Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Spectroscopic Techniques Used in Biological Sciences BIO519 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 8.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Gülgün ÇAKMAK ARSLAN
Instructor(s)
Goals The aim of this lecture is to get detailed knowledge about the spectroscopic techniques used in biology and medicine and to understand the biological applications of these techniques.
Course Content The basic concepts and principles of spectroscopy, Ultraviole and visible spectroscopy and biological applications, Infrared spectroscopy and biological applications, Raman spectroscopy and biological applications, Fluorescence spectroscopy and biological applications, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and biological applications, Electron Spin Resonance (ESR) spectroscopy and biological applications, X-Ray crystallograpghy and biological applications, Circular dichroism, atomic absorbtion spectroscopy and biological applications, Mass spectroscopy and biological applications, Differantial scanning calorimetry and biological applications
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To understand fundemantals of spectroscopy.
2 To understand the spectroscopic techniques used in medicine and biology (uv, infrared, raman, NMR etc.).
3 To select and explain an accurate spectroscopic technique in a sciectific case.
4 To make students follow current developments in this field of research by reading/discussing new research papers and to evaluate. 5. To be able to share information about spectroscopic techniques by oral and written language.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week The basic concepts and principles of spectroscopy Research, Other Activities
2. Week Ultraviole and visible spectroscopy and biological applications Research, Other Activities
3. Week Infrared spectroscopy and biological applications Research, Other Activities
4. Week Raman spectroscopy and biological applications Research, Other Activities
5. Week Fluorescence spectroscopy and biological applications Research, Other Activities
6. Week Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and biological applications Research, Other Activities
7. Week Electron Spin Resonance (ESR) spectroscopy and biological applications Research, Other Activities
8. Week Mid-term exam
9. Week X-Ray crystallograpghy and biological applications Research, Other Activities
10. Week Circular dichroism, atomic absorbtion spectroscopy and biological applications Research, Other Activities
11. Week Mass spectroscopy and biological applications Research, Other Activities
12. Week Differantial scanning calorimetry and biological Research, Other Activities
13. Week Presentation and discussion about scientific papers Research, Other Activities
14. Week Presentation and discussion about scientific papers Research, Other Activities
*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 Improve the scientific knowledge in the field of Biology to a more advanced level. Use the advenced knowledge to innovate, interpret the results, to apply the results and to design unique projects.
2 Gain the ability to identify scientific questions, compare, analyze and solve the problems independently.
3 Gain the skills of using the modern laboratory techniques and analysis methods in the field of biology.
4 Gain the ability to get the information by doing research, to evaluate, interpret and apply it.
5 Gain the ability of discussion, synthesis and applying the scientific knowledge.
6 Gain the ability to design experimental studies, do the applications and analyse the complicated results using advanced skills, like critical thinking, problem solving and deciding.
7 Use the scientific knowledge and apply the ability of problem solving, evaluate and analyse advanced concepts in interdiciplinary fields.
8 Gain the scientific knowledge to set up communication with the collegues. Gain the ability to follow and use of the literature. Gain the ability to share or present the results of his/her own studies with the scientists during a scientific conference, workshop or seminar.
9 Participate scientific collaborations effectively and lead a scientific study if necessary.
10 Follow the innovations in the field of biology. Gain the ability to find resources and to use the databases.
11 Find new or strategical approaches to solve an unpredicted or advanced problems.
12 Improve scientific knowledge where there is a little or limited data present. Gain the ability to connect the information from different scientific diciplines.
13 Find unique ideas and get in contact with the professionals in scientific topics using his/her knowledge and skills.
14 Have the ability to read, understand, speak and write a foreign language in order to contact with the scientists from all over the World.
15 Follow novel developments in computational software and hardware systems related with biology, use this knowledge and skill in research.
16 Obey the ethical regulations and watch the ethical issues while designing a scientific study, collecting data, evaluating and publishing them.
17 Adopt life-long learning strategies during performing scientific studies.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 4 3 4 4
PY2 2 3 5 55
PY3 5 5 5 5
PY4 4 4 4 4
PY5 2 2 2 2
PY6 2 2 2 3
PY7 2 3 3 4
PY8 5 5 5 5
PY9 1 1 5 2
PY10 3 4 5 5
PY11 2 2 2 2
PY12 4 4 4 4
PY13 3 3 3 3
PY14 2 2 2 2
PY15 1 1 1 3
PY16 2 3 5 4
PY17 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Campell, Iain D. 1984. Biological Spectroscopy, Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company, Inc., California
  • Freifelder D.1982. Physical Biochemistry, Applications in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, W. H. Freeman and Compny, New York.
  • Gordon G. Hammes. 2005. Spectroscopy fort the Biological Sciences, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
  • Yıldız, A., Genç, Ö., Bektaş, S. (1997) "Enstrümental Analiz Yöntemleri", 2. bs., Ankara: Hacettepe Üniversitesi Yayınları.
  • Aletli Analiz, Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları, Eskişehir, Eylül 2010.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 1 56 56
Homework 2 1 56 56
Final 1 2 2
Practice End-Of-Term 1 46 46
Classroom Activities 14 3 42
Total Workload 204
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 8.0