Syllabus ( BENG 222 )
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Basic information
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| Course title: |
Biochemistry |
| Course code: |
BENG 222 |
| Lecturer: |
Prof. Dr. Barış BİNAY
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| ECTS credits: |
4 |
| GTU credits: |
3 () |
| Year, Semester: |
2, Spring |
| Level of course: |
First Cycle (Undergraduate) |
| Type of course: |
Compulsory
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| Language of instruction: |
English
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| Mode of delivery: |
Face to face
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| Pre- and co-requisites: |
None |
| Professional practice: |
No |
| Purpose of the course: |
Biochemistry is the basic objective of providing information on structure, organization and function of living material at the molecular level. The aim of this course is to give the basic information about the regulation of metabolism and the main topics related to regulation, relation between biological information, structure and function, chemistry of biological components and biological function. |
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Learning outcomes
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Apply the basic knowledge of biomolecules in living systems to the studies.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Acquire knowledge on biological, chemical, physical and mathematical principles which constitute the basis of bioengineering applications
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Homework assignment
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identify the knowledge of structure, function and organism functions of biomolecules.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Understand design and production processes in bioengineering applications.
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Seminar/presentation
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Identify the knowledge on the regulation of genetic information storage, transmission and gene expression.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Acquire knowledge on current bioengineering applications from the industrial and scientific aspects
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Contents
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| Week 1: |
Biochemistry and basic concepts |
| Week 2: |
Amino Acids and Proteins |
| Week 3: |
Carbohydrates, Lipids and Nucleic Acids
Quiz-1 |
| Week 4: |
Vitamins and Cofactors |
| Week 5: |
Enzymes and Enzyme Kinetics |
| Week 6: |
Metabolism and Bioenergetics |
| Week 7: |
Metabolism and Bioenergetics
Midterm I |
| Week 8: |
Carbohydrate Metabolism-I
Quiz-2 |
| Week 9: |
Carbohydrate Metabolism-II
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| Week 10: |
Lipid Metabolism
Quiz-3
Homework |
| Week 11: |
Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism |
| Week 12: |
Nucleotid Metabolism |
| Week 13: |
Coordination of Metabolism
DNA-RNA and Synthesis of Proteins, Hormons |
| Week 14: |
Presentations |
| Week 15*: |
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| Week 16*: |
Final exam |
| Textbooks and materials: |
Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry |
| Recommended readings: |
Books
E-Books
Internet
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* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.
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Assessment
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| Method of assessment |
Week number |
Weight (%) |
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| Mid-terms: |
7 |
30 |
| Other in-term studies: |
14 |
25 |
| Project: |
0 |
0 |
| Homework: |
10 |
5 |
| Quiz: |
3,8,10 |
10 |
| Final exam: |
16 |
30 |
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Total weight: |
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Workload
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| Activity |
Duration (Hours per week) |
Total number of weeks |
Total hours in term |
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| Courses (Face-to-face teaching): |
3 |
14 |
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| Own studies outside class: |
3 |
12 |
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| Practice, Recitation: |
0 |
0 |
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| Homework: |
3 |
1 |
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| Term project: |
0 |
0 |
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| Term project presentation: |
0 |
0 |
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| Quiz: |
1 |
3 |
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| Own study for mid-term exam: |
2 |
4 |
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| Mid-term: |
2 |
1 |
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| Personal studies for final exam: |
2 |
4 |
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| Final exam: |
2 |
1 |
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Total workload: |
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Total ECTS credits: |
* |
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* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25.
(1 ECTS = 25 work hours)
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