To teach basic concepts about biochemistry
The properties of aqueous systems, structure and function of proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids are covered. Metabolic reactions of these biomolecules with emphasis on bioenergetics and their regulation is covered.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
A basic knowledge of general chemistry and organic chemistry will be necesary
--Lecture, discussion and chapter related visual aids (documentary and internet applications) will be used.
Principle Sources
1.Fundamentals of Biochemistry, Lehninger 3rd edition (Turkish) (Editor: Prof. Dr. Nedret Kılıç)
Other Sources
1.Lippincott's Illustrated Biochemistry , Champ, Harvey, Ferrier, 4. edition
2. Case Files, Biochemistry, Editor (Prof.Dr. M. Koray Gümüştaş), Nobel Tip Kitabevi (Turkish)
3. Chapter related recent articles on biochemistry
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
İntroduction to biochemistry
Oral presentation
2. Week
General
properties of amino acids and peptides
Oral presentation, case study
3. Week
General properties of proteins
Oral presentation, case study, visual aids
4. Week
Three-dimensional structure of proteins
Oral presentation, case study, visual aids
5. Week
Protein Functions 1
Oral presentation, case study, visual aids
6. Week
Protein Functions 2
Oral presentation, case study, visual aids
7. Week
Fibrous Protein and Globular Protein Examples
Oral presentation, case study, visual aids
8. Week
Properties of enzymes
Oral presentation, case study, visual aids
9. Week
Functions of enzymes 1
Oral presentation, case study, visual aids
10. Week
Functions of enzymes 2
Oral presentation, case study, visual aids
11. Week
Structure and function of carbohydrates
Oral presentation, case study, visual aids
12. Week
Glycobiology
Oral presentation, case study, visual aids
13. Week
Structure and function of lipids
Oral presentation, case study, visual aids
14. Week
Biological membranes and transport
Oral presentation, case study, visual aids
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
2
50
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
20
Final Exam
1
30
Program Outcomes
PO-1
To apply all knowledge about basic sciences such as mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology to all problems in molecular biology and genetics
PO-2
To be able to identify, model and produce solutions against to problems related to molecular biology and genetics
PO-3
To start a procedure, proceed and finalize about determined problem by using analytical techniques
PO-4
To be able to understand all knowledge about living organisms which is main subject of molecular biology and genetics
PO-5
To contribute scientific research and development and add further information
PO-6
To be able to analyze data, design an experiment and proceed and annoate the results
PO-7
To be able to use current techniques and analysis methods in molecular biology and genetics
PO-8
To be able to be a part of a team in disciplinary or multidisciplinary, national or international public problems focused projects and use at least one foreign language for vocational purposes
PO-9
To be able to behave individually, take initiative and creativity skills
PO-10
To communicate briefly and clear using oral or written presentation skills to present individual working performance and independent decisions
PO-11
To carry responsibility to vocational and ethical issues
PO-12
To be aware about quality assessment
PO-13
To adopt in principle the importance of life-learning subject and graduate self-development by following new literature about field and apply current knowledge
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
To have basic knowledge on both metabolic functions of different organisms (humana, plants, etc. ) and its control. To be able to make comparisons between species.
LO-2
To be able to design new experiments to find solutions to different biochemical problems, based on knowledge at hand. To run those experiments and extrapolate the results for a possible solution.
LO-3
Gain the necessary background to qualify for advanced work and experimental studies in various fields like biophysics, neurochemistry, clinical biochemistry, enzymology, pharmaceutical chemistry and cell biology.
LO-4
To learn about the recent experimental techniques in the field of biochemistry.
LO-5
To learn about the most recent and important tecniques (mass spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction analysis) in the field of biochemistry which also have applications in other scientific fields.
