ECS408 Biomolecular Research Methods

2 ECTS - 1-1 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 1.5 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF PHARMACY
PHARMACY PR.
Code ECS408
Name Biomolecular Research Methods
Term 2021-2022 Academic Year
Semester 8. Semester
Duration (T+A) 1-1 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 2 ECTS
National Credit 1.5 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. ÖZLEM ALPTEKİN
Course Instructor Doç. Dr. ÖZLEM ALPTEKİN (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To provide students with basic information about biomolecules and their analysis.

Course Content

The basic concepts used in the analysis of carbohydrates, proteins, enzymes and nucleic acids, spectrophotometric, electrophoretic and chromatographic lectures are taught to students.

Course Precondition

Resources

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explain the basic methods used in the analysis of biomolecules.
LO02 He / she can apply some methods used in biomolecules analysis alone.
LO03 In a complex case, the biomolecules can decide which method to use for analysis.
LO04 To be able to conduct an advanced research, to educate and guide the community in health care
LO05 She/ He is competent in lifelong learning, self-renewal and development of pharmaceutical services.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - Have sufficient knowledge in pharmaceutical field and develop the knowledge gained. 3
PLO02 - Applies the profession in accordance with the existing laws and regulations,gains awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. 1
PLO03 - It serves the society as a pharmacist who is loyal to Atatürk's principles and reforms, equipped with Universal Knowledge, who uses Turkish correctly and knows at least one foreign language. 1
PLO04 - Communicates effectively both orally and in writing. 3
PLO05 - External appearance, attitude, attitude and behavior, with professional identity, role model and society becomes an example to colleagues. 2
PLO06 - Provides consultancy services to patients, community and health care personnel with a wide range of information on the drug,evaluates advanced knowledge and skills with a critical approach. 3
PLO07 - Possessing the knowledge of historical and current developments in the field of Pharmacy, monitoring, evaluation and application of scientific and evidence-based data, and adopting lifelong learning. 4
PLO08 - Have knowledge about health policies and health economics, pharmacy management and define the problems in pharmaceutical field. 3
PLO09 - Interprets information about current health and treatment problems. Plays an active role in community health. 2
PLO10 - Pharmacy integrates and develops professional knowledge with information from different disciplines and uses the acquired knowledge to improve the health level and quality of life of the community. 2
PLO11 - Students will be able to use the concepts and applications of basic sciences and basic medical sciences effectively in the field of Medicine and pharmacy and have the experience of working with these health sciences. 5
PLO12 - Acquires basic information about diseases, adopts and applies rational drug use on all drugs that affect systems. 3
PLO13 - By learning the basics of Clinical Pharmacy,will have the knowledge and skills to help provide drug/patient oriented pharmacy applications and individualized Pharmaceutical Care. 2
PLO14 - It plays a role in the evaluation and analysis of the events and cases related to the development of pharmacy profession and education. 3


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Centrifugation techniques in biochemistry Current literature is used.
2 Methods used in quantitative determination of proteins. Current literature is used.
3 Methods for the quantitative determination of nucleic acids. Current literature is used.
4 Chromatographic techniques used in the purification and analysis of biomolecules Current literature is used.
5 Spectroscopic analysis of biomolecules Current literature is used.
6 Electrophoretic techniques for characterization of proteins and nucleic acids Current literature is used.
7 SDS-PAGE application Current literature is used.
8 Mid-Term Exam Current literature is used.
9 ELISA techniques and application areas Current literature is used.
10 Recombinant DNA, molecular cloning and Enzymology Current literature is used.
11 DNA techniques in diagnosis I (PCR, ARMS, RFLP, SSCP) Current literature is used.
12 DNA techniques in diagnosis II (PCR, ARMS, RFLP, SSCP) Current literature is used.
13 Protein production, purification and characterization Current literature is used.
14 Purification of catalase from erythrocytes Current literature is used.
15 Investigation of the kinetics of catalase in the presence of inhibitors Current literature is used.
16 Term Exams Current literature is used.
17 Term Exams Current literature is used.


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Homework 100 40
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 40
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload (Hour) 56
Total Workload / 25 (h) 2,24
ECTS 2 ECTS

Update Time: 26.04.2025 08:26