TL130 Medical Biochemistry

4 ECTS - 2-4 Duration (T+A)- 2. Semester- 4 National Credit

Information

Unit ABDİ SÜTCÜ HEALTH SERVICES VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Code TL130
Name Medical Biochemistry
Term 2026-2027 Academic Year
Semester 2. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-4 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 4 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Belirsiz
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. SEDEFGÜL YÜZBAŞIOĞLU ARIYÜREK
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this course is for students to understand the functioning of biochemical metabolism and to be able to apply biochemical analyses in the diagnosis of related diseases.

Course Content

This course will cover sampling in clinical biochemistry, clinical enzymology, endocrinology, carbohydrate metabolism disorders, plasma proteins and lipids, liver and kidney functions, iron-mineral and electrolyte metabolism, CSF biochemistry, tumor markers, and quality control and standardization in clinical biochemistry laboratories.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Wictor W. Rodwell, David A. Bender, Kathleen M. Botham, Peter J. Kennelly, P. Anthony Weil. Harper'ın Resimli Biyokimyası, ISBN: 9789752777767, 804 sayfa, 2019 D. L., Nelson and M. M., Cox. Lehninger Biyokimyanın İlkeleri. Çeviri editörü Prof. Dr. Nedret KILIÇ, 2005, Palme Yayıncılık R, Harvey and P.C. Champe. Lippincott Biyokimya. Çevirmen: Doç.Dr. Engin Ulukaya, 2007, Nobel Tıp Kitabevi.

Notes

Lessons notes, Khan Academy Videos


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Listing clinical biochemistry laboratory procedures.
LO02 Explaining the importance of enzymes in clinical diagnosis.
LO03 Defines carbohydrate metabolism disorders.
LO04 Explains the importance of plasma proteins in clinical diagnosis.
LO05 Describes quality control and standardization methods in clinical biochemistry laboratories.
LO06 Lists diagnostic laboratory markers of acute myocardial infarction.
LO07 Explains the importance of tumor markers in clinical diagnosis.
LO08 ists biochemical analysis methods.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the basis of human normal structure and function
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Defines disinfection, sterilization and hygiene.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Recognizes laboratory tools- materials, and measurement methods.
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the procedures to be performed in these phases using detailed information on the preanalytical, analytical and postanalytical phases of measurements. 5
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Receives and accepts biological materials taken from the patient, prepares them for analysis and ensures that they are preserved under appropriate conditions if necessary.
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Performs internal and external quality control studies of the analyzes, analyzes patient samples after applying daily control procedures, checks the results and reports to the laboratory specialist. 4
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Performs the calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipments, have them to be calibrated and maintained and monitored by authorized persons as needed, so that they work most efficiently 4
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Determines inaduquaciesis in the laboratory
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal It provides coordination by reporting critical values ​​to the clinician in the most appropriate and rapid way. 3
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği After graduation, he/she develops himself/herself and his/her career by following technological developments and critically evaluating the information he/she has learned with his/her own knowledge.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Having professional and ethical responsibility, they communicate well with colleagues, patients and physicians. 3
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Uses at least one foreign language to follow developments in his field and to communicate with colleagues adequately.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Takes measures regarding health, biosafety and occupational safety in the work environment. 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to clinical biochemistry and laboratory work. Sample collection and procedures. Reading from resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
2 The importance of enzymes in clinical diagnosis. Reading from resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Deney / Laboratuvar
3 Carbohydrate metabolism disorders Reading from resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Deney / Laboratuvar
4 Importance of plasma proteins in clinical diagnosis Reading from resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri, Deney / Laboratuvar
5 Plasma lipids and atherosclerosis. Reading from resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma, Beyin Fırtınası
6 Diagnostic laboratory markers of acute myocardial infarction. Reading from resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Deney / Laboratuvar
7 Liver function tests, bilirubin metabolism and jaundice. Reading from resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Deney / Laboratuvar
8 Mid-Term Exam Preparing for exams using lecture notes and Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Kidney function tests Reading from resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Deney / Laboratuvar
10 Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biochemistry Reading from resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası, Deney / Laboratuvar
11 The importance of tumor markers in clinical diagnosis Reading from resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Deney / Laboratuvar
12 Screening tests Reading from resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
13 Measurement methods in medical laboratories Reading from resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Deney / Laboratuvar
14 Quality control and standardization in clinical biochemistry laboratories Reading from resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası
15 Quality control Reading from resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma
16 Term Exams Preparing for exams using lecture notes and Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Preparing for exams using lecture notes and Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 6 84
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload (Hour) 111
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,44
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 27.04.2026 02:21