Genetics and Bioengineering (English) | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code: | GBE203 | ||||||||
Course Name: | Biochemistry | ||||||||
Course Semester: | Fall | ||||||||
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Language of instruction: | EN | ||||||||
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Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||||||
Type of course: | Compulsory | ||||||||
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Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||||||
Course Coordinator : | Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SEVDA MERT | ||||||||
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SEVDA MERT |
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Course Objectives: | The aim of this course is to train students to understand biological processes and events by learning the logic of biochemistry. |
Course Content: | Describe general cell structure and subcellular organelles, describe the structure and metabolic function of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids, describe the functions, properties and mechanisms of enzymes, describe the biochemical function of vitamines, describe the biochemical function of membrane, describe the metabolism in cytoplasm, mitochondria and nucleus, summerize the metabolism of amino acid and proteins, carbohydrates and lipids in different compartments of the cell, describe metabolic disorders of amino acid and proteins, carbohydrates and lipids, understand the principles of laboratory tests. |
The students who have succeeded in this course;
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Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | • General cell structure and subcellular organelles • Laboratory safety • Clinical laboratories supplies | Lecture notes and powerpoint presentation |
2) | • The components of the cell: Carbohydrates • General reaction of amino acids and proteins • Plasma protein electrophoresis | Lecture notes and powerpoint presentation |
3) | • The components of the cell: Lipids • General reactions of carbohydrates • Specimen of blood | Lecture notes and powerpoint presentation |
4) | • The components of the cell: Proteins •Ultracentrifugation, SDS-gel electrophoresis, gel filtration chromatography techniques • General reaction of lipids • Lipoprotein electrophoresis | Lecture notes and powerpoint presentation |
5) | • The components of the cell: Nucleic acids .PCR, agarose gel electrophoresis, Northern and Southern blot techiques • Electrolytes • pH and buffer systems • Types of solutions • The concept of pH | Lecture notes and powerpoint presentation |
6) | • Enzymes .PYMOL • Basic separation techniques • Assesment of hemoglobin and bilirubin | Lecture notes and powerpoint presentation |
7) | • Water and electrolytes • Spectroscopic analysis methods | Lecture notes and powerpoint presentation |
8) | Midterm Exam I | - |
9) | • Vitamins • Calcium and phosphorus analysis in serum and urine • Analysis of urinary calculi | Lecture notes and powerpoint presentation |
10) | • Structure and function of membrane • Analysis of a parameter in blood | Lecture notes and powerpoint presentation |
11) | • Midterm Exam II | - |
12) | • Mitochondria: Bioenergetics • Urine analysis | Lecture notes and powerpoint presentation |
13) | Translation | Lecture notes and powerpoint presentation |
14) | Nucleus: Replication and transcription | Lecture notes and powerpoint presentation |
15) | Final exam | - |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Biochemistry (Lippincott Illustrated Reviews Series)Paperback. 6th Edition. Denise R. Ferrier. Lecturer`s class notes |
References: | Biochemistry (Lippincott Illustrated Reviews Series)Paperback. 6th Edition. Denise R. Ferrier. Lecturer`s class notes |
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1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. | ||||||||||
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | ||||||||||
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.) | ||||||||||
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. | ||||||||||
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. | ||||||||||
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill. | ||||||||||
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | ||||||||||
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal. | ||||||||||
9) Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications. | ||||||||||
10) Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development. | ||||||||||
11) Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |
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Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. | 2 |
2) | The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 1 |
3) | The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.) | 1 |
4) | Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. | 1 |
5) | Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. | |
6) | The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill. | |
7) | Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | 1 |
8) | Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal. | 1 |
9) | Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications. | |
10) | Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development. | |
11) | Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |
Peer Review | |
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats | |
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Q&A / Discussion | |
Web Based Learning |
Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing) | |
Peer Review | |
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Presentation | 1 | % 10 |
Midterms | 2 | % 50 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 10 | 15 | 150 |
Laboratory | 0 | 30 | 0 |
Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Midterms | 2 | 3 | 6 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 159 |