| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | BMB-23-169 | IntroductIons to free radIcals | Elective | 1 | 1 | 6 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Second Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| It is aimed to analyze the chemical and biochemical properties of free radicals and to examine the antioxidant systems and the main important functioning mechanisms. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Abdülmelik Aras |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | 1. The student will have information about the chemical and biochemical properties of free radicals and antioxidants. | | 2 | Will learn the structure and mechanism of action of antioxidants | | 3 | Will have information about diseases caused by free radicals | | 4 | The effects of antioxidants in the treatment of diseases will be understood |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Daytime Class |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| How are free radicals produced? The formation mechanism of free radicals, their cellular effects and the concept of oxidative stress will be examined. In addition, antioxidants, measurement methods, properties of antioxidants and diseases associated with free radicals will be understood. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Course introduction and brief history | | | | 2 | Oxidative Stress | | | | 3 | Reactive oxygen species and formation | | | | 4 | Free Oxygen radicals | | | | 5 | Superoxide, hydrogen peroxide, hydroxyl radical and singlet oxygen radicals | | | | 6 | antioxidants | | | | 7 | Antioxidant application techniques | | | | 8 | Midterm | | | | 9 | Antioxidant application techniques | | | | 10 | Antioxidant application techniques | | | | 11 | Transition metals and free radicals | | | | 12 | Aging and free radicals | | | | 13 | Diabetes and free radicals | | | | 14 | Enzymatic antioxidants | | | | 15 | Final exam | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Oxidants, Antioxidants And Free Radicals, Steven Baskin (Editor), Harry Salem (Editor), Taylor&Francis Publisher |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Criticising Paper | 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Question-Answer | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Case Study | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Brain Storming | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Report Preparation | 5 | 5 | 25 |
| Criticising Paper | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| Self Study | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Individual Study for Homework Problems | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 5 | 15 | 75 |
| Oral Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | | LO2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | | LO3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | | LO4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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