TL243 Advanced Biochemistry

5 ECTS - 3-4 Duration (T+A)- 3. Semester- 5 National Credit

Information

Unit ABDİ SÜTCÜ HEALTH SERVICES VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Code TL243
Name Advanced Biochemistry
Term 2026-2027 Academic Year
Semester 3. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-4 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 5 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

By the end of this course, students are expected to gain knowledge and skills regarding biochemical disorders that cause disease manifestations in medical biochemistry laboratories, as well as advanced analytical techniques commonly used in diagnosis and important in differential diagnosis.

Course Content

This course will cover topics related to the metabolisms of biomolecules, their disorders, disease manifestations, and analyses used in diagnosis and differential diagnosis.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, Carl A. Burtis, Edward R. Ashwood, David E. Bruns, 2012

Notes

Lessons notes, Khan Academy Videos


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 It interprets the metabolisms of biomolecules that make up the basic structure of the human body and the connections between metabolic pathways.
LO02 Diseases arising from metabolic disorders
LO03 They will apply analyses used in the diagnosis related to disease manifestations.
LO04 Defines basic concepts related to analytical techniques.
LO05 Explains preanalytical variables.
LO06 Lists qualitative and quantitative analysis methods.
LO07 It performs analytical processes and quality control applications.
LO08 It explains biochemical analysis techniques and their working principles.


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. 2
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. 4
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. 3
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. 3
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. 4
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.
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.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Diseases related to protein metabolism and analyses performed in diagnosis Reading from sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Carbohydrate metabolism-related diseases and diagnostic analyses Reading from sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Deney / Laboratuvar
3 Lipid metabolism-related diseases and diagnostic analyses Reading from sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
4 Factors affecting enzyme activity, regulation, and the importance of enzymes in diagnosis Reading from sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Deney / Laboratuvar
5 Structure, properties, synthesis of nucleic acids, and diagnostic analyses for anomalies Reading from sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
6 Diagnostic analyses in endocrine disorders Reading from sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Deney / Laboratuvar
7 Properties, classifications, functions, and biological importance of vitamins Reading from sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
8 Mid-Term Exam Preparing for exams using lecture notes and sources Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Collection and preparation of biological analysis materials for analysis Reading from sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Deney / Laboratuvar
10 Basic concepts in analytical techniques Reading from sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
11 Qualitative techniques Reading from sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösterip Yaptırma
12 Quantitative techniques Reading from sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösterip Yaptırma
13 Calibration of biochemical analyzers Reading from sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Gösterip Yaptırma
14 Internal quality control applications in biochemical analyses Reading from sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma
15 External quality control applications in biochemical analyses Reading from sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
16 Term Exams Preparing for exams using lecture notes and sources Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Preparing for exams using lecture notes and sources Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 7 98
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 10 10
Total Workload (Hour) 127
Total Workload / 25 (h) 5,08
ECTS 5 ECTS

Update Time: 29.04.2026 07:34