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  Course Description
Course Name : BIOLOGICAL MEMBRANE TRANSPORT SYSTEMS

Course Code : BİK-512

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall and Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ABDULLAH TULİ
Prof.Dr. LEVENT KAYRIN
Prof.Dr. KIYMET AKSOY
Prof.Dr. NURTEN DİKMEN
Prof.Dr. MEHMET AKİF ÇÜRÜK
Assoc.Prof.Dr. TAMER C. İNAL
Asst.Prof.Dr. ÖZLEM GÖRÜROĞLU ÖZTÜRK

Learning Outcomes of the Course : gains knowledge about the structure of biological membranes, the theory and the thermodynamics of biological transport systems,
comprehends simple diffusion and induced transport systems,
comprehends accompanying of energy to biological transport system,
comprehends experimental approach to membrane transport systems,
comprehends molecular approach to biological transport.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : the aim of this course is to inform students about transport systems and structure and functions of biological membranes and to provide the adaptation of students about scientific researches on this issue

Course Contents : structures of biological membranes, theory and thermodynamic of biological transport systems, simple diffusion and induced transport systems, accompanying of energy to biological transport systems, experimental approach to membrane transport systems, molecular approach to biological transport.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Medical Faculty, Seminar Hall of Biochemistry Department


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 structure of biological membranes reading suggested sources lecturing, illustration, group discussion, brain storming, seminar, practice
2 structure of biological membranes reading suggested sources lecturing, illustration, group discussion, brain storming, seminar, practice
3 theory of biological transport systems reading suggested sources lecturing, illustration, group discussion, brain storming, seminar, practice
4 theory of biological transport systems reading suggested sources lecturing, illustration, group discussion, brain storming, seminar, practice
5 thermodynemic of biological transport systems reading suggested sources lecturing, illustration, group discussion, brain storming, seminar, practice
6 simple diffusion reading suggested sources lecturing, illustration, group discussion, brain storming, seminar, practice
7 induced diffusion reading suggested sources lecturing, illustration, group discussion, brain storming, seminar, practice
8 mid-term examination revision of previous lessons classic exam
9 active transport reading suggested sources lecturing, illustration, group discussion, brain storming, seminar, practice
10 accompanying of energy to biological transport systems reading suggested sources lecturing, illustration, group discussion, brain storming, seminar, practice
11 experimental approach to membrane transport systems reading suggested sources lecturing, illustration, group discussion, brain storming, seminar, practice
12 experimental approach to membrane transport systems reading suggested sources lecturing, illustration, group discussion, brain storming, seminar, practice
13 molecular approach to biological transport reading suggested sources lecturing, illustration, group discussion, brain storming, seminar, practice
14 molecular approach to biological transport reading suggested sources lecturing, illustration, group discussion, brain storming, seminar, practice
15 student seminar study about the subject lecturing, illustration, group discussion, brain storming, seminar, practice
16/17 final examination revision of previous lessons classic exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  JM Berg, JL Tymocezko, L Stryer. Biochemistry, 5 Ed. WH Freeman New York, 2002
 DL Nelson, MM Cox. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry Third Ed. Worth, 2000
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
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 Applies innovations in laboratory processes by doing research. 0
2 Comprehends the interaction of biochemistry with the other scientific fields. 3
3 Knows experimental methods in biochemistry. 2
4 Takes part in in-vitro/in-vivo animal research studies. 0
5 Carries out studies in the field of biochemistry as a member of a team. 3
6 Gains ongoing professional skills. 5
7 Comprehends basic information about the field of biochemistry. 5
8 Interprets the factors and phases that effect the laboratory results. 0
9 Uses laboratory tools. 2
10 Knows the ethical and legal characteristics of laboratory processes, and interpretes economical value of these processes for the country. 0
11 Supports a scientific research. 3
12 Interpretes scientific research results which are carried out. 3
13 Generates a report from the conclusion of the scientific research. 3
14 Knows biochemical sampling rules. 0
15 Studies and makes research in laboratory settings. 0
16 Corporates with the other members of the team in an efficient, sensitive and respectfull way. 3
17 Interpretes and corrolates biochemical data and theoretical concept. 0
* 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 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload: 100
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4
ECTS Credit: 4