Information Package / Course Catalogue
Effects of Free Radicals and the Role of Antioxidants in Nutrition
Course Code: GMP619
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

To examine the oxidative tissue damage caused by free radicals, roles of free radicals in various pathologies and antioxidant defense systems

Course Content

Free radicals will be defined and information will be given on the effects on species, resources and biological systems, as well as mechanisms for removing harmful effects.

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Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition and formation of free radicals
Week 2 - Theoretical
Free oxygen radicals and reactive oxygen species
Week 3 - Theoretical
Biological and intracellular sources of free radicals
Week 4 - Theoretical
Transition metals and free radical formation
Week 5 - Theoretical
Phagocytosis and respiratory burst
Week 6 - Theoretical
Free radicals in antimicrobial activity
Week 7 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm exam
Week 8 - Theoretical
Effects of free radicals on membrane lipids
Week 9 - Theoretical
Effects of free radicals on proteins
Week 10 - Theoretical
Effects of free radicals on nucleic acids
Week 11 - Theoretical
Effects of free radicals on carbohydrates
Week 12 - Theoretical
Oxidative damage mechanisms
Week 13 - Theoretical
Endogenous and Exogenous Antioxidants
Week 14 - Theoretical
Antioxidant effects of melatonin, resveratrol and alpha-lipoic acid
Week 15 - Theoretical
Antioxidant effects of melatonin, resveratrol and alpha-lipoic acid
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%15
Project1%15
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%40
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1463126
Assignment120121
Project125126
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
1
OÇ-2
4
OÇ-3
5
4
4
2
OÇ-4
1
OÇ-5
1
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026