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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Structure and Function of Biological Membranes | BIO520 | 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 molecular structure, composition, functions and physicochemical properties of biological membranes. |
| Course Content | An introduction to biological membranes, Membrane lipids, Membrane proteins, Membrane carbohydrates and cytoskeletal components, The functions of biological membranes (proton pumping, photosynthetic membranes, mitochondrial membranes), Membrane receptors , Transport across the membrane, Physicochemical characteristics of biological membranes (phase transition, fluidity), Physicochemical characteristics of biological membranes (dynamic, permeability) Membrane isolation techniques, The biophysical techniques used in biological membrrane studies |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | To understand molecular structure of biological membranes. |
| 2 | To learn the molecules in biological membranes. |
| 3 | To understand the functions of biological membranes |
| 4 | To get knowledge about membrane transportation. |
| 5 | To understand the physical characteristics of biological membranes. |
| 6 | To learn the membrane isolation techniques. |
| 7 | To understand the biophysical techniques used in biological membrane studies. |
| 8 | 8. To make students follow current developments in this field of research by reading/discussing new research papers and to evaluate. |
| 9 | To be able to share information about biological techniques by oral and written language. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | An introduction to biological membranes | Research, Other Activities |
| 2. Week | Membrane lipids | Research, Other Activities |
| 3. Week | Membrane proteins | Research, Other Activities |
| 4. Week | Membrane carbohydrates and cytoskeletal components | Research, Other Activities |
| 5. Week | The functions of biological membranes (proton pumping, photosynthetic membranes, mitochondrial membranes) | Research, Other Activities |
| 6. Week | Membrane receptors | Research, Other Activities |
| 7. Week | Transport across the membrane | Research, Other Activities |
| 8. Week | Mid-term exam | |
| 9. Week | Physicochemical characteristics of biological membranes (phase transition, fluidity) | Research, Other Activities |
| 10. Week | Physicochemical characteristics of biological membranes (dynamic, permeability) | Research, Other Activities |
| 11. Week | Membrane isolation techniques | Research, Other Activities |
| 12. Week | The biophysical techniques used in biological membrrane studies | 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 |
| 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. | ✔ | |||||
| 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. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | DK8 | DK9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| PY4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| PY6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| PY8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| PY9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| PY11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY12 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| PY13 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| PY15 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| PY16 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY17 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
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| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 | ||
