Information Package / Course Catalogue
Hormone Biochemistry
Course Code: BYK526
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To learn the structure and functions of hormones which are regulatory molecules in metabolism

Course Content

The general structure and properties of hormones, action mechanism of hormones (receptors and signaling pathways), hyroid hormones, hormones that regulate calcium and phosphorus metabolism, pancreatic hormones, adrenal hormones, gonads and steroid hormones, gastrointestinal hormones, hypothalamus, hypophysis and thymus hormones, growth factors, tissue hormones, cytokines.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To have general information about hormones and their functions
2.Learning the classification of hormones and explaining their structures
3.Will be able to evaluate the mechanisms of action of hormones
4.Will be able to explain the functions of hormones in disease and health
5.To have information about hormone analysis methods
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Harrison endocrinology
2.biochemistry by lehninger
3.lippincott biyokimya
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Endocrine system
Week 2 - Theoretical
General properties and classification of hormones
Week 3 - Theoretical
Mechanisms of action of hormones
Week 4 - Theoretical
Gastrointestinal system (GIS) hormones
Week 5 - Theoretical
Hypothalamus and pituitary hormones
Week 6 - Theoretical
Thyroid hormones
Week 7 - Theoretical
Adrenal hormones I
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Quiz
Week 9 - Theoretical
Adrenal hormones II
Week 10 - Theoretical
Pancreatic hormones
Week 11 - Theoretical
Hormones regulating calcium and phosphorus metabolism
Week 12 - Theoretical
Sex hormones
Week 13 - Theoretical
Placenta Hormones
Week 14 - Theoretical
Disorders of hormonal system
Week 15 - Theoretical
Hormone measurement methods
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141356
Assignment61854
Individual Work31415
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
5
5
5
4
4
OÇ-2
4
4
5
5
4
OÇ-3
5
4
4
5
4
OÇ-4
5
4
4
5
5
OÇ-5
4
4
5
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026