Information Package / Course Catalogue
Hormones and Other Regulatory Molecules
Course Code: BYK602
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate 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 and other molecules which are the regulatory molecules in metabolism

Course Content

Hormones and growth factors, other regulatory molecules such as cytokines, effects on signal transduction pathways, gene expression and cell function, inflammation.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To learn about hormones and their general properties
2.Learning the classification of hormones and explaining their structures
3.To learn the mechanism of action of hormones at cellular level
4.To have information about metabolic effects of hormones
5.To be able to make biochemical explanation of the relationship between hormones
Recommended or Required Reading
1.hormones: From Molecules to Disease
2.Harrison endocrinology
3.Hormones and endocrin system
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
General properties of hormones I
Week 2 - Theoretical
General properties of hormones II
Week 3 - Theoretical
Classification of hormones according to their structure
Week 4 - Theoretical
Classification of hormones according to their mechanism of action
Week 5 - Theoretical
Mechanisms of action of hormones I
Week 6 - Theoretical
Mechanisms of action of hormones I
Week 7 - Theoretical
Mechanisms of action of hormones III
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Hormones and other regulatory molecules midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Protein hormones I
Week 10 - Theoretical
Protein hormones II
Week 11 - Theoretical
Hormones with glycoprotein structure I
Week 12 - Theoretical
Hormones with glycoprotein structure II
Week 13 - Theoretical
Hormones with glycoprotein structure III
Week 14 - Theoretical
Steroid hormones I
Week 15 - Theoretical
Steroid hormones II
Week 16 - Final Exam
Hormones and other regulatory molecules final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144177
Midterm Examination122224
Final Examination122224
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
5
4
5
4
5
OÇ-2
5
4
5
5
4
OÇ-3
5
4
5
5
4
OÇ-4
5
5
5
4
5
OÇ-5
5
5
4
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026