Information Package / Course Catalogue
Biochemistry of Proteins
Course Code: VBY503
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Give basic information about protein biochemistry

Course Content

Functional roles of proteins, amino acid composition of proteins, protein structures, protein synthesis and degradation, the classification of proteins, peptide bond synthesis, the biological importance of glycoproteins.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Serap ÜNÜBOL AYPAK
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to respond these questions: What is Protein? What is the importance of organism?
2.To be able to classify proteins functionally.
3.To be able to comprehend the structures of proteins.
4.To be able to comprehend classification of Amino Acids, the physical and chemical properties of amino acids.
5.To be able to explain protein synthesis and degradation.
6. To be able to comprehend peptide bond formation and oligopeptides.
7.To be able to explain the metabolism of ammonia and urea cycle.
8.To be able to comprehend the biological significance of glycoproteins.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kaya, N. (1993) Biyokimya, Atatürk Üniversitesi, Erzurum.
2. Murray, R.K. (1993) Harper's Biochemistry, Appleton and Lange, Norwalk
3.Onat, T., Emerk, K. (1997) Biyokimya, Saray, İzmir.
4.Sittman, D. (2000) Biyokimya, çev. Güner G., Nobel, İstanbul.
5.Nihat BAYŞU, Nalan Bayşu SÖZBİLİR.(2008) Biyokimya Güneş Tıp kitabevleri, 2008
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Overview of proteins (definition, significance, structure and classification)
Week 2 - Theoretical
Functional classification of proteins.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Biological functions of proteins
Week 4 - Theoretical
Protein molecule structure: primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structures.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Hydrolysis of proteins.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Classification of Amino Acids.
Week 7 - Theoretical
The physical properties of amino acids
Week 8 - Theoretical
Chemical properties of amino acids.
Week 9 - Theoretical
Midterm exam
Week 10 - Theoretical
Essential amino acids
Week 11 - Theoretical
The peptide bond formation and oligopeptides
Week 12 - Theoretical
Protein synthesis
Week 13 - Theoretical
Ammonia metabolism
Week 14 - Theoretical
Urea cycle and Some diseases, protein biochemistry
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%15
Final Examination1%60
Quiz2%5
Assignment4%20
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140235
Assignment49140
Reading54230
Quiz1303
Midterm Examination19110
Final Examination19110
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)128
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
5
4
5
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4
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5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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4
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026