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Course Description Course Name : Lipid Chemistry and Metabolism Course Code : KM-661 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. GÜZİDE YÜCEBİLGİÇ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learn the functions and classify of lipids Learn the digestion, absorption of lipids and the blood lipids Learn the transport and storage of lipids. Learn the oxidation of lipids. Learn the biosynthesis of lipids. Learn the effects of hormones on lipid metabolism Learn the separation and analysis of lipids Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To describe the chemical structure and the physical properties of lipids. Course Contents : Definition and function of lipids Classification of lipids Digestion and absorption of lipids Blood lipids and lipoproteins Transportation and storage of lipids Bile acids Oxidation of fatty acids Ketone bodies Biosynthesis of lipids The effect of hormones on lipid metabolism Liver and lipid metabolism Separation and analysis of lipids Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : D1   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Lipidlerin tanımı ve fonksiyonları Literature and related books Courses based on theoretical and visual expression. 2 Classification of lipids Literature and related books Courses based on theoretical and visual expression. 3 Digestion and absorption of lipids Literature and related books Courses based on theoretical and visual expression. 4 Blood lipids and lipoproteins Literature and related books Courses based on theoretical and visual expression. 5 Transportation and storage of lipids Literature and related books Courses based on theoretical and visual expression. 6 Bile acids Literature and related books Courses based on theoretical and visual expression. 7 Oxidation of fatty acids Literature and related books Courses based on theoretical and visual expression. 8 Ketone bodies Literature and related books Courses based on theoretical and visual expression. 9 Biosynthesis of lipids Literature and related books Courses based on theoretical and visual expression. 10 The effect of hormones on lipid metabolism Literature and related books Courses based on theoretical and visual expression. 11 Liver and lipid metabolism Literature and related books Courses based on theoretical and visual expression. 12 Separation and analysis of lipids Literature and related books Courses based on theoretical and visual expression. 13 paper presentation Literature and related books Courses based on theoretical and visual expression. 14 paper presentation Literature and related books Courses based on theoretical and visual expression. 15 paper presentation Literature and related books Courses based on theoretical and visual expression. 16/17 Final Exam Final Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  D. L. Nelson, M. M. Cox Translation: Nedret Kılıç, Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, Prentice-Hall, 2005. Tamer Onat, Kaya Emerk, Fundamentals of Biochemistry, Medical Publishing House, 1997. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 50 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Have the sufficient chemistry knowledge by doing research in chemistry; evaluate and interpret the findings. 3 2 Have comrehensive knowledge about the technical and methodological issues in chemistry. 3 3 Have the awareness of the innovative changes in the field and gain the ability to analyze, learn and apply them. 3 4 Design institutional modelling and experiential research; have the problem-solving ability. 4 5 Keep up with the recent scientific developments in the field. 3 6 Plan and conduct a scientific research. 3 7 Have the ability to adapt to new conditions and solve the problems emerged. 3 8 Obtain the latest technological developments in the field. 3 9 Take the responsibility to work both individually and in a team. 3 10 Follow the new methods in the field and solve the complex problems. 3 11 Present the findings of the research study in an efficient way both in oral and written form; have a scientific approach to environmental issues. 3 12 Oversee the scientific and ethical values during the process of data collection and interpretation of the findings. 4 13 Propose scientific solutions about the environmental problems and create awareness in the society. 4 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 15 15     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 20 20     Final Exam 1 25 25 Total Workload: 116 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.64 ECTS Credit: 5