DEGREE PROGRAMMES

: M.Sc.Biochemistry

General Description

History

Chemistry Department comprise of total of five department including Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. Biochemistry Master's Program is defined under the Chemistry Department that depending to the Institute of Science and Technology.
The proposal aimed at opening of the Biochemistry Master's Program was propounded to the President's Authority of Dokuz Eylül University at the meeting dated 29/04/2015 of Institute of Science, Board of Institute and it was decided to open the programme as the Master's Degree Program with thesis in formal education after the evaluation of Council of Higher Education at the meeting of executive committee dated 16/06/2015.

Qualification Awarded

M.Sc. in Biochemistry

Level of Qualification

Second Cycle (Master's Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

First Cycle Degree in the same or in related disciplines, Transcript, Acceptable score on ALES (Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Exam) or Equivalent GRE, GMAT score. Acceptable score on Language Proficiency Tests. Acceptable weighted score based on the first cycle cumulative grade point average (GPA) and ALES score. The exceptions to the requirements of ALES and Foreign Language Proficiency scores is announced by the Graduate School. However, ALES requirement is waived for the admissions to the second cycle graduate programs offered by the Conservatory and the departments of Fine Arts Faculty, where students are admitted only by the Artistic Aptitude Test as well as for the graduates of doctorate /arts proficiency/medical residency/ dental residency/ veterinary residency/ pharmaceutical residency programs. Final admission is based on the evaluation of the related academic unit committee. International student admission requirements are decided by the Graduate School Executive Committee.

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

According to the Regulations of Dokuz Eylül University for Graduate Schools, students may be accepted for graduate transfer with the approval of the Department Directorate and decision of the Board of Directors of the Graduate School in case the student fulfills the graduate transfer regulations decided by the General Council of the Graduate School. Previously taken courses at another graduate programme with a successful grade may be recognized by the related programmes with the written request of the students including course contents and the transcript, and by the recommendation of the Department Directorates and by the decision of the Board of Directors. The courses taken by the outgoing Exchange students may have the recognition at the school either as compulsory or elective by the decision of the Board of Directors.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

2 years (excluding one year of English Preparatory School), 2 semesters per year, 16 weeks per semester, 120 ECTS in total.

Profile of the Programme

Biochemistry is a life science that investigates the chemical processes occurring in animals, plants and microorganisms. Biochemistry which is the important research area of Basic Sciences has gained interdisciplinary quality with the development of technology. The present 21st century is defined as the biological sciences and biotechnology era. Today, the goal of science and technology is to provide a solution for presenting healthy environment and life to humanity. For this purpose, the researches carried out or targeted in Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Gene Technology is exponentially increasing. It is also the indication of this situation that Nobel science prizes have recently been received by biochemists.
Within the scope of Biochemistry Master's Program, it is aimed to gain expertness in the fields of -Enzymology, -Plants, Algae and Microorganisms Biochemistry and Bioproduction, -Enzyme, - Antibiotics, -Surfactant Production, - Biomaterial Development, -Oxidative Stress and Antioxidants, - Signal Transduction and Programmed Cell Death (apoptosis), -Cancer Biochemistry, -Toxicology and -Bioinformatics.


Students can participate in co-operative efforts with different universities in both domestically and abroad (Erasmus, foreign scholarships). Faculty members of Science Faculty, Chemistry Department, Biochemistry Division; are involved in Biochemistry Master's Degree Programme within the Institute of Science and Technology.

