COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Biochemistry

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR NILGÜN YENER

Offered to

Biochemistry

Course Objective

Chemistry is a basic science present in the foundations of various applied scientific fields including medical sciences. The aim of this course is to present the necessary chemical knowledge which would help understanding the biological and biochemical processes.
In order to lead a better understanding of the structures and functions of the biomolecules, the formation of three-dimensional molecular structures will be studied in detail. For this purpose, the topics of molecular structure , mole concept and chemical bonding will be studied comprehensively. In addition apprehension of the functional groups constituting the biomolecules and their properties will be provided. A general classification of chemical reactions participated in biochemical processes will be made along with a discussion about the basic knowledge anticipating their phyisiological bases (properties of the reaction media, temperature, pH and buffer) fundemental to their process. Chemical kinetics and catalysis will be studied in order to make the enzymes which are biological catalysts be understood. Energy is one of the necessities of life. In order to give a better understanding of this concept, the functions of chemical thermodynamics such as intrinsic energy , enthalpy , entropy , and free energy will be studied and be associated with biological processes.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Main textbooks:
1. General Chemistry - Principles and Modern Aplications , 9th Edition, Ralph Petrucci, William S. Harwood, Geoff E. Herring
2. Genel Kimya Ilkeler ve Modern uygulamalar -Petrucci, Harwood, Herring - 8. Baskıdan Çeviri Editörleri : Tahsin Uyar, Serpil Aksoy 2002, Palme Yayıncılık
Supplementary textbooks:
3. Organik Chemistry. T.W. Graham Solomons, Craig B. Fryhle, 8th Edition, 2004, John Wiley & Sons , USA.
4. Organik Chemistry . A Brief Course. R.C. Atkins, F.A. Carey 3th Edition, 2002 McCraw-Hill Companies, NY

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The course will be comprised of a theorethical part along with a case study and group study. These activities are held together. The course will be tought in an interactive manner. The students are expected to attend the lecture having studied the subject utilizing the suggested bibliography.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

The students are expected attend the lecture having studied the subject and if they have an excuse, the lecturer should be informed. In addition, they are expected to contribute actively to discussion and group-work. Attending in at least 70 percent of lectures are mandatory.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Phone: 412 44 13
GSM: + 533 525 59 96

Office Hours

Mondays 13.30-14.30

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes