Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 3 / Fall Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 3rd Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Compulsory | ||||
| Department | MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | ENVER ERSOY ANDEDEN (enverandeden@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
| Name of Lecturer(s) | ENVER ERSOY ANDEDEN, | ||||
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| Aim of the course is to teach the life processes at the molecular and cellular level; the relationship between protein structure and function; the enzymes' kinetic and structural properties; the central energy metabolism as well as the basic chemical properties that underlie these processes, and to become familiar with the chemical composition and behavior of the biological macromolecules, biochemical basis of cellular signal transduction. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | can explain chemical properties of biological molecules, structure and functions of protein and aminoacids. |
PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Biology PO-3 Identify structure-function relationships in cells and organisms PO-6 Develop an understanding of nature and history of scientific thought PO-13 Obtain knowledge about current issues in the field of molecular biology and genetics PO-14 Have knowledge about the main research interests of the molecular biology and genetics PO-15 Have contributed to scientific advances with research and development abilities PO-16 Explain the scientific findings clearly and efficiently both in written and verbal communications. |
Examination |
| LO-2 | can explain structure and features of biological membranes |
PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Biology PO-3 Identify structure-function relationships in cells and organisms PO-8 Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology PO-10 Demonstrate sufficiency in English to follow literature, present technical projects and write articles PO-11 Apply biological concepts to personal, social, economical, technological and ethical issues PO-13 Obtain knowledge about current issues in the field of molecular biology and genetics PO-14 Have knowledge about the main research interests of the molecular biology and genetics |
Examination |
| LO-3 | can explain biochemical mechanism of signal transduction in cells. |
PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Biology PO-3 Identify structure-function relationships in cells and organisms PO-8 Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology PO-9 Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge PO-15 Have contributed to scientific advances with research and development abilities PO-16 Explain the scientific findings clearly and efficiently both in written and verbal communications. PO-17 Survey, analyze and interpret the experimental results and to reach a scientific result using the available scientific data. |
Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Physical properties of Water, Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins and their structure and functions, Metabolism of amino acids, Enzymes, Carbohydrates and glycobiology, Nucleotides and Biochemistry of nucleic acids, Metabolism of Nucleic acids , Lipids, Biological membranes and transport, Biochemistry of Signal Transduction | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | The Foundations of Biochemistry | Explanation |
| 2 | Physical properties of Water | Explanation |
| 3 | Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins | Explanation |
| 4 | Protein Structure and Function | Explanation |
| 5 | Metabolism of amino acids | Explanation |
| 6 | Enzymes | Explanation |
| 7 | Carbohydrates and glycobiology | Explanation |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Nucleotides and Biochemistry of nucleic acids | Explanation |
| 10 | Metabolism of Nucleic acids | Explanation |
| 11 | Lipids | Explanation |
| 12 | Biological membranes and transport | Explanation |
| 13 | Biochemistry of Signal Transduction | Explanation |
| 14 | Clinical biochemistry | Explanation |
| 15 | General evaluation | Explanation |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Nelson DL and Cox MM, Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry (5. basım), WH Freeman | |
| 2 | Berg JM, 2009. Biochemistry (6. Baskı). | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Course book: Nelson DL and Cox MM, 2008. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry (fifth edition), WH Freeman; lecture notes; computer | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 78 | 2 | 40 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | |||
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | |||
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | |||
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | 16 | 2 | 60 |
| Student Work Load | |||
| Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
| Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| Outside Class | |||
| a) Reading | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 0 | ||
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| mid-term exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Own study for final exam | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| final exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 120 | ||