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  Course Description
Course Name : Chemistry And Metabolism Of Lipids

Course Code : KM 481

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learn the functions and classify of lipids
 Learn the digestion, absorption of lipids and the blood lipids
Learn of transport and storage of lipids.
Learn the oxidation of lipids.
Learn the biosynthesis of lipids.
Learn the effects of hormones on lipid metabolism
Learn the separation and analysis of lipids

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Describes the chemical structure and the physically properties of lipids

Course Contents : Definition and function of lipids Classification of lipids Digestion and absorption of lipids Blood lipids and lipoproteins Transportation and storage of lipids Bile acids Oxidation of fatty acids Ketone bodies Biosynthesis of lipids The effect of hormones on lipid metabolism Liver and lipid metabolism Separation and analysis of lipids

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : D2


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definition and function of lipids Studying textbooks Lessons and assignments based on visual presentation.
2 Classification of lipids Studying textbooks Lessons and assignments based on visual presentation.
3 Digestion and absorption of lipids Studying textbooks Lessons and assignments based on visual presentation.
4 Blood lipids and lipoproteins Studying textbooks Lessons and assignments based on visual presentation.
5 Transportation and storage of lipids Studying textbooks Lessons and assignments based on visual presentation.
6 Bile acids Studying textbooks Lessons and assignments based on visual presentation.
7 Oxidation of fatty acids Studying textbooks Lessons and assignments based on visual presentation.
8 exam
9 Ketone bodies Studying textbooks Lessons and assignments based on visual presentation.
10 Biosynthesis of lipids Studying textbooks Lessons and assignments based on visual presentation.
11 The effect of hormones on lipid metabolism Studying textbooks Lessons and assignments based on visual presentation.
12 Liver and lipid metabolism Studying textbooks Lessons and assignments based on visual presentation.
13 Separation and analysis of lipids Studying textbooks Lessons and assignments based on visual presentation.
14 presentation of papers Studying textbooks Lessons and assignments based on visual presentation.
15 presentation of papers Studying textbooks Lessons and assignments based on visual presentation.
16/17 Final


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  
 D. L. Nelson, M. M. Cox Translation: Nedret Kılıç, Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, Prentice-Hall, 2005. Tamer Onat, Kaya Emerk, Fundamentals of Biochemistry, Medical Publishing House, 1997.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 40
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 Feel comfortable with chemistry knowledge and capable to make relation with practical applicaitons 3
2 Observe and analyze the developments, directions and needs of industires for sustainability 3
3 Acquire life long education capability 3
4 Have capability of reaching for information 3
5 Acknowledge about total quality and relating the knowledge from different disciplines 3
6 Have capability of evaluating the national sources for technology development 4
7 Have capability of transmitting the knowledge and relating different disciplines 3
8 Gain the ability to achieve new knowledge and technology 3
9 Learn problem solving methodolygy and creative thinking 3
10 Have capability of bringing together theory and practical applicaiton 3
11 Feel comfortable with laboratory studies 3
12 Follow the developments in chemistry industries 3
13 Monitor progress in the field of chemistry. 3
14 Have capability of team work and leadership 4
15 Acquire property of objective and critical view 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 3 10 30
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 92
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.68
ECTS Credit: 4