- 2 Biochemistry Research Laboratories (Fundamentals of Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Cell Culture), total usage area of 300 m2, one of them configured with glass wall, within the Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Science, the Department of Chemistry,
- The research Laboratory which is in common use, total usage area of 200 m2, with glass wall according to the usage, within the Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Science, the Department of Chemistry,
- Biochemistry Laboratory which use as both student and research laboratory, total usage area of 100 m2, configured with glass wall, within the Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Science, the Department of Chemistry,
- 2 research laboratories, total usage area of 170 m2, within the Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Education, the Department of Chemistry Education,

Some opportunities presented to the students:
UV-Visible spectrophotometers (with thermo couple unite)
Fluorescence spectrometry
FITR
HPLC (DAD, Fluorescence, Refractive index detectors)
Preparative HPLC
Atomic absorption
Cell disruptive (glass bead)
Homogenizer
Ultrasonicator
Vortex
Blender
Peristaltic pump
Drying oven
Pure water equipment
Ultrapure water equipment
Ice-snow machine
Freeze dryer
Water baths
Condensers
Heater-mixer
pH meters
Ion meters
Power supplies
Scales with 3 and 4 digits
Extraction Systems
Evaporator
Automatic titrator Incubators
Shaking incubator
Carbon dioxide incubator
Flow cabinet
Laminer flow cabinet
Autoclaves
Chromatography columns systems
Fraction collector
Electrophoresis
2D electrophoresis
Western blot electrophoresis
Gel imaging device
Microplate reader
Flow cytometer
Dual fermentors (2x5L)
Refrigerated Centrifuge
Ultracentrifuge
Microscope
Phase-contrast microscopy
Fluorescence microscopy
Refrigerators
Horizontal and vertical -20 0C deepfreeze
-86 0C deepfreeze
Air conditioner
Plant cabinet
6 laboratory computer
CO2, O2, N2 tubes and headers
Voltammeter

Percentage of Courses Taught in English: 30%

Key Learning Outcomes

1   To be able to play an active role in the production, research and development sections of biochemistry- related areas both in public and private sectors,
2   To have the ability to work effectively in biochemistry related units,
3   To gain the ability to make an interaction on national and international levels in order to foster biochemistry education,
4   To have the ability to follow latest developments in the field, to improve current information and to propose new ideas and methods for researches,
5   To be able to make research collaborations by using student exchange programs,
6   To have the ability to use modern technologies for solving problems in biochemistry,
7   To have the ability to contribute to the new structures supported by Research & Development in industry- university collaborations,
8   To have the consciousness of professional responsibility and to have problem-solving ability,
9   To have the ability to work in production related areas of biochemistry,
10   To be able to follow all the latest developments to ensure safe use of biochemicals,
11   To have the ability to generate solutions and to think critically and analytically.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

Our graduates can work in the research and research&development laboratories of Food, Drug, Medical&Chemicals products, pesticides, cosmetics, factories based on detergent industry and fermentation technology, universities, drug development, agricultural, environment and food centers. Additionally, they also can participate in production processes or quality-control analyzes, medical tests, the new method development efforts and their applications. They can study as researchers to conduct and conclude of the projects. The diversity and prevalence of the work areas gradually increase compared to other occupational groups because of the fact that biochemistry establish links among various science areas, which increase employment opportunity.

Access to Further Studies

May apply to third cycle programmes.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

In addition to the compulsory courses of the programme, students register to elective courses appropriate for their thesis topic, on the consent of their supervisor. If necessary, on the consent of their supervisor, they can also register to courses from other programmes (from DEU or other universities). It is obligatory to register MAT5101 Applied Mathematics (3 0 0) or MAT5102 Numerical and Approximate Methods (3 0 0) with approval of the supervisor. The registration must be noticed to the Institute during course registration period by the supervisor.
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory
B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
 
1 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 FBE 5555 SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TECHNIQUES AND PUBLICATION ETHICS COMPULSORY 3 0 0 5
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 25
TOTAL:   30
 
2 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 KIM 5096 M.SC. SEMINAR COMPULSORY 0 2 0 3
B 2 KIM 5098 M.SC. RESEARCH COMPULSORY 2 0 0 3
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 24
TOTAL:   30
 
3 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 KIM 5098 M.SC. RESEARCH COMPULSORY 2 0 0 3
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 27
TOTAL:   30
 
