Course Description
Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CELL BIOLOGY and BIOCHEMISTRY | - | Spring Semester | 4+0 | 4 | 9 |
Course Program |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses |
Language of Course | Turkish |
Course Level | Second Cycle (Master's Degree) |
Course Type | Elective |
Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Esra Nur YİĞİT |
Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Gürkan ÖZTÜRK, Prof.Dr. Türkan YİĞİTBAŞI, Prof.Dr. Süleyman YILDIRIM, Prof.Dr. Esra ÇAĞAVİ, Assist.Prof. Berrak ÇAĞLAYAN, Assoc.Prof. Sultan Sibel ERDEM, Assoc.Prof. Bilal Ersen KERMAN, Assist.Prof. Salih GENCER |
Assistant(s) | |
Aim | The aim of this course is to examine biochemical reactions occurring within the cell and the molecules used in these reactions, providing information about the structure and functioning of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. |
Course Content | This course contains; Carbohydrates,Lipids,Proteins,Energy Metabolism,Hormones,Vitamins and minerals,Endomembrane System and Organels 1,Endomembrane System and Organels 2,Cytoskeleton and Extracellular environment,Signal transduction mechanisms,Cell Nucleus and DNA,Protein Synthesis,Prokaryotic Cell,Microbial reproduction and metabolism. |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
Lists the structures and functions of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. | 10, 16, 9 | E |
Describes the principles of energy metabolism in eukaryotic cells. | 10, 16, 9 | E |
Associates the roles of basic biomolecules in cell metabolism with energy production processes. | 10, 16, 9 | E |
Defines the production, functions, and roles of hormones in signal transduction processes. | 10, 16, 9 | E |
Evaluates the biochemical functions of vitamins and minerals and their effects on cellular health. | 10, 16, 9 | E |
Describes the roles of phospholipids, cholesterol, and glycolipids in the cell membrane. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
Distinguishes membranous structures and organelles within the cell. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
Establishes cause-and-effect relationships between interactions of organelles within the cell. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
Associates cytoskeleton elements and motor proteins with their functions. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
Interprets the effects of changes occurring in the extracellular environment on the intracellular environment. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
Describes the types of receptors present in the cell membrane and their activation processes. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
Explains the molecular principles of intercellular and intracellular signal transduction. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
Analyzes the processes of DNA replication, transcription, and translation. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
Compares the structure and characteristics of prokaryotic cells with eukaryotic cells. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
Defines the fundamental characteristics of microbial metabolism. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
---|---|---|
1 | Carbohydrates | Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K., & Walter, P., Molecular Biology of the Cell, Chapter 2: Cell Chemistry and Bioenergetics |
2 | Lipids | Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K., & Walter, P., Molecular Biology of the Cell, Chapter 2: Cell Chemistry and Bioenergetics |
3 | Proteins | Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K., & Walter, P., Molecular Biology of the Cell, Chapter 2: Cell Chemistry and Bioenergetics |
4 | Energy Metabolism | Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K., & Walter, P., Molecular Biology of the Cell, Chapter 2: Cell Chemistry and Bioenergetics |
5 | Hormones | John E. Hall - Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, Chapter 74: Introduction to Endocrinology |
6 | Vitamins and minerals | John E. Hall - Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, Chapter 72: Dietary Balances; Regulation of Feeding; Obesity and Starvation; Vitamins and Minerals |
7 | Endomembrane System and Organels 1 | Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K., & Walter, P., Molecular Biology of the Cell, Chapter 10: Membrane Structure |
8 | Endomembrane System and Organels 2 | Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K., & Walter, P., Molecular Biology of the Cell, Chapter 11: Intracellular Compartments and Protein Sorting |
9 | Cytoskeleton and Extracellular environment | Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K., & Walter, P., Molecular Biology of the Cell, Chapter 16: The Cytoskeleton |
10 | Signal transduction mechanisms | Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K., & Walter, P., Molecular Biology of the Cell, Chapter 15: Cell Signalling |
11 | Cell Nucleus and DNA | Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K., & Walter, P., Molecular Biology of the Cell, Chapter 6: How Cells Read the Genome:From DNA to Protein |
