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Course Description Course Name : Biochemistry I Course Code : BL 307 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ELİF ORUÇ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Identify importance and physico-chemical properties of water in living systems Explain chemical properties of elements present in organizms explain chemical structure and properties of biomolecules Identify properties clasification and function of amino acids, proteins, carbonhyrates and nucleic acids in organisms Knows biological membranes and transport Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to provide understanding the structure and function of biomolecules (amino asitler, protein, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids) Course Contents : Introduction to biochemistry, Cells, Biomolecules and chemical reactivity, Water, Carbohydrates and Glycobiology, Amino acids and peptides, Proteins, The Three-Dimensional Structure of Proteins, Protein Function, Enzymes, lipids, nücleic acids 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 Introduction to biochemistry Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation 2 Cell Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation 3 Biomolecules Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation 4 Water Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation 5 Amino acids and peptides Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation 6 Proteins Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation 7 Three dimensional structure of proteins 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 Protein function Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation 10 Enzymes Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation 11 Enzyme kinetics Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation 12 Carbohydrates and glycobiology Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation 13 Nucleotids and nucleic acids Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation 14 Lipids Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation 15 Biological membranes and transport Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation 16/17 final exam fınal 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 80     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 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 Explains the methods of producing scientific knowledge in the field of biology 2 2 Uses the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of biology 2 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 4 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 4 12 Explains the basic concepts and principles in the field of biology 4 13 Combines the knowledge in the field of biology with the other scientific area. 3 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 2 2 4     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15     Final Exam 1 25 25 Total Workload: 86 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.44 ECTS Credit: 3