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  Course Description
Course Name : Protein Metabolism in Insects

Course Code : BY-586

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. MEHMET SULANÇ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands Amino acıd and Protein metabolism in insects

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : BY-586 Protein Metabolism in Insects

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : specific issues on protein metabolism that have importance in Insect feeding

Course Contents : Amino acıd and Protein metabolism; Metabolısm of the amıno group,Deamınatıon,Reamınatıon,Transamınatıon,other end products of nitrogen metabolısm,one-carbon metabolısm.Specıfıc metabolısm of ındıvıdual amıno acıds.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Insect feeding holds an important place and function of essential amino acids Literature review Lecture,discussion
2 Amino acids and protein metabolism Literature review Lecture,discussion
3 Synthesis of non-essential amino acids Literature review Lecture,discussion
4 Transformations of amino acids Literature review Lecture,discussion
5 Proteases and their importance for insects Literature review Lecture,discussion
6 transaminases Literature review Lecture,discussion
7 Ketones and amines transport mechanism Literature review Lecture,discussion
8 mıd-term exam Literature review Lecture,discussion
9 metabolic roles of reaminatıon and transaminases Literature review Lecture,discussion
10 Keto acid metabolism Literature review Lecture,discussion
11 metabolism of glukogenic and ketogenıc pathways Literature review Lecture,discussion
12 Amination and deamination Literature review Lecture,discussion
13 The importance of proteases in protein metabolism Literature review Lecture,discussion
14 reamınatıon Literature review Lecture,discussion
15 The importance of metabolites in protein metabolism, Literature review Lecture,discussion
16/17 fınal exam Literature review Lecture,discussion


  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.) 3 80
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 10 20
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 Has the advanced hypothetical and applied knowledges in biology field 4
2 Based on the bachelor´s level of qualification, develops and deepens the knowledge as a specialist in the biology 4
3 Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge he expertises in biology 4
4 Integrates and interprets the knowledge from different disciplines by his expertise in biology and generates new information. 4
5 Solves the problems of biology by using research methods. 3
6 Carries out an independent study requires expertise on biology 4
7 Develops and produces new strategic approaches and solves the unexpected problems in biology area by taking responsibilty 5
8 Assesses the knowledge he expertises through critical approach and makes leadership solving problems related to biological environments. 4
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 3
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 4
11 Uses information and communication technologies as required in the biology field 4
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 4
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
14 Uses the knowledge, problem solving, and / or practical skills obtained in the Biology Field in interdisciplinary studies. 3
15 Oversees social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in order to collect, implement, interpret data in the Biology area 4
16 Has the ability to formulate and solve the problems of biology in advanced level 0
17 Has ability to use his advanced knowledge in biology field for thinking systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches 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 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 4 2 8
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 10 7 70
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 3 6 18
    Final Exam 2 5 10
Total Workload: 148
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.92
ECTS Credit: 6