Course Details

Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
6MBG312GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY 24+0+04714.05.2025

 
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 Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course 1. Engagement in the detailed exploration of biological macromolecule structure and function with emphasis on the mechanisms of protein/ligand binding, metabolic pathways and regulatory enzyme mechanisms
2. To introduce students the fundamental principles of basic biosynthesis pathways of amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins as well as protein synthesis mechanisms and DNA repair.
3. To elucidate the metabolic processes and flow of energy in living organisms
Course Content This course will concentrate on metabolic biochemistry: the investigation of metabolic responses that furnish the cell with the energy and crude materials fundamental for life. Understudies will look at the digestion of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and nucleotides as well as the macromolecular machines that synthesize carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. Therapeutic relationships are strengthened throughout the course.
Course Methods and Techniques In this course, various methods and techniques will be employed to effectively teach topics in metabolic biochemistry. Lectures, multimedia-supported presentations, and interactive discussions will be used to deliver theoretical content. To help students better understand metabolic pathways, case studies, group work, and problem-based learning (PBL) approaches will be implemented. Additionally, the use of metabolic maps, modeling, and the examination of current scientific literature will be encouraged to promote a molecular-level understanding of biochemical processes. To reinforce the knowledge gained, assessment methods such as quizzes, assignments, and term projects will be utilized.
Prerequisites and co-requisities ( MBG301 )
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 Lehninger’s Principles of Biochemistry by David I. Nelson and Michael M. Cox, 7th Ed
Biochemistry: Concepts and Connections, Dean R. Appling, Spencer J. Anthony-Cahill, Christopher K. Mathews, Second Edition, Global edition, Pearson
Course Notes Lehninger’s Principles of Biochemistry by David I. Nelson and Michael M. Cox, 7th Ed
Documents Canvas
Assignments Canvas
Exams sınıf içi

Course Category
Science %100

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 % 25
Ödev 1 % 20
Sunum/Seminer 1 % 20
Final examination 1 % 35
Total
4
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Araştırma Ödevi 1 20 20
Ara Teslim ve Jüri 1 15 15
Tartışma 1 2 2
F2F Dersi 1 4 4
Sınıf İçi Aktivitesi 1 1 1
Sunum 1 1 1
Kısa Sınav 1 2 2
Okuma 10 2 20
Araştırma 14 2 28
İnceleme 1 2 2
Kişisel Çalışma 14 2 28
Ders dışı çalışma 1 2 2
Öğretici Sunum/Açıklama 1 1 1
Yüz Yüze Ders 14 4 56
Final Sınavı 1 20 20
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 7 202

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Identify the molecules involved in biochemical metabolic pathways.
2 Recognize rate-regulatory steps in biochemical metabolic pathways.
3 Account for more straightforward structure/function relationships for the most common cofactors.
4 Demonstrate biochemical metabolic pathways and their regulation.
5 Elucidate fundamental biochemical functions and concepts, including mechanisms of actions.
6 Integrate and evaluate biochemical and physiological concepts and mechanisms related to normal healthy states to diseases or pathologic states.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to biochemistry and metabolism
2 Chemical logic of Metabolism
3 Carbohydrate metabolism I
4 Carbohydrate metabolism II
5 Citric acid cycle and Glyooxylate Cycle
6 Electron transport, Oxidative Phosphorylation
7 Photophosphorylation and Photorespiration
8 Midterm
9 Lipid metabolism I
10 Lipid metabolism II
11 Metabolism of Nitrogenous compounds I
12 Metabolism of Nitrogenous compounds II
13 Nucleotide metabolism
14 Mechanism of Signal Transduction
15 Final Exam
16

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
C1 5 5 5 5 5 3 3 5 3 2
C2 5 5 5 5 5 4 3 5 3 2
C3 5 5 5 5 5 5 2 5 3 2
C4 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 5 3 2
C5 5 5 5 5 5 5 2 5 3 2
C6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4

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

  
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