4 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 KIM 5099 M.SC. THESIS COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 
5 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 KIM 5099 M.SC. THESIS COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 
6 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 KIM 5099 M.SC. THESIS COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 
7 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 KIM 5099 M.SC. THESIS COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 
8 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 KIM 5099 M.SC. THESIS COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 
FLEXIBLE ELECTIVE COURSE ACCORDING TO ECTS
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
Z 1 KIM 6109 FERMENTATION TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 2 KIM 5113 PROTEIN PURIFICATION METHODS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
Z 3 KIM 6117 MICROALGAL CULTURE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6
Z 4 KIM 5125 ELECTROPHORESIS AND ITS APPLICATIONS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6
Z 5 KIM 5123 BIOELECTROCHEMISTRY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6
Z 6 KIM 6107 OXIDATIVE STRESS IN PLANTS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
Z 7 KIM 6105 OXIDATIVE STRESS AND SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
Z 8 KIM 6112 AFFINITY CHROMATOGRAPHY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
Z 9 KIM 6114 PROTEIN KINASE C ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 10 KIM 6116 NEUROTRANSMITTERS AND NEUROBIOCHEMISTRY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 11 KIM 6103 BIOCHEMICAL VIEW ON TOXICOLOGY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 12 KIM 6101 METABOLIC DISMUTATION ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 13 KIM 5117 MECHANISMS OF STRESS TOLERANCE IN PLANTS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 14 KIM 6121 ANTIFOULING BIOCIDES AND PAINTS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 15 KIM 5105 BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY OF MACROALGAE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 16 KIM 5107 ENZYMATIC ANALYSIS METHODS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 17 KIM 5109 METABOLIC REGULATION ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
Z 18 KIM 5111 PLANT BIOCHEMISTRY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
Z 19 KIM 6115 PLANT ANALYSIS: COMPREHENSIVE METHODS AND PROTOCOLS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 20 MAT 5101 APPLIED MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 9
Z 21 MAT 5102 NUMERICAL AND APPROXIMATE METHODS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 9
Z 22 KIM 6106 MEMBRANE RECEPTORS AND FORMATION SYSTEMS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 23 KIM 6104 XENOBIOTICS AND THEIR METABOLIC EFFECTS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 24 KIM 6102 ENZYME TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
Z 25 KIM 5116 HORMONES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 26 KIM 5114 PROGRAMMED CELL DEATH: APOPTOSIS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
Z 27 KIM 5112 BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 28 KIM 5110 IMMOBILIZED ENZYMES, CELL AND ORGANELLES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
Z 29 KIM 5108 FUNDAMENTAL PRINCEPLES OF GLYCOBIOLOGY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 30 KIM 5106 METALS AND MICROBIAL LIFE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 31 KIM 5104 BIOINFORMATICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
Z 32 KIM 5102 ENZYME SCIENCE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
Z 33 KIM 6016 CARBOHYDRATES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
Z 34 KIM 5074 MICROELECTRODES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
 

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Related items of Dokuz Eylul University Regulations of Graduate Education and Exams and related items of Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences Regulations of Education and Code of Practicing Exams are applied for the exams and course grades.
The course evaluation criteria are defined for each course by the instructor(s) of the corresponding course and are given in the Course Description Form found in the information package.

Graduation Requirements

Second Cycle (Master's Degree) Programme with thesis is comprised of courses (at least 54 ECTS), a seminar (3 ECTS), M. Sc. Research (3 ECTS) and M. Sc. Thesis (60 ECTS), in total 120 ECTS credits. Students must have minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50 / 4.00 and completed all the courses with at least CB / S / TP grades.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Chairman:Prof. Dr.Melek MERDİVAN
Tel: +90 232 - 3018693
E-mail: melek.merdivan@deu.edu.tr

ECTS Coordinator: Doç. Dr. Serap SEYHAN BOZKURT
Tel: +90 232 301 9553
E-mail: serap.seyhan@deu.edu.tr

Address/Communcation: Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi, Fen Fakültesi, Kimya Bölümü, Tınaztepe
Kampus 35160 Buca-IZMIR
http://web.deu.edu.tr/chemistry;
Tel: +90 232 301 8516
Fax: +90 232 453 4188
E-mail: kimya@deu.edu.tr