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Biosynthesis of Membrane Lipids

Course Code	: VBY621
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 learn Structure and function of membrane lipids metabolism

Course Content

Structure, function and metabolism of membrane lipids.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

1.	Information about the structure of membranes
2.	Information about the metabolism of lipids and lipids
3.	To have information about sphingosine derived membrane lipids
4.	To learn the structure and functions of cholesterol
5.	To learn the synthesis and derivatives of phospholipids

Recommended or Required Reading

1.	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.	2-Lehninger Biyokimyanın İlkeleri. David L. Nelson Michael M. COX. Çeviri Editörü Prof.Dr. Nedret KILIÇ, Palme Yayıncılık
3.	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

Cellular dimensions

Week 2 - Theoretical

Cells and tissues used for biochemical studies

Week 3 - Theoretical

Study of the cellular components

Week 4 - Theoretical

Molecular contents of membranes

Week 5 - Theoretical

Supramolecular structure of membranes

Week 6 - Theoretical

Structural lipids in membranes

Week 7 - Theoretical

Transport of solids in the membranes

Week 8 - Theoretical

Midterm exam

Week 9 - Theoretical

Lipids as signals, cofactors, and pigments

Week 10 - Theoretical

The synthesis of fatty acids and eicosanoids

Week 11 - Theoretical

Synthesis of triacylglycerols

Week 12 - Theoretical

Biosynthesis of membrane phospholipids

Week 13 - Theoretical

The structure of cholesterol

Week 14 - Theoretical

Cholesterol biosynthesis

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Assignment	2	%10
Quiz	2	%10
Midterm Examination	2	%20
Final Examination	1	%60

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	14	0	2	28
Assignment	2	2	2	8
Reading	2	3	1	8
Quiz	2	4	0	9
Midterm Examination	2	4	1	10
Final Examination	1	10	2	12
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)				75

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	5		5					5			5	5			4		5
OÇ-2	5		5					5			4		4		5
OÇ-3	5		5					5			4	4	4		4		4
OÇ-4	5		5					5			4	4	4		4		4
OÇ-5	5		5					5			4	4	4		4		4

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