BIOCHEMISTRY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BIK111	BIOCHEMISTRY	2	3	3	3

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ARZU ÖZGEN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer BÜŞRA SARP KAYA-Lecturer ECEM BAYKAL ALPASLAN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To gain competencies related to general biochemistry
Contents of the Course Unit:	Metabolism, Macromolecules, Reactions of Biomolecules

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
To define the basic concepts in biochemistry
Chemical transformation in living organisms: summarizing metabolism
Glycolysis, krebs, oxidative phosphorylation and total ATP recovery, glycogenolysis, glyconeogenesis
lipids and fatty acid oxidation, identify urea cycle
Define protein structure and functions
describe the structure and function of enzymes
Describe the structure and function of nucleic acids
Define the structure and functions of vitamins
Define the structure and functions of trace elements
Describe the structure and function of hormones

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to Biochemistry, Metabolism and Basic Concepts	-
2	-	Intermolecular Interactions; Chemical Bonds, Chemical reactions in metabolism	-
3	-	Cell; prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, cell organelles and their functions	-
4	-	Apoptosis and Necrosis, Cell Transport	-
5	-	Structure and functions of amino acids, amino acid metabolism	-
6	-	Structure of proteins, hemoglobin, collagen, elastin	-
7	-	Enzymes	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Structure and functions of carbohydrates	-
10	-	Carbohydrate metabolism	-
11	-	Structure and functions of lipids Metabolism of lipids and lipoproteins	-
12	-	Structure of nucleic acids	-
13	-	vitamins	-
14	-	Trace elements and their functions	-
15	-	General properties of hormones and mechanisms of action	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
TEMEL VE KLİNİK BİYOKİMYA Prof. Dr. Dildar KONUKOĞLU
Tıbbi Biyokimya ve Laboratuvar Prof. Dr. Murat CAN, Doç. Dr. Berrak GÜVEN, Prof. Dr. Selda DEMİRTAŞ

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have adequate infrastructure issues; acquire theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas.					4
2	Required for applications related to the field of methods, techniques and technologies by identifying the services to use effectively.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, using the ability to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze the evidence-based solutions to have the ability to develop.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Required for applications related to the field of modern techniques, tools and informatics technologies to choose and to have knowledge to use it effectively.					4
2	Related to the field of diagnostic data obtained and maintained with the relevant knowledge and skills to have.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Required for applications related to the field of modern techniques, tools and informatics technologies to be able to select and use effectively.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have ability to do individual work.					4
2	Applications related to the field of providing solutions when faced with unforeseen situations.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Aware of the necessity of lifelong learning; follow developments in science and technology and continuous self-renewal gain awareness.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Colleagues, physicians and patients communicate effectively with the ethical framework.					4
2	Public and private sector organizations by examining the processes related to their field skills to practice.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Taking material from the patient for testing, storage and transfer shows sufficient skills.					4
2	Medical laboratory techniques in the materials used and maintained in accordance with the does.				3
3	Required by the field to gain a basic level of computer skills.		1
4	Labor law and occupational safety, environmental protection and quality of information to be conscious.					4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	10	2	20
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	6	6
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	6	6
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	28	0	76