TYPE OF COURSE UNIT	Compulsory Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT	Bachelor's Degree
YEAR OF STUDY	2
SEMESTER	Third Term (Fall)
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED	5
NAME OF LECTURER(S)	Instructor Müşteba Bayramzadeh
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT	At the end of this course, the students; 1) Explain the basic concepts of biochemistry. 2) Determine the biochemical properties of cells and cell components. 3) Comprehends the general properties of carbohydrates, classifies them and examines examples. 4) Comprehends the general properties of lipids, classifies them and examines examples. 5) Comprehends the general properties, structures and biochemical reactions of amino acids. 6) Equipped with basic information about the structure, general properties and classification of proteins. 7) Gains basic information about bioenergetics, comprehends terms and formulas, solves problems. 8) Gains basic information about enzyme definition, properties, structure and classification. 9) Comprehends the basic information and formulas about enzyme kinetics. 10) Comprehends the biochemical basis of enzyme inhibition. 11) Obtains basic information about energy load, glycolysis. 12) Understands and discusses TCA cycle, regulation, energy balance.
MODE OF DELIVERY	Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE	No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT	None
COURSE DEFINITION
COURSE CONTENTS	WEEK TOPICS 1st Week Structure and functions of cell components and water 2nd Week Classification and functions of carbohydrates 3rd Week The structure and functions of lipids 4th Week Amino acids 5th Week Proteins, their structures and functions 6th Week Enzymes 7th Week Midterm Exam 8th Week Enzyme kinetics Enzyme inhibitions 9th Week Regulation of enzymatic activity Bioenergetics 10th Week The structure and functions of nucleic acids 11th Week Biological membranes 12th Week Transport mechanisms 13th Week Glycolysis and its control 14th Week Citric acid (TCA) cycle, control
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING	1. Nelson, D.L.,Cox, M.M., Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry,Worth Publishers, 2006. 2. Bhagavan, N.V., Medical Biochemistry,Harcourt Academic Press, San Diego,2002. 3. Mathews, V.H. , Holde, K.E. Biochemistry, The Benjamin Publish. Company, Redwood, 2000. 4. Murray, K.K., Granner, D.K., Harper?s Biochemistry, Appleton&Lange, Stamford, 2004. 5. Stryer, L., Biochemistry, W.H. Freeman Company, New York, 2006.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS	Lecture,Discussion
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA	Quantity Percentage(%) Mid-term 1 50 Total(%) 50 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50 Total(%) 100
ECTS WORKLOAD	Activities Number Hours Workload Midterm exam 1 1 1 Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0 Individual or group work 14 6 84 Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25 Course hours 14 2 28 Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15 Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0 Final exam 1 2 2 Homework 0 0 0 Total Workload 155 Total Workload / 30 5,16 ECTS Credits of the Course 5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION	Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)	No