Pharmacy
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: ECZ059
Course Name: Advanced Biochemistry
Semester: Spring
Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
3
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: Yes
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. ELİF YAVUZ DOKGÖZ
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğretim Üyesi Elif YAVUZ DOKGÖZ
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The 'Advanced Biochemistry' course is suitable for students who have completed the Basic Biochemistry education. The content of the course will include up-to-date techniques that biochemistry and basic sciences benefit from.
Within the scope of the course, biochemical pathways in specific diseases will be covered through databases. In particular, biochemical pathways and energy metabolism will be explained by making use of existing literature evidence in relation to diseases.
Course Content: Within the scope of the course, biochemical pathways in specific diseases will be covered through databases. In particular, biochemical pathways and existing literature evidence related to diseases will be used. Intracellular energy metabolism in disease and well-being will be explained.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Comprehends the importance of clinical biochemical data for diagnosis, screening and treatment of various diseases.
2) Understands the importance of biochemical data in the light of current literature for the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases
3) Becomes aware of the changing energy metabolisms in illness and well-being.
4) Knows the important cancer pathways in Cancer Biochemistry.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Metabolism Overview Human-Physiology-Biochemistry-and-Basic-Medicine. LAURENCE A. COLE; PETER R. KRAMER. 2016 Elsevier Inc.
2) Altered Energy Metabolisms Specific to Cancer Human-Physiology-Biochemistry-and-Basic-Medicine. LAURENCE A. COLE; PETER R. KRAMER. 2016 Elsevier Inc.
3) Using Metabolic Pathway Maps Human-Physiology-Biochemistry-and-Basic-Medicine. LAURENCE A. COLE; PETER R. KRAMER. 2016 Elsevier Inc.
4) With Which Methods Can Cell Energy Metabolism Be Measured? Human-Physiology-Biochemistry-and-Basic-Medicine. LAURENCE A. COLE; PETER R. KRAMER. 2016 Elsevier Inc.
5) Cancer Pathways I HIF-1α Signaling Pathway Human-Physiology-Biochemistry-and-Basic-Medicine. LAURENCE A. COLE; PETER R. KRAMER. 2016 Elsevier Inc.
6) Cancer Pathways II P53 Signal Pathway Human-Physiology-Biochemistry-and-Basic-Medicine. LAURENCE A. COLE; PETER R. KRAMER. 2016 Elsevier Inc.
7) Cancer Pathways III PI3K-Akt Signaling Pathway Human-Physiology-Biochemistry-and-Basic-Medicine. LAURENCE A. COLE; PETER R. KRAMER. 2016 Elsevier Inc.
8) Midterm Human-Physiology-Biochemistry-and-Basic-Medicine. LAURENCE A. COLE; PETER R. KRAMER. 2016 Elsevier Inc.
9) Cancer Pathways IV ECM-Receptor Interactions Human-Physiology-Biochemistry-and-Basic-Medicine. LAURENCE A. COLE; PETER R. KRAMER. 2016 Elsevier Inc.
11) Cancer Pathways VI JAK-STAT Signaling Pathway Human-Physiology-Biochemistry-and-Basic-Medicine. LAURENCE A. COLE; PETER R. KRAMER. 2016 Elsevier Inc.
12) Cancer Pathways VII MAPK Signaling Pathway Human-Physiology-Biochemistry-and-Basic-Medicine. LAURENCE A. COLE; PETER R. KRAMER. 2016 Elsevier Inc.
13) Cancer Pathways VIII Pentose Phosphate Pathway Human-Physiology-Biochemistry-and-Basic-Medicine. LAURENCE A. COLE; PETER R. KRAMER. 2016 Elsevier Inc.
15) Final Exam Human-Physiology-Biochemistry-and-Basic-Medicine. LAURENCE A. COLE; PETER R. KRAMER. 2016 Elsevier Inc.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Lippincott Biyokimya. Görsel Anlatımlı Çalışma Kitapları. Yayınevi: Nobel Tıp Kitabevi
References: Lippincott Illustrated Reviews Biochemistry.
