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KIM3018Biochemistry - II3+0+0ECTS:5
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Compulsory
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of MOLECULAR BIOLOGY and GENETICS
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Murat KÜÇÜK
Co-Lecturer
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
To know the concept of metabolism, to understend of the topics such as production, consumption and transfer of metabolic energy, Gaining some basic knowledge about metabolic pathways, their regulation and relations
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : knows the metabolism and the elements of metabolism.1,7,12,14
LO - 2 : comprehend the metabolic pathways and related energetic relations in living things.1,7,12,14
LO - 3 : knows the issues related to the synthesis and degradation of biological macromolecules1,7,12,14
LO - 4 : gains the ability to understand the control mechanisms of metabolic pathways.1,7,12,14
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Metabolism and general aspects, Bioenergetics, Glycolysis, Gluconeogenesis, The Pentose Phosphate Pathway, Glycogen Metabolism, Citric Acid Cycle, Oxidative Phosphorylation, Photophosphorylation and Photosynthesis, Lipid Metabolism, Protein Digestion and Aminoacid Metabolism
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Metabolism and its general principles,
 Week 2Metabolism and its general principles,
 Week 3bioenergetics
 Week 4bioenergetics
 Week 5Transport in Membranes
 Week 6Glyclolysis
 Week 7Glyclolysis
 Week 8Gluconeogenesis
 Week 9Midterm
 Week 10Pentosphosphate Pathway
 Week 11Glycogen Metabolism
 Week 12 Citric Acid Cycle
 Week 13Oxidative Phosphorylation
 Week 14Photosynthesis
 Week 15Photosynthesis
 Week 16Final exam
 
Textbook / Material
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 2 saat 50
End-of-term exam 16 2 saat 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 14 42
Sınıf dışı çalışma 2 14 28
Arasınav için hazırlık 12 2 24
Arasınav 2 1 2
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 12 2 24
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Total work load122