12 | Protein Synthesis | Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K., & Walter, P., Molecular Biology of the Cell, Chapter 6: How Cells Read the Genome:From DNA to Protein |
13 | Prokaryotic Cell | Willey J., Sandman K., Wood D., Prescott Microbiology, Part II: Microbial Nutrition Growth and Control |
14 | Microbial reproduction and metabolism | Willey J., Sandman K., Wood D., Prescott Microbiology, Part II: Microbial Nutrition Growth and Control , Part III: Microbial Metabolism |
Resources |
Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K., & Walter, P., Molecular Biology of the Cell Willey J., Sandman K., Wood D., Prescott Microbiology Nelson D., Cox M. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry Nesrin Emekli, Temel ve Uygulamalı Biyokimya |
Lecture notes and lecturer's presentations |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
1 | Has the essential knowledge about the structure and functioning of the nervous system. | ||||||
2 | Knows the essential scientific questions of neuroscience and current fields of research. | ||||||
3 | Have knowledge and interpretation skills about neurodegenerative processes. | ||||||
4 | Know the principles of technologies for the measurement of molecular and cellular level parameters. | X | |||||
5 | Able to comment on related scientific researches with respect to rational, method and results. | X | |||||
6 | Knows main laboratory techniques. | X | |||||
7 | Able to explain main scientific questions regarding neuroscience. | ||||||
8 | Able to evaluate all new information regarding the field and associate them based on available knowledge. | X | |||||
9 | Uses the communication and computer technology effectively in theoretical and practical studies. | ||||||
10 | Able to present theoretical or research data orally or written in Turkish as well in English languages. | X | |||||
11 | Adheres to ethical values and behaves according to dynamics of social responsibility. | ||||||
12 | Behaves in accordance with the principle that neuroscience research should eventually aim clinical implications and benefit. | ||||||
13 | Able to participate neuroscience research teams; individually undertake the responsibility of the work assigned and perform it independently. |
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
Total | 100 |
ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
Course Hours | 14 | 4 | 56 | |||
Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 8 | 112 | |||
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 2 | 10 | 20 | |||
Term Project | 1 | 5 | 5 | |||
Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 5 | 5 | |||
Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Midterm Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 | |||
General Exam | 1 | 36 | 36 | |||
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Total Workload(Hour) | 264 | |||||
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(264/30) | 9 | |||||
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. |
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CELL BIOLOGY and BIOCHEMISTRY | - | Spring Semester | 4+0 | 4 | 9 |
Course Program |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses |
Language of Course | Turkish |
Course Level | Second Cycle (Master's Degree) |
Course Type | Elective |
Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Esra Nur YİĞİT |
Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Gürkan ÖZTÜRK, Prof.Dr. Türkan YİĞİTBAŞI, Prof.Dr. Süleyman YILDIRIM, Prof.Dr. Esra ÇAĞAVİ, Assist.Prof. Berrak ÇAĞLAYAN, Assoc.Prof. Sultan Sibel ERDEM, Assoc.Prof. Bilal Ersen KERMAN, Assist.Prof. Salih GENCER |
Assistant(s) | |
Aim | The aim of this course is to examine biochemical reactions occurring within the cell and the molecules used in these reactions, providing information about the structure and functioning of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. |
Course Content | This course contains; Carbohydrates,Lipids,Proteins,Energy Metabolism,Hormones,Vitamins and minerals,Endomembrane System and Organels 1,Endomembrane System and Organels 2,Cytoskeleton and Extracellular environment,Signal transduction mechanisms,Cell Nucleus and DNA,Protein Synthesis,Prokaryotic Cell,Microbial reproduction and metabolism. |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
Lists the structures and functions of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. | 10, 16, 9 | E |
Describes the principles of energy metabolism in eukaryotic cells. | 10, 16, 9 | E |
Associates the roles of basic biomolecules in cell metabolism with energy production processes. | 10, 16, 9 | E |
Defines the production, functions, and roles of hormones in signal transduction processes. | 10, 16, 9 | E |
Evaluates the biochemical functions of vitamins and minerals and their effects on cellular health. | 10, 16, 9 | E |
Describes the roles of phospholipids, cholesterol, and glycolipids in the cell membrane. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
Distinguishes membranous structures and organelles within the cell. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
Establishes cause-and-effect relationships between interactions of organelles within the cell. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
