Information Package / Course Catalogue
Databases in Biochemistry
Course Code: KMY429
Course Type: Area Elective
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 instruct learners information about the process, share and use the fast growing biochemical knowledge.

Course Content

The main goal of this course is to teach the student how to reach, use and evaluate the data bases.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to recognise the major databases in biochemistry.
2.To be able to comprehend the use of the databases in biochemistry.
3.To be able to comprehend the application of storing data in database and generating a database.
4.Learning the applications related to the use of databases
5.Obtaining the literature information about biochemical databases
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Lecture notes of the tutor and internet
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 2 - Theoretical
Data bases and their utilization.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Data bases for molecular modeling.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Data bases for molecular modeling.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Biological data bases.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Protein data bank and its utilization
Week 7 - Theoretical
Protein data bank and its utilization for research.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Gene bank and its utilization.
Week 9 - Theoretical
DNA data bank and its utilization.
Week 10 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm exam
Week 11 - Theoretical
DNA data bank and its utilization.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Data bank for lipids and its utilization.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Data bank for lipids and its utilization.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Applications related to the use of databases
Week 15 - Theoretical
Applications related to the use of databases
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Laboratory1%8
Assignment1%8
Midterm Examination1%24
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment1505
Reading101010
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination125126
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)80
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
5
2
3
2
3
OÇ-2
5
2
3
2
3
OÇ-3
5
2
3
2
3
OÇ-4
5
2
3
2
3
OÇ-5
5
2
3
2
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026