Information Package / Course Catalogue
Biosynthesis of High-Energy Phosphate Groups and Metabolism
Course Code: VBY653
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To teach free energy, reaction temparature, electron transport transport chain, biosynthesis of high energy phosphat groups, and metaboic pathways, transport metabolic pathways, transport and control systems.

Course Content

Free energy, reaction temparature, electron transport transport chain, biosynthesis of high energy phosphat groups, and metaboic pathways, transport metabolic pathways, transport and control systems

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Funda KIRAL
Learning Outcomes
1.To knowledge about high energyphosphat groups and thisrs biologic functions
2.To learn Functions of these substances in metabolic pathways
3.To have information about enthalpy-entropy
4.To have knowledge about biological oxidation-reduction reactions
5.To have knowledge about special electron carriers
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews Biyokimya Seri Editörleri Richard A HARVEY, Pamela C. CHAMPE Biyokimya Çeviri Editörü Doç.Dr. Engin ULUKAYA, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri 2007
2.Lehninger Biyokimyanın İlkeleri. David L. Nelson Michael M. COX. Çeviri Editörü Prof.Dr. Nedret KILIÇ, Palme Yayıncılık
3.Harper Biyokimya Robert K. Murray, Daryl K. Granner, Peter A. Mayes, Victor W. Rodwell. Çeviri Editörleri: Nurten DİKMEN, Tuncay ÖZGÜNEN. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Biological energy changes
Week 2 - Theoretical
The laws of thermodynamics
Week 3 - Theoretical
Enthalpy-entropy
Week 4 - Theoretical
Phosphoryl group transfers
Week 5 - Theoretical
Components of the electron transport chain
Week 6 - Theoretical
Biosynthesis of high-energy phosphate groups
Week 7 - Theoretical
Role in the metabolism of high-energy phosphate groups
Week 8 - Theoretical
Midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
FMN and FAD as a coenzyme
Week 10 - Theoretical
Biological oxidation-reduction reactions
Week 11 - Theoretical
Standard reduction potentials
Week 12 - Theoretical
Private electron carriers
Week 13 - Theoretical
NAD and NADP as a coenzyme
Week 14 - Theoretical
ATP and energy transfer
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Quiz2%5
Assignment4%5
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Assignment1213
Reading6016
Quiz2216
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1415
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)80
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
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5
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5
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2026