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Course Description Course Name : Bioinorganic Cheemistry Course Code : KM-588 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. OSMAN SERİNDAĞ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Know the properties of transition metal ions. Know metal-containing biological molecules. Know the importance of the alkali and alkaline earth metal cations in biological systems Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To provide information about the properties and applications of metal-containing biological molecules Course Contents : Learn about the properties of transition metal ions, learning metal-containing biological molecules, the importance of the alkali and earth alkaline metal cations in biological system, Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Department Seminar Hall   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Properties of transition metal ions Reference books and the internet lectures, student assignments and presentations 2 Metalloproteins and metal-containing biological molecules Reference books and the internet lectures, student assignments and presentations 3 Metallo-enzyme hydrolysis and group transfer reactions Reference books and the internet lectures, student assignments and presentations 4 The role of of transition metals in the biological redox reactions Reference books and the internet lectures, student assignments and presentations 5 nitrogen cycle and nitrogen fixation Reference books and the internet lectures, student assignments and presentations 6 Oxygen carriers Reference books and the internet lectures, student assignments and presentations 7 The importance of the alkali and alkaline earth metal cations in biological systems Reference books and the internet lectures, student assignments and presentations 8 Midterm Exam Reference books and the internet lectures, student assignments and presentations 9 Drug effect of metal ions Articles lectures, student assignments and presentations 10 Drug effect of chelating ligands Articles lectures, student assignments and presentations 11 Bioinorganic chemistry studies and homework Articles lectures, student assignments and presentations 12 Bioinorganic chemistry studies and homework Articles lectures, student assignments and presentations 13 Bioinorganic chemistry studies and homework Articles lectures, student assignments and presentations 14 Bioinorganic chemistry studies and homework Articles lectures, student assignments and presentations 15 Bioinorganic chemistry studies and homework Articles lectures, student assignments and presentations 16/17 Final Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  1.Biological Inorganic Chemistry an Introduction Robert R.Crichton 2008 Elsevier B.V  2.Bioinorganic Chemistry:Inorganic Elements in the Chemistry of life An Introduction and Guide Wolfgang Kaim & Brigitte Schwederski Wıley,1807  3.Bilogical Inorganic Chemistry Structure& Reactivity Bertını & Gray& Stıefel & Valentıne Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 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. 4 2 Have comrehensive knowledge about the technical and methodological issues in chemistry. 4 3 Have the awareness of the innovative changes in the field and gain the ability to analyze, learn and apply them. 5 4 Design institutional modelling and experiential research; have the problem-solving ability. 5 5 Keep up with the recent scientific developments in the field. 5 6 Plan and conduct a scientific research. 5 7 Have the ability to adapt to new conditions and solve the problems emerged. 5 8 Obtain the latest technological developments in the field. 4 9 Take the responsibility to work both individually and in a team. 4 10 Follow the new methods in the field and solve the complex problems. 4 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. 5 12 Oversee the scientific and ethical values during the process of data collection and interpretation of the findings. 5 13 Propose scientific solutions about the environmental problems and create awareness in the society. 5 * 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 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 8 32     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 10 20     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 146 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.84 ECTS Credit: 6