Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOCHEMISTRY | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 4 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Derya CANSIZ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Derya CANSIZ |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | Recognition of organic molecules and elements in the human organism, explaining their metabolism and energy formation, associating systems that control metabolism, exemplifying pathological conditions related to metabolisms. |
| Course Content | This course contains; The Molecular Meaning Of Life,Biochemical perspective on blood,Structure and metabolism of carbohydrates,Evaluation of carbohydrates in the biochemistry laboratory,Structural features and metabolism of lipids,Evaluation of lipids in the biochemistry laboratory,Biochemical perspective on atherosclerosis,Structure of protein and amino acids,Evaluation of proteins and amino acids in the biochemistry laboratory,Vitamins,Enzymes and laboratory evaluation,Hormones and laboratory evaluations,Minerals and laboratory evaluations,Body fluids and urine. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Explains general terms related to biochemistry and biochemical events occurring in the cell, the definition of biochemistry, the general definition of biochemical molecules and reactions, and the professional and clinical importance of biochemistry. | 10, 16, 19, 21, 9 | C, G |
| 2. Explains the structure and functions of carbohydrates, their importance in the human body, general properties and classification of carbohydrates, chemical properties and definition of carbohydrates. | 10, 16, 19, 21, 9 | C, G |
| 3. Explains carbohydrate metabolism and the relationship between these pathways, carbohydrate digestion and absorption events and carbohydrate metabolism, glycogen metabolism through pathways such as glycogen synthesis and degradation, and energy production through electron transport and oxidative phosphorylation. | 10, 16, 19, 21, 9 | C, G |
| 4. Explains the structure, functions and role of proteins in metabolism, the properties of amino acids, their chemical reactions, structures such as peptides and polypeptides, the properties of proteins, and the classification of proteins. | 10, 16, 19, 21, 9 | C, G |
| 5. Explains the structure, functions and general properties of enzymes, common features of enzymes, their naming and classification, and the function of enzymes in metabolic pathways. | 10, 16, 19, 21, 9 | C, G |
| 6. Explains the structure of lipids, their function in metabolic pathways and their importance in the human body, classification of lipids, structure of fatty acids and their derivatives, digestion and absorption of lipids, fatty acid metabolism and beta oxidation. | 10, 16, 19, 21, 9 | C, G |
| 7. Explains the functions and importance of vitamins and minerals in metabolic reactions in living organisms, the classification and structures of vitamins, types of minerals, their importance for the human body, and the role of vitamins and minerals in metabolism. | 10, 16, 19, 21, 9 | C, G |
| 8. Remembers the functioning of the clinical biochemistry laboratory, preventing sample collection and preanalytical errors, laboratory organization, rules and safety, analysis methods used in biochemistry, sample collection and pre-analysis variables. | 10, 16, 19, 21, 9 | C, G |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 21: Simulation Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | C: Multiple-Choice Exam, G: Quiz |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Molecular Meaning Of Life | Reference 1,2,3 |
| 2 | Biochemical perspective on blood | Reference 1,2,3 |
| 3 | Structure and metabolism of carbohydrates | Reference 1,2,3 |
| 4 | Evaluation of carbohydrates in the biochemistry laboratory | Reference 1,2,3 |
| 5 | Structural features and metabolism of lipids | Reference 1,2,3 |
| 6 | Evaluation of lipids in the biochemistry laboratory | Reference 1,2,3 |
| 7 | Biochemical perspective on atherosclerosis | Reference 1,2,3 |
| 8 | Structure of protein and amino acids | Reference 1,2,3 |
| 9 | Evaluation of proteins and amino acids in the biochemistry laboratory | Reference 1,2,3 |
| 10 | Vitamins | Reference 1,2,3 |
| 11 | Enzymes and laboratory evaluation | Reference 1,2,3 |
| 12 | Hormones and laboratory evaluations | Reference 1,2,3 |
| 13 | Minerals and laboratory evaluations | Reference 1,2,3 |
| 14 | Body fluids and urine | Reference 1,2,3 |
| Resources |
| 1. Prof. Dr. Nesrin Emekli -Basic and Applied Biochemistry,2006 Akademi Publications, (Available in Medipol University Library) |
| 2. Prof. Dr. Türkan Yiğitbaşı and Prof. Dr. Nesrin Emekli. Biochemistry Laboratory for Students, Medipol Publications 2013. 3. Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry 7th |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. Skilfully use information technology to access, follow, evaluate and apply current knowledge in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Have advanced knowledge in APIs and DPs. | ||||||
