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  Course Description
Course Name : CARBOHYRATE BIOCHEMISTRY

Course Code : BİK-562

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. KIYMET AKSOY
Prof.Dr. LEVENT KAYRIN
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 : comprehends structure, naming, classification, features and chemical reactions of carbohydrates
knows catabolism of carbohydrates, digestion and absorbtion of carbohydrates, glycolitic way, catabolism of glycogene, tricarboxylic acide cycle, pentose phosphate way
comprehends ATP production in aerobic and unaerobic metabolism
comprehends biosynthesis of carbohydrates, gluconeogenesis, glicogenolysis, formation of glucose with photosynthesis, photo respiration and metabolism of other carbohydrates except glucose
knows the regulation of metabolic ways and enzymatic and hormonal regulation of important points
describes defects of carbohydrate metabolism
comprehends integration of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, interaction of organs in mammals metabolism and carbohydrate metabolism in different physiologic and pathologic states.

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 teach students the sturucture, functions and classifications of carbohydrates and importance of carbohydrates in life

Course Contents : structure,, naming, classification, features and chemical reactions of carbohydrates. catabolism of carbohydrates, digestion and absorbtion of carbohydrates, glcolytic way, glycogene catabolism, tricarboxylic acid cycle, pentose phosphate way. ATP production from aerobic and anaerobic metabolism. biosynthesis of carbohydrates, gluconeogenesis, glycogenolysis, forming of glucose molecule with photosynthesis, photo respiration, metabolism of other carbohydrates except glucose. regulation of carbohydrate metabolism ways, and enzymatic and hormonal control of important points. carbohydrate metabolism defects. integration of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. interaction of organs in mammals metabolism and carbohydrate metabolism in different physiologic and pathologic states.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : classes


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 structure, naming, classification, features and chemical reactions of carbohydrates reading suggested sources, revision of presentations lecturing, interactive study, group discussion
2 catabolism, digestion and absorbtion of carbohydrates reading suggested sources, revision of presentations lecturing, interactive study, group discussion
3 glicolytic way reading suggested sources, revision of presentations lecturing, interactive study, group discussion
4 catabolism of glycogenes reading suggested sources, revision of presentations lecturing, interactive study, group discussion
5 tricarboxylic acide cycle reading suggested sources, revision of presentations lecturing, interactive study, group discussion
6 pentose phosphate way reading suggested sources, revision of presentations lecturing, interactive study, group discussion
7 ATP production of aerobic and unaerobic metabolism reading suggested sources, revision of presentations lecturing, interactive study, group discussion
8 mid-term examination revision of previous lessons classic exam
9 gluconeogenesis reading suggested sources, revision of presentations lecturing, interactive study, group discussion
10 glucogenolysis reading suggested sources, revision of presentations lecturing, interactive study, group discussion
11 formation of glucose with photosynthesis, photo respiration and metabolism of other carbohydrates except glucose reading suggested sources, revision of presentations lecturing, interactive study, group discussion
12 regulation of metabolic ways of carbohydrates and enzymatic and hormonal regulation of important points reading suggested sources, revision of presentations lecturing, interactive study, group discussion
13 metabolism defects of carbohydrates reading suggested sources, revision of presentations lecturing, interactive study, group discussion
14 integration of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, interaction of organs in mammals metabolism reading suggested sources, revision of presentations lecturing, interactive study, group discussion
15 carbohydrate metabolism in different physiologic and pathologic states. reading suggested sources, revision of presentations lecturing, interactive study, group discussion
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,
 NV Bhagavan. Medical Biochemistry,Third Ed., Jones and Bartlett Pub. London, 2002.
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. 1
2 Comprehends the interaction of biochemistry with the other scientific fields. 3
3 Knows experimental methods in biochemistry. 3
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. 3
9 Uses laboratory tools. 0
10 Knows the ethical and legal characteristics of laboratory processes, and interpretes economical value of these processes for the country. 1
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