Information Package / Course Catalogue
Biophysics of Molecular Structure
Course Code: BYF639
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: 5
Objectives of the Course

The course aims the review of the structural properties and functions of macromolecules, biophysical approaches used to investigate macromolecular interactions.

Course Content

Structural properties and functions of macromolecules: carbohydrates, proteins, enzymes, lipids and nucleic acids. Biophysical approaches in macromolecular interactions.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To learn about the structural and functional properties of macromolecules
2.To gain knowledge on the biophysical approaches related with macromolecular interactions
3.To learn about structure and function of carbohydrates, proteins, enzymes, lipids and nucleic acids
4.To learn about structure and function of vitamins, minerals and porphyrins
5.To gain knowledge on the clinical importance of macro-molecules
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Structural properties of macromolecules
Week 2 - Theoretical
Functions of macromolecules
Week 3 - Theoretical
Water and electrolites
Week 4 - Theoretical
Carbohydrates, their types and properties
Week 5 - Theoretical
The functions of carbohydrates in metabolic pathways
Week 6 - Theoretical
Carbohydrate metabolism and its connection with clinics
Week 7 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm exam
Week 8 - Theoretical
Amino acids
Week 9 - Theoretical
Enzymes
Week 10 - Theoretical
Nucleic acids
Week 11 - Theoretical
Vitamins
Week 12 - Theoretical
Minerals
Week 13 - Theoretical
Porphyrins
Week 14 - Theoretical
Porphyrins
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%2.5
Quiz1%2.5
Midterm Examination1%25
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory131239
Presentation 1505
Reading102350
Quiz1505
Midterm Examination110212
Final Examination110212
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)123
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026