Quantitative Problems In Biochemistry)
Biology
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Problems In Biochemistry) | BIO554 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Yonca YÜZÜGÜLLÜ KARAKUŞ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) At the end of the course, students should be able to improve their problem solving abilities in biochemical calculations and evaluate the experimental outcomes.
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, Basic Chemistry
Course Contents
Solution and evaluation of numerical problems in biochemistry including acid-base chemistry, blood buffers, chemistry of biomolecules like enzymes, spectrophotometry, etc.
Weekly Schedule
1) Conversion of Units2) Concentration and Dilution Calculations
3) Acid-Base Chemistry
4) Blood Buffers
5) Chemistry of Biological Molecules (Amino acids, Peptides and Proteins)
6) Chemistry of Biological Molecules (Sequencing, Electrophoresis)
7) Chemistry of Biological Molecules (Molecular Weight Determination)
8) Chemistry of Biological Molecules (Carbohydrates and Lipids)
9) Mid-Term/Evaluation
10) Enzymes
11) Introduction to Enzyme Kinetics (Determination of Kinetic Constants)
12) Spectrophotometry
13) Spectrophotometry
14) Practice Problem Set-1
15) Practice problem set-2
16) Final Exam/Evaluation
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Self Study
4) Self Study
5) Problem Solving
6) 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