Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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SEMRA & VEFA KÜÇÜK HEATLH FACULTY / HEM 107 - NURSING

Code: HEM 107 Course Title: BIOCHEMISTRY Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department NURSING
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer AYSUN ÇİDEM (aysuncidem@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
To teach the basic information about the structures, functions and metabolisms of biomolecules that make up the structure of the human body and to train nurses who can use this theoretical knowledge in their professional life.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 PO-1 Uses the knowledge, skills and attitude gained while giving care in cases ranging from birth to death, from health to illness, in line with professional professional criteria.
PO-2 Based on scientific foundations, it conducts and publishes research for the solution of health problems and professional development.
 		Examination
LO-2 PO-12 Coordinates the necessary nursing services to protect and improve the health of the individual/family/community and to help them regain their health.
PO-13 It uses critical thinking and problem solving skills to protect and improve the health of the individual/family/community and to help them regain their health.
 		Examination
LO-3 PO-2 Based on scientific foundations, it conducts and publishes research for the solution of health problems and professional development.
 		Examination
LO-4 PO-4 Uses developing technology in nursing care.
PO-12 Coordinates the necessary nursing services to protect and improve the health of the individual/family/community and to help them regain their health.
PO-13 It uses critical thinking and problem solving skills to protect and improve the health of the individual/family/community and to help them regain their health.
 		Examination
LO-5 PO-4 Uses developing technology in nursing care.
PO-13 It uses critical thinking and problem solving skills to protect and improve the health of the individual/family/community and to help them regain their health.
 		Examination
LO-6 PO-1 Uses the knowledge, skills and attitude gained while giving care in cases ranging from birth to death, from health to illness, in line with professional professional criteria.
PO-2 Based on scientific foundations, it conducts and publishes research for the solution of health problems and professional development.
 		Examination
LO-7 PO-1 Uses the knowledge, skills and attitude gained while giving care in cases ranging from birth to death, from health to illness, in line with professional professional criteria.
PO-2 Based on scientific foundations, it conducts and publishes research for the solution of health problems and professional development.
 		Examination
LO-8 PO-1 Uses the knowledge, skills and attitude gained while giving care in cases ranging from birth to death, from health to illness, in line with professional professional criteria.
PO-2 Based on scientific foundations, it conducts and publishes research for the solution of health problems and professional development.
PO-4 Uses developing technology in nursing care.
 		Examination
LO-9 PO-1 Uses the knowledge, skills and attitude gained while giving care in cases ranging from birth to death, from health to illness, in line with professional professional criteria.
PO-2 Based on scientific foundations, it conducts and publishes research for the solution of health problems and professional development.
PO-4 Uses developing technology in nursing care.
 		Examination
LO-10 PO-1 Uses the knowledge, skills and attitude gained while giving care in cases ranging from birth to death, from health to illness, in line with professional professional criteria.
PO-2 Based on scientific foundations, it conducts and publishes research for the solution of health problems and professional development.
PO-13 It uses critical thinking and problem solving skills to protect and improve the health of the individual/family/community and to help them regain their health.
 		Examination
LO-11 PO-1 Uses the knowledge, skills and attitude gained while giving care in cases ranging from birth to death, from health to illness, in line with professional professional criteria.
PO-2 Based on scientific foundations, it conducts and publishes research for the solution of health problems and professional development.
PO-9 Provides education and counseling for the individual, family and community health care initiatives.
 		Examination
LO-12 PO-1 Uses the knowledge, skills and attitude gained while giving care in cases ranging from birth to death, from health to illness, in line with professional professional criteria.
PO-2 Based on scientific foundations, it conducts and publishes research for the solution of health problems and professional development.
PO-9 Provides education and counseling for the individual, family and community health care initiatives.
 		Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
This course; Introduction to biochemistry, chemical composition of the human body, biochemical structure of cells and organelles, structures and biological functions of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, porphyrins, enzymes, vitamins, nucleic acids, hormones, water and electrolytes, carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, nucleic acids and It covers the subjects of metabolism of proteins.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to biochemistry. Biochemical structure of the cell and organelles Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration
2 Structure, classification, biological functions and digestion of carbohydrates. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration
3 Metabolic pathways in carbohydrate metabolism. Disorders of carbohydrate metabolism. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration
4 Structure and classification of enzymes. Factors affecting enzyme activity. Enzyme activity Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration
5 Structure, classification, biological functions and digestion of lipids. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration
6 lipoproteins. Cholesterol metabolism. Lipid metabolism disorders. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration
7 Structure, classification, biological functions and digestion of proteins. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration
8 mid-term exam
9 Amino acid and protein metabolism. Urea cycle. Disorders of amino acid and protein metabolism. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration
10 Structures and functions of hemoglobin and myoglobin. Both synthesis and destruction. Types of jaundice. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration
11 Structure and metabolism of nucleotides. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration
12 The structure and function of DNA. Replication. Structure and properties of RNA. Protein synthesis. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration
13 Complete urinalysis and hemogram. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration
14 Classifications and biological functions of vitamins. Vitamin deficiencies. Biological water and minerals Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration
15 Structures, classifications and functions of hormones. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Adam B., 2000, Temel Biyokimya, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, Ankara
2 Keha E., Küfrevioğlu I. 2003 Aktif Yayınevi, Biyokimya
3 Chappel, Conway, Montogomery, Spector, Çeviren: Altan N. 2000, Biyokimya Olgu Sunumlu Yaklaşım, Palme Yayınevi, Ankara
Required Course instruments and materials
Textbook, Notes, Slides, 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) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 1 14 14
       b) Search in internet/Library 1 10 10
       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 7 2 14
mid-term exam 2 2 4
Own study for final exam 14 2 28
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 100