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Course Details Language of Instruction English Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree Department / Program BIOENGINEERING Type of Program Formal Education Type of Course Unit Compulsory Course Delivery Method Face To Face Objectives of the Course O1. Explaining the structure of proteins, structure of amino acids, and metabolism of proteins and amino acids O2. Outlining DNA, RNA and the flow of genetic information with respect to biochemical properties O3. Defining the function and regulation of carbohydrate metabolism, define the biomolecules and their functions which comprise carbohydrate metabolism O4. Explaining the function and transport of lipids, classify lipids and compare the alt groups of lipids, explain the metabolism of lipids and discuss the definition and function of the enzyme, classify and explain the functions of enzymes, explain the importance of enzymes in biological life. Course Content This course examines the chemical and physical properties of the cell and its building blocks, with special emphasis on the structures of proteins and principles of catalysis, as well as the chemistry of organic / inorganic cofactors required for chemical transformations within the cell. Topics encompass the basic principles of metabolism and regulation in pathways, including glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, fatty acid synthesis / degradation, pentose phosphate pathway, Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation Course Methods and Techniques In this course, both theoretical instruction and applied, interactive teaching methods will be employed. Core concepts such as the chemical and physical properties of the cell, protein structure, principles of catalysis, and metabolic pathways will be delivered by the instructor through presentations and supported by visual materials. To promote active student participation, in-class discussions, case study analyses, and conceptual problem-solving activities will be incorporated. Complex topics such as enzyme catalysis, the role of cofactors, and regulation of metabolic pathways will be made more accessible using diagrams, animations, and simulations. A problem-based learning approach will be adopted to encourage students to develop solutions to biochemical problems and understand the interconnections between metabolic pathways. Through case-based learning, key pathways such as glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, fatty acid metabolism, the pentose phosphate pathway, the Krebs cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation will be explored in clinical or experimental contexts. Students will analyze real or simulated examples involving metabolic disorders or regulatory mechanisms. To reinforce understanding, structured assignments, concept maps, and short presentations will be used, both individually and in groups. Additionally, students will engage in literature reviews and scientific article analyses to foster scientific thinking skills. These teaching methods aim not only to provide students with foundational knowledge but also to develop their ability to interpret, analyze, and apply biochemical concepts in a scientific context. Prerequisites and co-requisities ( BENG103 ) Course Coordinator None Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Emel Başak Gencer Akçok emelbasak.gencerakcok@agu.edu.tr Assistants None Work Placement(s) No Recommended or Required Reading Resources 1. Biochemistry: Concepts and Connections, Dean R. Appling, Spencer J. Anthony-Cahill, Christopher K. Mathews, Second Edition, Global edition, Pearson Course Notes 1. Biochemistry: Concepts and Connections, Dean R. Appling, Spencer J. Anthony-Cahill, Christopher K. Mathews, Second Edition, Global edition, Pearson 2. Biochemistry, Lehninger 3. Essentials of Biochemistry, Voet & Voet 4. Introduction to Protein Science_ Architecture, Function, and Genomics - Arthur M. Lesk - Oxford University Press (2004) Documents Canvas Assignments Canvas Exams Sınıf içi Course Category Health %100

 
 
 
 
  
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