| 3 | PQ-3. Collaborate with the experts for collection, interpretation, application and declaration of data in Pharmaceutical Sciences field. | X | |||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Provide best patient counseling services and medication therapy management using his/her knowledge and pharmaceutical information systems to improve the quality of life and safety of patient. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Capable of organizing and administering a drugstore as per responsibilities prescribed under the Pharmacy Law, using skills, knowledge and advanced technology systems. | ||||||
| 6 | PQ-6. Skilfully use computer programs and advanced technology related to the Pharmaceutical Sciences. | ||||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Provide solutions to the professional issues using scientific knowledge and data. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Perform identification, quality control and standardization of the drug products. | ||||||
| 9 | PQ-9. Prepare and implement developmental plans for his/her subordinates, frequently evaluate their progress and make necessary adjustments. | ||||||
| 10 | PQ-10. Capable of conducting independent studies with his/her advanced knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences, takes responsibilities in professional organizations and efficiently collaborates with the members of his/her own organization as well as other organizations. | X | |||||
| 11 | PQ-11. Clearly show signs of adoption of life-long learning and openness to further development. | X | |||||
| 12 | PQ-12. Critically evaluate their knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences. | X | |||||
| 13 | PQ-13. Closely follow and evaluate the national and international professional developments. | X | |||||
| 14 | PQ-14. Record and document all professional activities and applications. | ||||||
| 15 | PQ-15. Communicate all necessary information about medicines to patient, medical personnel and public. | X | |||||
| 16 | PQ-16. Proficient in English to communicate and follow current knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences. | ||||||
| 17 | PQ-17. Inform officials and organizations about the issues with the quality assurance of pharmaceutical products. | ||||||
| 18 | PQ-18. Actively involve in the preparation of APIs, every stage of the formulation and production of DPs. | ||||||
| 19 | PQ-19. Knowledgable in the regulatory rules of new drug application, data protection and patent issues and understand their interrelationship. | ||||||
| 20 | PQ-20. Have awareness of his/her duties, rights and responsibilities and act based on Pharmacy Law and high professional ethical standards. | X | |||||
| 21 | PQ-21. Familiar with and actively pursue the personal and public health, environmental, and work safety issues. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 14 | 14 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 14 | 14 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 112 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(112/30) | 4 | |||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOCHEMISTRY | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 4 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Derya CANSIZ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Derya CANSIZ |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | Recognition of organic molecules and elements in the human organism, explaining their metabolism and energy formation, associating systems that control metabolism, exemplifying pathological conditions related to metabolisms. |
| Course Content | This course contains; The Molecular Meaning Of Life,Biochemical perspective on blood,Structure and metabolism of carbohydrates,Evaluation of carbohydrates in the biochemistry laboratory,Structural features and metabolism of lipids,Evaluation of lipids in the biochemistry laboratory,Biochemical perspective on atherosclerosis,Structure of protein and amino acids,Evaluation of proteins and amino acids in the biochemistry laboratory,Vitamins,Enzymes and laboratory evaluation,Hormones and laboratory evaluations,Minerals and laboratory evaluations,Body fluids and urine. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Explains general terms related to biochemistry and biochemical events occurring in the cell, the definition of biochemistry, the general definition of biochemical molecules and reactions, and the professional and clinical importance of biochemistry. | 10, 16, 19, 21, 9 | C, G |
| 2. Explains the structure and functions of carbohydrates, their importance in the human body, general properties and classification of carbohydrates, chemical properties and definition of carbohydrates. | 10, 16, 19, 21, 9 | C, G |
| 3. Explains carbohydrate metabolism and the relationship between these pathways, carbohydrate digestion and absorption events and carbohydrate metabolism, glycogen metabolism through pathways such as glycogen synthesis and degradation, and energy production through electron transport and oxidative phosphorylation. | 10, 16, 19, 21, 9 | C, G |
| 4. Explains the structure, functions and role of proteins in metabolism, the properties of amino acids, their chemical reactions, structures such as peptides and polypeptides, the properties of proteins, and the classification of proteins. | 10, 16, 19, 21, 9 | C, G |
| 5. Explains the structure, functions and general properties of enzymes, common features of enzymes, their naming and classification, and the function of enzymes in metabolic pathways. | 10, 16, 19, 21, 9 | C, G |
