1) To teach the biomolecules found in the human organism, the metabolism of these biomolecules, ATP biosynthesis and the biological connections between systems that control all their metabolisms and homeostasis processes
2) To describe all chemical reactions taking place in the cell at the molecular level and to explain the changes that occur in these reactions in pathological conditions
3) To understand the role of biochemistry in health and diseases and to ensure that students have the basic biochemistry knowledge they need to practice their professions
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
At least 70% attendance is required for this course
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Aras Fahrettin Korkmaz
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Monday, 09:00-10:45, CB-03-01 Classsroom
Office Hour(s)
Monday, 08:00-09:00, Faculty of Health Sciences 2nd Floor
Teaching Methods and Techniques
1) Detailed explanation of the lessons
2) Reinforcing the information learned by conducting question and answer sessions with students regarding the details of the topics taught each week
Principle Sources
1) Detailed presentations prepared by the course instructor based on his own study notes and national and international sources
2) Blanco, A., Blanco, G. (2022) "Medical Biochemistry" 2nd Edition, Academic Press.
3) Gürdöl, F. (2021) "Medical Biochemistry" 4th Edition, Nobel Medical Bookstores, İstanbul
4) Hames, D., Hooper, N. (2005) "Biochemistry" 3rd Edition, Taylor & Francis, London
Other Sources
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to Biochemistry, Chemical Bonds and the Cell-1
Theoretical Explanation of the Course and Question-Answer Sessions with Students
2. Week
Introduction to Biochemistry, Chemical Bonds and the Cell-2
Theoretical Explanation of the Course and Question-Answer Sessions with Students
3. Week
Substance Transport Mechanisms in the Cell, Water-Acid-Base and Buffer Solutions-Enzymes
Theoretical Explanation of the Course and Question-Answer Sessions with Students
4. Week
Structure and Functions of Amino Acids and Proteins + Metabolism-1
Theoretical Explanation of the Course and Question-Answer Sessions with Students
5. Week
Structure and Functions of Amino Acids and Proteins + Metabolism-2
Theoretical Explanation of the Course and Question-Answer Sessions with Students
6. Week
Structure and Functions of Carbohydrates+Metabolism-1
Theoretical Explanation of the Course and Question-Answer Sessions with Students
7. Week
Structure and Functions of Carbohydrates+Metabolism-2
Theoretical Explanation of the Course and Question-Answer Sessions with Students
8. Week
Mid-Term Exam
Exam
9. Week
Structure and Functions of Lipids + Metabolism-1
Theoretical Explanation of the Course and Question-Answer Sessions with Students
10. Week
Structure and Functions of Lipids + Metabolism-2
Theoretical Explanation of the Course and Question-Answer Sessions with Students
11. Week
Vitamins-1
Theoretical Explanation of the Course and Question-Answer Sessions with Students
12. Week
Vitamins-2
Theoretical Explanation of the Course and Question-Answer Sessions with Students
13. Week
Hormones-1
Theoretical Explanation of the Course and Question-Answer Sessions with Students
14. Week
Hormones-2
Theoretical Explanation of the Course and Question-Answer Sessions with Students
15. Week
Final exam
Exam
16. Week
Final exam
Exam
17. Week
Final exam
Exam
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
It covers the issues of determining and evaluating general health problems related to nutrition. To be able to communicate effectively between individuals, both written and verbal, to be able to work as an interdisciplinary team.
PO-2
To be able to explain Nutrition and Dietetic practices using this knowledge, to develop materials and to provide evidence-based data.
PO-3
Identification of the needs of clients for their nutritional and dietary recommendations, identification of individual treatment protocols, and evaluation of results.
PO-4
Ability to follow plans, policies, laws, regulations, legislation affecting the profession of dieticians, to assume personal responsibility in professional practices and decisions taken.
PO-5
To be able to identify and solve the ethical problems that may arise in the dietitian-client relationship and to develop strategies that will help the clients to choose safe, healthy and accessible foods.
PO-6
Nutrition and Dietetic students and stays, professional trainings and internships.
PO-7
To provide a qualified nutrition and dietetic service, to improve health, to prevent diseases and treatments, to apply professional knowledge and skills in food and beverage sector.
PO-8
Ability to have adequate knowledge of basic knowledge, scientific stance and professional skills in nutrition, nutrition, dietetics, management and other fields.
PO-9
Planning, implementation, follow-up and evaluation of appropriate medical nutrition treatment considering individual's socio-cultural and economic structure and nutrition habits.
PO-10
To be able to evaluate factors affecting nutrient quality of individual and society in food production-consumption chain and to be able to apply standards and legal regulations on nutritional safety and safety.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
1) Teaches the definition of biochemistry and basic biochemistry concepts.
LO-2
2) Defines the structure-function and interrelationships of biomolecules found in the organism.
LO-3
3) Understands the basic metabolic events in a healthy person and teaches their relationship with diseases and the processes of correcting them through homeostasis mechanisms.
LO-4
4) Teaches the metabolic processes of Carbohydrates-Lipids-Proteins.
LO-5
5) Teaches the enzymatic principles of metabolic reactions and the effects of hormones on metabolic processes.
LO-6
6) Explains ATP production, functions of vitamins and signal transduction mechanisms.
