Information Package / Course Catalogue
Biochemistry
Course Code: TBY207
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Understand the cell's energy needs and it’s chemical structure. Became familiar with the chemical composition and bheviour of the biological macromolecules. Understand the biochemical basis of cellular signal transduction.

Course Content

Biochemistry, biological molecules, anabolism and catabolism of proteins, carbohydrates and fats, nucleic acids, hormones and vitamins.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Çiğdem YAMANER
Learning Outcomes
1.To comprehend the biochemical importance of water for living beings
2.To comprehend the structure and function of amino acids, peptides and proteins
3.To learn the properties of saccharides
4.Identify structure-function relationships in cells and organisms
5.To understand thelipits metabolism
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Gözükara, E. 2010: Biyokimya. Nobel tıp kitapevi, İSTANBUL. (Ders Kitabı)
2.2. Biochemistry (International Edition) by Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, and Lubert Stryer
3.3. Nelson D, M.Cox M. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry. Palme publishing house. 2016.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction of biochemistry
Week 2 - Theoretical
Structural, physical and chemical characteristics of water. Structure and function of amino acids
Week 3 - Theoretical
Structure and function of proteins. Amino acid metabolism
Week 4 - Theoretical
Structure of primer, secondary and quaternary proteins. Enzymes
Week 5 - Theoretical
Catabolism of proteins
Week 6 - Theoretical
Glycolysis, kreps cycle and glycogen metabolism
Week 7 - Theoretical
Classification and biological importance of fats, fatty acids and neutral fats
Week 8 - Theoretical
Metabolism of fatty (midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
The Biosynthesis of Membrane Lipids and Steroids
Week 10 - Theoretical
Vitamins and coenzymes
Week 11 - Theoretical
Nucleotides and nucleic acid biosynthesis
Week 12 - Theoretical
Nucleic acid metabolism
Week 13 - Theoretical
Biochemistry of Signal Transduction
Week 14 - Theoretical
Hormones
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Quiz1%5
Verbal Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination1718
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes