Biochemistry

Course Code:

NUT 206

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Core

Theoric:

2

Practice:

0

Lab:

0

Credits:

2

ECTS:

3

Course Language:

English

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to explain the biomolecules in the organisms. To understand the pathways of the biochemical reactions in the body and its reasons and results.

Course Content:

To understand the pathways of the biochemical reactions in the body and its reasons and results. And it explains the biochemical reactions during the diseases.

Course Methodology:

1. Lecture 2. Question-answer 3. Discussion

Course Evaluation Methods:

1. Midterm 2. Final exam 3.Assignment/reports evaluation

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Evaluation Methods
Understands biochemical reactions in living organism.	1,2,8,10	1,2,3	1,2,7
Explains the metabolism of living.	1,2,8,10	1,2,3	1,2,7
Establishes cause and effect relationship between biochemical reactions in the body.	1,2,8,10	1,2,3	1,2,7
Explains the biochemistry of diseases in the body.	1,2,8,10	1,2,3	1,2,7
Describes the relationship between the biochemical pathways in the organism and the disease.	1,2,8,10	1,2,3	1,2,7
Evaluates the relationships in different ways for each event in the organism.	1,2,8,10	1,2,3	1,2,7

Course Flow

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Orientation	Related literature
2	Introduction to Biochemistry	Related literature
3	Proteins	Related literature
4	Enzymes	Related literature
5	Hemoglobin	Related literature
6	Membranes	Related literature
7	Structure of carbohydrates	Related literature
8	Midterm exam
9	Carbohydrates and Carbohydrate Metabolism	Related literature
10	Lipids	Related literature
11	Lipid metabolism	Related literature
12	TCA-ETC	Related literature
13	TCA-ETC	Related literature
14	Nitrogen Metabolism	Related literature
15	Evaluation of the Course Final exam

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	Course presentations
Additional Resources	Instructurer’s Lecture Slides Harper’s Illustrated Biochemistry Principles of Biochemistry (Lehningen) Lippincott’s Biochemistry

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Google Classroom
Assignments	Assignments
Exams	Midterm exam, Final exam

Assessment

EVALUATION SYSTEM
IN-TERM STUDIES	Number	PERCENTAGE
Midterm exam/s	1	40
Assignments	9	10
Final exam	1	50
Total	11	100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		50
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		50
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains theoretical and practical basic knowledge, skills and attitudes in nursing.					X
2	It meets the health care needs of the individual, family and society with an evidence-based and holistic approach, in line with the nursing process.					X
3	Takes an active role in the health care delivery team.		X
4	Performs professional practices in line with nursing values, ethical principles and relevant legislation.	X
5	Follows scientific developments in the field by using at least one foreign language effectively.		X
6	Gain the ability to communicate effectively, write reports and make presentations.				X
7	Gains the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning.	X
8	Knows the research and publication process for the production of scientific knowledge specific to nursing and takes part in research.			X
9	Uses critical thinking and clinical decision making skills in professional practice.	X
10	Develops awareness of sensitivity to social and professional problems.	X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours)	15	2	30
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	15	2	30
Midterm exam	1	1	1
Assignments	9	1	9
Final exam	1	2	2
Total Work Load			72
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			2.88
ECTS Credit of the Course			3

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