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  Course Description
Course Name : Transport Systems

Course Code : KM-654

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. GÜZİDE YÜCEBİLGİÇ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learn the chemical structure of biological membranes
Learn the functions of biological membranes and membrane models.
Learn membranes transport system .
Learn ion channels in membranes.
Learn membrane transport of macromolecules.
Learn receptors and transport
Learn the methods of isolation of biological membranes

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach the chemical structure of biological membranes; and to provide basic knowledge about the importance of the cell membrane transport systems.

Course Contents : Composition and chemical structure of cell membrane, Functions of biological membrane, Biological membrane models, Membrane lipids, Membrane proteins, Passive transport, active transport, ion channels, Transport of macromoleculs, Receptors, isolation of biological membrane.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : D1


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Composition and chemical structure of cell membrane Literature and book Courses based on theoretical and visual expression.
2 Functions of biological membrane Literature and book Courses based on theoretical and visual expression.
3 Biological membrane models Literature and book Courses based on theoretical and visual expression.
4 Membrane lipids Literature and book Courses based on theoretical and visual expression.
5 Membrane proteins Literature and book Courses based on theoretical and visual expression.
6 Passive transport Literature and book Courses based on theoretical and visual expression.
7 active transport Literature and book Courses based on theoretical and visual expression.
8 ion channels Literature and book Courses based on theoretical and visual expression.
9 Transport of macromoleculs Literature and book Courses based on theoretical and visual expression.
10 Receptors Literature and book Courses based on theoretical and visual expression.
11 isolation of biological membrane Literature and book Courses based on theoretical and visual expression.
12 Paper presentation Literature and book Courses based on theoretical and visual expression.
13 Paper presentation Literature and book Courses based on theoretical and visual expression.
14 Paper presentation Literature and book Courses based on theoretical and visual expression.
15 Paper presentation Literature and book Courses based on theoretical and visual expression


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 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. 3
2 Have comrehensive knowledge about the technical and methodological issues in chemistry. 3
3 Have the awareness of the innovative changes in the field and gain the ability to analyze, learn and apply them. 4
4 Design institutional modelling and experiential research; have the problem-solving ability. 3
5 Keep up with the recent scientific developments in the field. 3
6 Plan and conduct a scientific research. 3
7 Have the ability to adapt to new conditions and solve the problems emerged. 3
8 Obtain the latest technological developments in the field. 3
9 Take the responsibility to work both individually and in a team. 3
10 Follow the new methods in the field and solve the complex problems. 3
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. 3
12 Oversee the scientific and ethical values during the process of data collection and interpretation of the findings. 4
13 Propose scientific solutions about the environmental problems and create awareness in the society. 4
* 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 4 15 60
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 15 15
Total Workload: 127
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.08
ECTS Credit: 5