Yayınevi: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Applies and develops the universal and social dimensional effects of basic, professional and technological knowledge in the field of pharmacy as well as pharmacy practice interdisciplinary by following legal, deontological and ethical rules.
2) Defines the terminology related to the pharmacy profession; solves problems , accesses scientific information in the field of pharmacy, after monitoring and evaluating the current literature, applies , communicates, shares by using information technologies effectively and efficiently.
3) Uses theoretical and practical knowledge about the anatomical structure of the human body, the physiological working principles of systems, biochemical, immunological events in the organism and microorganisms.
4) Uses basic and advanced analytical techniques and methods by running qualitative/quantitative analyzes and interprets the findings by using appropriate statistical methods.
5) Defines medicinal plants, herbal drugs and active substances; gains the skills for the development of natural products used for medical purposes.
6) Applies patient-centered and individualized pharmaceutical care service together with other healthcare personnel within the framework of rational drug use by using the principles of clinical pharmacy, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacotherapy and phytotherapy.
7) Knows the biological properties, structure-activity relationships, and metabolisms of drugs and gains the skill for the synthesize and development of new drug candidates.
8) He/She is competent at formulations, production, stability, quality assurance, licensing, patent studies, legal regulations of products containing natural origin and / or synthetic active substances, advanced therapy medicinal products, radiopharmaceuticals and cosmetic products.
9) Interprets the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of drugs, the factors that change their effect, their toxic effects, pharmacolygical activities and their risk assessment method. Reports the drug interactions and adverse drug reactions, monitors and applies the theoretical/practical knowledge for preventing them.
10) As a health professional in his/her profession he/she acts as a caregiver, decision maker, communicator, manager, lifelong learner, instructor, leader and researcher, he/she complies with the principles of evidence-based pharmacy by making teamwork for the benefit of society, national and universal values.
11) He/She works in various fields such as community pharmacy, hospitals, pharmaceutical medical devices, herbal products and cosmetics sectors, health institutions and agencies, clinical research organizations , universities and R&D centers.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Applies and develops the universal and social dimensional effects of basic, professional and technological knowledge in the field of pharmacy as well as pharmacy practice interdisciplinary by following legal, deontological and ethical rules.
2) Defines the terminology related to the pharmacy profession; solves problems , accesses scientific information in the field of pharmacy, after monitoring and evaluating the current literature, applies , communicates, shares by using information technologies effectively and efficiently.
3) Uses theoretical and practical knowledge about the anatomical structure of the human body, the physiological working principles of systems, biochemical, immunological events in the organism and microorganisms. 2
4) Uses basic and advanced analytical techniques and methods by running qualitative/quantitative analyzes and interprets the findings by using appropriate statistical methods.
5) Defines medicinal plants, herbal drugs and active substances; gains the skills for the development of natural products used for medical purposes.
6) Applies patient-centered and individualized pharmaceutical care service together with other healthcare personnel within the framework of rational drug use by using the principles of clinical pharmacy, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacotherapy and phytotherapy.
7) Knows the biological properties, structure-activity relationships, and metabolisms of drugs and gains the skill for the synthesize and development of new drug candidates.
8) He/She is competent at formulations, production, stability, quality assurance, licensing, patent studies, legal regulations of products containing natural origin and / or synthetic active substances, advanced therapy medicinal products, radiopharmaceuticals and cosmetic products.
9) Interprets the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of drugs, the factors that change their effect, their toxic effects, pharmacolygical activities and their risk assessment method. Reports the drug interactions and adverse drug reactions, monitors and applies the theoretical/practical knowledge for preventing them.
10) As a health professional in his/her profession he/she acts as a caregiver, decision maker, communicator, manager, lifelong learner, instructor, leader and researcher, he/she complies with the principles of evidence-based pharmacy by making teamwork for the benefit of society, national and universal values.
11) He/She works in various fields such as community pharmacy, hospitals, pharmaceutical medical devices, herbal products and cosmetics sectors, health institutions and agencies, clinical research organizations , universities and R&D centers.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Application 1 % 30
Final 1 % 70
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 70
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 14 3 1 1 70
Midterms 1 3 1 1 5
Final 1 3 1 1 5
Total Workload 80