Istanbul Health and Technology University INFORMATION PACKAGE / COURSE CATALOGUE
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
Course General Introduction Information
| Course Code: | MBG305 | ||||
| Course Name: | Biochemistry | ||||
| Course Semester: | Fall | ||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | Necessary | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
| Course Coordinator : | Ar.Gör. BAHAR İNCE | ||||
| Course Lecturer(s): | Dr. Ayşegül Hanikoğlu | ||||
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Course Purpose and Content
| Course Objectives: | Detailed learning of biomolecules and their metabolisms |
| Course Content: | 1)Carbohydrate Structure 2) Carbohydrate Metabolism 3)Lipid Structure 4)Lipid Metabolism 5)Protein Structure 6)Protein Metabolism 7)Enzymes 8) Hormones |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Learning the structure of carbohydrates 2) Learning the metabolism of carbohydrates 3) To learn the structure of lipids 4) Learn the metabolism of lipids 5) To learn the structure of proteins 6) Learn the metabolism of proteins 7) To learn the general characteristics and functioning of hormones 8) To learn the general properties and functions of enzymes |
Course Flow Plan
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | History of Biochemistry and Basic Concepts | Naci Ömer Alayunt. Basic Biochemistry, Academician Bookstore, 2019. 2. David L. Nelson and Michael M. Cox. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 8th Edition, 2021 |
| 2) | Elements and Water Found in the Structure of Living Things | Naci Ömer Alayunt. Basic Biochemistry, Academician Bookstore, 2019. 2. David L. Nelson and Michael M. Cox. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 8th Edition, 2021 |
| 3) | Carbohydrates and Carbohydrate Biosynthesis | Naci Ömer Alayunt. Basic Biochemistry, Academician Bookstore, 2019. 2. David L. Nelson and Michael M. Cox. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 8th Edition, 2021 |
| 4) | Amino acids and peptides | Naci Ömer Alayunt. Basic Biochemistry, Academician Bookstore, 2019. 2. David L. Nelson and Michael M. Cox. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 8th Edition, 2021 |
| 5) | Proteins and Protein Metabolism | Naci Ömer Alayunt. Basic Biochemistry, Academician Bookstore, 2019. 2. David L. Nelson and Michael M. Cox. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 8th Edition, 2021 |
| 6) | Structure and functions of enzymes | Naci Ömer Alayunt. Basic Biochemistry, Academician Bookstore, 2019. 2. David L. Nelson and Michael M. Cox. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 8th Edition, 2021 |
| 7) | Enzyme Kinetics | Naci Ömer Alayunt. Basic Biochemistry, Academician Bookstore, 2019. 2. David L. Nelson and Michael M. Cox. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 8th Edition, 2021 |
| 8) | Midterm | |
| 9) | Cell Membrane and Lipids | Naci Ömer Alayunt. Basic Biochemistry, Academician Bookstore, 2019. 2. David L. Nelson and Michael M. Cox. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 8th Edition, 2021 |
| 10) | Lipid Metabolism | Naci Ömer Alayunt. Basic Biochemistry, Academician Bookstore, 2019. 2. David L. Nelson and Michael M. Cox. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 8th Edition, 2021 |
| 11) | Nucleic Acids, DNA and RNA Metabolism | Naci Ömer Alayunt. Basic Biochemistry, Academician Bookstore, 2019. 2. David L. Nelson and Michael M. Cox. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 8th Edition, 2021 |
| 12) | Regulation of Metabolism | Naci Ömer Alayunt. Basic Biochemistry, Academician Bookstore, 2019. 2. David L. Nelson and Michael M. Cox. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 8th Edition, 2021 |
| 13) | Glycolysis and Gluconeogenesis | Naci Ömer Alayunt. Basic Biochemistry, Academician Bookstore, 2019. 2. David L. Nelson and Michael M. Cox. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 8th Edition, 2021 |
| 14) | Oxidative Phosphorylation | Naci Ömer Alayunt. Basic Biochemistry, Academician Bookstore, 2019. 2. David L. Nelson and Michael M. Cox. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 8th Edition, 2021 |
| 15) | citric acid cycle | Naci Ömer Alayunt. Basic Biochemistry, Academician Bookstore, 2019. 2. David L. Nelson and Michael M. Cox. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 8th Edition, 2021 |
| 16) | final exam | |
| 17) | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Naci Ömer Alayunt. Basic Biochemistry, Academician Bookstore, 2019. 2. David L. Nelson and Michael M. Cox. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 8th Edition, 2021 |
| References: | lipincott biochemistry lehninger biochemistry harper biochemistry figen gürdöl biochemistry |
Course - Learning Outcome Relationship
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Medium | 3 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Having knowledge and understanding of Molecular Biology and Genetics subjects, established on competencies gained in previous education and supported by using course books containing latest information, application tools and other scientific literature. | 2 |
| 2) | Students can integrate knowledge and skills from molecular biology and genetics courses and can acquire further knowledge according to their own interests. | 3 |
| 3) | Students acquire practical skills in fundamental molecular biology and genetics techniques. | 2 |
| 4) | Ability of proposing solutions in unexpected, complicated situations on applications of Molecular Biology and Genetics by claiming responsibility individually or as a part of a team. | 2 |
| 5) | Competency in planning academic studies on Molecular Biology and Genetics and carrying out these studies individually or collectively. | 2 |
| 6) | Students can develop ability to analyse and interpret experimental data obtained in a laboratory setting statistically. | 3 |
| 7) | Sufficient foreign language knowledge for communication between colleagues and following literature on Molecular Biology and Genetics. | 3 |
| 8) | Students can use computational technologies to analyse scientific data and for information retrieval. | 2 |
| 9) | Being aware of the necessity of lifelong education, reaching information, following the advances in science and technology and constant struggle of renewing oneself. | 2 |
| 10) | Evaluating natural and social events with an environmental point of view and ability of informing and leading the public opinion | 3 |
| 11) | Students acquire professional knowledge and skills to fulfil requirements of their future employers. | 2 |
| 12) | Having proper social, ethical and scientific values and the will to protect these values on studies about collection, evaluation, contemplation, publication and application of data regarding Molecular Biology and Genetics. | 3 |
| 13) | Students can understand and evaluate advantages and limitations of technological platforms in life sciences including genomics, genetic engineering and biotechnology. | 3 |
| 14) | Students would have consciousness on subjects such as the quality management, worker welfare and safety. | 1 |
Learning Activity and Teaching Methods
| Course |
Measurement and Evaluation Methods and Criteria
| Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama) |
Assessment & Grading
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| total | % 100 | |
İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması
| Activities | Number of Activities | Aktiviteye Hazırlık | Aktivitede Harçanan Süre | Aktivite Gereksinimi İçin Süre | Workload | ||
| Course Hours | 17 | 4 | 68 | ||||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 1 | 14 | ||||
| Midterms | 1 | 24 | 24 | ||||
| Final | 1 | 24 | 24 | ||||
| Total Workload | 130 | ||||||