| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry II | BYL302 | 6. Semester | 2 + 0 | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gülgün ÇAKMAK ARSLAN |
| Instructors |
Pınar KARAGÜL |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | To learn the metabolic processes and their molecules in living organisms during energy production. To examine metabolic processes and their control mechanisms. |
| Course Content | the metabolic events functioning in living systems and control mechanisms, carbohydrate metabolism, glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, glikoksalat cycle, TCA cycle, pentose phosphate pathway, the ETS system, oxidative phosphorylation, ATP synthesis, lipid metabolism, fatty acid oxidation, glycogen biosynthesis, Vitamins. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- 1. Comprehend the metabolic activities in living organisms - 2. Comprehend the metabolic processes and their effect on energy production in living organisms evaluating from an biochemical perspective. - 3. Identify the species, comprehend the structure and function of living organisms. - 4. Gain the ability to identify a scientific study. Describe and solve problems. - 5. Learn modern techniques and biological analysis methods used in the laboratory and gain the ability to apply them. - 6. Identify cell, tissue, organ and organ systems and comprehend their functions. - 7. Comprehend the chemical contents of living things. - 8. Evaluate the biological processes based on physical, chemical and mathematical basics. - 9. Reason using deduction to solve biological problems. - 10. Acquire professional knowledge to communicate with fellows. Gain awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. - 11. Work independently and in collaboration within a team in an advanced study. - 12. Manage to access the information. Gain the ability to use the databases and information systems. - 13. Gain the awareness of lifelong learning. Follow the brand new innovations and developments in the field of science and technology. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Fundamentals of bioenergetics | |
| 2. Week | Glycolysis | |
| 3. Week | Glucogenesis and pentose pathway | |
| 4. Week | Fundamentals of metabolic regulation: Glucose and glycogen | |
| 5. Week | Citric acid cycle | |
| 6. Week | Catabolism of fatty acids | |
| 7. Week | Oxidation of amino acids and synthesis of urea | |
| 8. Week | Oxidative and photophosphorylation | |
| 9. Week | Midterm | |
| 10. Week | Carbohydrate synthesis in bacteria and plants | |
| 11. Week | Lipid biosynthesis | |
| 12. Week | Amino acid biosynthesis | |
| 13. Week | Amino acid biosynthesis | |
| 14. Week | Nucleic acid biosynthesis |
| Gözükara E., M., Biyokimya, Ofset Repromat Ltd. Sti., Ankara, 1986. |
| Nelson, D.L., Cox, M.M., Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, fourth edition, Worth Publishers, 2005. |
| Onat T., Emerk K., Sözmen E.Y., İnsan. Biyokimyası ISBN: 975-8624-20-2, Palme Yayınevi, 2007. |
| Stryer L., Biochemistry, 3rd edition. W.H.Freemand and Company, New York, 1988. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | DK8 | DK9 | DK10 | DK11 | DK12 | DK13 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Practice End-Of-Term | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Total Workload | 102 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4.0 | ||
