Fundamental Biochemistry

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

The molecular basis of life, roots of modern biochemistry, some of important elements and their roles in cellular metabolism, amino acid structures, peptide bonds, classification and characterization of amino acids, structure of monosaccharide, polysaccharides, fatty acids, other lipids, membrane structures, enzyme nomenclature, cofactors and coenzymes, electron transport chains.

Weekly Schedule

1) The Roots of Modern Biochemistry
2) Living matter contains C, H, O, N, P and S chemical elements
3) Physical and Chemical Properties of Water
4) Amino acid structure, Peptide Bonds
5) Classification and Characterization, Acid-Base Properties
6) Stereochemistry, Polypeptide Diversity, Protein Purification
7) Three-Dimensional Structure, Monosaccharides
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Polysaccharides, Fatty Acids, Triacylglycerols
10) Glycerophospholipids, Sphingolipids, Steroids
11) Other Lipids, Membrane Structure
12) Enzyme Nomenclature
13) Cofactors and Coenzymes, Activation energy, Catalytic Mechanism
14) Enzyme Kinetics, Overview of glycolysis, Fermentation
15) Citric Acid Cycle, Electron transport chains
16) Final examination

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) 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