| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamental Biophysics | BIO107 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 1 | Fall | 2 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Sevgi TÜRKER KAYA
Assistant Prof. Dr. Arda ACEMİ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explain big-bang theory, the structur of matter, basic forms, atoms, molecules, the importance of carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen
2) Define chemical bonds and molcular hierarchy
3) Explain biophysical structure of water
4) Define the structure and the functions biomolecules
5) Explain the structure of cell membrane
6) Define basic concepts of bioenergetics
7) Explain thermodynamics
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||||||
| 1 | No relation | Low | Middle | High | No relation | Low | High | Middle | Middle | No relation | Middle | Middle | High | |
| 2 | No relation | Low | Middle | High | No relation | Low | Middle | High | No relation | Low | Middle | High | No relation | |
| 3 | No relation | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | Middle | High | Low | |
| 4 | No relation | Low | High | No relation | Low | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | High | No relation | |
| 5 | High | No relation | Middle | Middle | Middle | No relation | No relation | Low | High | No relation | High | High | No relation | |
| 6 | Low | Low | High | Middle | No relation | Low | Middle | High | No relation | High | No relation | Middle | Middle | |
| 7 | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | High | Middle | High | High | No relation | Middle | No relation | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
measurements
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction to Biophysics, general terms2) Big-bang theory, structure of matter and general forms, atoms and molecules
3) Chemical bonds; covalent and non-covalent bonds
4) Biophysical properties of water
5) The structure and functions of biomolecules (proteins)
6) The structure and functions of biomolecules (lipids)
7) Midterm
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) The structure and functions of biomolecules (nucleic acids)
10) The structure and functions of biomembranes I
11) The structure and functions of biomembranes II
12) Introduction of bioenergetics, terms and definitions, fundamentals of cellular energy transfer
13) Termodynamics in terms of biological systems
14) Free energy and entropy, fundamentals of energy transfer, chemical energy transfer of ATP, oxidation and reduction mechanisms
15) student presentations
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