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BIO 511Introduction To Biochemistry3+0+0ECTS:7.5
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseSecond Cycle
Status Compulsory
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Birgül KURAL
Co-LecturerNone
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The course aims to provide the students with a general knowledge on basic general, organic and biological chemistry
 
Programme OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
PO - 1 : Summarize the atomic and molecular structures and show the organochemical aspects of biomolecules1,2,91, 3
PO - 2 : Summarize the acidic and basic properties of aqeous solutions1,21, 3
PO - 3 : Summarize the structure of proteins and nucleic acids together with their structural elements1,21, 3
PO - 4 : Summarize the basic properties of enzymes, carbohydrates and lipids1,21, 3
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), PO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Chemical Bonds, Intermolecular interactions, Basic organic chemistry, Chemical reactions, Reacton rates and equilibrium in aqeous solutins, Acid- base solutions and buffering systems, Carbohdrates, Lipids, Amino acids and structure of proteins, enzymes
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Biochemistry and its scope Electronic structure of the atom and its relationship with its chemical properties
 Week 2Chemical bonds and intermolecular interactions
 Week 3Chemical bonds and intermolecular interactions
 Week 4Types of chemical reactions and redox reactions
 Week 5Chemical reaction kinetics Chemical equilibrium
 Week 6Dissolving of the molecules, solutions and equilibrium of aqeous solutions Chemical termodynamics and bioenergetics
 Week 7Acids and bases,titration and buffer solutions
 Week 8Mid-term exam
 Week 9Basic Organic chemistry
 Week 10Basic Organic chemistry
 Week 11Amino acids and peptide bonds
 Week 12Protein structure and function
 Week 13Protein structure and function Introduction to enzymes
 Week 14Enzymes and enzyme kinetics Structure and functions of carbohydrates and lipids
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Prof. Dr. E. Edip Keha ve Prof. Dr. Ö. İrfan Küfrevioğlu, 2009, "Biyokimya", 5.baskı, Aktif Yayınevi, İstanbul
2Prof. Dr. E. Edip Keha'nın ders notları
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 8 2 30
Homework/Assignment/Term-paper 11 3 20
End-of-term exam 16 2 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 5 14 70
Laboratuar çalışması 0 0 0
Arasınav için hazırlık 5 7 35
Arasınav 3 1 3
Uygulama 0 0 0
Klinik Uygulama 0 0 0
Ödev 4 13 52
Proje 0 0 0
Kısa sınav 0 0 0
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 20 1 20
Dönem sonu sınavı 3 1 3
Diğer 1 0 0 0
Diğer 2 0 0 0
Total work load225