Course Objectives: |
The aim of this course is to train students to understand biological processes and events by learning the logic of biochemistry.
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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.
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Scope of Biochemistry
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Biochemistry Concepts and Connections, Dean R Appling Spencer J. Anthony-Cahill Christopher K. Mathews. |
2) |
The Matrix of Life: Weak Interactions in an Aqueous Environment |
Biochemistry Concepts and Connections, Dean R Appling Spencer J. Anthony-Cahill Christopher K. Mathews. |
3) |
The Matrix of Life: Weak Interactions in an Aqueous Environment |
Biochemistry Concepts and Connections, Dean R Appling Spencer J. Anthony-Cahill Christopher K. Mathews. |
4) |
The Energetics of Life |
Biochemistry Concepts and Connections, Dean R Appling Spencer J. Anthony-Cahill Christopher K. Mathews. |
5) |
The Energetics of Life |
Biochemistry Concepts and Connections, Dean R Appling Spencer J. Anthony-Cahill Christopher K. Mathews. |
6) |
Nucleic Acids |
Biochemistry Concepts and Connections, Dean R Appling Spencer J. Anthony-Cahill Christopher K. Mathews. |
7) |
Nucleic Acids |
Biochemistry Concepts and Connections, Dean R Appling Spencer J. Anthony-Cahill Christopher K. Mathews. |
8) |
Midterm |
Biochemistry Concepts and Connections, Dean R Appling Spencer J. Anthony-Cahill Christopher K. Mathews. |
9) |
Introduction to Proteins: The Primary Level of Protein Structure |
Biochemistry Concepts and Connections, Dean R Appling Spencer J. Anthony-Cahill Christopher K. Mathews. |
10) |
The Three-Dimensional Structure of Proteins |
Biochemistry Concepts and Connections, Dean R Appling Spencer J. Anthony-Cahill Christopher K. Mathews. |
11) |
The Three-Dimensional Structure of Proteins |
Biochemistry Concepts and Connections, Dean R Appling Spencer J. Anthony-Cahill Christopher K. Mathews. |
12) |
Midterm |
Biochemistry Concepts and Connections, Dean R Appling Spencer J. Anthony-Cahill Christopher K. Mathews. |
13) |
Enzymes: Biological Catalysts |
Biochemistry Concepts and Connections, Dean R Appling Spencer J. Anthony-Cahill Christopher K. Mathews. |
14) |
Carbohydrates: Sugars, Saccharides, Glycans |
Biochemistry Concepts and Connections, Dean R Appling Spencer J. Anthony-Cahill Christopher K. Mathews. |
15) |
Lipids, Membranes, and Cellular Transport |
Biochemistry Concepts and Connections, Dean R Appling Spencer J. Anthony-Cahill Christopher K. Mathews. |
16) |
Final Exam |
Biochemistry Concepts and Connections, Dean R Appling Spencer J. Anthony-Cahill Christopher K. Mathews. |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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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. |
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The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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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.) |
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Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. |
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Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. |
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6) |
The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill. |
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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. |
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Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal. |
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Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications. |
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Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development. |
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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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