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Course Description Course Name : Biochemistry Lab. I Course Code : BL 357 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 2 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ELİF ORUÇ Learning Outcomes of the Course : -knows general rules, calculations and procedures in biochemistry laboratory -prepare biological buffers, ability to analyse carbohydrates Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Preperations of solutions and biological buffers, qualitative analyzes of carbohydrates Course Contents : Preperations of solutions and biological buffers, qualitative analyzes of carbohydrates Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Laboratory   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction to biochemistry laboratory Review of the relevant pages from sources Practice 2 Biochemistry laboratory tools Review of the relevant pages from sources Practice 3 use of the micropipetors and pipette calibration Review of the relevant pages from sources Practice 4 Preparation and storage of solutions Review of the relevant pages from sources Practice 5 Scientific writing Review of the relevant pages from sources Practice 6 Buffer solutions Review of the relevant pages from sources Practice 7 Titration Review of the relevant pages from sources Practice 8 Mid-term exam Mid-term exam Mid-term exam 9 Carbohydrates as reducing sugars Review of the relevant pages from sources Practice 10 Tests on polysaccharides Review of the relevant pages from sources Practice 11 Fischer test Review of the relevant pages from sources Practice 12 Tests on carbohydrates Review of the relevant pages from sources Practice 13 Techniques for sample preparatıon Review of the relevant pages from sources Practice 14 Centrifugation in biochemistry lab Review of the relevant pages from sources Practice 15 Isolation of glycogen from muscle and liver Review of the relevant pages from sources Practice 16/17 final exam final exam final exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Biochemistry Laboratory Manual Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 30 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 4 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 4 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 2 9 Reaches the Information in the field of physics, for the purpose of classification, and uses. 4 10 Knows that learning process is life-long and acts accordingly. 1 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. 2 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. 4 15 Identifies problems in the field of biology and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. 2 * 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 1 14     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 1 1     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 44 Total Workload / 25 (h): 1.76 ECTS Credit: 2