Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Biochemistry I BYL301 Turkish Compulsory 5. Semester 2 + 2 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi KUBİLAY İNCİ
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi KUBİLAY İNCİ (Güz)
Goals To learn the metabolic processes and their molecules in living organisms during energy production
Course Content Water (structure and biological functions); Carbohydrates (structure and biological functions); Lipids (structure and biological functions); Amino acids, peptides and proteins (biological functions); Enzymes and enzyme kinetics, vitamins and coenzymes (structure and biological functions ), nucleic acids (biological functions).
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To be able to explain the structures and functions of the inorganic substances that make up living things
2 To be able to explain the structure of biological macromolecules in the structure of living things
3 To be able to explain the functions of biological macromolecules in the structure of living organisms and their roles in biochemical processes
4 To be able to explain the structures and functions of biological membranes
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week History and introduction to biochemistry Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2. Week Structure and biological function of water Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3. Week Amino acids Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4. Week Structure of peptides and proteins Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5. Week Function of proteins Research, Practice, Lecture, Discussion, Project-Based Learning, Group Work, Problem Solving
6. Week Structure of enzymes, vitamins and coenzymes Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7. Week Function and kinetics of enzymes Research, Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Observation
8. Week Structure and function of carbohydrates Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Observation, Collaborative Learning, Experiment, Group Work, Problem Solving
9. Week Lipid Biosynthesis Research, Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Collaborative Learning, Experiment, Demonstration, Group Work, Problem Solving
10. Week Structure and function of lipids Lecture, Discussion
11. Week Biochemical structure and function of nucleic acids-I Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12. Week The Biochemical Structure and Function of Nucleic Acids-II Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13. Week The biochemistry of biological barrier systems Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14. Week Signal transduction mechanisms involved in biochemical processes Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Obtains theoretical and applied information in the field of biological sciences, perceives and recognizes living things in the context of structure, function - functioning, organization and mutual interactions, comprehends and interprets their importance
1 Obtains theoretical and applied information in the field of biological sciences, perceives and recognizes living things in the context of structure, function - functioning, organization and mutual interactions, comprehends and interprets their importance
1 Obtains theoretical and applied information in the field of biological sciences, perceives and recognizes living things in the context of structure, function - functioning, organization and mutual interactions, comprehends and interprets their importance
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 2 2 2 2
PY2 1 1 1 1
PY3 3 3 3 3
PY5 5 5 5 5
PY7 1 1 1 1
PY8 1 1 1 1
PY9 1 1 1 1
PY10 2 2 2 2
PY13 1 1 1 1
PY14 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 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.
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi KUBİLAY İNCİ Vize 40.00
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi KUBİLAY İNCİ Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 2 2
Homework 1 24 24
Homework Preparation 1 24 24
Final 1 2 2
Practice 14 2 28
Practice End-Of-Term 1 19.5 19.5
Classroom Activities 14 2 28
Total Workload 127.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0