Associates cytoskeleton elements and motor proteins with their functions. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
Interprets the effects of changes occurring in the extracellular environment on the intracellular environment. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
Describes the types of receptors present in the cell membrane and their activation processes. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
Explains the molecular principles of intercellular and intracellular signal transduction. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
Analyzes the processes of DNA replication, transcription, and translation. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
Compares the structure and characteristics of prokaryotic cells with eukaryotic cells. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
Defines the fundamental characteristics of microbial metabolism. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
---|---|---|
1 | Carbohydrates | Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K., & Walter, P., Molecular Biology of the Cell, Chapter 2: Cell Chemistry and Bioenergetics |
2 | Lipids | Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K., & Walter, P., Molecular Biology of the Cell, Chapter 2: Cell Chemistry and Bioenergetics |
3 | Proteins | Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K., & Walter, P., Molecular Biology of the Cell, Chapter 2: Cell Chemistry and Bioenergetics |
4 | Energy Metabolism | Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K., & Walter, P., Molecular Biology of the Cell, Chapter 2: Cell Chemistry and Bioenergetics |
5 | Hormones | John E. Hall - Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, Chapter 74: Introduction to Endocrinology |
6 | Vitamins and minerals | John E. Hall - Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, Chapter 72: Dietary Balances; Regulation of Feeding; Obesity and Starvation; Vitamins and Minerals |
7 | Endomembrane System and Organels 1 | Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K., & Walter, P., Molecular Biology of the Cell, Chapter 10: Membrane Structure |
8 | Endomembrane System and Organels 2 | Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K., & Walter, P., Molecular Biology of the Cell, Chapter 11: Intracellular Compartments and Protein Sorting |
9 | Cytoskeleton and Extracellular environment | Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K., & Walter, P., Molecular Biology of the Cell, Chapter 16: The Cytoskeleton |
10 | Signal transduction mechanisms | Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K., & Walter, P., Molecular Biology of the Cell, Chapter 15: Cell Signalling |
11 | Cell Nucleus and DNA | Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K., & Walter, P., Molecular Biology of the Cell, Chapter 6: How Cells Read the Genome:From DNA to Protein |
12 | Protein Synthesis | Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K., & Walter, P., Molecular Biology of the Cell, Chapter 6: How Cells Read the Genome:From DNA to Protein |
13 | Prokaryotic Cell | Willey J., Sandman K., Wood D., Prescott Microbiology, Part II: Microbial Nutrition Growth and Control |
14 | Microbial reproduction and metabolism | Willey J., Sandman K., Wood D., Prescott Microbiology, Part II: Microbial Nutrition Growth and Control , Part III: Microbial Metabolism |
Resources |
Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K., & Walter, P., Molecular Biology of the Cell Willey J., Sandman K., Wood D., Prescott Microbiology Nelson D., Cox M. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry Nesrin Emekli, Temel ve Uygulamalı Biyokimya |
Lecture notes and lecturer's presentations |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
1 | Has the essential knowledge about the structure and functioning of the nervous system. | ||||||
2 | Knows the essential scientific questions of neuroscience and current fields of research. | ||||||
3 | Have knowledge and interpretation skills about neurodegenerative processes. | ||||||
4 | Know the principles of technologies for the measurement of molecular and cellular level parameters. | X | |||||
5 | Able to comment on related scientific researches with respect to rational, method and results. | X | |||||
6 | Knows main laboratory techniques. | X | |||||
7 | Able to explain main scientific questions regarding neuroscience. | ||||||
8 | Able to evaluate all new information regarding the field and associate them based on available knowledge. | X | |||||
9 | Uses the communication and computer technology effectively in theoretical and practical studies. | ||||||
10 | Able to present theoretical or research data orally or written in Turkish as well in English languages. | X | |||||
11 | Adheres to ethical values and behaves according to dynamics of social responsibility. | ||||||
12 | Behaves in accordance with the principle that neuroscience research should eventually aim clinical implications and benefit. | ||||||
13 | Able to participate neuroscience research teams; individually undertake the responsibility of the work assigned and perform it independently. |
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
Total | 100 |