Information Package / Course Catalogue
Biochemistry
Course Code: ZT203
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to explain the importance of biochemistry in the animal organism, provide fundamental knowledge of nutritional biochemistry, describe the general properties of organic compounds and the biochemical properties of water and its role in nutrition, and cover the biochemistry and nutritional significance of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes, with examples related to animal nutrition

Course Content

To understand the importance of biochemistry in animal nutrition, the general properties of organic compounds, and the biochemical structure and nutritional significance of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals and enzymes,

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to comprehend the importance of biochemistry in animal science
2.To be able to apprehend the general characteristics of organic compounds
3.To be able to grasp the structure of organic compounds in body and feeds
4.To be able to apprehend the structure of inorganic compounds in body and feeds
5.Introduction of biochemistry and their importance in animal science
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Animal Nutrition Biochemistry, Özdoğan M., Serbester U. Aydın, 2024
2.Biyokimya, Karlson P., Telefoncu, A., İstanbul, 1992
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Introduction of biochemistry and their importance in animal science/ Introduction to the biochemistry laboratory, laboratory safety, and basic laboratory equipment
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
General Properties of Organic Compounds, Acid–Base Balance of the Body, and the Importance of pH/ Preparation of acid, base, and buffer solutions and pH measurement
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Water Biochemistry and Its Importance in the Animal Organism/ Determination of water quality parameters relevant to livestock production
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
General Characteristics and Classification of Carbohydrates/ Qualitative identification of carbohydrates using standard biochemical tests
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Carbohydrate Biochemistry and Their Importance in Animal Nutrition/ Demonstration of carbohydrate analytical methods used in feed evaluation
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
General Characteristics and Classification of Lipids/ Verbal Examination/ Extraction and characterization of lipids from feed ingredients
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Lipids Biochemistry and Its Importance in Animal Nutrition/ Midterm exam/ Evaluation of lipid quality through peroxide value and acid value analyses
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
General Characteristics and Classification of Proteins/ Qualitative analysis of proteins using biochemical assays
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Proteins Biochemistry and Its Importance in Animal Nutrition/ Demonstration of protein determination methods
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
General information about minerals used in animal feed/ Determination of ash content and examination of mineral supplements
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Classification and Biochemical Functions of Minerals Used in Animal Nutrition/ Interpretation of mineral analysis results and assessment of mineral
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Chemical Classification general Characteristics/ Evaluation of commercial vitamin premixes used in animal nutrition
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Biochemistry of fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins/ Assessment of vitamin stability under different storage conditions- Term Assignment
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
General information about the chemical and physical properties, classification, and mechanism of action of enzymes/ Verbal Examination/ Evaluation of the laboratory portfolio and overall assessment of biochemistry laboratory practicals
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Term Assignment1%5
Verbal Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Term Project131013
Assignment Examination1101
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)73
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
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PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
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OÇ-1
5
3
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
3
OÇ-2
5
4
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
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5
4
2
3
3
1
1
2
1
2
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5
4
2
2
3
1
1
2
1
2
3
OÇ-5
4
3
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
3
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026