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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Advances Biochemistry I |
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| Course Code |
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BY-777 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. ELİF ORUÇ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Understands the relationship between structure and function of biomolecules
knows pH and biological buffer in living organism
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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Learning of chemical structures, physical and chemical properties of biomolecules which are composed by water, carbohydrates,amino acids, peptide and proteins,enzymes,nucleic acids in living organisms. Biochemistry is related to the other science branches and application areas of this branch is learned. |
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| Course Contents |
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Structure and function of biomolecules; water, pH and buffers, amino acids, peptides, proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, lipids |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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class |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Introduction to biochemistry |
Literature review |
Lecture, discussion |
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2 |
Cells |
Literature review |
Lecture, discussion |
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3 |
Biomolecules and chemical reactivity |
Literature review |
Lecture, discussion |
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4 |
Aminoacids and peptides |
Literature review |
Lecture, discussion |
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5 |
Proteins |
Literature review |
Lecture, discussion |
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6 |
Three dimension structure of proteins and their applications |
Literature review |
Lecture, discussion |
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7 |
Protein function |
Literature review |
Lecture, discussion |
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8 |
Mid-term exam |
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9 |
Water |
Literature review |
Lecture, discussion |
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10 |
enzymes |
Literature review |
Lecture, discussion |
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11 |
Enzyme kinetics |
Literature review |
Lecture, discussion |
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12 |
Nucleotid and nucleic acids |
Literature review |
Lecture, discussion |
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13 |
Lipids |
Literature review |
Lecture, discussion |
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14 |
Biological membranes and transport |
Literature review |
Lecture, discussion |
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15 |
Carbohydrates and glycobiology |
Literature review |
Lecture, discussion |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Nelson DL. and Cox M., Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 5th edition, New York, 2008
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
6 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Has the advanced hypothetical and applied knowledges in biology field |
4 |
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2 |
Based on the bachelor´s level of qualification, develops and deepens the knowledge as a specialist in the biology |
5 |
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3 |
Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge he expertises in biology |
5 |
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4 |
Integrates and interprets the knowledge from different disciplines by his expertise in biology and generates new information. |
5 |
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5 |
Solves the problems of biology by using research methods.
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5 |
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6 |
Carries out an independent study requires expertise on biology |
5 |
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7 |
Develops and produces new strategic approaches and solves the unexpected problems in biology area by taking responsibilty |
5 |
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8 |
Assesses the knowledge he expertises through critical approach and makes leadership solving problems related to biological environments. |
4 |
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9 |
Systematically transfers the current developments in the field of biology and his/her studies to the person in biology field or other related fields by supporting qualitative and quantitative data |
5 |
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10 |
Uses at least one foreign language to keep up to date with the field to take part in scientific and social interaction groups to share information at international levels |
3 |
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11 |
Uses information and communication technologies as required in the biology field |
3 |
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12 |
In biology, uses statistical software programme to carry out scientific research and also uses information and communication technology in proficiency level of knowledge and skills to critically evaluate |
3 |
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13 |
Develops the strategy, policy and implementation plans in the issues related to the field of biology and treats the results obtained within standart of quality |
4 |
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14 |
Uses the knowledge, problem solving, and / or practical skills obtained in the Biology Field in interdisciplinary studies. |
5 |
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15 |
Oversees social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in order to collect, implement, interpret data in the Biology area |
5 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
6 |
3 |
18 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
20 |
20 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
30 |
30 |
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Total Workload: | 138 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.52 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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