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Biochemical and Molecular Approaches To Metabolism

Medical Biology

Institute of Health Sciences
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Biochemical and Molecular Approaches To Metabolism TBG715 Elective Doctorate degree 2 Fall 6

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Murat KASAP

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Distinguish the importance of molecular and biochemical approaches
2) Describe the biological activities that occur in the cell
3) Explain the mechanisms of biomolecules
4) Apply team work for the group project
5) Make scientific discussion

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

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Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Biochemistry

Course Contents

During this lecture; introduction to metabolism, enzymes, digestion and absorption, glycolysis, pyruvate dehydrogenase and the tricarboxylic acid cycle, electronntransport and oxidative phosphorylation, the pentose phosphate pathway, glycogen and gluconeogenesis, fatty acid oxidation and ketones, fatty acid synthesis, triacylglycerol transport and metabolism will be analyzed.

Weekly Schedule

1) Molecular Organization in Living Cells.
2) Molecular Structure of Biomolecules and Their Roles
3) Biologic Oxidation and Energy Synthesis
4) Biologic Oxidation and Energy Synthesis
5) Flow of Genetic Information-2
6) Flow of Genetic Information-2
7) Flow of Genetic Information-2
8) Midterm Examination/Assessment
9) Biomolecular Metabolism of Nitrogen Containing Compounds
10) Homeostasis, Communication and Control
11) Homeostasis, Communication and Control
12) Biologic and Pathologic Transformations
13) Biologic and Pathologic Transformations
14) Buffers and Their Significance in Metabolism
15) Buffers and Their Significance in Metabolism
16) Final Examination

Recommended or Required Reading

1- Biyokimya, Prof. Dr. Figen Gürdol ve Doç. Dr. Evin Ademoğlu, 2002
2- Biyokimya, Pamela C. Champe , Çeviri editörü Doç.Dr. Engin Ulukaya, 3. baskı, 2005
3- Biochemistry, voet and voet, 2000
4- Ders notları ve sunumlar
5- Lecture notes and Power Point Presentations
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Group Study
5) Lab / Workshop


Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade

40%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

60%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required