Biological Chemistry of Elements
Chemistry
Faculty of Arts and Scıences
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Chemistry of Elements | KIM452 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 4 | Spring | 3 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Mustafa Oğuzhan KAYA
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Learn the biological functions of vital metals, semi-metals and nonmetals
2) Know the biochemical behavior of radioactive nuclei.
3) Comprehend the metabolism of zinc, copper and iron.
4) Gain knowledge about metal ions and proteins, electron transfer reactions, transport and storage.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||||||
| 1 | No relation | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 2 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 3 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 4 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Biochemistry and Inorganic Chemistry
Course Contents
The use of elements in molecules such as enzymes, proteins, chemotherapy agents, Biological functions of metal and non-metal elements, Biochemical importance of elements and current information about living things.
Weekly Schedule
1) Historical Development and Some General Principles2) Biological Functions of Elements, Ligands and Metals
3) Metals at the Center of Photosynthesis: Mg and Mn
4) Nickel Containing Enzymes
5) Copper Containing Proteins
6) Biological Functions of Transition Metals: W, Mo, V and Cr
7) Transport and Functions of Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metal Cations
8) MIDTERM EXAM
9) Biomineralization
10) Biological Functions of Non-Metal Inorganic Elements
11) Bioinorganic Chemistry of Toxic Metals
12) Biochemical Behavior of Inorganic Radioactive Nuclei
13) Use of Certain Compounds in Chemotherapy
14) Use of Certain Compounds in Chemotherapy
15) Metalloenzymes and Biochemistry
16) FINAL EXAM
Recommended or Required Reading
1- W. Kaim, B. Schwederski, Bioinorganic Chemistry, Wiley
2- J.J.R. Silva and R.J.P. Williams, The biological Chemistry of the Elements, Oxford
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Group Study
5) Brain Storming
6) Case Study
7) Self Study
8) Problem Solving
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