Çeviri Vakfı, İstanbul. David L. Nelson, Michael M. Cox, ”Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry”, Worth Publishers, (2000) D. E. Metzler,”Biochemistry: The Chemical Reactions o Living Cells”, Academic Press Inc. (1977 and 2000) C.K. Mathews, K.E. Van Holde, K.G. Ahern, “Biochemistry”, Pearson Education, (1999) D. Voet, J. G. Voet “Biochemistry”, Wiley, John and Sons, (1995) |
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | |
Final Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | SUM | 100 |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | Work Placement(s) | None |
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Workload Calculation |
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Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Discussion | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Question-Answer | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Case Study | 3 | 3 | 9 |
Brain Storming | 2 | 3 | 6 |
Individual Study for Homework Problems | 3 | 5 | 15 |
Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Performance | 2 | 1 | 2 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
LO1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | LO2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | LO3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | LO4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | LO5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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