Information Package / Course Catalogue
Clinical Importance of Lipoproteins
Course Code: VBY607
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Lipoprotein metabolism, blood plasma lipoproteins transport, classification of plasma lipoproteins, biological role and clinical significance, and to provide information about the methods of determination of lipoproteins to develop ability to use the knowledge.

Course Content

Lipoprotein metabolism, blood plasma lipoproteins transport, classification of plasma lipoproteins, biological role and clinical significance, methods of determination of lipoproteins

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Gamze Sevri EKREN AŞICI
Learning Outcomes
1.To obtain general information about lipoproteins
2.To learn about the synthesis and metabolism of lipoprotein
3.Information about tests and the clinical significance of lipoprotein
4.To be informed about diseases of lipid and lipoprotein metabolism
5.Gain the ability to use learning information
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1.Biyokimya Güneş Tıp Kitapevi
2.2. Biochemistry Leninger
3.3. Biochemistry Lipinkot
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Lipids, definition, classification, general information
Week 2 - Theoretical
Plasma lipoproteins
Week 3 - Theoretical
Chylomicrons
Week 4 - Theoretical
Synthesis of lipoproteins
Week 5 - Theoretical
Lipoprotein metabolism
Week 6 - Theoretical
Lipoprotein metabolism diseases and treatment approach
Week 7 - Theoretical
Midterm exam
Week 8 - Theoretical
Apolipoproteins and their receptors
Week 9 - Theoretical
Atherosclerosis
Week 10 - Theoretical
Plasma Lipoporoteins and Their Clinical Importance
Week 11 - Theoretical
Plasma Lipoprotein tests
Week 12 - Theoretical
Plasma lipoprotein tests
Week 13 - Theoretical
Discussion
Week 14 - Theoretical
Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Quiz2%10
Assignment2%10
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment44120
Reading19110
Quiz42112
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)102
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
PÇ-16
PÇ-17
PÇ-18
OÇ-1
4
OÇ-2
5
4
OÇ-3
4
OÇ-4
5
5
4
OÇ-5
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026