Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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BEY150E | BIOCHEMISTRY | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | English |
Level of the Course Unit : | BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : | Compulsory |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | Assist.Prof. MAHRUK RASHIDI |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | It's aimed to gain knowledge to identify biochemical reactions in the cell at the molecular level and to describe pathological events. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Structure of biomolecules, protein, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism and their clinical importance, the importance of enzymes in clinical diagnosis, Fluid and electrolyte balance, vitamins and trace elements, hormones and their importance, hemoglobin metabolism. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Define basic knowledge of biomolecules in living organisms. |
Discover the general chemical reactions involved in metabolism. |
Discover the control mechanisms of metabolic pathways in the body. |
Relate the changes in chemical reactions at the normal and pathological levels in cell. |
Explain the concepts related to metabolism |
Compare the carbonhyrate metabolism and regulative mechanisms. |
Classify lipids. |
Explain metabolism of proteins and aminoacids. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Literature review, Individual research | Introduction to Biochemistry, Weak Interactions in Aqueous Environments | Lecture, Discussion, Individual research |
2 | Literature review, Individual research | Interactions Between Molecules; Chemical Bonds, Chemical Reactions Involved in Metabolism | Lecture, Discussion, Individual research |
3 | Literature review, Individual research | Cell; Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells, Cell Organelles and Their Functions | Lecture, Discussion, Individual research |
4 | Literature review, Individual research | Cell membrane structure, apoptosis, necrosis,transportation in the cell | Lecture, Discussion, Individual research |
5 | Literature review, Individual research | Essential amino acids, their structure and functions, amino acid metabolism, peptide bond, and structure | Lecture, Discussion, Individual research |
6 | Literature review, Individual research | Proteins, their structure and functions | Lecture, Discussion, Individual research |
7 | Literature review, Individual research | Enzymes | Lecture, Discussion, Individual research |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Literature review, Individual research | Classification, Structure, and Functions of Carbohydrates Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates | Lecture, Discussion, Individual research |
10 | Literature review, Individual research | Metabolism of Carbohydrates | Lecture, Discussion, Individual research |
11 | Literature review, Individual research | Lipids, Functions and Structure | Lecture, Discussion, Individual research |
12 | Literature review, Individual research | Nucleic Acids | Lecture, Discussion, Individual research |
13 | Literature review, Individual research | Vitamins | Lecture, Discussion, Individual research |
14 | Literature review, Individual research | Minerals | Lecture, Discussion, Individual research |
15 | Literature review, Individual research | Hormones and their mechanism | Lecture, Discussion, Individual research |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Champe, P. C., Harvey, R. A., & Ferrier, D. R. (2005). Biochemistry. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 7th edition |
Moore, J. T., & Langley, R. H. (2011). Biochemistry for dummies. John Wiley & Sons. |
Nelson, D. L., & Cox, M. M. (2017). Lehninger principles of biochemistry (7th ed.). W.H. Freeman. |
Rodwell, Victor W, Bender, David A, Botham, Kathleen M, Kennelly, Peter J, Weil, Anthony P. (2018). Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry |
Konukoğlu D., (2019) Temel ve Klinik Biyokimya: Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi ve Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksek Okulları için, 2. Baskı |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
Level of Contribution | |||||
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
1 |
Have that require advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of the main areas of nursing.
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4 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Believes in the philosophy of holistic health care.
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3 |
SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
1 |
Plans, implements, evaluates, and records checks protective, developer, treatment and level of rehabilitative evidence-based nursing care.
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5 |
SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
1 |
Uses that require advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of the main areas of nursing.
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3 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Takes responsibility of issues related to person/family/community health.
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3 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Sustains learning with the awareness lifelong learning.
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4 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Cooperates as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team.
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4 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Behaves appropriately with legal regulations, social and professional values, ethics and principles.
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Performs the role of providing collaboration and communication, as a practitioner, educator, researcher, administrator, advocate, consultant, quality improvement.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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Type of the Learning Activites | Learning Activities (# of week) | Duration (hours, h) | Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Preliminary & Further Study | 14 | 1 | 14 |
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 | 7 | 3 | 21 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 7 | 2 | 14 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 44 | 0 | 79 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 79 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 3,1 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 3,0 |