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  Course Description
Course Name : Biochemistry 2

Course Code : BL 306

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ELİF ORUÇ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understand the biochemical pathway of biomolecules in the organism
knows principles of bioenergetic and built the relationship between bioenergetic and intermediar metabolism

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The goal of this course is to provide understanding of the principles of biochemical reactions in living organisms, bioenergetics, intermediar metabolism and its regulation

Course Contents : Principles of bioenergetics, Glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, the pentose phosphate pathway, the citric acid cycle, Fatty acid synthesis, Amino acid oxidation and the production of urea, Oxidative phosphorylation and electron transport, fatty acid oxidation, Biosynthesis of purin and pirimidin, Integration and hormonal regulation of metabolism.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : class


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The principles of bioenergetic Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation
2 Introduction to Metabolism Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation
3 Glycolysis Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation
4 Citric acid cycle Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation
5 Oxidative phosphorylation and electron transport Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation
6 Gluconeogenesis Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation
7 Glycogen metabolism Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation
8 mid-term exam mid-term exam mid-term exam
9 Amino acid oxidation and the production of urea Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation
10 Pentose phosphte pathway Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation
11 Fatty acid synthesis Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation
12 Fatty acid oxidation Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation
13 Biosynthesis of purin and pirimidin Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation
14 Integration of metabolism Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation
15 Regulation of metabolism Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation
16/17 Final exam Final exam Final exam


  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
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 40
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 Explains the methods of producing scientific knowledge in the field of biology 3
2 Uses the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of biology 3
3 Develops his/her professional experiences and knowledges by taking elective courses together with basic subjects of biology 0
4 takes responsibility as an individual or in a group to solve unpredicted problems that would be encountered 3
5 plans and manages the projects as a member of team 3
6 informs an indivudual and institutions about the subjects related to biology, and prepare verbal and written presentation to solve the problems 4
7 communicates effectively with colleagues in the world about biological issues and works 0
8 Knows the importance of individual development 4
9 Reaches the Information in the field of physics, for the purpose of classification, and uses. 3
10 Knows that learning process is life-long and acts accordingly. 4
11 Evaluates the developmets in the field of biology by using scientific methods 5
12 Explains the basic concepts and principles in the field of biology 5
13 Combines the knowledge in the field of biology with the other scientific area. 4
14 Both with colleagues, as well as off the field of builds establish relations ethically and uses information, communication technologies. Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself accordingly. 3
15 Identifies problems in the field of biology and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. 3
* 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 1 14
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 3 15
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload: 87
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.48
ECTS Credit: 3