| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | 180300905103 | BIOPHYSICAL CHEMISTRY | Compulsory | 3 | 5 | 4 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| First Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The main objective of this course is to provide an understanding of the chemical and physical processes in biological systems. It aims to equip students with theoretical and practical knowledge to explain the thermodynamic, kinetic, and structural-dynamic properties of biomolecules using modern biophysical chemistry methods. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| DOÇ. DR. TUĞBA BAYRAKTUTAN |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Understand the physicochemical properties of biological systems. | | 2 | Explain the relationship between biomolecular structure and function. | | 3 | Perform biophysical analyses using spectroscopic and thermodynamic methods. | | 4 | Understand basic approaches in molecular dynamics and bioinformatics. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Daytime Class |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| NONE |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| Introductory courses in chemistry or biology |
| Course Contents |
| Lectures and discussions
Group work and projects
Digital simulation tools |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Introduction to Biophysical Chemistry: Basic concepts | | | | 2 | Thermodynamics | | | | 3 | biological systems | | | | 4 | Chemical kinetics and enzyme dynamics | | | | 5 | Biomolecular structure and stability | | | | 6 | Introduction to spectroscopic methods (UV) | | | | 7 | Introduction to spectroscopic methods ( IR) | | | | 8 | Electrochemistry and biosensors | | | | 9 | Midterm exam | | | | 10 | Physical analysis of protein structures | | | | 11 | Nucleic acids and their dynamic properties | | | | 12 | Molecular dynamics simulations | | | | 13 | Bioinformatics tools | | | | 14 | General review and summary | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Biophysical Chemistry by Cantor & Schimmel
Molecular Driving Forces by Dill & Bromberg
Recent research articles and online course materials. |
| 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 | | | Work Placement(s) | | NONE |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Makeup Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Discussion | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Question-Answer | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Seminar | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | | | 4 | | 5 | | 5 | | | | | | | | | | LO2 | | | 4 | | | | | 5 | | | | | | | | | LO3 | | | 4 | | | 5 | | | 4 | | | | | | | | LO4 | | | | 5 | | | | | 5 | | | | | | |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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