BIOCHEMISTRY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BEY150E	BIOCHEMISTRY	2	2	2	3

GENERAL INFORMATION
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	Assoc.Prof. HATİCE MERVE BAYRAM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to gain knowledge and attitudes regarding the differentiation of basic biochemical reactions at the cellular level and the explanation of pathological processes.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Introduction to biochemistry and fundamental concepts of metabolism, cell structure and organelles, intermolecular interactions and chemical bonds, cell membrane, transport and energy in the cell, structure, functions and metabolism of amino acids and proteins, enzymes, classification, structure, digestion, absorption and metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids, nucleic acids, vitamins, trace elements, and the structure and mechanisms of action of hormones.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Identifies basic knowledge of biomolecules in living organisms.
Discovers the general chemical reactions involved in metabolism.
Discovers the control mechanisms of metabolic pathways in the body.
Relates the changes in chemical reactions at the normal and pathological levels in cell.
Explains the concepts related to metabolism.
Compares the carbonhyrate metabolism and regulative mechanisms.
Identifies lipids.
Explains metabolism of proteins and aminoacids.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Web Based Research	Introduction to Biochemistry, Metabolism, and Basic Concepts	Lecture, Discussion, Question–Answer
2	Individual Study	Cell: Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells, Cell Organelles and Their Functions	Lecture, Discussion, Question–Answer
3	Individual Study	Intermolecular Interactions: Chemical Bonds and Chemical Reactions Involved in Metabolism	Lecture, Discussion, Question–Answer
4	Individual Study	Cell Membrane Structure, Apoptosis, Necrosis, Substance Transport Across the Cell, Transport Mechanisms, and Energy	Lecture, Discussion, Question–Answer
5	Individual Study	Essential Amino Acids: Structure and Functions, Amino Acid Metabolism, Peptide Bond and Structure	Lecture, Discussion, Question–Answer
6	Individual Study	Proteins: Structures and Functions, Hemoglobin, Myoglobin, Collagen, and Elastin	Lecture, Discussion, Question–Answer
7	Individual Study	Enzymes	Lecture, Discussion, Question–Answer
8	Individual Study	Carbohydrates: Structures and Functions, Digestion and Absorption Mechanisms, Carbohydrate Metabolism	Lecture, Discussion, Question–Answer
9	Individual Study	Carbohydrate Metabolism	Lecture, Discussion, Question–Answer
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Individual Study	Lipids: Structures and Functions, Digestion and Absorption Mechanisms, Lipid Metabolism	Lecture, Discussion, Question–Answer
12	Individual Study	Nucleic Acids	Lecture, Discussion, Question–Answer
13	Individual Study	Vitamins	Lecture, Discussion, Question–Answer
14	Individual Study	Trace Elements	Lecture, Discussion, Question–Answer
15	Individual Study	Structure of Hormones and Mechanisms of Action	Lecture, Discussion, Question–Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Burtis, C. A., & Bruns, D. E. (2015). Tietz fundamentals of clinical chemistry and molecular diagnostics (7th ed.). Elsevier.
Lieberman, M., & Peet, A. (2023). Marks’ basic medical biochemistry: A clinical approach (6th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.
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, V. W., Bender, D. A., Botham, K. M., Kennelly, P. J., & Weil, A. P. (2018). Harper’s illustrated biochemistry. McGraw-Hill Education.
Smith, M. B. (2026). Biochemistry: An organic chemistry approach. Taylor & Francis Group.

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

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the theoretical and practical concepts which comprise the required basic professional knowledge related to medicine and science.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Requires the level of nutrition and dietetics, medical and related science and technology defines the concepts of theoretical and applied knowledge-based.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describe the advanced level of knowledge and skills in the fields of nutrition and dietetics based on medical and natural sciences,				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Recognize advanced level of theoretical and practical knowledge related to nutrients and nutrition, dietetics, community nutrition and institutional food service systems				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to provide that unforeseen complex activities faced in the practices in his/her field are carried out.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills s/he has acquired in his/her field with a critical approach.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Share his/her ideas and solution proposals for problems related to the issues in his/her field with professionals and non-professionals with the support of qualitative and quantitative data.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Discharge the responsibilities, duties and obligations in accordance with the rules and regulations of professional ethics related to nutrition and dietetics		1

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	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	14	1	14
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	14	1	14
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	1	7
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	65	0	79