Information Package / Course Catalogue
General Biochemistry I
Course Code: BYL305
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To understand the structure, functions and metabolism of biomolecules of living things.

Course Content

Structure and functions of biomolecules that make up living things, metabolic energy production and consumption, the importance of water for living things, three-dimensional structure and function of aminosides, peptides and proteins, structure and kinetic mechanisms of enzymes, cofactors and vitamins.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Kubilay METİN
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the molecular meaning of life and knows the importance of energy for living things
2.Explains why biomolecules and living things are diverse by giving examples.
3.Learn the importance of water for living things and know why the internal environment of living things is kept constant.
4.Explains the chemical and physical structure of amino acids, peptides and proteins and knows their functions in living things.
5.Explain the importance of enzymes in living things and explain with examples why vitamins and minerals are important.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry (David L. Nelson-Michael M. Cox)
2.Lecture notes
3.Lippincott Illustrated Reviews Biochemistry/Richard A. Harvey and Denise R. Ferrier
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Understanding the meaning of molecular life
Week 2 - Theoretical
Metabolic energy production and consumption
Week 3 - Theoretical
Biomolecules
Week 4 - Theoretical
The importance of water and water to live
Week 5 - Theoretical
Amino acids
Week 6 - Theoretical
Peptides and proteins
Week 7 - Theoretical
Protein purification techniques
Week 8 - Theoretical
Three-dimensional structure of proteins
Week 9 - Theoretical
Protein function
Week 10 - Theoretical
Enzymes
Week 11 - Theoretical
Enzyme kinetics
Week 12 - Theoretical
Regulatory enzymes
Week 13 - Theoretical
Coenzymes and cofactors
Week 14 - Theoretical
Minerals and vitamins
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Assignment23210
Midterm Examination1224
Final Examination1325
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-2
4
4
4
4
OÇ-3
4
4
4
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4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
4
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4
OÇ-5
4
4
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026