Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 3 / Spring 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) | |||||
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| Aim of the course is to teach general anabolic and catabolic pathways in living systems, energy generation phases of the cell, synthesis and breakdown of basic macromolecules such as nucleic acids DNA and RNA, proteins. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | can say basic metabolic pathways of living systems |
PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Biology PO-2 Develop an understanding of matter and energy in organisms PO-3 Identify structure-function relationships in cells and organisms PO-9 Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge |
Examination |
| LO-2 | can explain regulation and control mechanisms of cell. |
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 |
Examination |
| LO-3 | can explain metabolic pathways that leads to energy generation in the cell, and also how the energy is used in the cell. |
PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Biology PO-2 Develop an understanding of matter and energy in organisms PO-3 Identify structure-function relationships in cells and organisms PO-4 Define the relationship among life forms and their environments and ecosystems PO-9 Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge PO-13 Obtain knowledge about current issues in the field of molecular biology and genetics |
Examination |
| LO-4 | can explain synthesis and breakdown of macromolecules in cells. |
PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Biology PO-2 Develop an understanding of matter and energy in organisms PO-3 Identify structure-function relationships in cells and organisms PO-9 Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge 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 PO-15 Have contributed to scientific advances with research and development abilities |
Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Metabolism, carbohydrate metabolism and its regulation; (glycolysis, citric acid cycle, pentose phosphate pathway), Phosphorylation and regulation (Oxidative, Substrate-level and Photophosphorylation), Electron transport system, protein, nucleic acid, and fatty acid metabolism | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Introduction to Metabolism, Carbohydrate Metabolisms | Explanation |
| 2 | Glycolysis, Gluconeogenesis Pathways | Explanation |
| 3 | Citric Acid Cycle and Pentose Phosphate Pathway | Explanation |
| 4 | Regulation of Carbohydrate Metabolisms, Enzymes | Explanation |
| 5 | Oxidative Phosphorylation, Substrate level phosphorylation, Photophosphorylation, Electron and proton transfer molecules | Explanation |
| 6 | Eucaryotic and procaryotic electron transport chains (ETS) | Explanation |
| 7 | Regulation of oxidative phosphorylation | Explanation |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Biosynthesis of aminoacids | Explanation |
| 10 | Oxidation of aminoacids and synthesis of urea cycle, regulation of urea cycle | Explanation |
| 11 | Protein metabolisms | Explanation |
| 12 | Biosynthesis of nucleic acids | Explanation |
| 13 | Nucleotide metabolisms | Explanation |
| 14 | Lipid biosynthesis, synthesis of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids | Explanation |
| 15 | Fatty acid metabolism, reulation and control | Explanation |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Nelson DL and Cox MM, Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry (fifth edition), WH Freeman | |
| 2 | Berg JM, 2009. Biochemistry (6. Baskı). | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Textbook: 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 | 8 | 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 | ||