Information Package / Course Catalogue
Lipoproteins and Metabolism
Course Code: VBY536
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

Paths taken by the liver lipids, plasma liporpteinlerinin synthesis, the synthesis of free fatty acids, transport of the body lipids, atherosclerosis, and this information will be available to give information about.

Course Content

Paths taken by the liver lipids, the synthesis of plasma lipoproteins, free fatty acids synthesis and transport of body lipids, atherosclerosis

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Funda KIRAL
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to comprehend general information about lipoproteins
2.To be able to comprehend information on the synthesis and metabolism of lipoprotein
3.To be able to comprehend information about tests and the clinical significance of lipoprotein
4.To be able to comprehend diseases of lipid and lipoprotein metabolism
5.To be able to use the knowledge learned
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Biyokimya Güneş Tıp Kitapevi
2.Biyokimya Leninger
3.Biyokimya Lipinkot
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Lipids, definition, classification, general information
Week 2 - Theoretical
Paths taken by lipids
Week 3 - Theoretical
Plasma lipoproteins
Week 4 - Theoretical
Chylomicrons, VLDL, LDL, HDL
Week 5 - Theoretical
Fatty acid synthesis
Week 6 - Theoretical
Midterm exam
Week 7 - Theoretical
Synthesis of lipoproteins
Week 8 - Theoretical
Lipoprotein metabolism
Week 9 - Theoretical
Apolipoproteins and their receptors
Week 10 - Theoretical
lipid metabolism disorders
Week 11 - Theoretical
Plasma Lipoprotein tests
Week 12 - Theoretical
Plasma Lipoprotein tests
Week 13 - Theoretical
Atherosclerosis
Week 14 - Theoretical
Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Quiz2%10
Assignment1%10
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment125025
Quiz215132
Midterm Examination125126
Final Examination135136
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)147
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
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
OÇ-1
5
5
5
4
4
OÇ-2
5
5
5
4
4
OÇ-3
5
5
5
4
4
OÇ-4
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026