Course Details

BIOMOLECULES

MBG408

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Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
1MBG408BIOMOLECULES3+0+035

Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course -Recognize the concept of chemical principles in life processes.
-Describe the fundamental relationship between the structure and cellular function of biomolecules including nucleic acids, lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins.
-Introduce useful techniques to analyze biomolecular interactions.
Course Content This course will cover the description, classification, characteristic properties, structures, and the functions of biomolecules that participate in the metabolic processes of living organisms to maintain life. The scope of the course includes physicochemical and structural properties of the most essential organic molecules such as proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates. This course allows students to distinguish the disorders that can be caused by deficiency or abundance of certain biomolecules. Upon completing this course, students will develop a mechanical knowledge of the biochemical reactions in life processes.
Course Methods and Techniques 1. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, David L. Nelson; Michael M. Cox, 8th Edition,
2. Biochemistry: Concepts and Connections, Dean R. Appling, Spencer J. Anthony- Cahill, Christopher K. Mathews Matthew’s 2nd Edition, Global Version
3.Scientific research and review articles
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Asist Prof.Dr. SİBEL SARI TÜRK sibel.sari@agu.edu.tr
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. SİBEL SARI
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources 1. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, David L. Nelson; Michael M. Cox, 8th Edition, 2. Biochemistry: Concepts and Connections, Dean R. Appling, Spencer J. Anthony- Cahill, Christopher K. Mathews Matthew’s 2nd Edition, Global Version 3. Scientific research and review articles
1. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, David L. Nelson; Michael M. Cox, 8th Edition,
2. Biochemistry: Concepts and Connections, Dean R. Appling, Spencer J. Anthony-
Cahill, Christopher K. Mathews Matthew’s 2nd Edition, Global Version
Scientific research and review articles

Course Category
Science %80
Health %20

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Yarıyıl İçi Çalışmalarının Başarı Notunun Katkısı 1 % 10
Yarıl yılSonu Sınavı/Dönem Projesinin Başarı Notuna Katkısı 1 % 20
Quiz/Küçük Sınav 5 % 15
Sunum/Seminer 1 % 20
Final examination 1 % 35
Total
9
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Tartışma 14 1 14
Yazılı Sınav 2 6 12
Grup Sunumu 4 3 12
Sınıf İçi Aktivitesi 14 3 42
Okuma 14 2 28
Derse Devam 14 3 42
Final Sınavı 1 3 3
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 153

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Define the chemical nomenclature of organic molecules and recognize chemical bonds
2 Relate the connection between molecular properties and biological responses of small and macromolecules.
3 Explain the unique properties of biomolecules that contribute to the structure and function of cells.
4 Distinguish different functions of certain biomolecules, including storing and/or transmitting the genetic codes, cell signaling, functional organization of organelles, and cellular metabolism.
5 Examine the different methods and technologies for the analysis of biomolecules.
6 Critically evaluate molecular data in in peer-reviewed publications.


Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to biomolecules: Chemistry of life
2 Aminoacids: biosynthesis and metabolism
3 Peptides and proteins-Part1
4 Peptides and proteins-Part2
5 Methods of protein analysis (Student Presentations)
6 Role of Protein Structure in Health and Disease
7 Midterm Exam
8 Structure and functions of Carbohydrates
9 Methods of carbohydrate analysis (Student Presentations)
10 Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism
11 Structure and functions of lipids
12 Lipid metabolism disorders
13 Structure and functions of nucleic acids
14 Methods of nucleic acid analysis (Student Presentations)
15 Methods of nucleic acid analysis (Student Presentations)
16 Final Exams


Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
C1 5 5 5 3 3 3 3 4 3 3
C2 5 5 5 3 3 3 3 4 3 3
C3 5 5 5 4 3 5 3 4 3 4
C4 5 5 5 4 5 4 5 5 4 4
C5 5 5 5 5 4 3 5 5 5 5
C6 5 5 5 5 3 3 5 5 5 5

Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant


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