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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| BIOTECHNOLOGY (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) (INTERDISCIPLINARY) | |
| Code | BT0165 |
| Name | Biomolecules: Fundamentals, Properties and Applications |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. HİKMET YETER ÇOĞUN
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is; Classifying the molecules that make up life, explaining chemical bonds and macromolecular structures, and teaching their intracellular functions.
Course Content
Bond types and functional groups that are important for biomolecules, The structure of water, its solvent properties and its importance for biomolecules, Amino acids, general properties, classifications, peptide bond formation, Structure and function relationships in proteins, Modification of proteins, General properties and classifications of carbohydrates, Structure and structure of carbohydrates function, General properties and classification of lipids, Structure and function of lipids, Structure function of nucleic acids
Course Precondition
Being a graduate of the Department of Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Food Engineering, Fisheries.
Resources
Alberts: Molecular Biology of The Cell 5th Edition, 2008.
Notes
-Lecture notes -Verma, C., & Verma, D. K. (Eds.). (2023). Handbook of Biomolecules: Fundamentals, Properties and Applications. Elsevier.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the classification of organic molecules. |
| LO02 | Explain the importance of water in terms of location within the cell and its effect on molecules. |
| LO03 | Explains the structure of biomolecules and structure-function relationships |
| LO04 | Designs the examination of scientific research on the subject and the presentation of articles. |
| LO05 | Explains the structure of water and its effect on living things |
| LO06 | Describes protein modification in vivo |
| LO07 | Lists proteins and carbohydrates |
| LO08 | Explain nucleic acids as genetic material |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Based on undergraduate level qualifications, they develop their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field. | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the ethical rules to be considered while obtaining biotechnological products. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | To identifiy the interdisciplinary interaction of the field and to solve use of the methods. | 1 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Interpret the knowledge gained in the field by integrating the information from different disciplines and creates new information | 2 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Develops new strategic approaches for solving complex problems that are encountered in applications related to the field. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To teach the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values during the collection, interpretation, implementation and announcement of the data related to the field. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | To solve the problems encountered in the field and cominicate by using research methods. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Establishes functional interaction by using strategic decision-making processes in solving the problems encountered in the field. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | He / she defends his / her original opinions in discussing the subjects in his / her field and establishes an effective communication showing his / her competence in the field. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | To gain the ability to develop and deepen the knowledge in the field of biotechnology |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | biomolecules | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Bond types and functional groups important for biomolecules | Course Notes and Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Structure and function of water | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | The structure of water, its solvent properties and its importance for biomolecules | Other Resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Amino acids, general properties, classification, peptide bond formation | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Amino acids, their general properties, classifications and mechanisms of action in living organisms | Course Notes and Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Structure and function relationships in proteins | Internet research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 9 | Modification of proteins | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Relationships of protein modification with diseases | Internet research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | General properties and classification of carbohydrates | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Structure and function of carbohydrates | Course Notes and Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | General properties and classification of lipids | Internet research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Structure and function of lipids | Other Resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Structure function of nucleic acids | Reading a textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term exams | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 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) | 12 | 3 | 36 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 15 | 5 | 75 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 150 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,00 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||