| 6. Explains the structure of lipids, their function in metabolic pathways and their importance in the human body, classification of lipids, structure of fatty acids and their derivatives, digestion and absorption of lipids, fatty acid metabolism and beta oxidation. | 10, 16, 19, 21, 9 | C, G |
| 7. Explains the functions and importance of vitamins and minerals in metabolic reactions in living organisms, the classification and structures of vitamins, types of minerals, their importance for the human body, and the role of vitamins and minerals in metabolism. | 10, 16, 19, 21, 9 | C, G |
| 8. Remembers the functioning of the clinical biochemistry laboratory, preventing sample collection and preanalytical errors, laboratory organization, rules and safety, analysis methods used in biochemistry, sample collection and pre-analysis variables. | 10, 16, 19, 21, 9 | C, G |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 21: Simulation Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | C: Multiple-Choice Exam, G: Quiz |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Molecular Meaning Of Life | Reference 1,2,3 |
| 2 | Biochemical perspective on blood | Reference 1,2,3 |
| 3 | Structure and metabolism of carbohydrates | Reference 1,2,3 |
| 4 | Evaluation of carbohydrates in the biochemistry laboratory | Reference 1,2,3 |
| 5 | Structural features and metabolism of lipids | Reference 1,2,3 |
| 6 | Evaluation of lipids in the biochemistry laboratory | Reference 1,2,3 |
| 7 | Biochemical perspective on atherosclerosis | Reference 1,2,3 |
| 8 | Structure of protein and amino acids | Reference 1,2,3 |
| 9 | Evaluation of proteins and amino acids in the biochemistry laboratory | Reference 1,2,3 |
| 10 | Vitamins | Reference 1,2,3 |
| 11 | Enzymes and laboratory evaluation | Reference 1,2,3 |
| 12 | Hormones and laboratory evaluations | Reference 1,2,3 |
| 13 | Minerals and laboratory evaluations | Reference 1,2,3 |
| 14 | Body fluids and urine | Reference 1,2,3 |
| Resources |
| 1. Prof. Dr. Nesrin Emekli -Basic and Applied Biochemistry,2006 Akademi Publications, (Available in Medipol University Library) |
| 2. Prof. Dr. Türkan Yiğitbaşı and Prof. Dr. Nesrin Emekli. Biochemistry Laboratory for Students, Medipol Publications 2013. 3. Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry 7th |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. Skilfully use information technology to access, follow, evaluate and apply current knowledge in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Have advanced knowledge in APIs and DPs. | ||||||
| 3 | PQ-3. Collaborate with the experts for collection, interpretation, application and declaration of data in Pharmaceutical Sciences field. | X | |||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Provide best patient counseling services and medication therapy management using his/her knowledge and pharmaceutical information systems to improve the quality of life and safety of patient. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Capable of organizing and administering a drugstore as per responsibilities prescribed under the Pharmacy Law, using skills, knowledge and advanced technology systems. | ||||||
| 6 | PQ-6. Skilfully use computer programs and advanced technology related to the Pharmaceutical Sciences. | ||||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Provide solutions to the professional issues using scientific knowledge and data. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Perform identification, quality control and standardization of the drug products. | ||||||
| 9 | PQ-9. Prepare and implement developmental plans for his/her subordinates, frequently evaluate their progress and make necessary adjustments. | ||||||
| 10 | PQ-10. Capable of conducting independent studies with his/her advanced knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences, takes responsibilities in professional organizations and efficiently collaborates with the members of his/her own organization as well as other organizations. | X | |||||
| 11 | PQ-11. Clearly show signs of adoption of life-long learning and openness to further development. | X | |||||
| 12 | PQ-12. Critically evaluate their knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences. | X | |||||
| 13 | PQ-13. Closely follow and evaluate the national and international professional developments. | X | |||||
| 14 | PQ-14. Record and document all professional activities and applications. | ||||||
| 15 | PQ-15. Communicate all necessary information about medicines to patient, medical personnel and public. | X | |||||
| 16 | PQ-16. Proficient in English to communicate and follow current knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences. | ||||||
| 17 | PQ-17. Inform officials and organizations about the issues with the quality assurance of pharmaceutical products. | ||||||
| 18 | PQ-18. Actively involve in the preparation of APIs, every stage of the formulation and production of DPs. | ||||||
| 19 | PQ-19. Knowledgable in the regulatory rules of new drug application, data protection and patent issues and understand their interrelationship. | ||||||
| 20 | PQ-20. Have awareness of his/her duties, rights and responsibilities and act based on Pharmacy Law and high professional ethical standards. | X | |||||
| 21 | PQ-21. Familiar with and actively pursue the personal and public health, environmental, and work safety issues. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |